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When I first equipped a pair of Lightning Gloves in Path of Exile 2, I had no idea they were going to completely change the way I played. Within minutes of testing them in battle, my damage per second (DPS) skyrocketed—literally doubled! If you're still grinding through content and wondering how to boost your damage without spending a fortune, this guide will walk you through how these gloves work, why they’re so powerful, and how to make the most of PoE 2 items to power up your build.

What Are Lightning Gloves and Why Are They So Strong?

Lightning Gloves are a type of rare or crafted gloves that come with lightning-related affixes like “Adds X to Y Lightning Damage to Attacks” or “Increased Lightning Damage.” Some versions also include “Shock Enemies on Hit,” which is huge for multiplying your damage against bosses. Shock causes enemies to take more damage from all sources, which synergizes incredibly well with fast-hitting builds like Lightning Arrow, Arc, or even Blade Vortex.

If you manage to craft or find a pair with both increased lightning damage and added flat lightning damage, you're sitting on a mini nuclear reactor.

How I Doubled My DPS

Here’s how I made my Lightning Gloves so effective:

Base Gloves Selection: I started with Sorcerer Gloves because of their implicit energy shield bonus, which works well for hybrid casters.

Crafting with Currency: I used Essence of Wrath to force a "Increased Lightning Damage" mod. Then I spammed Orbs of Alteration to roll something useful on top.

Finishing the Craft: After a few tries, I hit "Adds 1-25 Lightning Damage to Spells" and “Attack Speed.” I locked the suffixes with a Crafting Bench mod and added a high-tier prefix using an Exalted Orb.

Final Touch: I used a Divine Orb to max out the values of the mods.

The result? My Lightning Arrow crit-based Ranger jumped from 100k to over 220k DPS in Path of Building.

Where to Get Lightning Gloves or Other PoE 2 Items

If crafting isn’t your thing, you can buy PoE 2 items from trustworthy marketplaces. These sites often sell well-rolled Lightning Gloves, or you can buy crafting currency like Essences, Chaos Orbs, or Divine Orbs to roll your own. Many players also trade directly in-game using trade boards or community Discords.

Make sure to compare item prices before you buy PoE 2 items. Some gloves that look the same can vary in price due to item level or hidden mods. And remember: gloves with Shock-related affixes are usually worth paying a bit more for.

Bonus Tips for Crafting Other High-DPS Gloves

Use Fossil Crafting (like Jagged Fossils) to focus on physical-to-lightning conversion.

For spell builds, look for gloves with “Adds Lightning Damage to Spells” and “Cast Speed.”

Use Harvest Crafting if available—it’s one of the safest ways to add or remove specific affixes.

Don’t underestimate the power of the right pair of gloves. My Lightning Gloves didn’t just give me more DPS—they changed how I felt about my whole build. With just a bit of crafting and smart use of PoE 2 currency, you can unlock serious power. Whether you prefer to find, craft, or buy PoE 2 items, always remember: one great item can make your entire build feel new again.