Spirit in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2): how to increase

Spirit in Path of Exile 2 — a parameter required to use permanent effects, such as buffing or summoning minions. Such skills constantly maintain spirit, which is why a number of classes will also need to increase this characteristic as they level up, so as not to sag in strength.

In this guide, we will tell you in detail about all the ways to raise your spirit in Path of Exile 2, and we will also analyze what this parameter is for.

Why do you need a spirit in Path of Exile 2

Spirit is required for use of permanent skills: some positive effects, trigger abilities (arson, explosion) or minions. To summon them, the character must have enough spirit. This parameter is especially important at the initial stages for some classes, such as the Witch.

By opening the skill menu (press G on your keyboard), you can find skills that can increase, for example, the number of minions created. The more you summon, the more spirit will be retained. It takes 30 spirit to maintain auras.

How to increase spirit in PoE 2

There are several key ways to increase the spirit in PoE 2: use various relevant items, or defeat specific enemies, after which you will be able to get the desired stat.

Use equipment

One of the relatively simple ways to increase the spirit is put on the appropriate gear. It is important to note that the spirit must be specified in a text field colored blue, for example: "+100 to spirit". This resource can be contained in:

• Body armor - ideally you need to find an item that gives a bonus by default, as well as in additional properties. A good option would be Veil of Sorrow Expert Shaman Mantle, where the Spirit is present and the other stats are good.
• Headdress - you can get an additional supply of spirit using Desecration, however, there is a chance to spoil the item.
• Shields - deserves special attention Old oak Coat of arms with symbols, it gives +61 to the spirit reserve.
• Rings and amulets - the basic amulet is Solar Amulet of Enthusiasm, where there is a standard bonus and a random one in additional stats. Ventor's Game Golden Ring Constantly increases the rarity of items and gives a boost to spirit.
• Scepters - the scepter independently increases the supply of Spirit, and can also contain additional buffs, making it possible to take up to 230 units of the resource.

It is also worth noting that spirit is often given by rare items; it is unlikely that you will be able to get this bonus from a regular item that drops from every second mob.

The ive skill tree contains various upgrades that will cause skills or minions to hold less resources, including spirit. Also check out the Lost Diamond Dark Resistance, which gives significant ive skills +8 spirit. Gemstone Greater Image The Teal Gem increases spirit for each Greater Image.

In the third act, you will be able to complete quests in the Temple of Chaos, which are a series of fights with opponents. As a reward, you can get various equipment, especially the Azkapa Soul Core and the Baal Spheres:

• Azkapa's Soul Core Increases Spirit by 15 when equipped to a weapon.
• Spheres of Baal allow you to enchant an item to increase the characteristics you are interested in. The increase in spirit varies from 20 to 61 units, or from 10 to 65%.

Both modifications can be purchased from merchants or on the market.

Defeat the Master in the Mists

There are several bosses in the game that, when defeated, will increase your spirit. One of them is The Master in the Mists. You can find him in Freithorn if you complete all the rituals during Act 1. Defeating the boss won't take long, since you'll be pretty leveled up by now.

Keep your distance, if your class allows it, attack the enemy with ranged abilities and weapons. Run around the pillar in the center and try to wear him down. You will receive a reward Skull Gamblum [Gembloom Skull] which gives an increase of 30 units to the maximum level of spirit. This boss will be a great solution at the start of the game, since other enemies that give similar bonuses will not be encountered soon.

Defeat the Swamp Witch Ignacduk

The second boss, killing which will allow you to get the spirit resource - The Swamp Witch Ignacduk. This optional enemy can be found during Act 3, when you explore the Gor-Gor-Mog location in the Azak Swamp. From the waypoint, go to the right and light all the scarecrows as part of the ritual, this will give you a positive effect. Then move further east, where you will find the arena with the boss.

For defeating the Swamp Witch Ignakduk, in addition to the standard rewards and the Sinister Spear of Ignakduk, you will be able to receive Skull of Gemroth [Gemrot Skull], which will also increase your maximum Spirit by 30. After that, in Act XNUMX, you will be able to overthrow Ignagduk again, the Witch of the Swamps to increase the amount of Spirit by 40 units again.

Select Infernalist Ascension (for Witch)

This method is only suitable for Witches. Later, when you level up in Act II, it will be time to do Ascension. You will be asked to choose between Infernalist and the Blood Mage.

The Infernalist has a significant advantage for players whose build requires a fair amount of spirit: the ability "The Will of Beidat" gives 1 unit of spirit for every 25 points to maximum health. Thus, by increasing HP, you will be able to pump up another important parameter. Thanks to this skill, you can worry less about the chosen armor and skills that require a lot of spirit.

Additionally, the Sorcerer Monk has a similar buff, he gets an increase to Spirit for every 15 values ​​of evasion and 6 for the energy shield for the armor he wears, but does not allow him to receive the resource from items and clothing.

We hope that our article helped you figure out how to get the resource spirit in Path of Exile 2, and also find out what exactly it is needed for. If you have any questions, be sure to ask them in comments, we will answer each one.