Unveiling the Power of PoE Hinekora’s Lock
Hinekora’s Lock is a special currency in Path of Exile that grants you a glimpse into the future of your crafting endeavors. By using this item on a piece of equipment, you can preview the outcome of the next currency you apply to it.
Here’s how it works:
- Lock it In: Apply Hinekora’s Lock to your desired item.
- Hover to Reveal: Select a different crafting currency and hover it over the item. The game will then display the exact modifications it will make if you use that currency.
- Freedom to Choose: Don’t like the preview? No problem! Using a different currency won’t trigger the previewed outcome and won’t consume the Lock. You can experiment with various currencies until you find the perfect one.
Important Limitations:
No Peek for Gems or Special Items: Hinekora’s Lock won’t work on gems, corrupted items, mirrored items, or items that can’t be modified. It also can’t predict the chaotic effects of the Corruption Altar.
Crafting Benches are Off Limits: This Lock doesn’t reveal the results of Crafting Bench actions, Horticrafting Station crafts, beastcrafting, recombinators, or non-crafting Betrayal encounters. However, successfully applying a modifier through these methods will remove the preview state.
Spotting the Preview:
A small icon will appear on the item box, and a purple glow will highlight the item’s artwork, indicating it’s in a previewed state.
This preview even persists when you trade the item!
Crafting Strategies with Hinekora’s Lock:
Rerolling the Preview: Modifying the item’s quality, sockets, links, or implicit modifiers will get rid of the preview, allowing you to try for a different outcome with your Lock.
Cost-Effective Crafting: Hinekora’s Lock shines when considering multiple crafting options. Preview the effects of several currencies (like Divine Orbs, Tempering Orbs, or Sacred Orbs) before using the Lock, maximizing its value.
Finding Your Lock:
Hinekora’s Lock can be a lucky drop anywhere in Path of Exile, so keep your eyes peeled!
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