"Path of Exile 2: Acquiring the Hand of Wisdom and Action (HoWA)"

Hand of Wisdom and Action Furtive Wraps are among the most coveted and expensive unique items in Path of Exile 2, capable of transforming various builds. Known colloquially as HoWA, these gloves occupy the Gloves slot and are exceptionally rare. For players aiming to enhance their endgame build for mapping or bossing, securing a pair of HoWA can be a significant boost. Here's how you can get your hands on them.

How to Get Hand of Wisdom and Action Furtive Wraps in PoE 2

The Hand of Wisdom and Action is a Unique Glove that can drop from defeating Xesht, We That Are One, the pinnacle Breach boss in Path of Exile 2. To encounter Xesht, players must enter the Twisted Domain, accessible via the Realmgate on the Atlas by using a Breachstone. The Realmgate is conveniently located near the starting point on the Atlas, which can be easily found by clicking on the home icon to focus the camera on that spot.

Alternatively, HoWA can be purchased on the Path of Exile 2 official trading website. However, even the lowest rolled HoWA can fetch a high price, often multiple divines.

How to Get a Breachstone in PoE 2

There are two primary methods for obtaining a Breachstone in PoE 2:

• Combine 300 Breach Splinters: These splinters drop from farming Breach map nodes on the Atlas. Though they are relatively common, collecting 300 requires clearing numerous Breaches. Once you have them, stack the splinters to create a Breachstone.
• Use the Currency Exchange: Both Breach Splinters and Breachstones can be bought through the in-game Currency Exchange by speaking with Alva and placing an order. The typical cost for a Breachstone is around 50-60 Exalted Orbs, although prices may vary based on market conditions.

For the perfect rolls on a Hand of Wisdom and Action, you'll want at least 4% Attack Speed per 25 Dexterity, 1-12 Lightning Damage per 10 Intelligence, and two rune Socket slots. Achieving this requires using a Vaal Orb on a HoWA.

Can You Use Orb of Chance to Get Hand of Wisdom and Action

Unfortunately, no. The Hand of Wisdom and Action is a limited drop from Xesht, We That Are One, and does not appear on the regular loot table, unlike items such as Astramentis, Headhunter, or Polcirkeln. Therefore, you cannot use an Orb of Chance on White Furtive Wraps to try and obtain it.