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The quick answer

The gem reference distinguishes active Skill Gems from Support Gems that modify compatible skills. Skills are managed in the skill panel; an Uncut Skill Gem can engrave a skill or raise an existing gem’s level.[1]

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Official store screenshot for Path of Exile 2, image 3. Promotional imagery for visual context.© Grinding Gear Games Official source ↗
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  1. Understand the distinction
  2. Suggested checklist
  3. Limits and next steps

Understand the distinction

Check the actual skill’s requirements and support compatibility before assuming a combination works. Our suggested routine keeps one active skill stable while you learn an individual support interaction.[1]

Suggested checklist

  1. Inspect the active gem’s level and attribute requirements in the skill panel.[1]
  2. Read a candidate support’s compatibility and effect before socketing it.[1]
  3. Compare the resulting description and behavior before changing several supports at once.[1]

Limits and next steps

Do not apply PoE 1 equipment-socket assumptions or an old support restriction without checking the current PoE 2 rules.[1]

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A useful next step

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Sources & verification

Facts last checked Oct 31, 2026. Checking a source does not change the page’s update date.

  1. Gem - Path of Exile 2 Wiki - poe2 Path of Exile 2 Wiki contributors · reference · Checked Oct 31, 2026

    Community-maintained reference; not a first-party specification.

    Original language: en
  2. Path of Exile 2 — official Steam listing Grinding Gear Games / Valve · official · Checked Oct 31, 2026

    Steam desktop listing checked through Valve’s public appdetails API. Platform and requirements fields describe this storefront edition, not every console release.

    Original language: en

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