Grinding Gear Games has introduced Path of Exile 2 into early access, incorporating a wide array of mechanics, features, and enhancements across the game. As per tradition, certain aspects remain unchanged, such as the requirement to identify rare items using scrolls. Although the portal scroll system has been streamlined, you still need to gather identify scrolls to view the stats of your loot and equip it on the fly. However, there is an NPC that significantly eases this process. Here’s a guide on how to identify items for free in Path of Exile 2.

To unlock the ability to identify items without cost, you must first reanimate a specific NPC. This task is part of the main questline in Act 1, branching from The Mysterious Shade, and involves a series of objectives. After defeating Ervig, the Rotten Druid, you gain access to a new area beyond the Grim Tangle. Here, you’ll encounter Lachlann the Lost, who assigns you the Sorrow Among Stones quest. In classic ARPG style, you’re tasked with exploring a cemetery and finding two distinct dungeons. The enemies in this area can be aggressive, so it’s advisable to move cautiously and avoid drawing too much attention.

Your mission is to navigate both dungeons and defeat their respective bosses: Draven the Eternal Praetor and Asinia, the Praetor’s Consort. These enemies are interconnected, with Draven aiding Asinia during her fight and vice versa. For Draven, be cautious of his melee chain attacks and try to stay mobile to avoid being cornered. Asinia’s fight is more challenging, as she periodically summons traps followed by lethal attacks. You can either dodge the trap before it’s placed or break free by attacking the walls if caught.

Upon completion, return to the starting point to speak with Lachlann. Following him inside, you’ll discover that he is the final boss of this quest. The fight is straightforward but watch out for his area attacks, which significantly slow you down. Defeating him rewards you with Count Lachlann’s Ring. Return to the camp HQ (note that time portals are now free to use) and deliver the ring to Una, marking the end of both Sorrow Among Stones and The Mysterious Shade.

After completing The Mysterious Shade in Path of Exile 2, The Hooded One becomes an NPC in the base camp near the stash. Besides story-related interactions, you can use them to identify items for free. Simply have the items in your inventory when selecting the option, and The Hooded One will identify them automatically, with no cost involved. You can continue to collect identify scrolls and use them manually if preferred, especially when on the move and not wanting to backtrack. However, if you’re short on scrolls, remember that The Hooded One in the camp can assist.

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