How to Get Crown of Eyes in Path of Exile 2
In Path of Exile 2, few early-to-mid game uniques offer as much universal value as the Crown of Eyes. This powerful helmet not only provides a respectable amount of Energy Shield but also features one of the most build-defining modifiers in the game: the ability to convert spell damage increases into attack damage increases. Because of its versatility and early accessibility, the Crown of Eyes is considered one of the best uniques to carry a character from the mid-campaign all the way through the endgame.
This guide breaks down everything players need to know about Crown of Eyes.
How to Obtain the Crown of Eyes in Path of Exile 2
The Crown of Eyes is a unique Vermeil Circlet that can drop anywhere in the game, provided the monster is level 45 or above. Because item level influences possible drops, you will not find this helmet in lower-level zones or early parts of the campaign. Once you reach appropriate areas or tackle mid-game bosses, it becomes part of the global drop pool.
However, farming the item directly is only one option.
1. Using an Orb of Chance
Like many uniques tied to a specific base type, the Crown of Eyes can be created by using an Orb of Chance on a Normal-rarity Vermeil Circlet. If you plan to gamble for it:
Collect all Normal Vermeil Circlets you come across.
Apply Orbs of Chance until the base transforms into the unique.
There are two major caveats to this approach:
The Orb of Chance can delete (brick) the item, depending on the RNG roll.
The chance to receive Crown of Eyes specifically is roughly 0.625%, meaning around 160 Orbs (on average) are required for a single success.
Unless you're sitting on an abundant supply of POE 2 Currency, this farming method is inefficient. Players attempting to brute-force the unique often burn through thousands of orbs before landing the correct item, making it a gamble best saved for high-rollers or completionists.
2. Purchasing the Helmet from Other Players
The most reliable method to obtain the Crown of Eyes is simply buying it from other players through the in-game trade market. Because it is a mid-level unique that drops globally, it is usually listed frequently, and prices vary depending on:
Energy Shield roll
Attribute roll
Accuracy roll
League economy
Supply and demand
This is also the easiest method for new players who want to ensure they get a well-rolled version without spending excessive POE 2 Currency balancing resistances later.
Stats on the Crown of Eyes
The Crown of Eyes always drops with the same set of unique modifiers unless corrupted. These stats offer a mix of offense, defense, and utility suitable for numerous builds:
(100–140)% increased Energy Shield
+(150–200) to Accuracy Rating
+(10–15) to all Attributes
–10% to Fire Resistance
Increases and Reductions to Spell Damage also apply to Attacks
To equip the item, players need:
Level 45
64 Intelligence
The Energy Shield roll is particularly important for builds operating on hybrid defenses or those relying primarily on ES as their main resource pool. Because the item reduces Fire Resistance by 10%, new characters in Act 4 or early Act 5 may struggle to stay resistant-capped. Fortunately, as you progress further and obtain higher-tier gear, it becomes trivial to offset this penalty.
When investing POE 2 Currency into a perfect version, prioritize the following rolls:
High Energy Shield (130%+)
High Accuracy (especially valuable for attack builds)
High Attribute roll for stat-stacking builds
Why the Crown of Eyes Is So Powerful
The defining modifier, "Increases and Reductions to Spell Damage also apply to Attacks", dramatically reshapes the typical build-crafting flow in Path of Exile 2. Normally, spell damage and attack damage are separate stat families. However, the Crown of Eyes links these two worlds and enables unusual synergies.
1. Passive Tree Flexibility
The massive passive tree in PoE 2 spreads defensive, offensive, and utility nodes throughout the map. Some of the best spell damage clusters are located far away from the traditional attack nodes.
Example:
A Monk may travel deep into the Witch section for Energy Shield, Mana Regeneration, or Intelligence. Along the way, numerous spell-based nodes present themselves. With the Crown of Eyes, every point spent on spell damage becomes a direct attack damage increase.
This allows players to path more efficiently and double-dip into stats they would normally skip.
2. Synergy With Stat-Stacking Builds
One build that benefits immensely is the Mercenary using the unique armor Irongrasp. This armor grants:
Iron Grip → 1% increased Projectile Damage per 2 Strength
Iron Will → 1% increased Spell Damage per 2 Strength
Normally, a Strength-stacking build would only benefit from Iron Grip. Iron Will would be purely spell-oriented and thus irrelevant.
However, with the Crown of Eyes equipped, Iron Will's spell damage bonus becomes attack damage as well. This enables the player to scale projectile attacks massively, turning a niche armor into a powerful offensive engine.
Final Thoughts
The Crown of Eyes stands as one of the most impactful mid-game uniques in Path of Exile 2. Whether you farm it, gamble with Orbs of Chance, or purchase it through the trade market using POE 2 Currency, its extraordinary spell-to-attack conversion opens the door to creative builds and efficient passive tree planning.
MMOexp POE 2 Team