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

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Related Guides

Path of Exile 2 Tips and Tricks

Beginner's Guide

Gameplay Mechanics

Character Creation Guide Currency Exchange Explained
How to Ascend Classes How to Block
How to Dodge How to Fast Travel
How to Get and Use Sacred Water How to Get Through the Red Walls
How to Refill Flasks How to Show the Overlay Map
How to Trade How to Unlock Pets
What is the Max Level? What Happens When You Die?

Game and Character Progression

Best Ways to Farm and Spend Gold Endgame Guide: What to Do After the Campaign?
Hardcore Guide Hideout Location and How to Unlock
How to Ascend Classes How to Farm Uniques
How to Increase Damage How to Increase Defense
How to Make a Good Build How to Power Level Alts
Leveling Guide: How to Get XP Fast List of Permanent Buffs from the Campaign
Missables and One-Time Events Guide -

Gear and Crafting

Are There Vendor Recipes? Crafting Guide
How to Always Show Items on Ground How to Get Corrupted Items
How to Hide Your Helmet How to Identify Items and Equipment
How to Increase Inventory Size How to Use Corruption Altars
How to Use Reforging Benches Item Rarity Explained
Sell, Salvage, or Disenchant Equipment? Sockets Explained

Stats and Skills Guides

Best Defensive Stat How to Get and Use Persistent Buffs
How to Get Ascendancy Skill Points How to Get More Skill Slots
How to Increase Charm Slots How to Increase Support Gem Slots
How to Level Up Skills How to Respec Passives
How to Use Jewel Sockets Weapon Set Skill Points Explained
Weapon Specialization Guide: How to Swap Weapons -

Settings and Multiplayer

Can You Adjust Game Difficulty? Best PC Settings and Keyboard Bindings
Gateway Guide Guild Features and How to Join
How to Change Your Character's Name How to Change Voice and Text Language
How to Get Loot Filters on Console How to Get More Character Slots
How to Link Items in Chat How to Revive Party Members
How to Use and Customize Chat Box List of All Chat Commands
Is There Controller Support? Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Coop
Party Bonuses and Group Scaling Explained Stash Tab Sale Schedule and Prices
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