In Path of Exile, unique gloves are a game-changer, offering specialized bonuses and stats that can elevate your gameplay. Tailored for various builds, these gloves cater to specific attributes and playstyles. With the release of Path of Exile 2, exciting new mechanics and items have been introduced. This guide will help you navigate through the world of unique gloves with ease.
Unique Gloves Overview
Unique gloves in Path of Exile are designed to suit different attributes: Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence, along with hybrid combinations. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Avoidance Gloves (Dexterity): Boost evasion and movement speed for dodging threats.
- Covering/Evasion Gloves (Strength/Dexterity): Offer balanced defense and agility.
- Covering/Energy Shield Gloves (Strength/Intelligence): Combine durability with energy shield bonuses.
- Energy Shield/Evasion Gloves (Dexterity/Intelligence): Ideal for builds needing agility and magical protection.
- Armor Gloves (Strength): Maximize damage mitigation with heavy armor.
- Evasion Gloves (Dexterity): Focused on evasion and critical strike enhancements.
- Energy Shield Gloves (Intelligence): Perfect for spellcasters requiring enhanced energy shields.
- Ward Gloves (Strength/Dexterity/Intelligence): New category offering defensive bonuses that absorb damage.
Updated List of Unique Gloves
Here’s a detailed list of notable unique gloves and their benefits, including exact stats:
| Glove Name | Attributes | Primary Effects | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerisvane’s Wings | Strength + Dexterity | (50-70)% increased Armour and Evasion, (5-10)% increased Attack Speed, +20 to +30 Intelligence. | Melee or hybrid builds. |
| Atziri’s Acuity | Strength + Intelligence | +(60-80) Intelligence, (200-220)% increased Armour, Instant Leech from Critical Strikes. | Critical caster builds. |
| Replica Atziri’s Acuity | Strength + Intelligence | Grants Perfect Agony if you’ve dealt a Critical Strike recently, +(60-80) Intelligence. | Poison critical builds. |
| Aurseize | Strength + Dexterity | (40-60)% increased Armour and Evasion, +(40-50)% to Rarity of Items Found, +15% to all Elemental Resistances. | Farming builds. |
| Facebreaker | Strength | (600-800)% more Physical Damage with Unarmed Attacks, 10% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold. | Unarmed melee builds. |
| Garuk’s Current | Strength + Dexterity | Adds (8-20) Lightning Damage to Attacks, +(20-40)% to Lightning Resistance. | Lightning-focused builds. |
| Grip of Winter | Dexterity + Intelligence | Adds (3-5) to (6-8) Cold Damage to Attacks, +(20-40)% Freeze Duration, +(15-30)% Cold Damage Multiplier. | Cold damage builds. |
| Thunderfist | Dexterity + Intelligence | Socketed Gems Supported by Level 30 Added Lightning Damage, +(25-30) to maximum Energy Shield. | Shock and lightning builds. |
| Snakebite | Dexterity + Intelligence | +(60-70) to maximum Life, 10% increased Attack Speed per Frenzy Charge, (5-7)% increased Poison Damage Multiplier. | Poison builds. |
| Craiceann’s Pincers | Strength | Regenerate (50-70) Life per second, +(30-40)% to Fire Resistance, 3% increased Damage per Crab Barrier. | Defensive builds. |
| Giantsbane | Strength | Adds (5-8) to (12-16) Physical Damage to Attacks, (80-100)% increased Armour. | Projectile builds. |
| Empire’s Grasp | Strength | +(400-600) to Armour, Reverses Knockback direction, Socketed Gems Supported by Level 10 Knockback. | Crowd control builds. |
| Lochtonial Caress | Strength | (10-15)% increased Attack Speed, +(20-30) to maximum Life, 10% chance to gain a Power, Frenzy, or Endurance Charge on Kill. | Leveling and utility builds. |
| Flesh and Spirit | Strength + Dexterity | (80-120)% increased Armour and Evasion, Recover 20% of Life on Rampage, Kills grant additional Vaal Soul. | Rampage builds. |
| Shaper’s Touch | Strength + Intelligence | +4 Accuracy Rating per 2 Intelligence, +1 Life per 4 Dexterity, +1 Mana per 4 Strength. | Attribute-heavy builds. |
