Poe2 Skills Library
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0Ablation
Supports Offering Skills. Supported Skills Sacrifice a portion of your life on use, but deal much more damage and have more powerful Buffs in return. 30% increased effect of Offerings Supported Skills Sacrifice 15% of Life on use Supported Offering Skills deal 30% more Damage
0Acceleration
Supports Projectile skills, making those Projectiles travel faster. Supported Skills have 40% more Projectile Speed
0Aftershock
Supports Slams you use yourself, giving them a chance to create an Aftershock. Supported skills have 25% chance to cause an Aftershock
0Alchemist's Boon
While active, grants you Flask charges passively and causes Life and Mana recovery from your Flasks to also apply to Allies in your Presence. (15-34)% of recovery from your Flasks is also granted to Allies in your Presence. Grants you (0.17-0.23) Flask charges per second
0Ambush
Supports any skill that Hits enemies, making it more likely to Critically Hit enemies on full life. Supported Skill has 100% more Critical Hit Chance against Enemies that are on Full Life
0Ammo Conservation
Supports Crossbow Ammunition Skills, granting a chance to not consume a Bolt when firing. Supported Crossbow Attacks have 25% chance to not consume a bolt.
0Ancestral Spirits
Each of your Totems will summon an Ancestral Spirit Minion to fight for you. If the Totem that summoned the Minion dies then the Ancestral Spirit will too.Modifiers to Totem Life also affects Minions from this Skill Minions have (0–20)% more Maximum Life
0Ancestral Urgency
Supports Skills which place Totems, causing those skills to place Totems much more quickly. Supported Skills have 80% increased Totem Placement speed
0Ancestral Warrior Totem
Raises a Totem that uses socketed Mace Skills. Cannot use Channelling Skills or Skills with Cooldowns. Totem duration is 8 seconds. Limit 1 Totem. Totem uses its own weapon, dealing (6–1416) to (9–2125) base Physical damage. Additional Effects From Quality: Totem duration is (0–0.4) seconds.
0Arc
An arc of Lightning stretches from the caster to a targeted enemy and Chains on to other nearby enemies. Chains (2–5) Times 10% more damage for each remaining Chain
0Arcane Surge
Supports Spells you cast yourself, tracking the mana you spend to cast them. Spending enough mana grants a burst of Mana Regeneration and Cast Speed. Gain Arcane Surge for 8 seconds after Spending a total of 100% of your Maximum Mana on Supported Skills
0Arcane Tempo
Supports Spells, causing them to cast faster.Supported Skills have 25% more Cast Speed
Features Of POE2 Skills
Red Skill Gems (Strength)
Focused on melee combat and physical damage. Features powerful strikes, AoE attacks like Cleave and Ground Slam, and defensive abilities through War Cries. Perfect for warriors who prefer direct combat and high survivability.
Green Skill Gems (Dexterity)
Specializes in ranged combat and agile playstyles. Includes powerful skills like Tornado Shot and Ice Shot, with strong support combinations for critical strikes and damage over time effects. Ideal for players who prefer mobility and precision.
Blue Skill Gems (Intelligence)
Masters of elemental magic and summoning. Features powerful spells like Fireball and Arc, alongside minion summoning abilities. Essential for spellcasters seeking high magical damage output and battlefield control.
Support Gems System
Highly customizable skill modification system. Support gems enhance active skills' effects, allowing for deep build customization. Create unique combinations by linking support gems with active skills for increased power and utility.
Passive Skill Tree
Extensive character customization through passive skills. The shared passive tree allows all classes to access various nodes, enabling diverse build options and unique character development paths.
Combat Mechanics
Dynamic combat system with physical and elemental damage types. Features crowd control, buffs, and status effects. Skills can be combined for powerful synergies in both solo and group play.
Team Synergy
Strong emphasis on group play mechanics. Skills can be combined between players for enhanced effects, with auras and buffs benefiting entire parties. Perfect for cooperative gameplay and challenging group content.
Skill Progression
Deep skill development system through gem leveling and quality improvements. Skills become more powerful as you progress, with options to enhance their effects through various support combinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main types of skill gems in Path of Exile 2?
Path of Exile 2 features three main types of skill gems: Red (Strength) gems focusing on melee combat and physical damage, Green (Dexterity) gems specializing in ranged attacks and agility, and Blue (Intelligence) gems centered on spellcasting and elemental damage. Each type has unique characteristics and can be enhanced with support gems.
How do support gems work with skill gems in PoE2?
Support gems in Path of Exile 2 modify and enhance the effects of active skill gems. They can be linked to active skills to add effects like increased damage, additional projectiles, or modified behavior. The combination of active skills and support gems allows for deep customization of your character's abilities.
What are the best skill combinations for beginners in PoE2?
For beginners in Path of Exile 2, recommended skill combinations include: Tornado Shot + Greater Multiple Projectiles for ranged damage, Ice Shot + Hypothermia for crowd control, Fireball + Spell Echo for spell damage, and Ground Slam + Fortify for melee combat. These combinations provide good damage output while being relatively straightforward to use.
How do different character classes utilize skill gems?
In Path of Exile 2, each character class has natural affinities for certain skill gems: Rangers excel with green skills like Tornado Shot, Marauders benefit from red skills like Ground Slam, and Witches specialize in blue skills like Fireball. However, any class can use any skill gem if they meet the attribute requirements.
What are meta gems in Path of Exile 2?
Meta gems in Path of Exile 2 are advanced skill gems that trigger under specific conditions. They add complexity to builds by allowing for automatic skill activation or creating unique interaction patterns between different skills, enabling more sophisticated character builds.
How do passive skills interact with skill gems?
The passive skill tree in Path of Exile 2 enhances skill gems through various nodes that boost specific attributes or effects. Players can allocate passive points to strengthen their chosen skills, whether by increasing damage, improving critical strike chances, or enhancing defensive capabilities.
What are the best defensive skills in PoE2?
Path of Exile 2's best defensive skills include: Ice Barrier and Frost Shield for damage absorption, Temporal Chains for enemy control, Phase Run for escape mechanics, and various aura skills like Grace and Vitality for enhanced survivability. These skills can be combined with support gems for improved defensive capabilities.
How do skill gems level up in Path of Exile 2?
Skill gems in Path of Exile 2 gain experience as you use them and level up automatically when enough experience is gained. Higher level gems provide increased effectiveness but may require higher attribute values to use. Some gems can also be enhanced through quality improvements.