PoE 2's Utility Belt: Crafting, Guide

Mastering the Ingenuity Utility Belt in Path of Exile 2: A Comprehensive Guide

The Ingenuity Utility Belt is a coveted unique item in Path of Exile 2, significantly impacting various builds. Acquiring it, however, presents a considerable challenge. This guide outlines the methods for obtaining this powerful belt, catering to both dedicated grinders and those with a surplus of currency.

How to Obtain the Ingenuity Utility Belt

The Ingenuity Utility Belt is a unique drop from the King in the Mists, a challenging endgame Ritual Boss. Access to this boss is granted by using the "An Audience With the King" item at the Realmgate on the Atlas. Defeating the King in the Mists offers a chance to acquire the belt, but it's not guaranteed. The King's unique drop pool includes:

1. The Burden of Shadows Chiming Staff
2. Beetlebite
3. From Nothing
4. Pragmatism
5. Ingenuity

The King in the Mists' difficulty scales with higher tiers, increasing the drop chance but also the challenge. His attacks are similar to his Act 1 counterpart, providing a degree of familiarity.

Alternatively, purchasing the Ingenuity Utility Belt from the PoE 2 trade site is a more reliable (though expensive) option, costing approximately 15-50 Divine Orbs depending on the item's modifiers.

Obtaining "An Audience With the King"

"An Audience with the King" can be acquired through two methods:

• Trade Site/Currency Exchange: Expect to pay around 4-7 Divine Orbs.
• Ritual Maps: This item has a low chance of appearing as a Ritual favor. These favors are costly (2700-3900 Tribute), often making immediate acquisition difficult. The "Defer" option allows you to postpone the purchase until a future Ritual at a reduced cost (typically appearing within 1-4 Ritual maps).

Players obtaining "An Audience with the King" but unprepared for the boss fight can seek carries (often for 1-2 Divines) or sell the item.

Can Orb of Chance Yield the Ingenuity Utility Belt?

No. The Ingenuity Utility Belt is not found in regular loot tables and cannot be obtained through Orb of Chance, unlike items like Astramentis/Polcirkeln. It's exclusively dropped by the endgame King in the Mists or acquired via trading.