Path of Exile 2: Esh’s Catalyst Guide

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The Esh's Catalyst is an item in Path of Exile 2 that enhances rings and amulets by boosting lightning-related stats, like lightning damage and lightning resistance. Here’s a quick guide:

When Should You Use Esh's Catalyst?

1. You Need More Lightning Damage:

   • Use it to increase the damage output of builds that focus on lightning skills or effects.

2. You Need Better Lightning Resistance:

   • If you're fighting enemies with heavy lightning damage, this Catalyst boosts your resistance to help you survive.

3. Your Gear Has Lightning Stats:

   • Apply it to rings or amulets that already have lightning-related modifiers to enhance those stats further.

How to Use Esh's Catalyst

1. Get the Catalyst:

   • Esh’s Catalyst is exclusive to Breach events, where you fight hordes of monsters in alternate dimensions. These events often drop Breach-exclusive loot, including the Esh’s Catalyst.

2. Pick a Ring or Amulet:

   • Choose an item with lightning damage or lightning resistance as a modifier.

3. Apply the Catalyst:

   • Right-click Esh's Catalyst, then left-click on the item.

   • Each use increases the quality of lightning-related stats, up to a maximum of 20%.

Tips for Using Esh's Catalyst

• Focus on Lightning Builds:

  • Use it on items essential for lightning-based characters, such as those with lightning damage or resistance.

• Don’t Use It on Weak Items:

  • Only apply it to high-quality rings or amulets that you plan to keep for a long time.

• Max Out the Quality:

  • Keep applying Esh's Catalyst until the item reaches 20% quality for the best results.

Example

• If you’re playing a lightning mage and need more damage:

  • Apply Esh's Catalyst to an amulet with "+25% to lightning damage."

  • The Catalyst increases the lightning damage, making your spells hit even harder.

Click here to see all Catalyst types

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