Exceptional gem only supports active skills that come from gems. They do not support skills that granted by items.
Name | Level | Description | Tag |
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Empower Support | 1 | Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the level of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don’t come from gems. | Exceptional, Support |
Enhance Support | 1 | Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the quality of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don’t come from gems. | Exceptional, Support |
Enlighten Support | 1 | Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will apply a mana multiplier to supported gems. Cannot support skills that don’t come from gems. | Exceptional, Support |
Awakened Empower Support | 1 | Increases the gem level of supported active skill gems. Level: 1–4. Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%. Requires Level (1-78) Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the level of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don’t come from gems.
Additional Effects From Quality: This Gem gains (0–100)% increased Experience |
Exceptional, Support |
Awakened Enhance Support | 1 | Increases the quality of supported active skill gems. Level: 1–4. Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%. Requires Level (1-78) Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the quality of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don’t come from gems.
Additional Effects From Quality: This Gem gains (0–100)% increased Experience |
Exceptional, Support |
Awakened Enlighten Support | 1 | Has no modifiers, and its sole function is having a mana multiplier less than 100%. Level: 1–4. Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 88%. Requires Level (1-78) Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will apply a cost & reservation multiplier to supported gems. Cannot support skills that don’t come from gems. Additional Effects From Quality: This Gem gains (0–100)% increased Experience |
Exceptional, Support |
Exceptional Support Gems are rare drops and cannot be purchased from a vendor. Awakened Exceptional Support Gems are currently only obtained from the Maven on Uber difficulty.
In Path of Exile, the term "Exceptional Gem" refers to three specific skill gems: Empower Support, Enhance Support, and Enlighten Support. These gems are unique in several ways:
Rarity: They are incredibly rare, dropping much less frequently than any other skill gem tier.
Unique Modifiers: Unlike regular support gems, they have special modifications that significantly boost the skills they support. For example, Empower Support increases the level of a linked skill gem by 3, Enhance Support provides bonus attack/cast speed and AoE to the linked skill, and Enlighten Support reduces the mana cost of linked skill gems.
Corrupted Only: These gems cannot be obtained in their normal state. They can only be acquired by corrupting a regular level 20 Support Gem of the corresponding type with a Vaal Orb. There is a high chance the corruption will destroy the gem, or result in a different corrupted outcome. Successfully obtaining an Exceptional Gem requires significant risk and potentially high cost.
Powerful Synergies: When used with the right build and skills, Exceptional Gems can significantly increase your character's power. Imagine unleashing devastating spells with double their AoE thanks to Enhance Support, or casting even more frequently with the reduced mana cost from Enlighten Support. These gems can truly open up new build possibilities and push your character's performance to new heights.
However, their rarity and unpredictable acquisition process make them challenging to obtain and incorporate into your build. Consider the following before pursuing an Exceptional Gem:
Ultimately, the decision to pursue an Exceptional Gem is a strategic one. Weigh the potential rewards against the risks and cost, ensure it aligns with your build goals, and prepare for the gamble involved in their acquisition. Remember, Path of Exile thrives on calculated risks and the thrill of the unknown. Choose wisely, Exile, and may the odds of finding your Exceptional Gem be in your favor!
If you have any further questions about these unique gems or their potential impact on your specific build, feel free to ask! I'm always happy to help navigate the intricacies of Path of Exile's vast world.
Home is a divination card. A set of three can be exchanged for a random Exceptional Gem.
Flavour Text: There are countless people, countless stories, and countless eras, but there is one place that, for a time, each of us loved and was loved. It matters. We matter. |
Gemcutter's Mercy is a divination card. A set of three can be exchanged for an Exceptional Gem.
Flavour Text: When you can only have one, which shall it be? Red? Blue? Probably green. |