Path of Exile 2: Mastering Hand of Wisdom and Action

Author : Jonathan Mar 12,2025

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Hand of Wisdom and Action Furtive Wraps are among Path of Exile 2's most valuable unique items, significantly impacting various builds. These coveted gloves, often called HoWA, are exceptionally rare. This guide helps players seeking HoWA for endgame mapping or bossing.

How to Get Hand of Wisdom and Action Furtive Wraps in PoE 2

Hand of Wisdom and Action is a Unique Glove uniquely dropped by Xesht, We That Are One, the pinnacle Breach boss. Xesht resides within the Twisted Domain, accessible via the Atlas's Realmgate using a Breachstone.

The Realmgate is near the Atlas's starting location. Click the home icon on the Atlas to locate it.

Alternatively, HoWA can be purchased on the Path of Exile 2 official trading website, though expect a high price, even for lower-rolled versions.

How to Obtain a Breachstone in PoE 2

Acquire a Breachstone in PoE 2 through two methods:

  • Combine 300 Splinters: Farm Breach map nodes on the Atlas for Breach Splinters. While relatively common, gathering 300 requires significant Breach clearing. Combine them to create a Breachstone.
  • Currency Exchange: Purchase Breach Splinters or Breachstones from Alva's in-game Currency Exchange. Expect to pay around 50-60 Exalted Orbs per Breachstone; prices fluctuate.

Optimal Hand of Wisdom and Action rolls include at least 4% Attack Speed per 25 Dexterity, 1-12 Lightning Damage per 10 Intelligence, and two rune sockets. This requires using a Vaal Orb on a HoWA.

Can You Use Orb of Chance to Get Hand of Wisdom and Action?

No. Hand of Wisdom and Action is a unique drop from Xesht, not part of the regular loot table (unlike Astramentis, Headhunter, or Polcirkeln). Therefore, you cannot use an Orb of Chance on White Furtive Wraps to obtain it.