Path of Exile 2 Guides
PoE 2 Spirit Guides
Learn how Spirit works, how reservation math fits together, and how to plan aura or minion setups before spending currency on gear.
Spirit Basics
5 min readWhat Is Spirit in Path of Exile 2?
Spirit is the build budget behind persistent effects in PoE2. This guide explains the mechanic in plain language before you start planning a setup.
Spirit Scaling
6 min readHow to Get More Spirit in PoE2
Need another aura, buff, or minion? Start by checking base Spirit, flat gear Spirit, and increased Spirit before changing the rest of your build.
Reservation Math
6 min readPoE2 Spirit Reservation Explained
Spirit reservation is simple once you separate total Spirit from reserved Spirit. This guide walks through the math behind the planner.
Minion Builds
7 min readBest Aura Planning Tips for PoE2 Minion Builds
Minion builds tend to feel Spirit pressure early. These planning tips help you choose what deserves reservation space first.
Troubleshooting
5 min readHow to Fix Spirit Overreserved in PoE2
If your planner shows Spirit Overreserved, do not rebuild from scratch. Work through these checks first.
Calculator Workflow
6 min readPoE2 Spirit Calculator: How to Plan Your Reservation Budget
A calculator workflow for turning base Spirit, gear modifiers, and reservation choices into a practical build budget.
Aura Planning
6 min readPoE2 Aura Reservation Calculator Guide
Aura planning works best when every reservation competes for a clear job: damage, defense, recovery, or minion support.
Minion Builds
7 min readPoE2 Minion Spirit Costs: Planning Permanent Minion Setups
Minion builds can spend Spirit quickly. This guide shows how to reserve the core package first and judge every extra effect against it.
Spirit Scaling
6 min readPoE2 Spirit Gear Affixes: How to Compare Upgrades
Spirit rolls are valuable only when they help the build fit the reservations it actually needs without weakening core stats.
Build Checklist
5 min readPoE2 Spirit Build Planning Checklist
A practical checklist for catching Spirit mistakes before they become expensive gear or build changes.
Spirit Scaling
6 min readHow to Get Spirit in Path of Exile 2
More Spirit only matters when it unlocks a reservation package your build actually needs. Start with the source, then test the breakpoint.
Reservation Math
6 min readPoE2 Spirit Reservation Guide
Spirit reservation is the budget check that decides whether your persistent effects can stay active together.
Skill Planning
7 min readBest Spirit Skills and Persistent Effects to Plan Around in PoE2
The best Spirit skill is the one that solves a real build problem. Compare effects by job, not only by cost.
Minion Builds
7 min readPoE2 Spirit for Minion Builds
Minion builds need a clear Spirit priority list because permanent minions and auras can compete for the same reservation budget.
Troubleshooting
6 min readWhy Your Spirit Skill Is Not Working in PoE2
If a Spirit skill will not stay active, start with reservation math, then check requirements, supports, and recent build changes.
Reservation Math
6 min readPoE2 Spirit Support Gems and Reservation Planning
Support gems can change whether a Spirit package still fits. Test supported effects as part of the reservation plan, not as an afterthought.
Spirit Scaling
6 min readPoE2 Permanent Spirit Bonuses and Breakpoint Planning
Permanent Spirit gains are strongest when they unlock a real breakpoint: another aura, minion, buff, or supported setup that improves the build.
Minion Builds
7 min readPoE2 Spirit Minions Guide: Planning Permanent Minion Setups
A minion Spirit plan should start with the minions that define the build, then spend the remaining budget on the effect that solves the next problem.