Unleash fiery fury like never before in Path of Exile 2 with the revamped Raging Spirits-no longer just a summon spell but a powerful persistent buff that conjures flaming skulls with every fire spell you cast. Discover how to claim this early-game gem by completing the Ominous Altars questline, and learn the secrets to maximizing its devastating potential on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Ready to set your enemies ablaze? Here’s your ultimate guide to mastering Raging Spirits in PoE 2.
Raging Spirits works a little differently compared to the original, which may cause some confusion for Path of Exile veterans. Summon Raging Spirits (SRS) was originally a spell in Path of Exile that, well, summoned raging spirits, but it has been converted to a buff in Path of Exile 2. As a result, you’ll need to look at a different gem to get it.
Here’s how to get Raging Spirits in Path of Exile 2.
How to get Raging Spirits in Path of Exile 2
To get Raging Spirits in Path of Exile 2, you need to acquire an Uncut Spirit Gem and then engrave the Raging Spirits buff onto it. This buff is found under the Sorceress tab in the gem menu. Unlike the original game where Raging Spirits was a summon spell, in Path of Exile 2 it functions as a persistent buff that summons fiery skull minions whenever you cast fire spells. You can obtain the necessary Uncut Spirit Gem early in Act 1 by completing the “Ominous Altars” quest given by Finn in the Clearfell Encampment. After defeating the King in the Mists boss in the Freythorn area and collecting the Gembloom Skull item, you consume it to receive the Uncut Spirit Gem. Then, unlock the Raging Spirits buff and allocate it in your skill tree to start summoning these fiery minions.
Since Summon Raging Spirits has been reclassified as a buff in Path of Exile 2, you’ll need to use an uncut spirit gem rather than an uncut skill gem.
Use an uncut spirit gem and select the “Sorceress” tab on the left-hand side. Select the Raging Spirits buff and engrave it onto your spirit gem to receive the ability.
If you’re looking for more uncut spirit gems, they’re unfortunately a rare drop in Path of Exile 2. Here are a few ways to get a guaranteed uncut spirit gem:
- Defeat the King of the Mists in Freythorn in Act 1 and use the Gembloom Skull.
- Find the Golden Tomb in The Lost City in Act 2.
- Defeat Ignagduk, the Bog Witch in The Azak Bog in Act 3 and use the Gemrot Skull.
How can I unlock the Raging Spirits buff early in Path of Exile 2
To unlock the Raging Spirits buff early in Path of Exile 2, follow these steps:
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Progress to Act One and reach the Freythorn zone via the Hunting Grounds on your way to Ogham Farmlands.
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Speak to Finn at the Clearval Encampment to receive the “Ominous Altars” quest.
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In Freythorn, locate and activate three ritual altars along the map edges, defeating the waves of enemies they summon.
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After clearing the altars, enter the larger arena to fight the boss “King in the Mists,” a two-phase encounter.
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Upon defeating the boss, you will receive the Gembloom Skull item.
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Right-click the Gembloom Skull to obtain a Level 4 Uncut Spirit Gem and gain 30 permanent Spirit.
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Use the Uncut Spirit Gem to unlock the Raging Spirits buff skill in the Sorceress (Elemental) skill tab.
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Ensure your character is at least level 10 and has 25 Intelligence and 30 Spirit to equip and use the skill.
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Activate the Raging Spirits buff and cast fire spells (such as Flame Wall) to summon flaming skulls that attack enemies persistently.
This method is the quickest way to unlock Raging Spirits, which now functions as a persistent buff that summons fiery skulls with each fire spell cast, making it a powerful early-game offensive tool.
What is the fastest way to obtain the Spirit Gem for Raging Spirits early
The fastest way to obtain the Spirit Gem for Raging Spirits early in Path of Exile 2 is by completing the “Ominous Altars” quest in Act One. This involves activating three ritual altars in the Freythorn zone and defeating the boss “King in the Mists.” Upon defeating the boss, you receive a Gembloom Skull that, when opened, grants the Uncut Spirit Gem needed to unlock Raging Spirits. This method is the quickest and most reliable way to get the gem early, as it is a guaranteed quest reward rather than a rare drop.
