PoE 2 Twitch Drops Event: How to Get the Free Lightbringer Hood Before It Ends

Summary

Path of Exile 2 currently has a limited-time Twitch Drop tied to the second ExileCon Qualifier. Players can earn the Lightbringer Hood simply by watching eligible PoE 2 streams for 30 minutes.

The promotion ends on August 14 at 2 PM PDT, so the reward is only available for a short window. If you want the cosmetic, you need to link your Path of Exile and Twitch accounts, watch an eligible stream, and claim the reward before the campaign expires. To pair it with top-tier gear, buy POE2 Currency and upgrade your character.

What Are PoE 2 Twitch Drops?

Twitch Drops are free cosmetic rewards earned by watching participating Path of Exile 2 streams. They do not provide combat advantages or affect character progression.

Depending on the event, rewards can include helmet attachments, weapon effects, portals, pets, and other cosmetic items. The required viewing time also changes between campaigns.

For the current ExileCon Qualifier promotion, the requirement is only 30 minutes of watch time for the Lightbringer Hood.

How to Get the Lightbringer Hood

Step 1: Create or Log In to Twitch

You need a Twitch account to participate.

Go to Twitch and either create an account or log in to your existing account. Make sure you remain logged in while watching the PoE 2 stream because Twitch uses your account to track eligible viewing time.

Step 2: Link Twitch to Your Path of Exile Account

Account linking is essential. Your watch time will not properly connect to your PoE 2 account unless the two accounts are linked.

Log in to your Path of Exile account and open your account settings. Find the Social Connections or Twitch connection section and select the option to connect your Twitch account.

Follow the authorization process on Twitch and confirm the connection.

Before continuing, make sure you have linked the Path of Exile account where you want to receive the cosmetic reward.

Step 3: Watch an Eligible PoE 2 Stream

Once your accounts are connected, open Twitch and find a Path of Exile 2 stream with Drops Enabled.

You can watch the official Path of Exile channel or an eligible community streamer. Your viewing time is tracked automatically while the eligible stream is running.

For the current Lightbringer Hood campaign, you only need 30 minutes of eligible viewing.

You do not need to participate in chat or interact with the streamer. Simply watching the qualifying broadcast is enough.

Check the Drops Status

Before spending time watching, verify that the channel is participating in the campaign. Look for the Drops Enabled indicator on the Twitch stream.

This prevents you from accidentally spending 30 minutes watching a channel that is not contributing toward the reward.

Step 4: Claim the Twitch Drop

After reaching the required 30 minutes, open your Twitch account menu and select Drops & Rewards.

Find the completed Path of Exile 2 reward and press Claim.

This step is important because completing the watch-time requirement does not necessarily mean the reward has already been claimed. You need to collect the completed drop through Twitch.

Do not wait until the final minutes of the campaign to claim it.

Step 5: Check Your PoE 2 Account

After claiming the reward on Twitch, the cosmetic should be delivered to your Path of Exile account.

If it does not appear immediately, give the system a few minutes to synchronize. Restarting Path of Exile 2 can also help refresh your account's cosmetic inventory.

Once delivered, check your cosmetic or microtransaction interface for the Lightbringer Hood.

Optional Streamer Support Rewards

Some Twitch Drop campaigns also include rewards for supporting participating streamers.

When a campaign specifically offers this type of bonus, players may need to gift subscriptions to an eligible streamer during the promotion period.

These rewards are separate from the standard watch-time Drop. You do not need to purchase subscriptions to earn the Lightbringer Hood through the current 30-minute requirement.

Troubleshooting Twitch Drops

The Reward Is Not Appearing

First, check your Twitch Drops & Rewards inventory. Make sure the reward has reached the completed state and that you have manually claimed it.

Next, verify that your Twitch account is still connected to the correct Path of Exile account.

If everything looks correct but the item has not appeared in-game, wait a few minutes and restart PoE 2.

My Watch Time Is Not Increasing

Make sure the Twitch stream is specifically marked as eligible for Drops.

Watching a normal PoE 2 broadcast without the appropriate Drops status may not count toward the promotion.

Also make sure you are logged into the correct Twitch account.

I Missed the Deadline

Twitch Drops are tied to specific campaigns and cannot normally be earned after the event has ended. The current Lightbringer Hood promotion ends on August 14 at 2 PM PDT, so players should complete and claim the reward before that deadline.

How to Find Future PoE 2 Twitch Drops

Twitch Drops are event-specific, so future campaigns may feature different cosmetics and different viewing requirements.

To avoid missing them, regularly check official Path of Exile announcements and the Twitch Drops section. When a new campaign begins, verify the reward, watch-time requirement, eligible channels, and expiration time.

For the current event, however, the process is straightforward: link your accounts, watch 30 minutes of an eligible PoE 2 stream, claim the Drop on Twitch, and check your PoE 2 cosmetics.

If you want the cosmetic, you need to link your Path of Exile and Twitch accounts, watch an eligible stream, and claim the reward before the campaign expires. To pair it with top-tier gear, POE2 Currency can help you upgrade your character quickly and make the most of your new look.