Charm slots in Path of Exile 2 provide specialized passive bonuses to enhance your build. Follow this foundational guide:
Unlocking Charm Slots
Charm slots become accessible after completing Act 4. Progress through the campaign to automatically unlock three dedicated charm slots on your character panel.
Equipping Charms
Follow these steps:
- Open inventory and locate charms in your stash or bags
- Drag charm icons directly to any unlocked slot in the charm UI
- Bonuses activate immediately upon placement
Note: Charms have no class/level restrictions but occupy specific slot types (offensive, defensive, utility).
Charm Mechanics
- Mod Types: Charms provide small passive effects (e.g., +8% fire resistance, 3% attack speed)
- Stacking: Identical mods from multiple charms stack additively
- Color Coding: Match charm borders to slot types (red=offensive, blue=defensive, green=utility)
Optimization Tips
- Prioritize charms fixing build weaknesses (resistance gaps, low HP)
- Combine complementary mods (e.g., spell damage + cast speed)
- Regularly replace low-tier charms as better ones drop
- Use utility charms for quality-of-life boosts (movement speed, flask charges)
