Path of Exile 2: Skittering Catalyst Guide and How to Get
The Skittering Catalyst is an item in Path of Exile 2 that enhances rings and amulets by improving speed-related stats, such as movement speed, attack speed, or cast speed.
When Should You Use Skittering Catalyst?
You Need Faster Movement Speed:
Use it to boost your movement speed, allowing you to dodge attacks and navigate faster.
You Need Better Attack or Cast Speed:
If your build benefits from faster attacks or spell casting, this Catalyst improves your overall efficiency in combat.
Your Gear Has Speed Stats:
Apply it to rings or amulets with modifiers like movement speed, attack speed, or cast speed to make those stats even stronger.
How to Use Skittering Catalyst
Get the Catalyst:
The Skittering Catalyst is exclusive to Breach events, where you fight hordes of monsters in alternate dimensions. These events often drop Breach-exclusive loot, including the Skittering Catalyst.
Pick a Ring or Amulet:
Choose an item with speed-related modifiers, such as movement speed, attack speed, or cast speed.
Apply the Catalyst:
Right-click Skittering Catalyst, then left-click on the item.
Each use increases the quality of speed-related stats, up to a maximum of 20%.
Tips for Using Skittering Catalyst
Focus on Speed-Based Builds:
Use it on items that are key to builds requiring high mobility, fast attacks, or rapid spell casting.
Don’t Use It on Weak Items:
Only apply it to high-quality rings or amulets that are important for your build.
Max Out the Quality:
Keep applying Skittering Catalysts until the item reaches 20% quality for the best speed-related boost.
Example
If you’re playing a fast-attacking melee build:
Apply Skittering Catalyst to a ring with "+10% to attack speed."
The Catalyst increases the attack speed bonus, making your strikes faster and more frequent.
The Skittering Catalyst is perfect for improving speed-related stats on your gear. It’s a must-have for builds that rely on high mobility, fast attacks, or quick spell casting in Path of Exile 2. Use it strategically to enhance your gameplay!
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