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FilterBlade: Enhance Your Path of Exile 2 Experience

Author : Owen Update : Feb 26,2025

Mastering Path of Exile 2's Endgame: A Guide to FilterBlade Loot Filters

For serious Path of Exile 2 endgame players, a well-configured loot filter is essential. Loot filters minimize screen clutter, making mapping more manageable and focusing your attention on valuable items. FilterBlade, the popular filter manager from PoE 1, now supports PoE 2. This guide explains its use.

Setting Up FilterBlade in Path of Exile 2

Navigate to the FilterBlade website.
Select "PoE 2."
The NeverSink filter will be pre-selected.
Adjust the strictness level using the slider (explained below).
Go to the "Export to PoE" tab (top right).
Name your filter.
Click "Sync" or "Download":
- Sync: Automatically updates the filter in your PoE 2 account, reflecting author changes.
- Download: Downloads the filter to your PC, allowing you to compare different strictness levels.
In PoE 2, go to Options -> Game.
- If you synced, select the FilterBlade filter from the Item Filter dropdown.
- If you downloaded, use the folder icon to locate your downloaded filter.

Choosing the Right Strictness Level

Image: FilterBlade Strictness Levels

NeverSink's FilterBlade offers seven strictness levels:

Strictness	Effect	Best For
Soft	Highlights valuable items and materials; hides nothing.	Act 1-2
Regular	Hides useless items with no crafting potential or sale value.	Act 3
Semi-Strict	Hides low-potential/limited-value items.	Act 4-6
Strict	Hides most items without high turnover.	Early Mapping (Waystones Tier 1-6)
Very Strict	Hides low-value rares and crafting bases; hides Waystones Tier 1-6.	Mid to late mapping (Waystones Tier 7+)
Uber Strict	Hides almost all non-tiered rares and bases; highlights high-value currency; hides Waystones Tier 1-13.	Late mapping (Waystones Tier 14+)
Uber Plus Strict	Hides nearly everything except valuable currency and high-return items; hides Waystones Tier 1-14.	Ultra endgame mapping (Waystones Tier 15-18)

For returning players, Semi-Strict is a good starting point. Soft and Regular are ideal for fresh league starts. The ALT key reveals hidden items, though their names are minimized for easier navigation.

Customizing Your FilterBlade Filter

Image: FilterBlade Customize Tab

FilterBlade's strength lies in its easy customization.

Using the Customize Tab:

Image: FilterBlade Customize Tab Example

The "Customize" tab allows granular control over individual items. Search for an item (e.g., "Divine Orb") to modify its appearance and in-game preview.

Changing Colors and Sounds:

Image: FilterBlade Styles Tab

The "Styles" tab lets you adjust filter-wide text, border, background, and sound effects. You can use custom sounds (.mp3) or community-created sounds. The "Customize" tab allows individual item adjustments. Experiment with community-made Modules for pre-set visual or auditory changes.