How to Get Nebuloch in Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is packed with powerful and unique weapons that change the way you approach combat, and Nebuloch is one of the most intriguing options for high-risk, high-reward builds. This unique Execratus Hammer isn't just a flashy piece of gear, it's a dangerous weapon that demands careful planning and offers devastating results for those who can handle its drawbacks.
In this guide, we'll break down what Nebuloch is, why it's worth chasing, how it works in your build, and most importantly, how to get Nebuloch in Path of Exile 2 using strategies that maximize your farming efficiency, and your use of POE 2 Currency.
What Is Nebuloch
Nebuloch is a Unique One-Hand Mace that offers powerful offensive capabilities at a significant defensive cost. It's an Execratus Hammer with the following stats:
Physical Damage: 40–60
Chaos Damage: Adds (25–36) to (44–55) Chaos damage
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.45
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
Level Requirement: 55
Stat Requirement: 126 Strength
Unique Modifiers:
Adds (39–48) to (69–79) Physical Damage
+(20–30)% to Critical Damage Bonus
Attacks consume an Endurance Charge to Critically Hit
Take 100 Chaos Damage per second per Endurance Charge
At a glance, this weapon looks like a critical hit machine, but the twist is that you'll be burning yourself alive if you stack too many Endurance Charges without proper mitigation. This makes Nebuloch a favorite among experienced players who enjoy pushing glass cannon mechanics with a touch of self-inflicted chaos.
Why Use Nebuloch
Nebuloch is ideal for crit-focused melee builds that can manage their Endurance Charge economy effectively. The weapon guarantees a critical hit when consuming an Endurance Charge, which is incredibly powerful in boss fights or high-burst DPS scenarios. This means you can trigger effects that scale off critical hits far more consistently than most standard weapons.
However, the risk is real: 100 Chaos damage per second per Endurance Charge adds up fast. With five or six charges, you're taking massive DoT (damage over time) unless you stack chaos resistance or use mitigation mechanics like Chaos Inoculation, life regen stacking, or chaos immunity.
Because of these challenges, Nebuloch is generally not for casual leveling or early-game play, it shines in more advanced endgame builds where you're controlling both charge uptime and chaos resistance with precision.
How to Get Nebuloch in Path of Exile 2
There are a few ways, and most involve strategic use of POE 2 Currency, smart farming, and crafting knowledge:
1. Farming Unique Drops
Nebuloch is a world drop-only unique, meaning it doesn't drop from a specific boss or zone. Instead, your best bet is running high-level maps and farming zones with high item quantity and rarity. Specific mechanics like Delirium, Breach, or Legion can boost your chances of encountering more rare monsters and therefore more unique drops.
Using Scarabs or map mods that increase unique drop chances is a smart way to speed up your farm.
2. Using Divination Cards
While there is no card specifically for Nebuloch in POE 2 at launch (at least as of the latest known data), keep an eye on Divination Card additions. Grinding maps and trading cards is one of the most efficient ways to target farm uniques when such cards become available.
3. Crafting or Gambling with POE 2 Currency
If you've got a healthy stash of POE 2 Currency, you can attempt to chance Nebuloch by:
Using Orb of Chance on Execratus Hammers (though the odds are extremely low)
Running Vaal Orbs on rare Execratus Hammers, hoping to corrupt into Nebuloch
Using Fated Uniques mechanics or beastcrafting (if added into POE 2) that might include unique item transformations
Though RNG-heavy, these methods give veteran players with lots of currency a gambling route to chase Nebuloch without relying on raw drops.
4. Trading
For many players, trading is the most time-efficient way to get Nebuloch. If you've stockpiled POE 2 Currency, such as Chaos Orbs, Divine Orbs, or even new POE 2-specific currency types, you can head to the in-game trade board or third-party marketplaces to purchase Nebuloch outright.
Prices will vary depending on the league economy and the rarity of the item, but Nebuloch is typically considered a mid-tier unique, not prohibitively expensive unless in high demand for a specific meta build.
Tips for Using Nebuloch Safely
Cap Chaos Resistance: Get it to 75% (or more with overcap) using gear, flasks, and passives.
Use Chaos Mitigation Mechanics: Like Divine Flesh, Melding of the Flesh, or Pious Path in Inquisitor builds.
Control Endurance Charges: Don't let them build up passively if you're not actively using them. Use Charge-spending skills or disable automatic generators.
Pair with Life Leech or High Regen: Recover faster than the chaos damage can deplete you.
Final Thoughts
Nebuloch is not just a weapon, it's a playstyle. If you're the type of player who enjoys walking the edge between total destruction and self-annihilation, Nebuloch will feel like home in Path of Exile 2. While it takes some planning and a solid build to make it work, the payoff is immense burst potential that few other one-handed weapons can match.
Whether you're grinding maps, flipping gear, or investing your POE 2 Currency into high-risk gambles, chasing Nebuloch is a thrilling part of the Path of Exile 2 experience. Just be ready to pay the price, because this hammer doesn't forgive mistakes.
MMOexp POE 2 Team