PoE 2 Hand of Wisdom and Action Furtive Wraps: The Hybrid Build Holy Grail

Let’s be real, Exiles—Path of Exile 2 is all about chasing that one item that makes your build go from "meh" to "meta-breaking." Enter the Hand of Wisdom and Action Furtive Wraps, a pair of gloves so absurdly powerful that they’ve become the stuff of legend in PoE 2’s endgame circles. If you’re running a Dex/Int hybrid build and aren’t obsessing over these gloves, you’re leaving free DPS on the table. Let’s break down why these gloves are worth selling your stash tab full of PoE 2 currency for.

The Stats That’ll Make You Drool

First, let’s get the cold, hard numbers out of the way. According to PoE 2 community databases, the Furtive Wraps are a rare hybrid glove with stats that scream "build-defining":

• Evasion Rating: 50

• Energy Shield: 19

• Requirements: Level 52, 46 Dex, 46 Int

• +15-25 Dexterity

• +15-25 Intelligence

• 3% Attack Speed per 25 Dex

• 1-10 Lightning Damage per 10 Int

Translation: These gloves turn your Dex and Int into a Swiss Army knife of offense. Every point of Dex boosts your attack speed, while every point of Int adds flat lightning damage to attacks. For builds like Lightning Strike Raiders or Storm Call Hierophants, this is disgustingly synergistic.

How to Farm These Furtive Wraps (Without Losing Your Mind)

Let’s cut through the RNG fog—Furtive Wraps aren’t something you’ll casually loot while farming low-tier maps. Based on community chatter and my own sleepless grind sessions, here’s the intel:

Targeted Map Farming

Zone: Cataclysm’s Wake (Tier 3+ Maps)
This zone’s boss, the "Hand of Wisdom" (yes, the name’s not a coincidence), has a higher drop rate for intelligence-based gear. Clear magic/rare packs aggressively—the gloves love high-item-quantity modifiers.
Pro Tip: If you’re getting lag spikes or connection drops while farming (we’ve all been there), try using a network optimizer to stabilize your gameplay.

Crafting: For the Bold (and Rich)

• Slam Greater Essence of Ice onto ilvl 52+ gloves. It’s a 1% chance, but hey, PoE 2’s crafting system rewards gamblers.

• Got a stockpile of PoE 2 currency? Buy fractured Dex/Int bases to tilt the odds in your favor.

Trade Market Shenanigans

Check PvPBank—the black market of PoE 2 trading. Last I checked, a near-perfect roll sold for 72 Exalted Orbs. Negotiate like your build depends on it (because it does).

Build Synergy: Where These Gloves Shine

The Furtive Wraps aren’t just a stat stick—they’re a build enabler. Let’s theorycraft two community-tested setups:

Lightning Strike Raider (My Personal Favorite)

• Core Skills: Lightning Strike + Chain Support (for screen-wide clears)

• Passives: Prioritize Dex-to-Damage nodes and Elemental Overload for non-crit builds.

• Gear Synergy:

  • Pair with Dread Hoof boots (+35% Movement Speed) to offset the gloves’ lack of resistances.

  • Use a Rattling Sceptre with "% increased Lightning Damage per Intelligence" to double-dip on Int scaling.

Storm Brand Hierophant (For Spell Lovers)

• Core Skills: Storm Brand + Unleash Support (for boss nuking)

• Passives: Stack Intelligence and Spell Damage; grab Energy Shield Leech for sustain.

• Pro Tip: Combine with Inya’s Epiphany amulet for extra Brand attachment range—works like a charm against mobile bosses.

Why These Gloves Are Worth the Blood, Sweat, and Exalts

Still skeptical? Let’s talk ROI:

• Unmatched Scalability: At 300 Int (easy for endgame builds), you’re adding 30-300 Lightning Damage on gloves. That’s like slotting an extra weapon.

• Hybrid Flexibility: Most gear forces you into pure Dex or Int builds. These gloves let you have your cake and shock it with lightning too.

• Market Dominance: Even if you hate hybrid builds, flipping these gloves could fund your entire league.

Veteran Tips to Avoid Pitfalls

Don’t Ignore Resistances

The Furtive Wraps offer zero resists. Balance your build with items like Golden Wyrmscale (fire res + life) or Bold Sabatons (cold res + armor).

Leveling Hack

If you snag these gloves early, respec into a Dex/Int hybrid immediately. The scaling pays off way faster than you’d think.

Avoid GPU Meltdowns

PoE 2’s particle effects + lightning damage = GPU stress. If you’re getting crashes or errors, update your drivers and reduce rendering lag.

The Hand of Wisdom and Action Furtive Wraps are PoE 2’s ultimate hybrid-build gloves. Farm them in high-tier maps, craft with Essences, or go full mercenary on PvPBank. Either way, they’re a league-defining item. Now get out there and make Kitava regret ever spawning.