Desert Runes in Path of Exile 2 are a great way to enhance your fire-based builds, offering added fire damage, resistance, and bonus damage conversion. Whether you're hunting for the perfect rune drop or crafting upgrades through recipes, having enough PoE 2 Currency on hand will help you get the most out of your gear and progression.
Rune Type | Martial Weapons Effect | Armour Effect | Wand or Staff Effect |
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Lesser Desert Rune | Adds 4 to 6 Fire Damage | +10% to Fire Resistance | Gain 8% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage |
Desert Rune | Adds 7 to 11 Fire Damage | +12% to Fire Resistance | Gain 10% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage |
Greater Desert Rune | Adds 13 to 16 Fire Damage | +14% to Fire Resistance | Gain 12% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage |
Place into an empty Rune Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
Desert Rune can drop anywhere.
Lesser Desert Rune or Desert Rune is used in the following recipes:
Rune Type | Drop Level | Recipe |
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Lesser Desert Rune | 5 | N/A |
Desert Rune | 31 | 3x Lesser Desert Rune |
Greater Desert Rune | 52 | 3x Desert Rune |
Desert Runes are valuable additions for boosting fire damage and resistance in PoE 2. From early-game power to late-game upgrades, understanding how to use and craft them can give you a real edge.