How to Use Jewel Sockets

Jewel Sockets are found on the Passive Skill Tree and allow you to place jewels that grant bonuses in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Check out this guide to learn more about jewel sockets, how to use them, and how to unlock Jewel Sockets!

How to Use Jewel Sockets

Add Jewels from Inventory to Passive Tree

Open the Passive Skill Tree (P) and bring out the Inventory (I) window at the same time. You can then drag and drop Jewels from your Inventory to an empty unlocked Jewel Socket to gain its bonuses.

Add and Remove Jewels from Sockets at No Cost

You can freely remove socketed Jewels at no cost by dragging it back into your Inventory from the Jewel Socket so you don't have to worry about it being a permanent decision. At the same time, socketing Jewels does not cost anything.

How to Unlock Jewel Sockets

Use Skill Points in the Passive Tree

Level up and gain skill points to unlock jewel socket nodes in the passive skill tree. To find these nodes, type "Jewel Socket" on the search bar in the upper right corner or just look for nodes that look empty and hover over them to check if it's a socket.

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Obtain Jewels from the Trial of the Sekhemas

Jewels can be obtained from the Trial of the Sekhemas as a drop or a reward for completing the trials. You'll find special jewels here that modify passive skills around the socket node.

Trial of the Sekhemas Guide

What are Jewel Sockets?

Can Be Socketed With Jewels

Jewel Sockets can be socketed with any suitable Jewel you can find to gain bonuses for your character. There are basic Jewels that simply grant stats and there are also special kinds of Jewels that can modify Passives within a certain radius of the socket's location on the skill tree.

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