Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

Sockets Explained

Sockets Explained
Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) features sockets for slotting in runes on your equipment. Check out our guide to learn more about how sockets work and how to add more sockets here!

Sockets Explained

For Slotting Runes in Equipment

For Slotting Runes

Sockets are slots you can find on your equipment to place Runes for maximizing your build. There are a total of 7 sockets you can have with 2 sockets for Weapons, 2 sockets for Body Armour, and 1 socket each for Gloves, Boots, and Helmet.

How to Add More Sockets

Use Artificer's Orb

Use Artificer

In order to add more sockets to your equipment, you have to use an Artificer's Orb on each equipment. Artificer's Orb can be obtained by collecting 10 Artificer's Shard to automatically convert it into an orb.

Keep in mind that these can be randomly dropped from mobs and bosses.

How to Get Artificer's Orb

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Best Ways to Farm and Spend Gold Leveling Guide: How to Get XP Fast
Hardcore Guide Sell, Salvage, or Disenchant Equipment?
How to Use and Customize Chat Box How to Refill Flasks
How to Respec Passives Weapon Specialization Guide: How to Swap Weapons
Crafting Guide Character Creation Guide
Should You Choose Mouse or WASD? How to Trade
Gateway Guide How to Identify Items and Equipment
Is There Controller Support? Item Rarity Explained
How to Always Show Items on Ground How to Increase Defense
How to Ascend Classes How to Get Ascendancy Skill Points
How to Increase Support Gem Slots How to Increase Damage
Are There Vendor Recipes? What is the Max Level?
Sockets Explained How to Get More Skill Slots
How to Farm Uniques Guild Features and How to Join
How to Revive Party Members Weapon Set Skill Points Explained
How to Use Jewel Sockets How to Use Reforging Benches
Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Coop How to Get and Use Sacred Water
How to Link Items in Chat How to Use Corruption Altars
Stash Tab Sale Schedule and Prices How to Dodge
Can You Change Ascendancy Classes? Currency Exchange Explained
Can You Adjust Game Difficulty? How to Block
Hideout Location and How to Unlock How to Increase Inventory Size
How to Increase Charm Slots How to Unlock Pets
How to Fast Travel How to Get Corrupted Items
Missables and One-Time Events Guide List of Permanent Buffs from the Campaign
Best PC Settings and Keyboard Bindings How to Get Loot Filters on Console

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