Path of Exile 2:Complete Grenade Crossbow Crafting Tutorial

The arrival of grenade-based abilities in Path of Exile 2 has completely redefined how ranged combat feels. Skills such as Shrapnel Grenade, Infernal Charge, and Frostburst Grenade add explosive depth to gameplay-but to fully unleash their destructive power, you'll need the perfect weapon. That's where the Grenade Crossbow shines. Whether you're tearing through early Acts or optimizing your build for high-tier maps, this weapon determines how powerful your grenadier truly becomes.Unlock endless possibilities with the power of POE 2 Currency purchased with MMOexp!

During the campaign, perfection isn't the goal-efficiency is. A good early-game crossbow only needs to enhance your grenade skill damage and scaling. The most valuable early modifier you can find is "+1 to Level of Skill Gems", which directly boosts the strength of your grenade abilities.

Step 1:Choose a Suitable Base

Start with any crossbow base that already includes the Skill Gem Level modifier or has an open prefix for it. If none are available, grab a Normal rarity crossbow from a vendor and use Orbs of Transmutation until you hit a solid mod.

Step 2:Add a Random Mod

Apply an Orb of Augmentation to add another random property-ideally something that increases physical or elemental damage.

Step 3:Guarantee Flat Damage

Next, use an Essence of Abrasion. This turns the weapon Rare and guarantees a flat physical damage modifier such as "Adds (X–Y) to Physical Damage."

Step 4:Fill Out Modifiers

Use an Exalted Orb while an Omen of Greater Exaltation is active. This combination adds up to two additional random modifiers, helping you quickly reach the six-mod limit (three prefixes, three suffixes). If you lack the Omen, simply use Exalted Orbs-the point is to fill the available slots efficiently.

If you're struggling to find the "+Level to Skill Gems" modifier, buy several normal crossbows and reroll them. Vendors in early hubs like Clearfell Encampment refresh their inventories regularly and can surprise you with strong bases.

Once you enter the endgame, your goal shifts toward creating a Siege Crossbow, the best-in-slot weapon for grenade builds. Its implicit modifier, "Grenade Skills fire an additional projectile," makes it unmatched for explosive setups.

Crafting a top-tier Siege Crossbow demands patience-and a fair bit of currency. The process involves high-tier orbs, Essences, and Omens to fine-tune your modifiers to perfection.

Required Crafting Materials:

Perfect Orb of Transmutation

Perfect Orb of Augmentation

Greater Essence of Abrasion

Preserved Jawbone

Omen of the Liege

Omen of Sinistral Necromancy

Exalted Orbs

Perfect Essence of Battle

Perfect Essence of Haste

Endgame Crafting Steps

Step 1:Perfect Orb of Transmutation

Apply this to your Siege Crossbow to make it Magic. You want a roll of 155%+ Increased Physical Damage-check the tier level using the Alt key. If the roll is too low, start over with a fresh base.

Step 2:Perfect Orb of Augmentation

Add a second random modifier. If the base already has strong prefixes and suffixes, you can skip this step.

Step 3:Greater Essence of Abrasion

Transform the weapon into a Rare item while guaranteeing a powerful flat physical damage roll (up to 35–59).

Step 4:Desecrated Craft-Preserved Jawbone + Omens

Activate both Omen of the Liege and Omen of Sinistral Necromancy, then use a Preserved Jawbone on your weapon:

Omen of the Liege ensures the resulting modifier is a prefix.

Omen of Sinistral Necromancy guarantees it's a chaos-themed Amanamu modifier.

Your target is (101–121)% Increased Grenade Damage, the most valuable prefix for grenade builds-and the defining mod of a true endgame crossbow.

Step 5:Fill the Remaining Slots

Use Exalted Orbs to fill in missing prefixes and suffixes until you reach six total modifiers. Prioritize key offensive stats before moving on.

Step 6:Apply the Perfect Essence of Haste

Finally, use a Perfect Essence of Haste to gain "(20–25)% Chance to Gain Onslaught on Kill," improving your attack speed and mobility. Be careful-this Essence removes a random mod when applied, so ensure your most valuable prefixes are locked in first.

Crafting in Path of Exile 2 is a delicate balance of planning and RNG. The Grenade Crossbow showcases this beautifully-when every Essence, Omen, and Orb aligns, the result is devastating power and incredible satisfaction.

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Whether you're just starting your first grenade build or perfecting your final endgame loadout, mastering the Grenade Crossbow crafting process ensures every explosion you trigger is stronger, faster, and far more stylish.