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Charms are powerful utility items in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). They activate automatically when certain conditions are met, granting defensive buffs or immunities for a short time. Below is an overview of all the available charms and how they work.

Note: You can click on each to read a more in-depth guide for that specific charm.

How Charms Work in PoE 2

Trigger-based Effects:
- Each charm has a specific trigger, like taking fire damage or being frozen.
- Once triggered, the charm grants a temporary effect such as resistance boosts or immunity to harmful conditions.
Charges:
- Charms consume charges when activated.
- Charges are refilled by killing monsters or visiting Wells.
Rarity and Crafting:
- Charms come in different rarities, from common to rare.
- Rare charms can be crafted to enhance their effects or add new properties.

How to Get Charms

Charms can be found randomly throughout the world as you kill monsters. It’s generally pretty random, but some do also have level requirements to use.

All Charms Overview

Amethyst Charm: Grants +18% Chaos Resistance for 4 seconds when hit by chaos damage.
(60/80 charges per use, Level 40 required)
Antidote Charm: Grants Immunity to Poison for 3 seconds when poisoned.
(40/80 charges per use, Level 24 required)
Dousing Charm: Grants Immunity to Ignite for 3 seconds when ignited.
(60/80 charges per use, Level 32 required)
Golden Charm: Increases Item Rarity by 20% for 1 second after killing a rare or unique enemy.
(80/80 charges per use, Level 50 required)
Grounding Charm: Grants Immunity to Shock for 3 seconds when shocked.
(50/80 charges per use, Level 32 required)
Ruby Charm: Grants +25% Fire Resistance for 4 seconds when hit by fire damage.
(40/80 charges per use, Level 5 required)
Sapphire Charm: Grants +25% Cold Resistance for 4 seconds when hit by cold damage.
(40/80 charges per use, Level 5 required)
Silver Charm: Prevents your speed from being slowed for 3 seconds when slowed.
(40/80 charges per use, Level 10 required)
Staunching Charm: Grants Immunity to Bleeding for 3 seconds when bleeding begins.
(60/80 charges per use, Level 18 required)
Stone Charm: Grants Immunity to Stun for 2.5 seconds when stunned.
(40/80 charges per use, Level 8 required)
Thawing Charm: Grants Immunity to Freeze for 3 seconds when frozen.
(80/80 charges per use, Level 12 required)
Topaz Charm: Grants +25% Lightning Resistance for 4 seconds when hit by lightning damage.
(40/80 charges per use, Level 5 required)

Tips for Using Charms

Equip in Belt Slots: Charms only work when placed in your belt.
Manage Charges: Refill charges regularly by killing monsters or visiting Wells.
Choose Based on Area: Equip charms tailored to specific areas or encounters, such as fire resistance for fire-heavy zones.

Charms are a flexible way to protect yourself from very specific dangers in Path of Exile 2. Use them wisely to improve your survivability and make it out alive!