Preserved Cranium is an Abyssal Bone in Path of Exile 2 Rise of the Abyssal League that Desecrates a Rare Jewel, adding an Unrevealed Desecrated modifier. If the item already has full modifiers, one is randomly removed to make room. Desecrated modifiers can later be revealed at the Well of Souls, and items with Desecrated modifiers cannot be Desecrated again.
"Desecrates a Rare Jewel" Right click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it. Shift click to unstack. Stack Size: 1/20
Path of Exile 2 Preserved Cranium Features
Preserved Cranium applies a hidden Desecrated modifier to a Rare Jewel. These modifiers are not visible until revealed at the Well of Souls, and may replace an existing modifier if the item is full.
Basic Info:
Item Type: Abyssal Bones | Stack Size: 1/20
Drop Level: 65 | Base Level: 1
Target Item Type: Rare Jewels only
Effect: Adds an Unrevealed Desecrated modifier
Modifier Reveal Location: Well of Souls
Desecration Mechanic: Desecrating an item adds an Unrevealed Desecrated modifier. If modifiers are full, then a random modifier is also removed. These modifiers can be revealed at the Well of Souls. Items with Desecrated Modifiers cannot be Desecrated again.
How to Use:
Right-click the Preserved Cranium in your inventory
Left-click a Rare Jewel to apply it
If the item has full modifiers, one will be randomly removed
The Desecrated modifier will be hidden until revealed at the Well of Souls
Shift-click to unstack if you have multiple Craniums
How to Obtain Path of Exile 2 Preserved Cranium
Preserved Cranium is a specialized currency item available starting in item level 65+ zones.
In-Game Drops:
Currency Exchange:
Available via the Currency Exchange system from Currency Exchange NPCs, Abyssal Bones Category.
Exchange rates vary by league and NPC inventory
Loot Containers:
Path of Exile 2 Preserved Cranium Crafting Synergy & Usage
Preserved Cranium is used to seed Rare Jewels with hidden modifiers that can later be revealed. This makes it ideal for preparing items for high-risk, high-reward crafting strategies.
When to Use
Use on Rare Jewels with open modifier slots or expendable affixes
Best used when targeting Abyssal synergy or preparing for Well of Souls reveal
Ideal for crafting builds that rely on hidden or conditional modifiers
Preserved Cranium Mechanics
Adds one Unrevealed Desecrated modifier to a Rare Jewel
If modifier slots are full, one is randomly removed
Desecrated modifiers cannot be previewed or rerolled
Items with Desecrated modifiers cannot be Desecrated again
Crafting Strategies
Modifier Seeding: Use to inject hidden modifiers into Rare Jewels before reveal. This is especially useful when crafting jewels with specific affix targets, such as increased damage, resistance, or attribute bonuses.
Well of Souls Reveal: Plan builds around the reveal mechanic to optimize affix outcomes. Revealing Desecrated modifiers on jewels can unlock powerful hidden affixes that complement your build.
Risk Management: Use Preserved Cranium on high item level Rare Jewels to maximize the potential of Desecrated modifiers. Lower level jewels may yield weaker affixes and are less efficient for crafting.
Affix Targeting: Use Preserved Cranium on jewels that already have desirable affixes in hopes of adding synergistic hidden modifiers. This can help round out jewel stats for specific builds, such as minion damage, critical strike chance, or elemental resistance.
Synergy with Omens
Omen of Abyssal Echoes: While this item is active in your inventory the next time you reveal Desecrated modifiers you can reroll the options once
Omen of the Sovereign: While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Ulaman modifier
Omen of the Liege: While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Amanamu modifier
Omen of the Blackblooded: While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Kurgal modifier
Omen of Putrefaction: While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will replace all modifiers on the item creating an item with up to 6 Desecrated modifiers and Corrupting the item
Omen of Light: While this item is active in your inventory your next Orb of Annulment will remove only desecrated modifiers
Omen of Sinistral Necromancy: While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will add only prefix modifiers
Omen of Dextral Necromancy: While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will add only suffix modifiers
Path of Exile 2 Preserved Cranium FAQs
Can I use Preserved Cranium on a Magic or Normal Jewel?
No. Preserved Cranium only works on Rare Jewels. Attempting to use it on Magic or Normal items will fail.
What happens if I use multiple Preserved Craniums on the same item?
You cannot. Items with Desecrated modifiers cannot be Desecrated again.
Can I trade Desecrated Jewels with other players?
Yes. Desecrated Jewels are tradable like any other item. However, the hidden modifier remains unrevealed until the buyer uses the Well of Souls.
Does the Desecrated modifier affect item rarity or drop behavior?
No. Desecrated modifiers only affect the affix pool of the item. They do not influence drop rates, rarity, or loot behavior.
Can I use Preserved Cranium in bulk crafting strategies?
Yes. Many players use Preserved Craniums in bulk to seed multiple Rare Jewels, then reveal them all at once to identify valuable modifiers. This strategy is common in high-volume crafting setups.
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