In the thrilling world of *Path of Exile 2*, like many action RPGs, you'll find various ways to enhance your character's power. Some methods are straightforward, while others require a bit more digging. Here's a detailed guide on how to anoint items in *Path of Exile 2* to elevate your gameplay.
How To Get Distilled Emotions in Path of Exile 2
Anointing your amulets and Waystones is a feature you'll unlock later in the game. You'll need Distilled Emotions to do this, which you can obtain primarily from Delirium Maps. If you're familiar with the original game, you'll recognize that Distilled Emotions serve a similar purpose to Blight Oils. There are ten distinct types of Distilled Emotions: Despair, Disgust, Envy, Fear, Greed, Guilt, Ire, Isolation, Paranoia, and Suffering.
The most common method to acquire Distilled Emotions is by completing Delirium Maps, which reward you with a random selection of these emotions. Alternatively, you can acquire them through currency exchange or the trade market.
To upgrade your Distilled Emotions, use the Reforging Bench. By combining three of the same type, you'll obtain an upgraded version of that Distilled Emotion, giving you greater control over the emotions you accumulate.
For those seeking a challenge, Simulacrum waves offer a chance to drop Distilled Emotions, though 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
Anointing is currently available for both Waystones and amulets, though more options may become available as the game progresses through its Early Access phase. To anoint an amulet, select any Distilled Emotion to access the Instilling window. The specific emotion chosen here is irrelevant. Place your amulet in the central box and then add a Distilled Emotion to each of the three boxes at the bottom. To determine the emotions required for a specific anointing ability, navigate to the Passive Skill Tree, hover over a Notable Passive Skill, and press alt on your keyboard or R3 on your controller.
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The skills you choose to anoint will depend on your build, and remember, this effect isn't permanent. You can re-anoint your amulet to change the passive skill by repeating the process. The new skill will replace the old one, allowing you to adapt to your current build as needed.
The same anointing process applies to Waystones, which can make them more challenging but also increase the quality of loot you receive. Note that neither amulets nor Waystones can be anointed if they are corrupted.
With these insights, you're now equipped to enhance your amulets through anointing, boosting your current build or taking on the challenge of anointing a Waystone to test your strength in *Path of Exile 2*.
*Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
