Blacksmith's Whetstone is a currency item in Path of Exile 2 used to improve martial weapons' quality, boosting their physical damage output. Enhancing weapon quality can make a significant difference in combat performance, making this item crucial for weapon upgrades.
"Improves the quality of a martial weapon" Right click this item then left click a martial weapon to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. Stack Size: 1/20
Path of Exile 2 Blacksmith's Whetstone Features
The Blacksmith's Whetstone enhances the quality of martial weapons, improving their physical damage and overall combat effectiveness.
Basic Info:
Item Type: Currency | Stack Size: 1/20
Target Item Type: Martial weapons only
Effect: Improves weapon quality, increasing physical damage
Quality Mechanics: Normal weapons gain 5% per Whetstone, Magic 2%, Rare/Unique 1%
Max Quality: 20%
How to Use:
Right-click the Blacksmith's Whetstone in your inventory
Left-click a martial weapon to apply it
Each application increases the weapon's quality
Shift-click to unstack if you have multiple Whetstones
How to Obtain Path of Exile 2 Blacksmith's Whetstone
Blacksmith's Whetstone is a common currency item available early in the game.
In-Game Drops:
Currency Exchange Market:
Salvaging Equipment:
Complete Act 1 quest Finding the Forge to unlock the Salvage Bench.
Use the Salvage Bench to break down weapons with quality to obtain Blacksmith's Whetstones.
Visit vendors in early Acts to purchase weapons with quality modifiers, then salvage them for Blacksmith's Whetstone.
Path of Exile 2 Blacksmith's Whetstone Crafting Synergy & Usage
Blacksmith's Whetstone is ideal for melee builds seeking to maximize weapon performance through quality upgrades.
When to Use
Use on high-value martial weapons aligned with your build
Apply during endgame crafting to boost physical damage output
Avoid using on low-tier or temporary gear
Crafting for Self-Use
Improve quality of Mace, Spears, or bows to enhance offensive effectiveness.
Best used on gear with strong base stats and long-term viability
Build-Specific Tweaks
High-Value Use Cases
Endgame Weapon Optimization — Maximize quality for top-tier martial weapons
Physical Damage Scaling — Boost base stats to improve physical multipliers
Crafting Preparation — Apply quality after completing other crafting steps
Trade Enhancement — Improve item value before listing for sale
Build Efficiency — Increase overall performance for physical-focused builds
Crafting Currency Synergy Order
In PoE 2, Blacksmith's Whetstone is typically used at the final stage of crafting, just before applying Vaal Orbs, to maximize item quality after all affixes and upgrades are complete.
Apply Essences or Orbs of Transmutation to create a Magic item
Upgrade to Rare and add affixes via Chaos Orbs or Exalted Orbs
Finalize numeric values with Divine Orbs if needed
Use Blacksmith's Whetstone to improve weapon quality
Apply Vaal Orb if desired
Pre-Use Evaluation Checklist
Before using a Blacksmith's Whetstone, ensure the following:
The item is a martial weapon (Mace, Spear, Bow)
The item is aligned with your build and intended for long-term use
Quality improvement will meaningfully impact physical damage or stats
Other crafting steps are complete
Path of Exile 2 Blacksmith's Whetstone FAQs
Can Blacksmith's Whetstone be used on caster weapons like wands or staves?
No. It only works on martial weapons with physical damage scaling, such as maces, spears, and bows.
What types of weapons benefit most from Blacksmith's Whetstone?
Maces, spears, bows, and other martial weapons used in physical builds gain the most from quality upgrades, especially those with high base physical damage.
When should I apply Blacksmith's Whetstone during crafting?
After finalizing affixes and numeric values, use Whetstone before applying Vaal Orbs to maximize item quality. This ensures quality boosts physical damage without interfering with affix rolls.
Does weapon rarity affect quality gain?
Yes. Normal weapons gain 5% per Whetstone, Magic weapons gain 2%, and Rare/Unique weapons gain only 1%. For optimal efficiency, apply Whetstones before upgrading item rarity.
How can I reliably farm Blacksmith's Whetstones in PoE2?
Use the Salvage Bench unlocked via the “Finding the Forge" quest in Act 1. Salvaging weapons with quality modifiers(loot or buy from vendors) yields Whetstones. Monster drops and treasure chests also provide them, especially in higher-level zones.
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