Path of Exile 2 Skill Gems
Dive into our extensive collection of Path of Exile 2 skill gems. Uncover the potential of each active skill, understand their mechanics, and learn how to integrate them into powerful and unique builds.
Ancestral Warrior Totem
Raises a Totem that uses socketed Mace skills.
Arc
An arc of lightning stretches from the caster to a targeted enemy and Chains on to other nearby enemies.
Archmage
While active, causes your Spells to cost additional mana and deal extra Lightning damage, both based on your maximum Mana.
Arctic Armour
Conjures an icy barrier that gains stages over time. While the barrier has stages, Melee Attacks that hit you will be partially absorbed by the barrier, removing a stage from it but dealing less damage to you and causing a burst of ice that deals Cold Spell damage to the attacker.
Armour Breaker
Attack with a forceful blow, knocking enemies back and weakening their armour.
Armour Piercing Rounds
Load your Crossbow with a clip of bolts that can be fired rapidly and Break enemy Armour. Using this skill again reloads the clip.
Ball Lightning
Fires a slow-moving Projectile that repeatedly shoots bolts of Lightning at nearby enemies.
Barrage
Ready a volley of arrows, causing your next bow attack to repeat multiple times. Consumes your frenzy charges on use to add additional repeats.
Barrier Invocation
Casting the skill once activates it, causing it to gain Energy when your Energy Shield is damaged by Hits. Casting again once sufficient Energy is gathered will consume the Energy to trigger socketed Spells.
Bind Spectre
Captures the spirit of a defeated monster, allowing you to summon it as a Minion.
Blasphemy
Combines all socketed Curse skills into a vile Aura, applying their effects to all nearby enemies.
Blazing Lance
Bone Cage
Raises a ring of bone spikes around you. The spikes explode when an enemy touches them, damaging and Pinning bearby enemies.
Bone Offering
Impales a Skeleton on a bone spike to shield your Minions while the spike remains. The shield absorbs all damage from the next Hit each Minion takes, then explodes.
Boneshatter
Attacks enemies with a melee Strike. The Strike will cause a Heavy Stun on enemies that are Primed for Stun. Upon causing a Heavy Stun it will also create a Shockwave, dealing a large amount of damage in an area.
Bonestorm
Channel to conjure a swarm of bone spikes in the air, then release to fire them at enemies. Shrapnel lodges in enemies hit, causing Attacks against them to deal additional damage. Consumes your Power Charges to cause the spikes to explode on impact, damaging all nearby enemies.
Bow Shot
Fire an arrow with your Bow.
Cast on Critical
While active, gains Energy when you Critically Hit enemies and triggers socketed spells on reaching maximum Energy.
Cast on Freeze
Grants a buff that causes you to gain energy when you Freeze enemies and trigger socketed spells on reaching maximum energy.
Cast on Ignite
While active, gains Energy when you Ignite enemies and triggers socketed spells on reaching maximum Energy.
Key Features of Path of Exile 2 Skill Gems
Integrated Socket System
PoE 2 skill gems come with their own sockets, revolutionizing the way skills are customized and used in builds.
Diverse Skill Categories
Explore a wide range of skill types including melee, ranged, spells, and minion skills, each offering unique gameplay mechanics.
Skill Progression
Skill gems in PoE 2 level up as you use them, becoming more powerful and often gaining additional effects.
Support Gem Compatibility
Each skill gem can be enhanced with various support gems, allowing for deep customization and powerful combinations.
Class Flexibility
Most skill gems can be used by any class, promoting diverse build possibilities and playstyles.
Active Skill Limit
PoE 2 allows for up to nine active skills, with the potential for more through specific items or class features.
Frequently Asked Questions about Path of Exile 2 Skill Gems
How do skill gems work in Path of Exile 2?
In PoE 2, skill gems have their own integrated socket system. This means you can directly add support gems to skill gems, rather than to item sockets, allowing for more flexible and powerful skill customization.
Can all classes use all skill gems in Path of Exile 2?
While most skill gems can be used by any class in PoE 2, some may require specific attribute levels (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence) that are more easily achieved by certain classes.
How many skill gems can I use simultaneously in PoE 2?
PoE 2 allows you to use up to nine active skill gems at once. This limit can potentially be increased through specific items or class features.
How do I level up skill gems in Path of Exile 2?
Skill gems in PoE 2 gain experience as you use them in combat. Once they accumulate enough experience, they level up, becoming more powerful and sometimes gaining additional effects.
Are there any new types of skill gems introduced in Path of Exile 2?
While the full details are still being revealed, PoE 2 is expected to introduce new skill gem types and mechanics, expanding on the already diverse skill system of the original game.
How do support gems interact with skill gems in PoE 2?
In PoE 2, support gems can be directly added to skill gems' integrated sockets. This allows for more intuitive and flexible skill customization, as each skill gem can have its own unique set of support gems.