PoE Journey Rune – Path of Exile

The "Settlers of Kalguur" expansion in Path of Exile introduces a myriad of new crafting mechanics, including the use of runes at the Runesmithing Table. One such powerful rune is the Journey Rune, a versatile component that can significantly enhance your weapons. This article explores the Journey Rune, its uses, and strategies for effectively incorporating it into your crafting process to maximize your gear’s potential in the Settlers of Kalguur league.

What is a Journey Rune?

The Journey Rune is a unique crafting component in the Settlers of Kalguur league, used specifically at the Runesmithing Table operated by Dannig, The Blacksmith. It provides players with the ability to apply significant enhancements to their weapons, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to optimize their gear.

List of Journey Rune Crafting Mods

Mod	Require	ItemClasses
+1 to Level of all Fire Spell Skill Gems	75x Journey Rune 35x Sun Rune	Staff and Warstaff
+1 to Level of all Cold Spell Skill Gems	75x Journey Rune 35x River Rune	Staff and Warstaff
+1 to Level of all Lightning Spell Skill Gems	75x Journey Rune 35x Bound Rune	Staff and Warstaff
+1 to Level of all Chaos Spell Skill Gems	75x Journey Rune 35x War Rune	Staff and Warstaff
+1 to Level of all Physical Spell Skill Gems	75x Journey Rune 35x War Rune	Staff and Warstaff
+1 to Level of all Minion Skill Gems	75x Journey Rune 35x Life Rune	Staff and Warstaff
(15–25)% chance to inflict Fire Exposure on Hit	16x Journey Rune 20x Bounty Rune 24x Sun Rune	Wand
(15–25)% chance to inflict Cold Exposure on Hit	16x Journey Rune 20x Bounty Rune 24x River Rune	Wand
(15–25)% chance to inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit	16x Journey Rune 20x Bounty Rune 24x Bound Rune	Wand
Spells deal added Chaos Damage equal to 4% of your maximum Life	44x Journey Rune 88x War Rune 77x Life Rune	Two Hand Sword
(10–15)% chance to Impale on Spell Hit	12x Journey Rune 16x War Rune 22x Bound Rune	One Hand Sword
+2 to Level of all Spell Skill Gems	56x Time Rune 78x Journey Rune 83x Life Rune	Two Hand Sword
Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains on Hit	3x Time Rune 11x Journey Rune 24x Bound Rune	One Hand Sword
Curse Enemies with Punishment on Hit	3x Time Rune 11x Journey Rune 24x Sun Rune	One Hand Axe
Curse Enemies with Enfeeble on Hit	3x Time Rune 11x Journey Rune 24x River Rune	One Hand Mace and Sceptre
Haunted by Tormented Spirits	13x Power Rune 33x Journey Rune 33x Time Rune	Wand
Gain (30–50)% of Weapon Physical Damage as Extra Damage of each Element	4x Power Rune 11x Journey Rune 11x War Rune	Two Hand Mace
Attack Critical Strikes ignore Enemy Monster Elemental Resistances	3x Power Rune 30x Journey Rune 40x Mountain Rune	Two Hand Axe
Chaos Damage with Hits is Lucky	4x Power Rune 23x Journey Rune 29x Bound Rune	Dagger and Rune Dagger
Gain a random shrine buff every 10 seconds	13x Power Rune 32x Journey Rune 64x Bounty Rune	Staff and Warstaff
Shepherd of Souls	4x Power Rune 30x Life Rune 15x Journey Rune	Wand

In the world of Path of Exile, the Journey Rune is a powerful crafting component introduced in the Settlers of Kalguur expansion. This rune offers a variety of enhancements for spell and skill gems, as well as unique effects that can significantly boost your character's abilities. Here’s a detailed guide on how to use Journey Runes effectively.

Understanding Journey Runes

Journey Runes are used to enhance the power of your spell and skill gems, making them a crucial part of optimizing your character's build. These runes can be combined with other runes to provide specific modifiers to your gear, especially staves, warstaves, and wands.

