For players serious about Path of Exile 2’s Endgame, a tailored loot filter is essential. These filters not only minimize visual clutter but also enhance gameplay by allowing players to concentrate on important items, thus reducing the mental load of discerning valuable loot from trivial junk.
Having gained immense popularity in Path of Exile 1, FilterBlade has introduced exciting updates that extend its compatibility to PoE 2. Let’s explore how to effectively use this tool.
Setting Up FilterBlade Loot Filters in Path of Exile 2
- Visit the FilterBlade website.
- Select “PoE 2″when prompted.
- The default loot filter, NeverSink, will be pre-selected.
- Adjust the Strictness level of the filter with the slider below.
- Navigate to the Export to PoE tab located in the top right corner.
- Assign a name to your filter (any name works).
- Choose either Sync or Download at the bottom right:
- Save & Sync: Automatically integrates the FilterBlade loot filter into your PoE 2 account, including direct updates from the author.
- Save & Download: Downloads the filter file to your PC for comparison across different Strictness levels without requiring re-syncing.
- If syncing, select the newly added FilterBlade from the Item Filter dropdown.
- If downloading, click the folder icon next to the dropdown and navigate to your downloaded filters.
Your FilterBlade loot filter should now be ready to use in-game!
Choosing Your Loot Filter Strictness
When configuring the NeverSink FilterBlade preset, players can choose from seven strictness levels, a critical step as it determines what items will be visible in-game. While exceptions can be made later, starting with the right strictness level is crucial.
| Strictness | Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Soft | Highlights valuable items without hiding any. | Act 1-2 |
| Regular | Conceals useless items with no crafting potential. | Act 3 |
| Semi-Strict | Filters out items with low potential. | Act 4-6 |
| Strict | Removes most low-value items. | Early Mapping phase (Waystone Tier 1-6) |
| Very Strict | Hides low-value rare items and crafting materials. | Mid to late mapping phase (Waystone Tier 7+) |
| Uber Strict | Eliminates nearly all non-tiered rare items and crafting materials. | Late mapping phase (Waystone Tier 14+) |
| Uber Plus Strict | Only displays high-value currencies and top-tier items. | Ultra endgame mapping phase (Waystone Tier 15-18) |
Players progressing through their campaign multiple times should consider starting at the Semi-Strict level. Soft and Regular levels are best suited for newcomers where every item is relevant.
To easily view items hidden by a filter, players can press the highlight key (ALT on PC). FilterBlade also has a unique feature where pressing ALT reveals items in a reduced name size, helping players locate them without overwhelming the screen space.
Customizing Your FilterBlade Loot Filter in PoE 2
FilterBlade excels in loot filter customization, allowing adjustments without diving into code. Users can easily modify nearly any aspect of the preset filters to suit their unique preferences.
Utilizing the Customize Tab in FilterBlade
For comprehensive customization, navigate to the ‘Customize’ tab. Here, all PoE 2 drops are meticulously categorized, allowing for a granular approach to customization.
If you wish to alter how a Divine Orb appears, simply enter “Divine Orb”in the search bar. The corresponding settings will display, enabling visual changes to be seen in real-time above the options.
To preview the in-game sound effect of an item drop, click the showcase icon for an instant auditory experience.
Adjusting Colors and Sounds in FilterBlade
For targeted edits of color and sound for individual items, use the ‘Customize’ tab. However, for overarching filter changes, the ‘Styles’ tab is the place to go. This area lets players adjust text, border, and background colors of items, including auditory alerts for valuable drops.
Changing colors is straightforward, complete with a visual simulated view of the item. For item-specific edits, return to ‘Customize’.
Sound effects can be tailored via the dropdown menu, where players can incorporate custom audio files (.mp3) or explore community-contributed sounds. Creative experimentation is encouraged, with a reset option available should you wish to revert changes.
Newcomers to loot filter customization can also utilize public Modules, which are community-designed presets that enhance the visual and auditory experiences of the loot filter.
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