Weapon enchants in Path of Exile are special modifiers you can apply to your weapon to enhance its power. There are two main types of weapon enchants:
1. Harvest Crafting Enchants:
These enchants are powerful modifiers obtained by using the Harvest crafting mechanic. Here’s how they work:
Acquisition: You need to sacrifice a high-tier weapon (influenced or with high ilvl) and a significant amount of lifeforce currency at the Harvest crafting bench.
Random Enchants: Harvest enchants are random, meaning there’s no guarantee you’ll get the specific enchant you desire.
Powerful Effects: They offer a wide range of powerful effects, including increased damage, elemental penetration, critical strike chance, or even unique effects depending on the weapon base type.
2. Labyrinth Enchants:
These are specific enchants tied to completing the Labyrinth endgame content:
Trial Completion: You need to complete specific trials within the Labyrinth at increasing difficulty levels.
Enchanted Weapon Drops: Upon successfully completing a trial, there’s a chance for an enemy to drop a weapon with a pre-determined Labyrinth enchant.
Limited Options: Labyrinth enchants offer a smaller pool of effects compared to Harvest enchants, but they are generally easier to acquire.
Here’s a table summarizing the key differences between Harvest and Labyrinth Enchants:
Feature
Harvest Enchants
Labyrinth Enchants
Acquisition Method
Harvest Crafting Bench
Labyrinth Completion
Enchant Selection
Random
Pre-determined
Effect Range
Wider range of powerful effects
Smaller pool of focused effects
Difficulty to Obtain
More difficult, requires high-tier resources
Easier to acquire
Additional Tips:
External Resources: Use online resources like Path of Building Community Fork or poe.ninja to explore available weapon enchants and their effects.
Enchantment Cost: Consider the cost of acquiring specific enchants through Harvest crafting or Labyrinth runs before attempting them.
Build Synergy: Choose enchants that synergize well with your overall build and desired playstyle.
By understanding these types of weapon enchants, you can significantly enhance your weapon’s power in Path of Exile.