How to Obtain High-Level Gems in Path of Exile 2

In Path of Exile 2, mastering your character's abilities often depends on the power of your gems. High-level gems, especially those at level 20 and 21, are crucial to increasing the potency of your skills and the effectiveness of your supports. Here's a detailed guide to securing these coveted items.

Drop Levels: 

Item levels 1-34: Drop as Rank 1 gems.

Item levels 35-52: Drop as Rank 2 gems.

Item levels 53+: Drop as Rank 3 gems, often seen in endgame scenarios.

During the campaign: Gem levels are fixed based on the item level of the monster.

Endgame: The RNG plays a role, allowing gems to drop at one level below, equal to, or above the monster's level.

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Level 20 gems are rare because most monsters do not level high enough to drop them consistently. Here's a look at the odds

Level 82 content: About 1 in 81 gems will be level 20.

Level 83 content: About 1 in 33 gems.

Level 84 content: About 1 in 19 gems.

Use level 16 maps in corrupted and radiated atlas slots to ensure all enemies are at least level 82.

Focus on zones where you're guaranteed to encounter level 82+ monsters to increase your chances.

Efficient farming:

Target Corruption Exclusive content such as high-level Waystones, which guarantee level 82+ zones.

Constantly farm these maps to increase your chances of finding level 20 gems.

 

Obtaining level 21 gems

Use Vaal Orbs: Use Vaal Orbs on level 20 gems with the following considerations

Chance of +1 level: Approximately 1 in 8 chance to gain the +1 to gem level enchantment.

Preparation: Ensure the gem is at 20% quality and has optimal jeweller upgrades before attempting the corruption.

Risk awareness: Remember that the effects of corruption are permanent, so only risk gems you're prepared to potentially lose.

 

Rare high-level items (level 85+)

Level 85 items: These are extremely rare and come mainly from rare monsters spawned by level-specific strongboxes.

Higher levels (86+): Game files mention levels up to 89, but there are currently no known farming methods.

 

Arbiter of Ash Knot - Lost Techniques

Potential Benefits: This node could increase gem drops, but the community has yet to confirm consistent level 20 drops from here, only level 19.

 

Summary of drop chances

Monster Level Chance of Dropping Level 20 Gems Primary Gem Level Dropped

81 or lower 0% 18 or 19

82 ~1 in 81 18, 19 (rarely 20)

83 ~1 in 33 19, 20

84 ~1 in 19 19, 20

Final notes:

Vaal Orb mechanics: Strategic use of Vaal Orbs on well-prepared gems can result in level 21 gems.

Experimentation: Continue to experiment with mechanics such as the Lost Techniques node for potentially better results.

Patience: Farming high-level content and relying on the RNG remains the core strategy for obtaining high-level gems.

Thank you for reading

By applying these strategies, you'll increase your chances of securing the gems that can significantly boost your character's power in Path of Exile 2.

Keep grinding, keep experimenting, and in time these high-level gems will become an important part of your arsenal in Wraeclast.