In the thrilling world of *Path of Exile 2*, enhancing your character's power through anointing is a key strategy. This feature, akin to many action RPGs, can significantly boost your gameplay, but mastering it requires understanding some intricate details. Let's dive into how to anoint items in *Path of Exile 2*.
How To Get Distilled Emotions in Path of Exile 2
Unlocking the ability to anoint your amulets and Waystones is a mid-game feature, requiring Distilled Emotions which you can primarily obtain from Delirium Maps. If you're familiar with the original *Path of Exile*, you'll recognize these as similar to Blight Oils. There are ten distinct types of Distilled Emotions available: 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 engage in currency exchange or utilize the trade market to procure them. For those looking to upgrade their Distilled Emotions, the Reforging Bench is your go-to spot. Here, you can combine three of the same type to create an upgraded version of that emotion, allowing you to tailor your collection to your needs.
For a more challenging approach, tackling Simulacrum waves offers a chance to drop Distilled Emotions. However, this method is less efficient than Delirium Maps and requires a robust build to handle the increased difficulty.
How To Anoint Items in Path of Exile 2
Anointing can be applied to both Waystones and amulets, though as *Path of Exile 2* is in Early Access, additional anointing options may emerge later. To anoint an amulet, you first select a Distilled Emotion to open the Instilling window. The choice of emotion at this stage is inconsequential. Place your amulet in the center box, and then allocate three Distilled Emotions into the three boxes at the bottom. To find out which emotions are needed for a specific anointing ability, navigate to the Passive Skill Tree, hover over a Notable Passive Skill, and press alt on a keyboard or R3 on a controller.
Similarly, you can anoint Waystones to increase their difficulty and potentially yield better loot. However, be aware that neither amulets nor Waystones can be anointed if they are corrupted.
With these insights, you're now equipped to enhance your amulets and challenge yourself with anointed Waystones in *Path of Exile 2*, optimizing your gameplay experience to its fullest.
*Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
