Path of Exile 2 Despair [Lvl 21 Sockets 5]

Despair is a Chaos-based curse spell in Path of Exile 2 that weakens enemy resistance after a short delay, amplifying the effectiveness of all Chaos damage-over-time effects. It excels in DoT-heavy builds and synergizes with ailments like Wither and Poison.

"Curse all targets in an area after a short delay, lowering their Chaos Resistance."

Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Despair gem with 5 Support Sockets.

Path of Exile 2 Despair Features

• Item Type: Spell, AoE, Chaos, Duration, Curse

• Tier 9 | Level Range: 1–20

• Attributes Required: 2–205 Intelligence

• Mana Cost: 42–251

• Cast Time: 0.70 sec

• Effect:

  • Applies Curse after 1.5 seconds delay

  • Reduces Chaos Resistance by (-24 to -18)%

  • Curse radius: 1.5–3.1 metres

  • Curse duration: 6–7.4 seconds

  • Quality bonus: up to +10% increased Curse Magnitudes

How to Get Despair in Path of Exile 2

Despair can be acquired via:

• Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 9

• Level 21 Despair Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem

• Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Despair gem

• Tradeable via player marketplaces

Despair Mechanics & Use

• Delayed Application: Curse applies 1.5 seconds after cast, allowing for trap/mines preloading

• Resistance Reduction: Lowers Chaos Resistance, boosting all Chaos DoT effects

• Duration Scaling: Ideal for prolonged engagements and layering curses

• Build Synergy: Works best with Essence Drain, Contagion, Wither, and Poison builds

• Curse Radius: Scales with gem level, enabling wide-area debuffing

Recommended Support Gems

• Tier 1: Impending Doom, Prolonged Duration I, Heightened Curse

• Tier 2: Lifetap, Focused Curse, Abiding Hex

• Tier 3: Prolonged Duration II, Decaying Hex, Ritualistic Curse

• Tier 4: Efficiency II, Rapid Casting II, Burning Inscription

Path of Exile 2 Despair Mechanic FAQs

1. Does Despair affect enemies with Chaos immunity?

No. Chaos-immune enemies are unaffected by Despair. However, it still applies to targets with high Chaos resistance, making it essential for bypassing partial mitigation.

2. Can Despair be triggered via traps, mines, or totems?

Yes. Despair is fully compatible with trap, mine, and totem setups. The 1.5s delay allows strategic placement before engagement.

3. Does Despair stack with other Chaos resistance reduction effects?

Yes, but only additively. Despair stacks with Withered and other curses, but is subject to curse limit rules unless Hexproof is bypassed.

4. Is the delay affected by cast speed or support gems?

No. The 1.5s delay is fixed and cannot be reduced by cast speed or support gems. However, faster casting allows quicker layering.

5. Does Despair benefit Poison or Wither builds?

Absolutely. Despair amplifies all Chaos DoT sources, making it a cornerstone for Poison, Wither, and hybrid ailment builds.

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