Uncut Support Gem Farming Guide – From Normal to Cruel

[Garcia]

1. Farm Rare Enemies and Named Bosses
The most reliable source of Uncut Support Gems is defeating rare enemies (yellow-named monsters) and named bosses. These enemies have a much higher chance to drop valuable items, including Uncut Support Gems, compared to normal or magic monsters. Rare enemies appear throughout all acts and zones, often with random buffs and debuffs, making them tougher but rewarding targets. Bosses spawn in fixed arenas and can be farmed repeatedly by creating new instances of their zones.

2. Focus on High Monster Density Zones
Zones with dense monster populations increase your chances of encountering rare enemies and bosses frequently. Early acts like Act 1’s Grelwood, Rad Vale, and Hunting Grounds are excellent farming spots due to high monster density and accessible rares. As you progress, revisit areas in Acts 2 and 3 such as The Dreadnought, Jungle Ruins, and Infested Barrens for higher-level Uncut Support Gems.

3. Instance Farming and Boss Resets
Using the instance creation feature (holding Ctrl and clicking on a waypoint or map) lets you create fresh instances of zones, respawning bosses and rare enemies. This method is highly effective for farming Uncut Support Gems from bosses repeatedly, especially in later acts where drop rates improve.

4. Quest Rewards and Chest Loot
Certain quests reward Uncut Support Gems, especially early in the campaign, helping you build your initial support gem collection. Additionally, opening magic and rare chests can occasionally yield Uncut Support Gems, supplementing your farming efforts.

Progression and Gem Tiers

Level 1 Uncut Support Gems drop starting in Act 1 Normal difficulty and are suitable for early builds.

Level 2 Uncut Support Gems become available around Act 3 Normal or Cruel difficulty, offering more powerful support options.

Level 3 Uncut Support Gems drop in Cruel difficulty, typically from level 54+ monsters, providing access to the strongest support gems.

Tips for Efficient Farming

Prioritize killing rare enemies over normal mobs to maximize drop quality.

Revisit zones with known high rare spawn rates and boss arenas.

Use instance resets to farm bosses repeatedly.

Combine farming with leveling by targeting zones appropriate to your character level (about 2-4 levels below your character for optimal speed).

Keep an eye on quest rewards to supplement your gem collection.




To farm Uncut Support Gems from Normal to Cruel difficulty effectively:

Target rare enemies and named bosses across all acts.

Focus on high-density monster zones like Grelwood, Hunting Grounds, The Dreadnought, and Jungle Ruins.

Use instance creation to reset bosses for repeat farming.

Collect quest rewards and open chests for additional gems.

Progress through acts to access higher-tier Uncut Support Gems.

By following these strategies, you can steadily accumulate Uncut Support Gems, enabling you to unlock and customize powerful Support Gems that enhance your skills and accelerate your build progression in Path of Exile 2.