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Path of Exile 2: How to Use FilterBlade

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 28,2025

Mastering Path of Exile 2's Endgame: A Guide to FilterBlade Loot Filters

For serious Path of Exile 2 endgame players, a well-configured loot filter is essential. It minimizes screen clutter, improves gameplay fluidity, and focuses attention on valuable items. FilterBlade, the popular filter manager from PoE 1, now supports PoE 2. This guide explains its use.

Setting Up FilterBlade in Path of Exile 2

  1. Access the FilterBlade website.
  2. Choose PoE 2.
  3. The NeverSink filter is the default.
  4. Adjust the strictness level using the slider (explained below).
  5. Go to the "Export to PoE" tab (top right).
  6. Name your filter.
  7. Click "Sync" or "Download":
    • Sync: Automatically uploads the filter to your PoE 2 account, updating automatically with author changes.
    • Download: Saves the filter to your PC, allowing you to download various strictness levels for comparison.
  8. In PoE 2, navigate to Options -> Game.
    • If you synced, select the FilterBlade filter from the Item Filter dropdown.
    • If you downloaded, use the folder icon to locate your downloaded filter.

Your FilterBlade loot filter is now active.

Choosing the Right Strictness Level

Image: FilterBlade Strictness Levels

NeverSink's FilterBlade offers seven strictness levels:

Strictness Effect Best For
Soft Highlights valuable items and materials; hides nothing. Act 1-2
Regular Hides useless items with no crafting potential or sale value. Act 3
Semi-Strict Hides low-potential/limited-value items. Act 4-6
Strict Hides most items without high turnover. Early Mapping (Waystone Tiers 1-6)
Very Strict Hides low-value rares and crafting bases; hides Waystone Tiers 1-6. Mid to late mapping (Waystone Tiers 7+)
Uber Strict Hides almost all non-tiered rares and bases; highlights high-value currency; hides Waystones Tiers 1-13. Late mapping (Waystone Tiers 14+)
Uber Plus Strict Hides nearly everything except valuable currency and high-return rares/uniques; hides Waystones Tiers 1-14. Ultra endgame mapping (Waystone Tiers 15-18)

For returning players, Semi-Strict is a good starting point. Soft and Regular are ideal for fresh league starts. The ALT key reveals hidden items, often minimizing their on-screen size for easier navigation.

Customizing Your FilterBlade Filter

Image: FilterBlade Customize Tab

FilterBlade's strength lies in its easy customization.

Using the Customize Tab:

Image: FilterBlade Customize Tab Example

The "Customize" tab lets you modify individual item appearances. Search for an item (e.g., "Divine Orb"), adjust its visual settings, and preview its in-game sound using the showcase icon.

Changing Colors and Sounds:

Image: FilterBlade Styles Tab

The "Styles" tab allows filter-wide color and sound adjustments. Change text, borders, backgrounds, and audio cues. Individual item adjustments are done in the "Customize" tab. For sounds, use the dropdown, adding custom .mp3 files or selecting from community sounds. Experiment freely; the "Reset" option is always available. Community-created Modules offer pre-made visual and auditory modifications.