Runeforging in PoE 2 is easy to misunderstand. A new Rune can look powerful on paper, yet still make an item worse for the build using it. The real decision is not whether you have enough Path of Exile 2 Currency to activate the system, but whether the finished item solves a problem your character actually has. Treat Runes as targeted upgrades for strong equipment, not as a reason to modify every item that drops. Judge the Base Item Before the Ru...