Introduction
If you’re into Path of Exile, you’ve probably come across corrupted amulets. These powerful yet tricky items often raise one big question: Can you anoint a corrupted amulet? In this guide, we’ll break it down for you. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, this post will help you understand everything about corrupted amulets and anointment.
What Is a Corrupted Amulet?
A corrupted amulet is an item that has gone through the corruption process using a Vaal Orb. Corruption can add powerful modifiers, but it also locks the item from further crafting or modification in most cases.
Once an item is corrupted, you can’t:
- Modify it with normal crafting methods.
- Use currency items like Exalted Orbs or Chaos Orbs on it.
- Change its sockets or links.
However, corruption also has the potential to add unique effects, making some amulets highly valuable.
What Is Anointing?
Anointing is a game mechanic that allows you to add passive skills to amulets using Oils, which you can obtain from Blight encounters. You usually apply three oils to an amulet at Cassia’s Altar to unlock a passive skill from the Blight passive skill tree.
Can You Anoint a Corrupted Amulet?
No, you cannot anoint a corrupted amulet. Once an amulet is corrupted, it becomes locked from modification. This includes anointing at Cassia’s Altar. Since anointment is a crafting mechanic, and corrupted items can’t be modified, it’s impossible to apply an anointment to them.
Are There Any Workarounds?
While you can’t directly anoint a corrupted amulet, there are a few things you can do:
- Anoint Before Corrupting
If you want an anointed corrupted amulet, you need to apply anointment before corrupting it. Once it’s corrupted, the anointment remains, but you won’t be able to change it. - Use Alternate Items
If your build relies on a specific anointment, consider using a non-corrupted amulet or look for corrupted ones that already have useful implicit mods. - Corrupting an Anointed Amulet
If you corrupt an amulet that’s already anointed, there’s a risk that the corruption removes the anointment or alters the item in unpredictable ways. So, if you want to anoint an amulet, do it before corruption.
Is Corruption Worth It?
Corruption is a gamble. It can add powerful implicit mods that are impossible to get through normal means. However, it can also make an item useless. Here are some pros and cons:
Pros:
- ✅ Chance to get rare implicit mods
- ✅ Can boost item value significantly
- ✅ Works well with already anointed amulets
Cons:
- ❌ Can ruin the amulet completely
- ❌ Makes further crafting impossible
- ❌ No way to remove corruption
Conclusion
To sum it up: No, you can’t anoint a corrupted amulet. If you want an anointed amulet with corruption benefits, you need to apply anointment before corrupting it. Corruption is a high-risk, high-reward mechanic, so use it wisely.
FAQs
1. Can you anoint a corrupted ring or other items?
No, once an item is corrupted, you cannot modify it in any way, including anointment.
2. What happens if you corrupt an anointed amulet?
The anointment stays, but the corruption could add new mods or ruin the item completely.
3. How do I remove corruption from an amulet?
You can’t. Corruption is permanent.
4. Should I always anoint an amulet before corrupting it?
If you want both an anointment and corruption benefits, yes. But corruption is risky, so be prepared to lose the item.
5. What’s the best way to get a good corrupted amulet?
Look for pre-corrupted amulets with strong implicit mods, or use Tainted Oil (if available in the league) for specific corruption options.