How to Get Curses
Every source of Curses in Path of Exile 2 — 26 gear affixes, 2 base-item implicits, 23 passives, 7 ascendancy nodes, 17 unique items, 13 runes & socketables, 32 skill gems and 3 timeless jewel nodes. Exact in-game numbers throughout.
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Gear modifiers(26)
Rollable prefixes and suffixes with their full roll ranges — each links into the modifier reference pre-filtered.
- (5-15)% increased Curse MagnitudesSuffixItem
- (2-3)% increased Curse MagnitudesPrefixItem · ilvl 31
- (4-6)% increased Curse MagnitudesPrefixItem · ilvl 47
- (7-9)% increased Curse MagnitudesPrefixItem · ilvl 61
- (10-12)% increased Curse MagnitudesPrefixItem · ilvl 77
- (15-21)% increased Curse MagnitudesSuffixItem · ilvl 45
- 10% increased Curse MagnitudesSuffixItem · ilvl 63
- 5% increased Curse MagnitudesSuffixItem · ilvl 63
- (22-29)% increased Curse MagnitudesSuffixItem · ilvl 75
- (2-4)% increased Curse MagnitudesPrefixJewel
- 1% increased Curse MagnitudesPrefixJewel
- (15-25)% increased Curse DurationSuffixJewel
- (2-4)% increased Curse DurationSuffixJewel
- (50-99)% increased Curse DurationSuffixItem · ilvl 75
- (30-20)% reduced effect of Curses on youSuffixItem
- You can apply an additional CurseSuffixItem
- You can apply an additional CurseSuffixItem
- (3-6)% increased Area of Effect of CursesPrefixJewel
- (8-12)% increased Area of Effect of CursesPrefixJewel
- (15-5)% faster Curse ActivationSuffixJewel
- (30-20)% faster Curse ActivationSuffixItem · ilvl 75
- Removes Curses on useSuffixFlask · ilvl 18
- (10-20)% increased Damage with Hits per Curse on EnemySuffixItem
- Gain (1-10) Life per Cursed Enemy Hit with AttacksSuffixItem
- Gain (1-10) Mana per Cursed Enemy Hit with AttacksSuffixItem
- Socketed Non-Curse Aura Gems have 20% increased Aura EffectSuffixItem · ilvl 63
Base item implicits(2)
- 100% reduced Duration of Curses on youRunemastered Spiritbone CrownHelmets implicit
- Used when you become CursedCleansing CharmCharm implicit
Passive tree(23)
- 10% increased Curse MagnitudesLingering WhispersNotable
- 18% increased Curse MagnitudesMaster of HexesNotable
- 10% increased Curse MagnitudesZone of ControlNotable
- 30% increased Curse DurationFated EndNotable
- 40% increased Curse DurationLingering WhispersNotable
- 30% reduced effect of Curses on youDominus' ProvidenceNotable
- 25% reduced effect of Curses on youInner FaithNotable
- 30% reduced effect of Curses on youNecromantic WardNotable
- 50% reduced effect of Curses on youThe HollowkeeperNotable
- You can apply an additional CurseWhispers of DoomKeystone
- 20% increased Area of Effect of CursesZone of ControlNotable
- 40% faster Curse ActivationImpending DoomNotable
- Targets Cursed by you have 50% reduced Life Regeneration RateFated EndNotable
- Enemies you Curse have -3% to Chaos ResistanceVoidNotable
- Double Activation Delay of CursesWhispers of DoomKeystone
- 20% increased duration of Ailments you inflict against Cursed EnemiesDecrepifying CurseNotable
- Enemies you Curse cannot Recharge Energy ShieldFated EndNotable
- Your Curses have 20% increased Magnitudes if 50% of Curse Duration expiredImpending DoomNotable
- 25% reduced Curse DurationMaster of HexesNotable
- 50% increased Curse Duration if you have at least 100 TributeTerse CursesNotable
- Remove a Curse when you use a Mana FlaskWarding PotionsNotable
- Non-Cursed enemies you Curse have 5 Withered stacks inflicted on themWithering HexNotable
- Enemies you Curse are Hindered, with 15% reduced Movement SpeedZone of ControlNotable
Ascendancy nodes(7)
- You can apply an additional CurseIncessant CacophonyLich · Witch
- Targets Cursed by you have 100% reduced Life Regeneration RateWhispers of the FleshBlood Mage · Witch
- Curses you inflict have infinite DurationIncessant CacophonyLich · Witch
- Cursed Enemies Killed by you, or by Allies in your Presence, have a 33% chance to Explode, dealing a quarter of their maximum Life as Physical DamageRupture the FleshAbyssal Lich · Witch
- Bleeding you inflict on Cursed targets is AggravatedBlood BarbsBlood Mage · Witch
- Targets Cursed by you have at least 15% of Life ReservedWhispers of the FleshBlood Mage · Witch
- Cursed Enemies killed by you, or by Allies in your Presence, have a 33% chance to explode, dealing a quarter of their maximum Life as Chaos damageRupture the SoulLich · Witch
Unique items(17)
- You can apply an additional CurseDoedre's DamningRing
- 50% reduced Duration of Curses on youThief's TormentRing
- Curses you inflict have infinite DurationCospri's WillBody Armour
- Curses you inflict can affect Hexproof EnemiesCospri's WillBody Armour
- Curses you inflict can affect Hexproof EnemiesVeilpiercerRing
- Curse Enemies with Enfeeble on BlockRondel de EzoShield
- +4 to Level of Random Curse SkillsCursecarverWand
