How to get Purity of Fire in Path of Exile 2

With Path of Exile 2 ^[1] arguably paving the way for countless newcomers to the ARPG genre to play their first game of this type, it’s only natural that the game is lenient toward new players. However, that isn’t to say players don’t have to do their due research to construct their ideal build.

The Purity of Fire, for example, is an excellent skill that acts as an excellent defensive measure against fire-based attacks for the caster and their allies. While it isn’t a normal gem drop, players can get it by equipping certain sceptres, including the Shrine Sceptre and Guiding Palm Shrine Sceptre.

Here’s what to know about Purity of Fire in PoE 2, including what it is and how you can get it. Of course, the ideal way to get any skill is through the right currencies, which you can reliably get from Eloking’s Path of Exile 2 marketplace.

What is Purity of Fire in PoE 2?

Purity of Fire is a powerful aura-based skill that surrounds the caster and all nearby allies in a protective field, significantly enhancing their resistance to fire damage. In addition to providing substantial fire resistance, this aura also increases the maximum fire resistance they can achieve. This increased fire resistance offers greater protection against high-damage fire attacks.

How to get Purity of Fire in PoE 2

Purity of Fire isn’t a normal gem drop in Path of Exile 2. Instead, it is given by equipping certain Sceptres that automatically give it to the character without manually having to equip the gem. Some methods to acquire Purity of Fire are:

Shrine Sceptre: 

Any Shrine Sceptre automatically has Purity of Fire. This base Sceptre drops randomly from enemies once monster levels reach their requirement (Act 2 and above, since its stat requirements are around level 26). It can also appear for sale in town shops or from the gambling vendor. Equipping a Shrine Sceptre in any weapon slot immediately gives you Purity of Fire.

Guiding Palm Shrine Sceptre: 

This unique Sceptre also grants Purity of Fire (when it has a fire glow). It can drop from monsters starting in Act 3. It can also be crafted using an Orb of Chance on a normal Shrine Sceptre. However, it’s important to note that Guiding Palm’s implicit skill depends on the weapon’s element. In this case, a red glow holds Purity of Fire.

Sacred Flame Shrine Sceptre: 

This is a rare, unique Sceptre that always grants Purity of Fire. It drops as a reward for defeating the Arbiter of Ash boss.

Trading or Gambling: 

If you can’t find one, try trading with other players or using the in-game market to buy a Shrine Sceptre or the above uniques. Gambling with gold can also yield random Shrine Sceptres or even Guiding Palm when at higher levels.

Best classes and builds for Purity of Fire in PoE 2

Purity of Fire excels in defensive and support-based builds rather than those centered solely on raw damage output. It’s super handy for characters that can use multiple auras or are designed to assist teammates. For example, archetypes resembling a tank or paladin, such as Templar or Monk-style builds, can reserve Purity of Fire to enhance their party’s fire resistance. This aura is also highly favored in life regeneration setups that hold uncapped Fire Resistance, where each additional point of resistance contributes to increased life recovery.

When playing with others, Purity of Fire works well with complementary elemental auras like Purity of Lightning and Purity of Ice, allowing your whole team to stay protected against elemental threats. It’s commonly integrated alongside defensive auras, such as Determination for armor or Vitality for regeneration. It’s also a staple in summoner or support-oriented characters, where minions and allies benefit the most.

How to use Purity of Fire in PoE 2

While the Purity of Fire skill has fairly straightforward effects, players can take its usefulness to the next level by focusing on the following tips.

Link with Aura supports

Since Purity of Fire only affects allies, you can safely use aura support gems. Specifically, ally bonuses are much stronger as the Generosity support gem increases its effect on allies.

Manage reservation

Purity of Fire reserves Spirit continuously. Make sure that you have enough reserved capacity. Use passives or items that reduce reservation costs or boost mana. Furthermore, consider using gear or jewels that increase the Aura effect.

Coordinate Auras

In a build consisting of multiple Auras, combine Purity of Fire with Purity of Lightning and Purity of Ice for full elemental coverage. Adding on, stacking Passive skills or items that increase “all aura effect” can maximize its bonus.

Allied Focus

Remember that you do not get the fire-resistant benefit by yourself. Plan accordingly. Either rely on other self-buffs like defensive skills or resist nodes for yourself, or have another character cast a Purity aura.

FAQs

What does Purity of Fire do in PoE 2?

Purity of Fire is an aura skill that increases your maximum fire resistance and provides additional fire resistance to you and nearby allies. It’s especially useful when facing heavy fire-damage enemies or bosses, making it a go-to defensive aura in many endgame setups.

Does Purity of Fire stack with other resistance sources in PoE 2?

Yes, it stacks additively with other fire resistance sources like gear, flasks, and the passive skill tree. However, there’s a cap on maximum resistances unless specific modifiers increase that cap. Purity of Fire helps raise both your resistance value and the cap, making it one of the few reliable ways to go beyond the base limit.

References

1. [1] "Official PoE 2 website". pathofexile2.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025