Today, we’re diving into the world of crafting in POE 2 as I show you how to craft staff gear using the same principles we applied to wands, but with an emphasis on boosting your spell damage, adding sanctification, and ultimately crafting that perfect staff.

Now, let’s jump right into crafting this Mirror Staff.

Why Item Level 80 is the Sweet Spot for POE 2 Currency Crafting

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of crafting, I want to explain why I specifically chose Item Level 80 for the staff bases I used in this craft. I’ve spent a lot of time testing different item levels, and for this type of crafting, Item Level 80 is perfect for maximizing the potential of your staff without overspending. At Item Level 80, you can still hit all the necessary modifiers for spell damage and gains (whether it’s cold, fire, or lightning). You won’t be going for the high-end Item Level 81 bases because we’re mainly targeting specific modifiers for spell damage.

The reason why Item Level 80 works so well is that it keeps the modifier pool manageable. By targeting only the essential modifiers (such as increased cast speed, critical hit chance, and level of all spell skills), you reduce the chaos bomb and increase your chances of hitting the optimal affixes.

Step-by-Step Crafting Process

Picking the Base:

We start by selecting the base for our staff. You’ll want a three-socketed staff with Item Level 80. I grabbed a one-divine base for the first step, which is great value for what we’re trying to accomplish. From there, I spent around 15 Divines on a slightly better base, still focusing on Item Level 80.

Fracturing for Critical Hit Chance:

The next crucial step is getting Fractured Increased Critical Hit Chance for spells onto the staff. This is where a lot of the heavy lifting happens. If you don’t want to go through the trouble of fracturing, you can attempt to buy a staff that already has this affix. However, I did this from scratch using Perfect Augments to start the process.

Chaos Spamming for Spell Damage:

After we have the fractured critical hit chance, it’s time to Chaos Spam the base for Tier 1 Increased Spell Damage. This process can be very expensive, especially with greater Chaos Orbs, but you’ll need to hit Tier 1 spell damage to POE2 Currency for sale make this staff truly valuable. I spent roughly 200 Divines to hit this Tier 1 modifier, but the process can take a bit longer or shorter depending on your luck.