Path of Exile 2 0.3.0 Armor Crafting Mastery Guide

Crafting in Path of Exile 2 Crafting in Path of Exile 2 is an exciting way to tailor gear to your build, especially with the streamlined mechanics introduced in patch 0.3. Whether you're a Monk, Deadeye, or another class, this guide will walk you through crafting armor, helmets, boots, and gloves with a focus on energy shield and evasion bases. With the right approach, you can create powerful gear without breaking the bank. For more tips and to grab essential crafting currencies like Divine Orbs or Omens, consider bookmarking our site and exploring our Path of Exile 2 shop for all your in-game needs.

Understanding the Basics of Crafting

Crafting in Path of Exile 2 revolves around selecting the correct item bases and utilising currencies such as Orbs of Transmutation, Augmentation, and Exalted Orbs, alongside Omens and Essences, to shape modifiers. The goal is to hit high-tier modifiers like energy shield, resistances, and evasion while avoiding unwanted stats like life or mana. Here's how to approach crafting for each item type.

Key Tips Before You Start

• Base Selection: Always choose normal rarity bases with an item level (ilvl) of 78 or higher for helmets and armor, and 79+ for boots and gloves to ensure access to top-tier modifiers.

• Currencies: Use Orbs of Transmutation and Augmentation to roll initial mods, then refine with Essences and Exalted Orbs.

• Omens: These are critical for controlling outcomes, like locking suffixes or guaranteeing specific modifier types.

• Budget Management: Some crafts, such as boots and gloves, can be costly (10-30 Divine Orbs), so plan your currency usage accordingly.

Crafting Helmets

Helmets are the easiest item to craft, making them a great starting point. Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Choose the Base: Opt for an Ancestral Tiara with ilvl 78+. These are affordable and widely available for Chaos Orbs or low-tier currency.

2. Initial Rolls: Use an Orb of Transmutation to make the item magic, aiming for a high-tier energy shield modifier (e.g., Tier 1). If you roll life or mana, discard or reforge the base, though reforging often yields poor results.

3. Augmentation: Apply an Orb of Augmentation to add a second modifier. Prioritize resistances (e.g., lightning or cold) or item rarity. Avoid mods like mana or life regeneration.

4. Essence Crafting: Use an Essence (e.g., Essence of Ruin) to add another resistance, creating a double-resistance helmet with an energy shield. Essences are cheap, so experiment freely.

5. Lock Suffixes: Use an Omen of Dexter Necromancy with a Preserved Rib to lock suffixes, ensuring prefixes remain open for further crafting.

6. Exalted Orbs: Combine the Omen of Homogenising Exaltation and the Omen of Greater Exaltation with a Greater Exalted Orb (or a Perfect Exalted Orb for better odds) to add two defence-focused prefixes. This often yields additional energy shield or evasion.

7. Unveiling: Use an Omen for Reroll if your energy shield is 450+ to avoid bad mods during unveiling. Otherwise, unveil normally for mods like attributes or accuracy.

Outcome: A helmet with ~400-550 energy shield, double resistances, and potentially rarity or attributes. Total cost: ~150 Exalted Orbs per attempt, with high-end helmets fetching 15-20 Divine Orbs on the market.

Crafting Body Armor

Body armor follows a similar process but requires more attempts due to the complexity of rolling multiple high-tier defenses.

1. Base Selection: Choose a regular rarity base (ilvl 78-80) like a Vaal Regalia. Check the market for affordable options.

2. Initial Rolls: Use a Greater Orb of Transmutation to roll resistances or energy shield. Discard bases with life or reduced attribute requirements.

3. Augmentation: Apply a Greater Orb of Augmentation to hit Tier 1 energy shield or additional resistances.

4. Essence Crafting: Add another resistance (e.g., lightning or fire) using an Essence to create a triple-resistance setup.

5. Lock Suffixes: Use Omen of Dexter Necromancy with a Preserved Rib to lock suffixes.

6. Exalted Orbs: Apply Omen of Homogenising Exaltation and Omen of Greater Exaltation with a Greater Exalted Orb (or Perfect for better results) to add defence prefixes. Aim for ~1000 energy shield and evasion.

7. Unveiling: Unveil for resistances or attributes. Use an Omen for Reroll if the craft is high-quality to avoid bad mods.

Outcome: A body armor with ~1000 energy shield, evasion, and triple resistances. Expect to spend 10-20 bases per craft, with costs escalating if using Perfect Exalted Orbs. Failed crafts are common, so consider buying high-end body armor if your budget is tight.

