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QUICK ANSWER
Quick answer
Hold Alt on a Notable in the passive tree to see its exact 3-Emotion combination.
Old guides that describe 'Waystone instilling' as a separate old system are out of date; on the current client Waystones are anointed the same way as Amulets.
A Notable far from your tree path, or a fixed map modifier on a Waystone.
Do not anoint a Notable you already allocated on the tree - it will not stack.
Trusting old videos that show a different anointing menu or Waystone-only instilling.
QUICK FACTS
Quick facts
- Types
- 10 Distilled Emotions
- Despair, Disgust, Greed, Ire, Suffering, Paranoia, Guilt, Envy, Fear, Isolation.
- Source
- Delirium content
- Drop from Delirium maps, Simulacrum, and the Currency Exchange.
- Targets
- Amulets and Waystones
- Amulet = Notable passive; Waystone = map modifier.
- Order
- Matters (left to right)
- The combination and its order decide the result.
ITEM FAMILY
The ten emotions
Each Distilled Emotion maps to a group of passives and, on Waystones, to a specific map effect. The three you combine, in order, pick the outcome.
Aggression
Distilled Ire
Magic monsters / statsOn a Waystone, adds more magic monsters. In combos it leans toward aggressive/defensive stats (e.g. High Alert, Parrying Motion).
Crit
Distilled Fear
Rare mods / critOn a Waystone, rare monsters gain extra modifiers. In combos it appears in crit builds (Stormcharged).
Utility
Distilled Envy
Whetstones / flasksOn a Waystone, increases Whetstone drops. In combos it appears in flask builds (Heavy Drinker).
Rarity
Distilled Greed
Higher rarity / evasionOn a Waystone, chance of higher-rarity items. In combos it pairs with Ire for evasion (High Alert).
Simulacrum
Distilled Despair
Tablet find / speedOn a Waystone, boosts Simulacrum splinter stack size and Precursor Tablet find. Used in attack-speed combos (Deep Trance).
Remaining
Disgust / Suffering / Paranoia / Guilt / Isolation
Specialised effectsEach adds its own map modifier and completes specific Notable combinations. Check the in-game Alt preview for the exact set.
ACQUISITION
How to get Distilled Emotions
Emotions come almost entirely from Delirium content.
Delirium maps
Run maps with the Delirium modifier; each reward guarantees at least one Distilled Emotion, scaling with how long you stay in the fog.
Simulacrum
Endgame wave content that drops Emotions and splinters.
Reforging Bench
Combine three of the same lower-tier Emotion into a higher tier.
Currency Exchange / trade
Buy the specific Emotions you need from other players.
USE FLOW
How to anoint
Find the Notable
Open the passive tree, hold Alt on a Notable to see its required 3-Emotion combination and order.
Open Instilling
Right-click any Distilled Emotion to open the Instilling / Decanter window.
Place items
Put the Amulet in the top slot, the three Emotions in the bottom slots left to right.
Instill
Confirm the named passive, then Instill. The result is an item implicit on the Amulet.
VALID TARGET MATRIX
What you can anoint
Amulets take a Notable passive; Waystones take a map modifier. You cannot anoint rings or other gear on the current client.
| Target | Amulet | Waystone | Ring | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notable passive | Yes | No | No | Granted as an implicit |
| Map modifier | No | Yes | No | Waystone effect |
| Already on tree? | Wastes the anoint | N/A | No | Do not double-allocate |
PRE-USE CHECKLIST
Pre-use checklist
| Done | Check | Why it matters | Quick fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable not already allocated Confirm the Notable is not on your passive tree path. | Anointing does not stack with the tree node. | Pick a Notable outside your path. | |
| Right combination and order Alt-preview the Notable; match the three Emotions left to right. | Wrong order gives a different (or unwanted) result. | Re-check the preview before Instilling. | |
| Amulet is the one you keep The enchantment is permanent until re-anointed. | Re-anointing overwrites it. | Use your best Amulet. |
OUTCOME ANALYSIS
Outcomes by build need
| Scenario | Benefit | Risk | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crit elemental build | Stormcharged (Fear/Fear/Envy) for crit elemental damage | Low | Crit casters/attacks | Low Strong generic crit anoint |
| Evasion / survivability | High Alert (Ire/Ire/Greed) at full HP | Low | Evasion builds | Low Good defensive anoint |
| Flask-reliant build | Heavy Drinker (Envy/Envy/Envy) for flask effect | Low | Flask users | Low Cheap same-emotion combo |
| Attack-speed need | Deep Trance (Fear/Ire/Despair) for attack speed | Low | Clear-speed builds | Low Useful for mapping speed |
BUILD USAGE
Which builds anoint what
Anointing shines when a Notable sits far from your route. Match the Notable to your damage and defence plan.
Crit elemental
Stormcharged (Fear/Fear/Envy) for +crit elemental damage after a crit.
Evasion / tanky
High Alert (Ire/Ire/Greed) for evasion and stun threshold at full HP.
Block builds
Parrying Motion (Ire/Fear/Ire) for block chance and move speed.
Flask / sustain
Heavy Drinker (Envy/Envy/Envy) for flask effect and life recovery.
COMMUNITY EVIDENCE
Community evidence
I anointed a Notable I already have on the tree - did it stack?
A player anointed a Notable they had allocated, expecting double value.
Anointing grants the Notable as an item implicit; it does not stack with the same tree node. The anoint was wasted.
Only anoint Notables you have NOT allocated on the tree.
Why do old videos show Waystone instilling differently?
Players followed outdated guides describing a separate old system.
The anointing flow changed in 0.5 (Runes of Aldur); current client uses the Decanter of Madness / Instilling window for both Amulets and Waystones.
Use the current in-game Instilling window; ignore old Waystone-only guides.
video
Video and timestamps
Friendly Frenzy Games
How to Instill Your Amulet in Path of Exile 2
Step-by-step amulet instilling with the Decanter of Madness.
What to watch for: Watch the combination lookup and Instill steps.
Open source ↗NoSweatCs
Anointing Amulets - Path of Exile 2
Clear explanation of the anointing system and combos.
What to watch for: Good reference for build-specific Notable choices.
Open source ↗PROBLEMS & DIRECT ANSWERS
Problems and direct answers
Wrong Notable appeared
Direct answer: The order of the three Emotions was wrong, or the set was wrong.
- Re-check the Alt preview; match left to right exactly.
Anoint did not stack with tree
Direct answer: Anointing is an item implicit and does not stack with the allocated tree node.
- Only anoint Notables outside your path.
Old guide shows different menu
Direct answer: The flow changed in 0.5; use the current Instilling window.
- Follow the in-game Decanter of Madness, not old videos.
PATCH HISTORY
Patch history
Anointing flow reworked: start the Delirium quest chain (Strange Reflection), reach The Withered Willow, and use the Decanter of Madness to instill Amulets and Waystones.
Distilled Emotions remain the anointing currency; the ten-emotion system and Decanter of Madness flow are current.
SOURCES & VERIFICATION
Sources and verification
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