In Path of Exile 2, Attributes come in three forms: Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence. These three primary stats in PoE 2 determine a lot of basic stats for your character, and when you increase Attributes, you increase other stats like Life, Accuracy, and Mana.

Attributes in Path of Exile 2 are also tied to Gear requirements, and tend to be more useful for certain classes than others. This guide explains what each of the three Path of Exile 2 Attributes do, which classes rely on these stats the most, and all the ways to increase Attributes PoE 2 provides.

Strength, Dexterity, & Intelligence In Path of Exile 2

PoE 2 Strength Attribute Effects & Classes

• Strength is typically tied to the power of Melee Weapon and Skill damage
• Every point you have in Strength grants +2 Max Life
• Used to equip certain Martial weapons and Armor-based equipment

In Path of Exile 2, Strength is a primary Attribute for Mercenaries and Warriors. Mercenaries need Strength to equip higher-tier Armor (especially Crossbows), while Warriors need Strength to fuel the majority of their Skills and equip powerful melee Weapons.

PoE 2 Dexterity Attribute Effects & Classes

• Dexterity is typically tied to the power of Ranged Weapon and Skill damage
• Every point you have in Dexterity grants +5 Accuracy
• Used to equip certain Ranged weapons and Evasion-based equipment

In Path of Exile 2, Dexterity is a primary Attribute for Mercenaries, Monks, and Rangers. Mercenaries and Rangers require Dexterity to fuel their Ranged abilities and to equip class-oriented pieces of gear, while Monks need Dexterity to equip gear with high Evasion stats.

PoE 2 Intelligence Attribute Effects & Classes

• Intelligence is typically tied to the power of Spell Damage and Spell Skills
• Every point you have in Intelligence grants +2 Mana
• Used to equip certain Magical weapons and Energy Shield-based equipment

In Path of Exile 2, Intelligence is a primary Attribute for Monks, Sorceresses, and Witches. The Sorceress and Witch classes need Intelligence to equip high-tier gear and fuel their spellcasting abilities, while Monks need Intelligence to increase their Mana and fuel their own spells.

How To Increase Attributes In Path of Exile 2

Choose '+5 Any Attribute' Passive Skill Tree Nodes

In the Passive Skill Tree, most nodes grant specific bonuses, but some grant a choice between a small boost to any of the three Path of Exile 2 primary Attributes. These nodes can typically be found in between other node clusters, forming lines that connect each cluster of similar Passives to each other.

Look for the Passive Skill Tree nodes labeled as '+5 Any Attribute', select it, and choose either Strength, Dexterity, or Intelligence. You will gain a +5 boost to that Attribute, which can be essential for getting over Stat Requirements for certain types of gear.

Get +Strength, +Dexterity, Or +Intelligence Gear Modifiers

Another way to increase Attributes in PoE 2 is to get Gear that grants one of the three +Attribute modifiers. Most types of gear have a chance to roll +Strength, +Dexterity, or +Intelligence as part of its Magic or Rare modifiers – but as with all randomized modifiers in the game, it's hard to guarantee.

Check the vendors in town every time you level, as their inventory updates with each level gained, and there's a chance that among their offerings they will have a Magic or Rare item that grants Attribute bonuses. You can also use Orbs of Augmentation or Exalted Orbs for a chance to add an Attribute modifier to a Magic or Rare piece of gear, respectively.