In the captivating world of Path of Exile 2, Azmerian Wisps serve as ethereal representations of the Azmeri Animal Guardians. These spectral entities can sporadically be discovered throughout the campaign, later becoming visible as ghostly figures in the cosmic expanse.
Although the game offers an introductory guide regarding these enigmatic Spirits, it falls short of providing an exhaustive explanation of their mechanics and interaction with the environment.
Understanding Azmerian Wisps in Path of Exile 2
Known as Azmeri Spirits, Azmerian Wisps are intangible, non-targetable entities encountered in both the main storyline and endgame scenarios. When players approach a Wisp, it will begin to evade them along a predetermined path. The Wisp’s speed increases when players are nearby and decreases if they lag behind. However, if players stray from its vicinity for an extended period, the Wisp will vanish from the map, indicated by a significant light formation.
The gameplay mechanic involving Azmerian Wisps becomes available once players complete the ‘The Hunt Begins’ quest located in Grelwood during Act 1.
As the Azmerian Wisp travels its designated route, it aims for Rare or Unique monsters to possess upon arrival. Along its journey, ordinary and magic creatures it encounters are enhanced based on the Wisp’s type – each Wisp provides distinct buffs. Consequently, vanquishing spirit-enhanced monsters increases the potential rewards from defeating the final possessed target.
Upon reaching the end of its journey, the Azmerian Wisp possesses the target monster, endowing it not only with standard monster buffs but also with a unique possession skill inspired by the Wisp itself. The Azmeri Spirit manifests in the form of an animal spirit, further empowering the creature with distinctive abilities. Players defeating these possessed monsters can expect to receive Talismans, a unique type of Rune along with other rewards.
Exploring Sacred Azmerian Wisps
Occasionally, players may stumble upon Sacred Wisps, a rarer variant of Azmerian Wisps. Although they operate on principles similar to regular Wisps, Sacred Wisps boast additional abilities unique to them. For instance, the Sacred Wisp of the Cunning Fox has the power to elevate normal monsters to magic tier, magic monsters to rare, and even transform rare monsters into boss-level threats.
While the challenges presented by Sacred Wisps are indeed more formidable, the rewards for overcoming such hurdles are significantly greater, enticing players to engage with them strategically.
Where to Encounter Azmerian Wisps
Azmerian Wisps appear sporadically across both the campaign and endgame. However, players can optimize the chances of finding these Spirits by employing certain strategies:
- Explore Azmeri Ranges: These unique maps found in the endgame host multiple types of Azmerian Wisps. Discovering one on the Atlas can be a rare occurrence.
- Utilize Atlas Tree Passives: Specific nodes within the Atlas tree enhance the likelihood of encountering Azmerian Wisps during map explorations, maximizing efficiency in the gameplay.
- Leverage Precursor Tablets: Modifiers on Precursor Tablets possess the ability to heighten the spawn rate of Azmerian Wisps in nearby maps, increasing your chances of an encounter.