In Path of Exile 2, Spirit is a powerful tool used for auras and minions. Today I'll be covering what is Sprit, how to get more of it, and how to use it. Now let’s see more details about this guide.
What is Spirit?
● Spirit is used to activate Auras, Buffs, permanent Minions, and Meta Gems.
● You start with 0 Spirit but can gain up to 100 Spirit by progressing through the campaign and defeating bosses.
How to Get More Spirit
Some of you will receive 100 Spirit from the campaign: 30 in Act 1, 30 in Act 3, and additional 40 in Cruel Act 3 or Act 6. The following are three detailed methods:
1. Acquiring Spirit Items from Bosses
In Path of Exile 2, defeating bosses can yield various loot, including items that enhance your Spirit, alongside the usual Chaos Orbs and gear.
For instance, in Act 1, there's a quest called Ominous Altars in the Freythorn area. During this quest, you must destroy three altars, with the final one guarded by a boss named The King in the Mists. Although challenging, defeating this boss rewards you with an item called Gembloom Skull.
When you pick up this item and consume it, your Spirit increases by 30, allowing you to equip a Spirit gem in Act 1. To gather more Spirit, continue defeating Spirit bosses such as:
● Freythorn (Act 1): The King in the Mists, +30 Spirit.
● The Azak Bog (Act 3): Ignaduk, The Bog Witch, +30 Spirit.
● The Azak Bog (Act 3, Cruel Difficulty): Ignaduk, The Bog Witch, +40 Spirit.
Additionally, many common bosses can drop Spirit-boosting items. Since not all are story bosses, check the boss icons on your map to identify potential targets. While these bosses might not always drop Spirit items, they could provide rare gear.
2. Utilizing Specific Gear
When you find new gear, inspect its affixes. If an affix increases Spirit, equipping the item will boost your Spirit.
Examples include:
● Scepter: Increases Spirit by +100.
● Solar Amulet: Also boosts Spirit, though the Scepter has a more significant effect.
Note that the Scepter is a one-handed weapon, so it must be equipped in your off-hand. If you're using a two-handed weapon or an off-hand shield, opt for the Solar Amulet or other gear instead.
If your gear lacks Spirit-boosting affixes, use an Exalted Orb to add new affixes or try your luck with random gear vendors.
3. Choosing Infernalist as Your Ascendancy Class
This method is more restrictive since Infernalist is exclusive to the Witch class. If you're playing another class or haven't unlocked Ascendancy, this option isn't available.
As a Witch, unlocking Infernalist Ascendancy in the endgame opens a new skill tree with various nodes. The Beidat’s Will node increases your Spirit for every 25 points of maximum health.
If your maximum health is high, you can accumulate additional Spirit without relying on the first two methods. Although this requires reserving some of your life for Spirit, it can be a viable strategy.
Infernalist Ascendancy also offers life-boosting nodes, helping you offset the life loss from Beidat’s Will while gaining Spirit.
How to Use Spirit
● Auras and Buffs: Reserve Spirit to maintain these effects.
● Permanent Minions: Require Spirit to stay active.
● Meta Gems: Trigger linked skills when their requirements are met, consuming Spirit.
Tips
● Weapon Swapping: Be cautious when swapping weapons, as different setups may affect your Spirit reservations.
● Testing Builds: Always test your build in a safe area before taking it into challenging content to ensure your Spirit reservations are properly managed.
Conclusion
Mastering these methods and tips will ensure you have enough Spirit to aid you in battles and achieve victories in your Path of Exile 2 journey. Good luck!
