PoE 2 0.5 - Regex and Searchbox Guide for Noobs
Summary
- Search Box Basics: Use
Ctrl + Fto instantly access search boxes in stashes, vendors, or the passive skill tree. - Simple Searching: Typing partial words (e.g., “sbow” for crossbow) is often sufficient to highlight matching items.
- Logical Operators:
- OR: Separate multiple terms with a vertical pipe
|(e.g.,crossbow|damage). - Grouping: Enclose search terms in quotation marks to manage complex queries.
- Exclusion: Use an exclamation mark
!before a term to hide items containing that word (e.g.,!quiver).
- OR: Separate multiple terms with a vertical pipe
- Tools: Utilize external resources like PoE2RE for generating complex filters and Exiled Exchange 2 to save and manage your regex libraries.
Understanding and Using Search Boxes
Search boxes are integrated throughout Path of Exile 2, including the stash, vendors, and the passive skill tree. Pressing Ctrl + F serves as a universal shortcut to activate the search bar in these menus.
- Partial Matching: You do not need to type full terms. Typing a fragment (e.g., “sbow” for crossbow) will highlight matching items, provided the fragment is unique enough to avoid highlighting unwanted results.
- Character Limits: While there is a limit of 50 characters for regex searches this league, it is planned to increase to 250 in the future.
Constructing Regex Queries
To search for multiple criteria simultaneously, use the following syntax:
- Multiple Terms (OR): Enclose the entire search string in quotation marks and use the vertical pipe
|to separate terms.- Example:
"crossbow|damage to attacks|movement speed"
- Example:
- Excluding Results (NOT): Use an exclamation mark
!before a term to exclude specific items.- Example:
"!quiver"
- Example:
- Combining Operations: You can combine inclusion and exclusion.
- Example:
"quarter staff|damage to attacks|movement speed|talisman"combined with"!quiver"effectively filters out quivers while highlighting your desired stats.
- Example:
Managing and Storing Regexes
Manually typing complex strings every time is inefficient. Use these methods to manage your searches:
- In-Game Social Window: Press
Jto keep common regex strings saved in your social window for easy access at league start. - External Tools:
- Exiled Exchange 2: Use this tool to save and organize multiple regex presets. Once configured, you can bind a hotkey (e.g.,
Numpad 7) to open a menu and select your desired search string instantly. - Notepad: A simple local text file works for storing and copying your strings.
- PoE2RE: A web-based tool designed to help build specific regex strings for end-game map rolling or complex item filtering.
- Exiled Exchange 2: Use this tool to save and organize multiple regex presets. Once configured, you can bind a hotkey (e.g.,
Advanced Tips
- Passive Tree Navigation: When searching for nodes on the passive skill tree, typing a search term and pressing
Enterwill cycle the camera focus between all highlighted nodes, making it easier to plan builds. - Testing: Always test your regex strings before a league start to ensure they accurately highlight the items you need without showing unwanted results.