Crafting Gloves

Gloves are more expensive (10-30 Divine Orbs) and require precision for builds like Hollow Palm that rely on attack speed and flat damage.

1. Base Selection: Use Vaal Greaves (ilvl 79+, exceptional, double rune sockets). These cost ~16-18 Orbs of Annulment.

2. Initial Rolls: Use a Regal Orb and an Orb of Annulment to reduce the modifier to one, then spam Chaos Orbs until you reach attack speed, +2 melee levels, or item rarity. Attack speed is ideal for Hollow Palm.

3. Exalted Orbs: Use Omen of Sinister Exaltation and Omen of Greater Exaltation with an Exalted Orb to add two prefixes (these will be replaced later).

4. Essence Crafting: Apply Omen of Sinister Crystallisation with Essence of Horror (for 100% increased effect of socketed items) and Essence of Hysteria (for critical damage or other suffixes). This locks in powerful suffixes.

5. Unveiling: Use Omen of Abyssal Echos with a Preserved Rib to unveil accuracy (to block it). This prevents accuracy from appearing in later rolls.

6. Final Prefixes: Use Omen of Homogenising Exaltation, Omen of Greater Exaltation, and a Perfect Exalted Orb to add flat damage prefixes (Tier 1-4). If accuracy remains, remove it with an Omen of Light and Orb of Annulment.

Outcome: Gloves with attack speed, increased socketed item effects, and flat damage. High-end gloves can sell for 15-20 Divine Orbs.

Crafting Boots

Boots are similar to gloves in cost and complexity, focusing on movement speed and evasion.

1. Base Selection: Choose Drakeskin Boots (ilvl 79+, exceptional, double sockets) costing ~20-21 Orbs of Annulment.

2. Initial Rolls: Use an Orb of Transmutation, Regal Orb, and Orb of Annulment to reduce the number of modifiers to one, then spam Chaos Orbs to bypass deflection (Tier 2 is sufficient).

3. Exalted Orbs: Use Omen of Sinister Exaltation with an Exalted Orb to add a prefix (to be replaced).

4. Essence Crafting: Apply Omen of Sinister Crystallisation with Essence of Horror for 100% increased socketed item effects.

5. Suffix Completion: Use Omen of Dexter Necromancy with an Ancient Rib to add a suffix (e.g., resistances or rarity).

6. Final Prefixes: Use Omen of Homogenising Exaltation, Omen of Greater Exaltation, and a Perfect Exalted Orb to add high-tier evasion or movement speed.

7. Unveiling: Unveil resistances or other useful mods. Reroll with an Omen of Light if needed.

Outcome: Boots with ~1100 evasion, deflection, movement speed, and socketed item effects. These are rare and can be very valuable.

Budget Considerations

• Helmets: Easiest and cheapest (~150 Exalted Orbs per attempt).

• Body Armor: Requires many attempts, so consider buying if budget is limited.

• Gloves and Boots: Expensive (10-30 Divine Orbs each), so ensure you have enough currency or pause and save up.

• Market Strategy: Sell failed crafts with decent mods (e.g., +2 melee levels on gloves) to recoup costs.

FAQs about Armor Crafting in Path of Exile 2

1. What item level should I aim for when crafting?

Aim for ilvl 78+ for helmets and body armor, and 79+ for boots and gloves to access high-tier modifiers.

2. Why avoid life or mana mods on bases?

These mods dilute the modifier pool, reducing chances of hitting energy shield or resistances, which are critical for evasion/energy shield builds.

3. When should I use Perfect Exalted Orbs vs. Greater Exalted Orbs?

Use Perfect Exalted Orbs for high-budget crafts (e.g., boots, gloves) for better modifier odds. Greater Exalted Orbs are more cost-effective for budget crafting.

4. Can I craft these items for any build?

Yes, this guide focuses on energy shield and evasion bases, suitable for Monk, Deadeye, or similar builds. Adjust resistances based on your needs (e.g., chaos resistance for non-Chaos Inoculation builds).

5. What if I can't afford boots or gloves crafting?

Prioritize helmets, as they're cheaper. Sell failed crafts or save up currency before tackling boots and gloves.

Thanks for Reading

Crafting in Path of Exile 2 is a rewarding but complex process. With this guide, you're equipped to create powerful gear tailored to your build. Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for more tips and tricks to dominate Wraeclast!