| Null and Void | Strength + Dexterity | Removes Elemental Ailments during Rampage, (150-180)% increased Armour and Energy Shield. | Rampage-focused builds. |
| Volkuur’s Guidance | Strength + Intelligence | Adds (16-20) to (25-30) Cold Damage to Attacks, +(50-70) Life, 50% less Poison Duration. | Elemental ailment builds. |
| Triad Grip | Strength + Dexterity | Minions convert 25% Physical Damage to Fire/Cold/Lightning/Chaos per socket color. | Minion elemental builds. |
| Doryani’s Fist | Strength + Intelligence | Grants Level 20 Doryani’s Touch, Adds (150-225) to (525-600) Lightning Damage to Attacks. | Unarmed lightning builds. |
| Kaom’s Spirit | Strength | Regenerate Rage instead of Life Recovery, +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance, +(50-70) to maximum Life. | Rage-focused melee builds. |
| Hateforge | Strength | Converts Vaal skill costs to Rage, (120-150)% increased Armour. | Vaal melee builds. |
| Blasphemer’s Grasp | Dexterity + Intelligence | +(40-50) to Dexterity, +(50-60) to Life, +(4-6)% Damage Multiplier per Elder Item equipped. | Ailment-heavy builds. |
| Machina Mitts | Dexterity + Intelligence | (200-250)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield, 1% of Damage from Mines Leeched as Life. | Mine-based builds. |
Path of Exile 2 Mechanics
The game’s sequel introduces fresh mechanics to enhance your experience:
Armor Rarities
- Normal: Basic stats, can be upgraded.
- Magic: Adds up to two modifiers.
- Rare: Offers multiple customizable modifiers.
- Unique: Specialized bonuses tailored for niche builds.
Ward Gloves
- Ward absorbs a portion of damage from hits and recovers after a short delay.
- Example: Soul Ascension, which grants improved survivability by adding rampage-like benefits and increased defenses.
Ezomyte Runes
- New socketing system adds extra bonuses to gloves.
- Socket availability varies by glove type.
Salvaging Mechanics
- Break down unwanted gloves to gather crafting materials for upgrades or new items.
Crafting and Trading Tips
Crafting Simplified:
- Use Chaos Orbs to reroll glove modifiers.
- Employ Exalted Orbs to add modifiers to existing gloves.
- Add Ezomyte Runes to sockets for extra bonuses.
- Experiment with Fossil Crafting for unique outcomes.
- Utilize Awakener’s Orb to combine influences for hybrid modifiers.
- Apply enchantments from the Eternal Labyrinth for additional unique effects.
Trading Insights:
- Check market value for high-demand gloves on the official trade site.
- Rare gloves like Facebreaker (800% rolls) or Snakebite (poison synergy) fetch premium prices.
- Gloves like Blasphemer’s Grasp with perfect Elder synergy are highly sought after.
Gloves from Boss Drops
Here are some powerful gloves you can only obtain by defeating bosses:
| Glove Name | Boss | Drop Location |
| Tombfist | Abyssal Liches | Abyss Depths. |
| Craiceann’s Pincers | Craiceann | Beastcrafting Arena. |
| Command of the Pit | Pit Boss | Specific boss map zones. |
| Hands of the High Templar | Temple of Atzoatl | Corruption Chamber. |
| Kaom’s Spirit | Kaom’s Arena | Unique map. |
| Doryani’s Fist | Vaal Omnitect | Temple of Atzoatl. |
| Soul Ascension | Blighted Boss | Rare Blight encounter. |
Build-Specific Recommendations
- Trap Builds: Slavedriver’s Hand, Architect’s Hand.
- Minion Builds: Grip of the Council, Triad Grip.
- Projectile Builds: Giantsbane, Empire’s Grasp.
- Poison Builds: Snakebite, Volkuur’s Guidance.
- Lightning Builds: Thunderfist, Algor Mortis.
- Cold Damage Builds: Grip of Winter, Fenumus’ Weave.
- Mine Builds: Machina Mitts.
- Rampage Builds: Null and Void for immunity and ailment removal.
- Attribute Builds: Shaper’s Touch for scaling benefits.
- Ward Builds: Use gloves like Soul Ascension for improved survivability and utility.
Conclusion
Path of Exile unique gloves offer a wide array of options for players to customize their builds. Whether you’re farming for rare drops or crafting your ideal item, these gloves can transform your gameplay. With Path of Exile 2’s new mechanics and items, there’s even more to explore. Use this guide to stay ahead and maximize your character’s potential.
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