In the thrilling world of *Path of Exile 2*, enhancing your character's power is key to conquering the game's challenges. Anointing is a powerful mechanic that can significantly boost your abilities, but it's not immediately available. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to anoint in *Path of Exile 2*.
How To Get Distilled Emotions in Path of Exile 2
Anointing becomes accessible later in the game, requiring Distilled Emotions, which you can obtain from Delirium Maps. If you're familiar with the original game, think of Distilled Emotions as the new Blight Oils. There are ten types of Distilled Emotions: Despair, Disgust, Envy, Fear, Greed, Guilt, Ire, Isolation, Paranoia, and Suffering.
The primary method to acquire Distilled Emotions is by completing Delirium Maps, which reward you with a random selection of these emotions. Alternatively, you can trade for them using in-game currency or through the trade market.
To upgrade your Distilled Emotions, head to the Reforging Bench. You'll need three of the same type to create an upgraded version, allowing you to tailor your collection to your needs.
For those seeking a challenge, Simulacrum waves offer a chance to drop Distilled Emotions. However, this method is less efficient than Delirium Maps and requires a robust build to tackle the increased difficulty.
How To Anoint Items in Path of Exile 2
Currently, you can anoint Waystones and amulets, with potential future expansions to other items as the game progresses through Early Access. To anoint an amulet, select any Distilled Emotion to access the Instilling window. Place the amulet in the central slot and three Distilled Emotions in the bottom slots. The specific emotions needed for the desired anointing ability are detailed in the Passive Skill Tree. Simply hover over a Notable Passive Skill and press alt on a keyboard or R3 on a controller to see the requirements.
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The skills you choose to anoint will vary based on your build, and remember, anointing isn't permanent. You can re-anoint an amulet by repeating the process, allowing you to adapt to your evolving build seamlessly.
The same anointing process applies to Waystones, which can make them more challenging but also yield better loot. Note that neither amulets nor Waystones can be anointed if they are corrupted.
With this guide, you're now equipped to enhance your amulets and challenge yourself with anointed Waystones, pushing your limits in *Path of Exile 2*.
*Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
