In the world of *Path of Exile 2*, enhancing your character's power is key, and anointing is one of the sophisticated methods to do so. This feature, which allows you to upgrade your amulets and Waystones, becomes available later in the game and relies on a unique resource called Distilled Emotions.
How to Get Distilled Emotions in Path of Exile 2
Distilled Emotions are crucial for anointing and are reminiscent of Blight Oils from the original game. These emotions come in ten varieties: Despair, Disgust, Envy, Fear, Greed, Guilt, Ire, Isolation, Paranoia, and Suffering. The primary method to acquire them is through Delirium Maps, which reward you with a random selection of Distilled Emotions upon completion. Alternatively, you can obtain them via currency exchange or the trade market, providing more flexibility in your approach.
For those looking to upgrade their Distilled Emotions, the Reforging Bench is your go-to. By combining three of the same type, you can create an upgraded version, offering you greater control over the emotions you need for your anointing strategy. If you're up for a challenge, tackling Simulacrum waves offers a chance at dropping Distilled Emotions, though this method is less efficient and requires a robust build due to its increased difficulty.
How to Anoint Items in Path of Exile 2
Anointing in *Path of Exile 2* allows you to enhance both amulets and Waystones. Currently in Early Access, the game may introduce more anointing options in the future. To anoint an amulet, start by selecting any Distilled Emotion to access the Instilling window. Place your amulet in the central slot, and then arrange three Distilled Emotions in the bottom slots. The specific emotions needed for your desired anointing effect can be found by hovering over a Notable Passive Skill in the Passive Skill Tree and pressing alt on a keyboard or R3 on a controller.
Similarly, you can anoint Waystones to increase their difficulty and potential loot rewards. However, be aware that neither amulets nor Waystones can be anointed if they are corrupted.
With these insights, you're now equipped to harness the power of anointing in *Path of Exile 2*, whether to enhance your amulets for your current build or to challenge yourself with tougher Waystones.
*Path of Exile 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
