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category:Path Of Exile 2

May-15-2026 Source: MMOSO

If you've been pushing into Path of Exile 2's endgame, you've probably started seeing Distilled Emotions drop from Delirium encounters—and wondered what they're actually for. The answer: anointing (officially called "instilling"), one of the most powerful ways to supercharge your amulet and Waystones.

Here's everything you need to know: what anointing is, how to do it, where to get the materials, and which anoints are actually worth your currency.

What Is Anointing in PoE 2?

Anointing lets you add a Notable Passive Skill from the passive tree directly onto your amulet. The effect is active as long as you're wearing the amulet—no skill points required.

This is huge. It means you can grab powerful passive nodes that are completely out of reach on your tree pathing, without wasting dozens of points traveling to them. In Path of Exile 2, you can also anoint Waystones to add Delirium modifiers for juicier maps.

Note: While players use "anoint" (from PoE 1), the official term in PoE 2 is "instill." They mean the same thing.

How to Anoint an Amulet: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Pick Your Notable Passive

Open your Passive Skill Tree (P by default), find a Notable node you want, and hover over it. Press Alt (or R3 on controller) to see the exact combination of three Distilled Emotions required—and the order they need to go in.

Step 2: Get the Required Distilled Emotions

You'll need the three specific emotions shown in the tooltip. There are 10 types total, each with different rarity levels.

Step 3: Open the Instilling Window

Right-click any Distilled Emotion in your inventory to open the anointing window. Place your uncorrupted amulet in the top slot and the three required emotions in the bottom slots—in the correct order.

Step 4: Instill

Click "Instill" (or "Anoint") to consume the emotions and apply the passive to your amulet. Congratulations—that Notable is now active whenever you equip it.

Quick Rules to Remember:

Order matters—putting the same three emotions in a different order yields a different anoint.
Cannot anoint corrupted amulets—if it's corrupted with a Vaal Orb, you're out of luck (for now).
Can be overwritten—repeat the process to change the anoint to something else.
One anoint per amulet—you can't stack multiple passives.

How to Anoint Waystones

The process is identical, but the result is different. Instead of a passive skill, you add Delirium layers and bonus modifiers to your Waystone—at the cost of making the map more dangerous.

Waystone Anoint Effects:

Distilled Emotion	Delirium %	Bonus Effect
Despair	20%	30% increased Simulacrum Splinter stack size
Disgust	18%	30% increased Precursor Tablets found
Envy	15%	30% increased Waystones found
Fear	22%	Rare monsters 25% chance for additional mod
Greed	10%	+8% item rarity
Guilt	9%	+8% pack size
Ire	7%	+20% magic monsters
Isolation	50%	No additional effect (pure Delirium)
Paranoia	12%	+15% rare monsters
Suffering	25%	Unique monsters gain additional mod

Warning: Anointed Waystones are significantly harder. Don't juice them unless your build is ready.

Where to Get Distilled Emotions

1. Delirium Encounters (Primary Method)

Run maps with the Delirium mechanic—marked by a white icon on the Atlas. Enter the Delirium mirror, stay inside the fog, and kill as many monsters as possible before the fog dissipates. Your reward counter in the bottom-left determines how many Distilled Emotions drop at the end.

2. Currency Exchange

Trade for them directly. Talk to Alva in any settlement, open the Currency Exchange, and offer Exalted Orbs (or Divines for rarer ones) in exchange for the emotions you need.

3. Reforging Bench

Use the 3-to-1 recipe: combine three of the same Distilled Emotion to upgrade to the next tier. Three Ire → one Guilt, three Guilt → one Greed, and so on.

4. Simulacrum

Higher-tier Delirium content. More challenging, but can drop emotions (though Delirium maps are more efficient for farming).

Best Budget Anoints to Consider

Not all anoints are created equal—and Distilled Emotion rarity varies wildly. Isolation is estimated to be over 500 times rarer than Ire, so budget matters.

Top picks using only cheap emotions:

Notable	Combination	Why It's Good
Sharpened Claw	Ire + Greed + Greed	Universal damage boost for attack builds
Open Mind	Guilt + Guilt + Ire	Mana regen—great for spellcasters
Eagle Eye	Ire + Greed + Guilt	Accuracy and crit for ranged attackers
Hunter's Talisman	Paranoia × 3	Extra charm slot if you need it
Heavy Drinker	Envy × 3	Flask duration and life recovery—almost always useful

Looking for Specific Builds?

Minion builds → Deadly Swarm (Paranoia + Despair + Disgust) for 15% minion damage and 20% crit.
Elemental damage → Stormcharged (Fear + Fear + Envy) for 40% increased elemental damage after crits.
Shock builds → Spreading Shocks (Guilt + Disgust + Disgust) to chain shocks to nearby enemies.
Defensive option → High Alert (Ire + Ire + Greed) for 50% evasion on full life.

Pro Tips for Smart Anointing

Don't anoint early. Wait until you have an amulet you'll use for a while—Distilled Emotions are too valuable to waste on temporary gear.
Check the passive tree tooltip—it always shows the exact combination and order. No guesswork needed.
Consider the trade economy. Some anoints are cheap because they use common emotions. Others (especially anything requiring Isolation) are expensive luxury options.
You can overwrite. If you change your build or find a better amulet, you can re-anoint by repeating the process—the old one gets replaced.

Looking for Anointed Amulets?

Getting the right Distilled Emotions—especially for the best nodes—can be expensive and time-consuming. If you're looking to skip the grind and get exactly the anointed amulet your build needs, check out our curated selection of high-end amulets with top-tier anoints. We stock everything from budget options to GG-rolled pieces with premium passives like Subterfuge Mask, Stormcharged, and more.