If you're looking to boost survivability in Path of Exile 2, Body Runes are a powerful way to increase Life Leech and Energy Shield. These runes can be socketed into weapons or armor to enhance your character’s endurance. Whether you're crafting or farming, understanding the value of these runes is key—and collecting enough PoE 2 Currency will make the process even smoother.
Rune Type | Martial Weapons Effect | Armour Effect | Wand or Staff Effect |
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Lesser Body Rune | Leeches 2% of Physical Damage as Life | +20 to maximum Life | +25 to maximum Energy Shield |
Body Rune | Leeches 2.5% of Physical Damage as Life | +30 to maximum Life | +30 to maximum Energy Shield |
Greater Body Rune | Leeches 3% of Physical Damage as Life | +40 to maximum Life | +35 to maximum Energy Shield |
Place into an empty Rune Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
Body Rune can drop anywhere.
Lesser Body Rune or Body Rune is used in the following recipes:
Rune Type | Drop Level | Recipe |
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Lesser Body Rune | 11 | N/A |
Body Rune | 37 | 3x Lesser Body Rune |
Greater Body Rune | 57 | 3x Body Rune |
Body Runes offer essential life-leeching and defensive bonuses for any build in PoE 2. Whether you're collecting them through drops or crafting with recipes, knowing how they work helps you make smarter gear choices.