How to Use FilterBlade in POE2

FilterBlade is an essential addon for any Path of Exile 2 player. It makes it possible to create and personalize very powerful loot filters that can clean up the ground, help you spot all valuable items faster, and save time by paying attention to what is most important for you and your playstyle. This guide will help you through everything from choosing the right filter and importing it into your game to perfecting its looks and behavior so it fits exactly to your personal preferences.

How to Use FilterBlade

Using FilterBlade to Get a Loot Filter for Path of Exile 2

1. Head over to FilterBlade: Open your web browser and visit the FilterBlade website.
2. Select Path of Exile 2: When the website loads, you’ll likely be prompted to choose a game. Make sure to select Path of Exile 2.
3. Choose Your Filter Strictness: FilterBlade offers loot filters in different strictness levels, which control how many items the filter hides. A stricter filter hides more items, while a less strict filter hides fewer. The default filter is usually a good starting point, but you can adjust the slider based on your preference.
4. Save or Sync Your Filter: Once you’re happy with the filter’s strictness, it’s time to save it for use in Path of Exile 2. You’ll see two options:
   • Save & Sync: This will save the filter to your FilterBlade account and automatically sync it with your Path of Exile 2 game. Any updates made by the filter’s creator will be automatically applied to your game.
   • Save & Download: This will download the filter file to your computer. This is useful if you want to compare different strictness levels of the filter or want a local copy without relying on automatic syncing.

Importing the Filter into Path of Exile 2

1. Open Path of Exile 2: Launch Path of Exile 2 on your computer.
2. Go to Options: Look for the options menu in Path of Exile 2. This might be located in the main menu or under a settings tab.
3. Find the Item Filter: Within the options menu, navigate to the section related to item filters.
4. Select or Import Your Filter:
   • If you chose Sync: A dropdown menu for item filters should be available. Select the newly added FilterBlade filter from this list.
   • If you downloaded the filter: Click on the button or icon next to the item filter dropdown. This will usually open a file explorer window. Navigate to the location where you downloaded the FilterBlade filter file and select it.

By following these steps you’ll get a FilterBlade loot filter in Path of Exile 2 up and running, decluttering the battlefield and focusing in on the loot that really matters to your character!

Customizing in FilterBlade

Head over to the “Customize” tab in FilterBlade. This is where you can get incredibly specific about what items you want to see and how they look.

• Everything is Organized: FilterBlade lists every single item that can drop in Path of Exile 2, neatly organized into sections and subsections.
• Easy to Find What You’re Looking For: Let’s say you want to change how Divine Orbs appear when they drop. Simply type “Divine Orb” in the search bar, and FilterBlade will instantly take you to the section for general currency.
• See Your Changes Instantly: You’ll see all the possible visual changes you can make to Divine Orbs right there, with a preview of how they’ll look in the game.

Changing Colors in FilterBlade

Making Global Changes to Your Loot Filter

• Use the “Styles” Tab for Big Changes: If you want to make changes that affect how all your dropped items look and sound, the “Styles” tab is your friend. You can adjust things like:
  
  • Text: The color and style of the text displayed on dropped items.
  • Borders: The color and thickness of the borders around items.
  • Backgrounds: The color or pattern of the background behind dropped items.
  • Sounds: The audio cues that play when valuable items drop.
• Visual Preview: The “Styles” tab provides a visual preview of how these changes will look in-game.
  
• Customize Individual Items: For more specific changes to individual items (like changing the color of a specific unique item), head back to the “Customize” tab. You can find and adjust the appearance of any item listed there.

By using both the “Styles” and “Customize” tabs, you can create a loot filter that not only effectively filters out unwanted items but also looks and sounds exactly the way you want it.

Strictness Level in FilterBlade

The NeverSink FilterBlade preset offers seven different strictness levels. This is a crucial choice because it determines which items you’ll see on the ground while playing. While you can always adjust the filter later, it’s best to start with a level that suits your needs to avoid missing important items or getting overwhelmed by clutter. Here’s the information on NeverSink FilterBlade strictness levels:

• Soft:
  
  • Highlights valuable materials and items.
  • Hides nothing.
  • Best for Acts 1-2.
• Regular:
  
  • Hides only useless items with no crafting potential or sale value.
  • Best for Act 3.
• Semi-Strict:
  
  • Hides items with low potential or limited value.
  • Best for Acts 4-6.
• Strict:
  
  • Hides most items without a high turnover.
  • Best for the early mapping phase (Waystone Tiers 1-6).
• Very Strict:
  
  • Hides all low-value rare items and crafting bases.
  • Also hides Waystone Tiers 1-6.
  • Best for the mid to late mapping phase (Waystone Tiers 7+).
• Uber Strict:
  
  • Hides almost all non-tiered rare items and crafting bases.
  • Mainly highlights complete currency (Regal/Alchemy/Exalted/Chaos Orbs, no shards).
  • Also hides Waystones Tiers 1-13.
  • Best for the late mapping phase (Waystone Tiers 14+).
• Uber Plus Strict:
  
  • Hides almost everything other than valuable currencies and high return rares and uniques.
  • Also hides Waystones Tiers 1-14.
  • Best for the ultra endgame mapping phase (Waystone Tiers 15-18).