- Magnitudes of Curses you inflict are zeroLiminal CoilWand
- Curses you inflict ignore Curse limitLiminal CoilWand
- Spell Hits Gain (23-31)% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per Curse on targetLiminal CoilWand
- Spell Hits Gain (23-31)% of Damage as Extra Physical Damage per Curse on targetLiminal CoilWand
- Curses you inflict are reflected back to youShackles of the WretchedGloves
- Inflicts a random Curse on you when your Totems die, ignoring Curse limitSoul MantleBody Armour
- Curses you inflict spread to enemies within 3 metres when Cursed enemy diesVeilpiercerRing
- Gain 1 Dark Whisper every second there is a Cursed Enemy in your PresenceVeilpiercerRing
- Curse Skills have (10-20)% increased Cast SpeedWindscreamBoots
- Curses have no Activation DelayWindscreamBoots
Runes & Socketables(13)
- 8% increased Curse MagnitudesCraiceann's Rune of WardingRune · Body ArmourBonded
- 8% increased Curse MagnitudesSnake IdolIdol · Gloves
- 20% increased Curse DurationIdol of EgrinIdol · Sceptre
- 15% increased Curse DurationUromoti's Soul Core of AttenuationSoul Core · Boots
- 50% reduced effect of Curses on youCraiceann's Rune of WardingRune · Body Armour
- 40% increased Area of Effect of CursesAncient Rune of WitchcraftRune · Focus
- 20% increased Area of Effect of CursesIdol of EgrinIdol · HelmetBonded
- 15% faster Curse ActivationAncient Rune of WitchcraftRune · FocusBonded
- Enemies you Curse have -5% to Chaos ResistanceTacati's Soul Core of AfflictionSoul Core · Helmet
- Curse Enemies with Enfeeble on BlockLegacy of Rondel de EzoRune · Buckler
- Enemies you Curse take 6% increased DamageIdol of EgrinIdol · Helmet
- Curse zones erupt after 20% reduced delayIdol of EgrinIdol · SceptreBonded
- +3 to Level of all Curse SkillsLegacy of CursecarverRune · Wand
Skill gems(32)
- Curse duration is 7.4 secondsConductivityActive gem · at max level
- Curse duration is 7.4 secondsDespairActive gem · at max level
- Curse duration is 7.4 secondsElemental WeaknessActive gem · at max level
- Curse duration is 7.4 secondsEnfeebleActive gem · at max level
- Curse duration is 7.4 secondsFlammabilityActive gem · at max level
- Curse duration is 7.4 secondsHypothermiaActive gem · at max level
- Curse duration is 7.4 secondsRepulsionActive gem · at max level
- Curse duration is 7.4 secondsTemporal ChainsActive gem · at max level
- Curse duration is 7.4 secondsVulnerabilityActive gem · at max level
- Curse radius is 3.1 metresConductivityActive gem · at max level
- Curse radius is 3.1 metresDespairActive gem · at max level
- Curse radius is 3.1 metresElemental WeaknessActive gem · at max level
- Curse radius is 3.1 metresEnfeebleActive gem · at max level
- Curse radius is 3.1 metresFlammabilityActive gem · at max level
- Curse radius is 3.1 metresHypothermiaActive gem · at max level
- Curse radius is 3.1 metresTemporal ChainsActive gem · at max level
- Curse radius is 3.1 metresVulnerabilityActive gem · at max level
- Curse does not apply to enemies above level: 0DespairActive gem · at max level
- Curse does not apply to enemies above level: 0Elemental WeaknessActive gem · at max level
- Curse does not apply to enemies above level: 0EnfeebleActive gem · at max level
- Curse does not apply to enemies above level: 0RepulsionActive gem · at max level
- Curse does not apply to enemies above level: 0Temporal ChainsActive gem · at max level
- Curse does not apply to enemies above level: 0VulnerabilityActive gem · at max level
- Curse inflicts -29% to Lightning ResistanceConductivityActive gem · at max level
- Curse inflicts -49% to Chaos ResistanceDespairActive gem · at max level
- Curse inflicts -59% to Elemental ResistancesElemental WeaknessActive gem · at max level
- Curse makes targets deal 29% less DamageEnfeebleActive gem · at max level
- Curse inflicts -29% to Fire ResistanceFlammabilityActive gem · at max level
- Curse inflicts -29% to Cold ResistanceHypothermiaActive gem · at max level
- Curse Slows targets by 59%Temporal ChainsActive gem · at max level
- Curse makes other effects on targets expire 25% slowerTemporal ChainsActive gem · at max level
- Curse inflicts -19210 to Total ArmourVulnerabilityActive gem · at max level
Timeless Jewels(3)
- 10% increased Curse DurationRunic FlowsHeroic Tragedy notable · 2.4% roll
- 3% increased Curse Duration per 10 TributeExpedited HorrorsUndying Hate notable · 3.4% roll
- 3% faster Curse Activation per 20 TributeExpedited HorrorsUndying Hate notable · 3.4% roll
Waystone modifiers(4)
- Players are periodically Cursed with Enfeebleof Enfeeblingwaystone suffix
- Players are periodically Cursed with Elemental Weaknessof Erosionwaystone suffix
- (50-40)% less effect of Curses on Monstersof Hexwardingwaystone suffix
- Players are periodically Cursed with Temporal Chainsof Slowingwaystone suffix