Power Charges in Path of Exile 2: Explained

Power Charges are one of the many effects players can use to create ridiculously overpowered builds in Path of Exile 2. They work a little differently compared to their previous iterations, and if you're a newcomer to the series, you'll want to know how to take advantage of these to unlock their true potential.

Almost every class in Path of Exile 2 can use Power Charges, though some have easier access to them than others. Here's what you need to know about these charges, including some of the best ways on how to generate and use them.

What Are Power Charges in Path of Exile 2?

Think of Power Charges as tokens for certain skills or skill effects. They don't do anything by themselves, but certain abilities, like Falling Thunder, consume them to become more powerful. Unless otherwise specified, Power Charges are not required to cast abilities, and they aren't needed for the majority of builds. However, they do serve as the cornerstones of certain builds, like the Tempest Flurry Invoker build for PoE 2.

Power Charges share the same traits as Frenzy and Endurance Charges — by default, none of them do anything by themselves. However, they'll be spent whenever a skill that consumes them is used. There may also be items or other effects that make use of these charges in different ways.