In Path of Exile 2, finding the right gear can make or break your build—and nothing proves that more than the gloves I found last night. These gloves looked totally ordinary at first. But after a lucky hit with an Orb of Alchemy and a follow-up slam with an Eldritch Exalt, they rolled a god-tier mod: +1 to Strike Skills with a 12% Increased Attack Speed. Suddenly, my damage-per-second (DPS) skyrocketed, and I knew this wasn’t just luck—it was a lesson.
Let’s break down what you can do to chase this kind of result using PoE 2 items wisely and how to buy PoE 2 items efficiently without wasting resources.
Step 1: Choose the Right Base Item
Not all gloves are created equal. Start by picking a glove base that suits your build—Spiked Gloves for melee physical builds or Sorcerer Gloves for spellcasters. This helps you make sure your god-tier mod is sitting on a base that complements your skill tree and playstyle.hidden gloves
Step 2: Use Smart Currency Crafting
Here’s where things get real. Instead of blindly slamming every currency, use this strategy:
- Orb of Binding: Turns white gloves into rare with 4 linked sockets—good for leveling or early crafting.
- Essence of Zeal or Essence of Insanity: Guarantees specific mods related to attack or cast speed. Perfect for targeting high-impact affixes.
- Eldritch Chaos Orb / Eldritch Exalted Orb: If your gloves already have influence (like Searing Exarch or Eater of Worlds), these let you surgically modify specific suffixes or prefixes without wrecking the whole item.
If you’re missing one of these crafting currencies, buy PoE 2 items from reliable sellers to speed up the process. Waiting for a drop can take days, but a quick trade can change your build in minutes.
Step 3: Filter and Craft with Purpose
Many players make the mistake of throwing currency at any rare item. That’s a trap. Instead, filter gloves that already have two good affixes—then use Veiled Chaos Orbs or Harvest crafting to add a third mod that turns it into a high-tier item. Always look for:
- Attack Speed
- Increased Damage with Skills
- +1 to Strike/Projectile/Area Skills
- Life or Resistances
These stats stack hard with your passive tree and can easily boost your DPS by 30–50%.
Step 4: Maximize with Passive Tree Synergy
Let’s say your gloves rolled +1 to Strike Skills. Now check your passive tree. Can you path into extra strike targets or nodes that amplify that skill type? That’s how top players squeeze every bit of value from a rare mod. Synergy is the real endgame.
Step 5: Buy What You Can’t Find
Let’s be honest—not everyone has time to grind. If crafting isn’t your thing or RNG isn’t going your way, buy PoE 2 items like gloves with pre-rolled attack speed and skill bonuses. Markets are full of affordable mid-tier options that can hold you over until you land or craft your dream gear.
In short, that hidden gloves find wasn’t just lucky—it was built on smart strategy. Whether you’re farming your own or deciding to buy PoE 2 items to skip the grind, know what mods you want, use currency carefully, and always plan around your build. Happy hunting, Exile!