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Stupidly Easy Putrefaction "Craft" For BiS League Start Gear in POE2!

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Summary

  • Methodology: Utilizing “Putrefaction” crafting (using Omen of Putrefaction) to reroll gear modifiers into “desecrated” mods.
  • Key Mechanic: This method acts as a high-reliability “slot machine” for gear, allowing for significant profit margins or cost-effective self-crafting of Best-in-Slot (BiS) league start gear.
  • Requirements: Items must be rare, 20% quality, and have two sockets before using the Omen.
  • Economic Strategy: Always perform due diligence by checking the current market price of materials (Omens, Runes, Base items) against the potential sell price of finished products to ensure profitability.

Introduction to Putrefaction Crafting

Putrefaction crafting is a reliable way to generate high-quality gear. By using an Omen of Putrefaction combined with specific runes (like Rib or Jawbone), an item’s modifiers are converted into six “desecrated” mods—three prefixes and three suffixes. This process is particularly effective for obtaining hard-to-roll stats like 35% Movement Speed on boots.

Before beginning the craft, ensure the following steps are taken:

  1. Select Bases: Ensure the item is a rare base that is not already corrupted and not already desecrated.
  2. Preparation: Every piece of gear must be improved to 20% quality and have at least two sockets before the corruption process.
  3. Trade Search Tips:
    • Search for specific item levels based on desired mod tiers (e.g., item level 82 for tier 1 resistance mods).
    • Filter out already corrupted or desecrated items.
    • Use gold filters if necessary to find affordable bases.

The Crafting Process

The process involves using the Omen of Putrefaction on the prepared rare item to replace all modifiers.

  • Prefix Priority:
    • Boots: Prioritize Flat Energy Shield (ES), Percentage ES, and Movement Speed (aim for 35%). It is recommended to save Movement Speed rolls for the final slot if possible to avoid blocking the mod on earlier rolls.
    • Body Armor: Prioritize Flat EV/ES, Percentage EV/ES, and hybrid rolls (Flat/Percentage ES or EV/Life). Spirit is a secondary priority if high-roll defensive stats are present.
  • Suffix Priority:
    • Elemental resistances are the highest priority.
    • Secondary priorities include Chaos Resistance, Rarity, and Attributes.
    • Deflection rating is also viable for body armor.

Strategic Rolling

  • Mod Optimization: If the item hits good Flat ES, use an Iron Rune to scale it with Percentage ES. If flat rolls are poor, use resistance-focused runes instead.
  • Accepting Rolls: Do not be overly greedy. Even 30% Movement Speed or lower-tier defensive rolls can be profitable if combined with strong resistance suffixes. However, avoid taking low-roll mods that “block” the potential for better rolls in subsequent attempts.

Economic Due Diligence

Market conditions change rapidly when crafting methods become public. Before committing currency:

  1. Check Input Costs: Calculate the total cost of the base item, the Omen of Putrefaction, the required runes (e.g., Rib), and the currency for quality and sockets.
  2. Check Output Value: Look at current trade listings for items with similar stat profiles to see if the market is saturated or if the item will actually sell for a profit.
  3. Flexibility: Be prepared to list items at lower prices if the market becomes crowded, or hold onto gear if the current value is lower than the cost of production.

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