Path of Exile 2 introduces Spirit as a pivotal resource, replacing Mana reservation for persistent abilities like auras and minions. This guide provides a comprehensive look at how Spirit works, where to obtain it, and its applications in the game.
What Is Spirit in PoE 2?
Spirit is a cream-colored resource displayed above your Mana pool, used for maintaining Persistent Buffs, Summoning Minions, and activating Trigger Gems. Unlike Path of Exile 1, Spirit reserves its own dedicated pool, leaving your Mana intact for active skills.
How to Monitor Spirit:
· Hover over the Mana pool to see your Spirit levels.
· Enable "Show Life/Mana Levels" in the interface to keep track of Spirit at all times.
Applications of Spirit
Spirit powers numerous effects, such as:
· Defensive/Offensive Buffs: Herald of Thunder, Arctic Armour.
· Minion Summoning: Skeletal Frost Mage, Skeletal Warrior.
· Trigger Effects: Cast on Shock, Cast on Minion Death.
To activate a Spirit-based skill, open the Skill Menu (default key G on PC) and right-click the desired effect.
Acquiring Spirit Through the Campaign
Characters gain Spirit as quest rewards during the campaign:
· Act 1: Complete "The King in the Mists" in Freythorn for 30 Spirit.
· Act 3: Defeat Ignagduk, The Bog Witch in Azak Bog for 30 Spirit.
· Act 6: Earn 40 Spirit by completing another encounter with Ignagduk.
By the campaign's end, all characters will have at least 100 Spirit.
Boosting Spirit with Gear
To expand beyond the base 100 Spirit, players can seek gear with implicit or explicit modifiers:
Implicit Modifiers:
· Solar Amulet: +10–15 Spirit.
· Rattling Sceptre: Grants +100 Spirit, with potential upgrades to exceed +200 via explicit modifiers.
Explicit Modifiers:
· Amulets: Adds +30–50 Spirit.
· Body Armor: Estimated +10–50 Spirit (varies with rarity).
Rare Sources of Spirit
Trial of Chaos Items:
· Helmets from this event can provide +20–30 Spirit but may be Corrupted, limiting crafting options.
Soul Core of Azcapa:
· Socket into Martial Weapons for an additional +15 Spirit.
Unique Items Offering Spirit
Certain unique items provide significant Spirit bonuses:
· Alpha's Howl: +100 Spirit.
· Oaksworn: +50 Spirit.
· Enfolding Dawn: +100 Spirit.
· Ventor's Gamble: Variable +0–20 Spirit.
· Pariah's Embrace: +50 Spirit.
Specialized Sources
Some character-specific options include:
· Infernalist Ascendancy: Beidat’s Will grants bonus Spirit for Infernalist builds.
Maximizing Spirit Efficiency
Focus on acquiring poe2 items like Sceptres, Amulets, and Body Armors with Spirit bonuses. Unique items and special modifiers from endgame encounters like the Trial of Chaos are also excellent sources for boosting Spirit reserves.
With proper planning, Spirit can become a cornerstone of your build, empowering persistent buffs and enhancing your gameplay experience in Path of Exile 2. Stay tuned for more updates on Spirit mechanics as the game evolves!
