In Path of Exile 2, deciding when to refine (or “cut”) your Uncut Skill Gems into usable Skill Gems is a strategic choice that balances unlocking new abilities and upgrading existing ones to fit your build. Understanding the distinction between uncut and cut gems and the optimal timing for refinement can significantly impact your character’s effectiveness.
What Are Uncut Skill Gems?
Uncut Skill Gems are raw, unrefined items that you find as drops or quest rewards throughout the game. They represent potential skills but are not usable until you “cut” them through the Gemcutting menu. The level of an Uncut Skill Gem determines the maximum level of the Skill Gem you can unlock or upgrade. For example, a Level 3 Uncut Skill Gem can unlock or upgrade a skill to level 3.
When to Refine Uncut Skill Gems
You should refine Uncut Skill Gems when you want to either:
Unlock a New Skill
If you have an uncut gem and want to add a new active skill to your arsenal, cutting it is necessary. This is often done early in your build when you are expanding your skill options. The Gemcutting menu allows you to choose skills that match your class, weapon type, and playstyle, ensuring synergy with your character’s attributes and equipment.
Upgrade an Existing Skill Gem
If you already have a skill gem but want to increase its level (and thus its power and effectiveness), you can use a higher-level Uncut Skill Gem to upgrade it. For instance, if you have a level 1 Flame Wall skill and find a level 5 Uncut Skill Gem, cutting the uncut gem into Flame Wall will upgrade your existing skill to level 5 instantly. This is often more efficient than unlocking a new skill from scratch.
When to Hold Off on Refining
Sometimes, it’s better to hold onto Uncut Skill Gems rather than cutting them immediately:
Waiting for Higher-Level Gems: Since higher-level Uncut Skill Gems unlock more powerful skills or higher skill levels, you might want to wait until you find a higher-level gem before cutting, especially for key skills in your build.
Experimentation: If you’re unsure which skill fits your build best, keeping Uncut Gems allows you to try different skills later without wasting resources.
Resource Management: Since cutting consumes the Uncut Gem, it’s wise to plan your cuts carefully to avoid wasting valuable high-level gems on skills you might not use long-term.
Additional Considerations
The Gemcutting menu restricts skill choices based on your equipped weapon and character stats, but these restrictions can be toggled off in settings if you want more freedom.
Upgrading skill gems increases their mana cost and attribute requirements, so ensure your character can meet these demands before cutting.
Support and Buff skills use separate Uncut Gems (Uncut Support Gems and Uncut Spirit Gems), so managing these alongside active skills is part of refining your build.Refine (cut) your Uncut Skill Gems when you want to unlock new skills or upgrade existing ones to higher levels, enhancing your build’s power. Hold onto Uncut Gems if you anticipate finding higher-level versions or want to experiment with different skills. Careful timing and planning in gemcutting help you optimize your skill setup and resource usage in Path of Exile 2.
Uncut vs. Cut: When to Refine Uncut Skill Gems for Your Build
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