Anointing Guide for Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

In *Path of Exile 2*, enhancing your character's power is crucial, and anointing is one of the advanced techniques you can use to do so. This feature, which becomes available later in the game, allows you to boost your amulets and Waystones using Distilled Emotions, a resource similar to Blight Oils from the original game. There are ten types of Distilled Emotions: Despair, Disgust, Envy, Fear, Greed, Guilt, Ire, Isolation, Paranoia, and Suffering.

To acquire Distilled Emotions, you'll primarily need to complete Delirium Maps, which reward you with a random selection of these emotions upon completion. Alternatively, you can obtain them through currency exchange or the trade market. If you're looking to upgrade your Distilled Emotions, the Reforging Bench is your go-to spot. By combining three of the same type, you can create an upgraded version of that emotion, giving you more control over your anointing options.

For those seeking a challenge, Simulacrum waves offer another way to obtain Distilled Emotions, though this method is less efficient and requires a robust build due to the increased difficulty.

How to Anoint Items in Path of Exile 2

Anointing in *Path of Exile 2* currently applies to amulets and Waystones, with potential for more options in future updates given the game's Early Access status. To anoint an amulet, select any Distilled Emotion to access the Instilling window. Place your amulet in the central slot and three Distilled Emotions in the bottom slots. The specific emotions needed for the desired anointing effect 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.

The same anointing process applies to Waystones, which can make them more challenging but also increase the quality of loot they drop. Note that neither amulets nor Waystones can be anointed if they are corrupted.

With these steps, you're equipped to enhance your amulets and challenge yourself with anointed Waystones, optimizing your gameplay in *Path of Exile 2*.

*Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*