Path of Exile 2 - Patch 0.2.1: New Crafting Socketable Items
- poebuildsmoderacao
- May 27
- 2 min read
Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.2.1 expands one of the game’s core crafting systems by Introducing 22 new Runes, 14 Soul Cores, and 7 Talismans, all designed to elevate your endgame build.

What Are Socketables?
Socketables are one of the many crafting mechanics available in Path of Exile 2. They are used to:
Fill missing attributes or resistances during the campaign;
Later be replaced by more powerful damage or defense mods in the endgame.
Currently, one of the system's limitations is that there isn’t much exciting content to replace older runes once you reach the endgame.
New Runes in Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.2.1
Patch 0.2.1 adds 22 new Runes. These will be exclusive world drops and cannot be created or upgraded from existing runes.
Revealed examples:
Hedgewitch Assandra's Rune of Wisdom
Staff or Wand: +1 to Level of All Spells

Farrul's Rune of the Chase
Boots: +5% Movement Speed

The Greatwolf's Rune of Willpower
Body Armour: 10% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life

New Soul Cores (14 Total)
Soul Cores can be found in Endgame Ultimatum encounters within the Trial of Chaos.
Revealed example:
Tacati's Soul Core of Affliction
Helmets: Enemies cursed by you have -8% Chaos Resistance

New Talismans (7 Total)
These new Talismans drop from enemies possessed by Azmerian Spirits.
Revealed example:
Talisman of Thruldana
Martial Weapons:
-25% Poison Duration
Targets can be affected by +1 of your Poisons at the same time

Endgame Impact
These new socketables:
Raise the power ceiling of the crafting system;
Are rare and valuable chase drops;
Offer mid to long-term upgrades for advanced characters.
Conclusion:
There's still more coming in Patch 0.2.1. GGG has confirmed additional updates, including new Unique items that will be revealed later this week. Although the patch was originally planned for this week, it has been delayed to next week so the team can finish final adjustments.
Stay tuned here at PoE Builds for detailed guides, patch breakdowns, and everything you need to dominate Wraeclast in Path of Exile 2! ♥