PatNew Azmerian Spirit Talismans

Among the 22 socketables are 7 brand-new Talismans dropped specifically from Path of Exile 2 Currency Azmerian Spirit-possessed enemies, part of the evolving endgame ecosystem tied to the Spirit system (similar in vibe to PoE1’s Nemesis and Beyond systems).

These talismans:
Act as rare, build-specific augmentations
Include Soul Core-style passive bonuses
Offer unique affixes not found on standard gear or skill trees

Examples include (though GGG hasn’t yet confirmed all names or effects):
Talisman of the Inferno: Adds bonus fire penetration and enhances ignite chance
Talisman of the Titan: Boosts life gained on hit and damage scaling with Strength
Talisman of Binding: Grants on-hit effects that trigger secondary abilities (e.g., curse on crit)

More Than Just Runes: Mythic Uniques Incoming

While socketable runes are the star of the show, Patch 0.2.1 will also include brand-new Mythic Unique items, each with custom mechanics and restrictions, providing even more endgame loot chase.

GGG is aiming to extend the late-game grind loop in qualitative ways—not just by increasing drop rates or tweaking values, but by giving you new systems and POE 2 Chaos Orbs strategies to interact with. Expect runes and Mythics to work hand-in-hand for highly customized builds.