Three-line takeaway
- Use FilterBlade (or NeverSink’s PoE2 profile there). Download a .filter file.
- Drop it in the Path of Exile 2 folder under Documents, then select it in Options → Game.
- Start on a relaxed / semi-strict preset. Ultra-strict is for when you already hate seeing magic items.
No official loot-filter still from GGG. Slot reserved for your own FilterBlade / in-game colours — not a screenshot from another guide site.
PC install
- Open filterblade.xyz and choose the Path of Exile 2 mode / NeverSink PoE2 preset.
- Pick a strictness close to “regular” or “semi-strict” for campaign.
- Download the
.filterfile. - Place it in
Documents\My Games\Path of Exile 2\(folder name can vary slightly by patch — if the game lists no filters, you are in the PoE1 folder by mistake). - In game: Options → Game → Item Filter. Select the file. Drop an item to confirm colours changed.
Re-download after major patches. 1.0 will break old item classes.
PlayStation / Xbox
Console filter support depends on what GGG ships at 1.0. This section stays a stub until the official options menu exists. Do not install random USB files from Discord.
How strict
- Campaign: see rares, currency, uniques, gems.
- Early maps: hide low-tier crafting bases you will never slam.
- If you cannot find quest items, your filter is too strict — not the quest.
FAQ
How do I install a PoE 2 loot filter?
Download a .filter from FilterBlade, drop it in Documents\My Games\Path of Exile 2, then select it under Options → Game. Re-download after 1.0.
Can I edit the filter by hand?
Yes, it is text. Break it once and you will learn why FilterBlade exists.
Does this site host a .filter?
No. Hosting a stale filter is worse than hosting nothing.