Path of Exile 2: What Does Paquate’s Mechanism Do

In this guide, we shall go over Paquate’s Mechanism in Path of Exile 2 and discuss where to find it and what it does.

Path of Exile 2: What Does Paquate's Mechanism Do (Source: Grinding Gear Games)
Path of Exile 2: What Does Paquate’s Mechanism Do (Source: Grinding Gear Games)

Paquate’s Mechanism is a strange location you may come across when exploring Jiquani’s Sanctum in Path of Exile 2. The location isn’t easy to find, but as you tread through the treacherous Act 3 area, you’ll inevitably find it as a marker on your map.

As you approach the marker on the map, you’ll find a lone altar ready for use. But what exactly does Paquate’s Mechanism do? It’s not just a sight to behold; the altar is one of the most powerful tools you can use in the game. If you’re unsure where to find it or what it does, keep reading to find out.

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What Is Paquate’s Mechanism in Path of Exile 2?

Paquate’s Mechanism is a Corruption Altar that you can use to corrupt items. By corrupting an item, you can attach modifiers to it, which can make it stronger. Since these modifiers come at random, you also run the risk of making your item worse. It is a game of chance, but one worth playing for the potential benefits. By interacting with Paquate’s Mechanism, you can take part in this very game of chance.

Where To Find Paquate’s Mechanism?

Paquate's Mechanism in Path of Exile 2 (Source: Grinding Gear Games | WoW Quests/YouTube)
Paquate’s Mechanism in Path of Exile 2 (Source: Grinding Gear Games | WoW Quests/YouTube)

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As stated earlier, you find Paquate’s Mechanism in Jiquani’s Sanctum in Path of Exile 2. You’ll naturally come to this sanctum when you reach the third act of the game. Once inside the sanctum, you have to clear out the entire area to find Paquate’s Mechanism. As much as we would like to pinpoint its exact spot, the maps are generated at random. This means that Paquate’s Mechanism will spawn at a different location each time.

How To Use Paquate’s Mechanism in Path of Exile 2

Once you find Paquate’s Mechanism, you need to follow the steps below: 

  • Make your way to the Corruption Altar. 
  • Interact with the altar, which will open the Corruption Altar menu. 
  • In this menu, you’ll see your inventory on the right side of the screen. 
  • Click on the triangle icon in the Corruption Altar menu and drag the modifier over to any item in your inventory. This will corrupt the selected item, adding random modifiers to it.

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