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Preserved Cranium Effects and How to Get

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Preserved Cranium is a Currency in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). See how to get Preserved Cranium and an overview of the item.

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How to Get Preserved Cranium

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Use Currency Exchange

Preserved Cranium can be obtained by visiting the Currency Exchange NPC in every Act. Currency Exchange becomes available after completing Act 3.

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How to Use Preserved Cranium

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Preserved Cranium is used by right-clicking it in order to gain its stated effects. Once used, the item will be removed from your inventory.

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Preserved Cranium Icon Preserved Cranium Item Details
Type: Currency
Max Stack Size: 20
Description
Desecrates a Rare Jewel

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