What is an Abrasive Catalyst & How to Use it in Path of Exile?

Abrasive Catalyst is an item in Path of Exile that can be used to enhance the Attack modifiers on a ring, amulet, or belt. It adds quality to the item, which increases the effectiveness of the Attack modifiers. The maximum quality that can be added is 20%. To use an Abrasive Catalyst, you need to right-click the item and then left-click the ring, amulet, or belt you want to apply it to. It has a greater effect on lower-rarity jewelry.

Abrasive Catalysts can be acquired from monsters in the game. They can also be used in upgrade paths or vendor recipes to create other items. For example, three Abrasive Catalysts can be combined with a Catalyst (random) to create an Unstable Catalyst.

How to Unlock Abrasive Catalyst in Path of Exile?

• Obtain the Abrasive Catalyst: The Abrasive Catalyst is a currency item in Path of Exile. You can acquire it as a drop from monsters in the game.

• Apply the Catalyst to Jewelry: Once you have the Abrasive Catalyst, right-click on it in your inventory and then left-click on a ring, amulet, or belt that you want to enhance with Attack modifiers. The Catalyst will be applied to the jewelry item, adding quality that enhances Attack modifiers.

• Effect on Jewelry: The Abrasive Catalyst increases the quality of Attack modifiers on the jewelry item. It replaces other quality types and has a greater effect on lower-rarity jewelry. The maximum quality that can be added is 20%.

• Unstacking: If you have multiple Abrasive Catalysts stacked together, you can shift-click on them to unstack them into separate items.

How to Farm Abrasive Catalyst in Path of Exile?

• Mapping: Running high-tier maps with increased pack size and item quantity modifiers can provide a higher chance of encountering more monsters, increasing your overall drop rate of catalysts. Additionally, using Scarabs or Sextants that enhance the drop rate of Path of Exile currency can also be beneficial.

• Delve: Exploring the Azurite Mine in the Delve league can be a lucrative way to farm catalysts. As you delve deeper, you'll encounter tougher enemies and more valuable drops, including catalysts. Consider focusing on areas with high monster density and using flares and dynamite to access hidden paths and loot.

• Blight Encounters: Participating in Blight encounters can yield catalysts as rewards. These encounters can be found in maps or through the Blight league mechanic. By successfully defending the Blight encounter and defeating the Blight boss, you have a chance to obtain catalysts as drops.

• Trade: If you're unable to farm catalysts efficiently or prefer a faster method, consider trading with other players. You can use trade websites or in-game chat channels to find players who are selling Abrasive Catalysts. This allows you to acquire the catalysts you need without relying solely on drops.

POE Abrasive Catalyst Recipes

The recipe for crafting an Abrasive Catalyst in Path of Exile involves using a Catalyst and other items. Here is the recipe:

• Ingredients:

• 3x Unstable Catalyst

• 1x Catalyst (random)

- To create an Abrasive Catalyst, you need to use 3 Unstable Catalysts and 1 random Catalyst. The Unstable Catalysts add quality that enhances Critical modifiers on a ring, amulet, or belt. The maximum quality is 20%. The random Catalyst can be any type.

- To apply the recipe, right-click on the Abrasive Catalyst and then left-click on a ring, amulet, or belt to apply it. The effect of the Abrasive Catalyst is greater on lower-rarity jewelry.