Crafting with Journey Runes

1. Enhancing Spell Skill Gems

Objective: Increase the level of various spell skill gems. Crafting Options:

• +1 to Level of all Fire Spell Skill Gems: Requires 75 Journey Runes and 35 Sun Runes (Staff and Warstaff).
• +1 to Level of all Cold Spell Skill Gems: Requires 75 Journey Runes and 35 River Runes (Staff and Warstaff).
• +1 to Level of all Lightning Spell Skill Gems: Requires 75 Journey Runes and 35 Bound Runes (Staff and Warstaff).
• +1 to Level of all Chaos Spell Skill Gems: Requires 75 Journey Runes and 35 War Runes (Staff and Warstaff).
• +1 to Level of all Physical Spell Skill Gems: Requires 75 Journey Runes and 35 War Runes (Staff and Warstaff).
• +1 to Level of all Minion Skill Gems: Requires 75 Journey Runes and 35 Life Runes (Staff and Warstaff).

Tips:

• Specialization: Choose the appropriate combination based on your primary spell type to maximize damage and efficiency.

2. Inflicting Elemental Exposure

Objective: Enhance your wand’s capability to debuff enemies. Crafting Options:

• (15–25)% chance to inflict Fire Exposure on Hit: Requires 16 Journey Runes, 20 Bounty Runes, and 24 Sun Runes (Wand).
• (15–25)% chance to inflict Cold Exposure on Hit: Requires 16 Journey Runes, 20 Bounty Runes, and 24 River Runes (Wand).
• (15–25)% chance to inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit: Requires 16 Journey Runes, 20 Bounty Runes, and 24 Bound Runes (Wand).

Tips:

• Debuffs: Inflicting elemental exposure significantly reduces enemy resistances, increasing your overall damage output.

3. Additional Spell and Attack Enhancements

Objective: Add unique effects to spells and attacks. Crafting Options:

• Spells deal added Chaos Damage equal to 4% of your maximum Life: Requires 44 Journey Runes, 88 War Runes, and 77 Life Runes (Two Hand Sword).
• (10–15)% chance to Impale on Spell Hit: Requires 12 Journey Runes, 16 War Runes, and 22 Bound Runes (One Hand Sword).
• +2 to Level of all Spell Skill Gems: Requires 56 Time Runes, 78 Journey Runes, and 83 Life Runes (Two Hand Sword).
• Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains on Hit: Requires 3 Time Runes, 11 Journey Runes, and 24 Bound Runes (One Hand Sword).
• Curse Enemies with Punishment on Hit: Requires 3 Time Runes, 11 Journey Runes, and 24 Sun Runes (One Hand Axe).
• Curse Enemies with Enfeeble on Hit: Requires 3 Time Runes, 11 Journey Runes, and 24 River Runes (One Hand Mace and Sceptre).

Tips:

• Utility: These modifiers provide additional utility by adding powerful debuffs to your attacks and spells, making enemies easier to handle.

4. Enhancing Damage Output

Objective: Increase damage and critical strike effectiveness. Crafting Options:

• Gain (30–50)% of Weapon Physical Damage as Extra Damage of each Element: Requires 4 Power Runes, 11 Journey Runes, and 11 War Runes (Two Hand Mace).
• Attack Critical Strikes ignore Enemy Monster Elemental Resistances: Requires 3 Power Runes, 30 Journey Runes, and 40 Mountain Runes (Two Hand Axe).
• Chaos Damage with Hits is Lucky: Requires 4 Power Runes, 23 Journey Runes, and 29 Bound Runes (Dagger and Rune Dagger).

Tips:

• Critical Strikes: Ignoring elemental resistances on critical strikes ensures that your attacks deal maximum possible damage.

5. Unique Effects and Buffs

Objective: Gain unique buffs and enhance your character’s capabilities. Crafting Options:

• Gain a random shrine buff every 10 seconds: Requires 13 Power Runes, 32 Journey Runes, and 64 Bounty Runes (Staff and Warstaff).
• Shepherd of Souls: Requires 4 Power Runes, 30 Life Runes, and 15 Journey Runes (Wand).

Tips:

• Buffs: Random shrine buffs can significantly enhance your performance in combat, providing various beneficial effects.

Conclusion

Journey Runes in Path of Exile's Settlers of Kalguur expansion offer an extensive array of powerful enhancements for your gear. Whether you're looking to boost the levels of your skill gems, inflict elemental exposure, or gain unique buffs, Journey Runes provide the versatility and power needed to optimize your character's build. By strategically using Journey Runes, you can significantly enhance your character's capabilities and dominate your enemies in Wraeclast. Happy crafting, Exile!