Path of Exile 2: How to Use FilterBlade

Author : Gabriel Mar 06,2025

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 significantly reduce 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 details its use.

How to Set Up FilterBlade Loot Filters in Path of Exile 2

  1. Access the FilterBlade website.
  2. Select "PoE 2."
  3. The default NeverSink filter will be selected.
  4. Adjust the strictness level using the slider (explained below).
  5. Navigate to the "Export to PoE" tab (top right).
  6. Name your filter.
  7. Choose "Sync" or "Download":
    • Sync: Automatically updates the filter in your PoE 2 account, reflecting author changes.
    • Download: Saves the filter to your PC, allowing you to compare different strictness levels without resyncing.
  8. 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.

Which Loot Filter Strictness Should You Choose?

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 items with low potential or limited value. Act 4-6
Strict Hides most items without high turnover. Early Mapping (Waystone Tiers 1-6)
Very Strict Hides low-value rares and crafting bases; hides Waystone Tiers 1-6. Mid to late mapping (Waystone Tiers 7+)
Uber Strict Hides almost all non-tiered rares and bases; highlights top currency. Late mapping (Waystone Tiers 14+)
Uber Plus Strict Hides most items except high-value currency and rares/uniques. Ultra endgame mapping (Waystone Tiers 15-18)

For returning players, Semi-Strict is a good starting point. Soft and Regular are suitable for new league starts. Pressing ALT (PC) reveals hidden items, often with reduced size for easier identification.

How to Customize FilterBlade Loot Filter in PoE 2

FilterBlade's strength lies in its easy customization without code editing.

Using the Customize Tab

The "Customize" tab allows granular control over every item drop. Search for an item (e.g., "Divine Orb") to access its customization options, including visual and audio previews.

Changing Colors and Sounds

Customize individual items or use the "Styles" tab for filter-wide changes to text, borders, backgrounds, and sounds. You can even add custom sounds (.mp3). Experiment freely; the "Reset" option is available. Community-created modules offer pre-made visual and auditory adjustments.