Spirit of the Boar is a Wild-type Azmeri Spirit in Path of Exile 2 that enhances offensive capabilities through fire damage and bleeding effects. It also provides valuable defensive bonuses and a unique summoning mechanic when fully possessed. This guide breaks down the spirit's benefits in both Spirit-Influenced and Spirit Possessed states for optimal gameplay strategy.
Attribute | Description |
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Azmeri Spirit | Spirit of the Boar |
Wisp Type | Wild |
Talisman | Boar Talisman |
Effect | Description |
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Gain Extra Fire Damage | 20% of all damage dealt is converted to extra Fire Damage |
Inflict Bleeding on Hit | All hits apply the Bleeding ailment, dealing physical damage over time |
Increased Toughness | 60% more resistance to damage and crowd control |
The Boar-Touched state offers a strong combination of offensive and defensive boosts. The extra fire damage scales with all sources of base damage, while guaranteed bleeding adds steady damage-over-time, making it excellent for builds that hit frequently. Toughness helps maintain survivability during intense fights.
Effect | Description |
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Gain Extra Fire Damage | 20% of all damage is added as extra Fire Damage |
Inflict Bleeding on Hit | Every hit causes bleeding, increasing sustained damage |
Reduced Damage Taken | 20% less damage received from all sources |
Special Effect | Periodically summons spiritual Boars that explode, dealing Fire Damage |
Hunted by the Frenzied Boar builds upon the base state by adding a powerful damage reduction effect and explosive minions. The summoned boars are not only thematic but also effective in clearing groups of enemies with their fire explosions. This makes the spirit ideal for both solo and group play, especially in damage-intensive encounters.
Build Type | Benefits with Spirit of the Boar |
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Physical to Fire Conversions | Gains full benefit from extra fire damage |
Bleed Builds | Guaranteed bleeding enhances damage over time |
AoE or Summoner Builds | Exploding boars add fire-based area control |
High Survivability Builds | Toughness and reduced damage make it excellent for melee-focused characters |
The Spirit of the Boar is a strong choice for characters who want a mix of raw power and durability. It especially shines in fast-paced melee builds that apply frequent hits and benefit from additional fire and bleed effects.
To unlock the full potential of Spirit of the Boar, players will likely need to enhance their gear using PoE 2 Currency. Items that boost fire damage, bleeding effects, or survivability are excellent choices. Investing in fire-supporting modifiers and acquiring a well-rolled Boar Talisman through trading can dramatically improve your combat efficiency with this spirit.