As the release of Path of Exile 2 (POE2 Currency) draws near, the air in the action RPG (ARPG) world is electric with anticipation. The original Path of Exile (2013), developed by Grinding Gear Games (GGG), earned its place among genre titans thanks to its rich complexity, deep customization, and a grim, uncompromising vision reminiscent of Diablo II. But POE2 isn’t content to merely...

When Grinding Gear Games (GGG) unveiled POE2 Currency, it wasn’t through a bombastic trailer filled with Hollywood voiceovers, or a glitzy stage presentation with celebrities and pyrotechnics. Instead, it arrived with the kind of quiet confidence that only comes from deep conviction—an understated reveal that spoke volumes without saying much at all. It was an announcement that...

Path of Exile 2 (PoE2) continues the franchise’s legacy of deep, complex, and highly customizable gameplay, offering veterans and newcomers alike an expansive endgame ecosystem full of maps, crafting, and unique rewards. Among the many mechanics that players encounter in the endgame, Distilled Emotions stand out as one of the most intriguing—and mysterious—rewards. These...