Path of Exile 2: How to get Tangletongue

Tangletongue is a Unique Spear in Path of Exile 2 that’s become pretty popular, especially for crit-based builds like the Lightning Spear Amazon.

While the weapon itself doesn’t have the flashiest stats at first glance, one special line of text makes it incredibly strong: Forks Critical Hits. That single modifier is what takes Tangletongue from average to one of the most powerful Unique weapons for the right setup.

If you’re trying to get your hands on one, here’s everything you need to know, explained in a simple and direct way.

How to get Tangletongue in Path of Exile 2

There are three main ways to get Tangletongue in Path of Exile 2. Since it’s part of the global drop pool, there’s no way to target-farm it, but each method has its own pros and cons depending on how you’re playing the game.

Random drop

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Tangletongue can randomly drop from enemies that are level 45 and up. These enemies start showing up as early as Act 1 Cruel in the campaign.

Since it’s a level 81 item, you’ll mostly find it in higher-level areas, but technically it can drop as soon as enemy level hits 45. To improve your chances, use gear or skills that boost Item Rarity.

Using an Orb of Chance

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You can use an Orb of Chance on a white (normal) Forked Spear, which has a chance to turn it into Tangletongue.

The odds aren’t great, and there’s a good chance you’ll just waste your currency, but it’s an option, especially in Solo Self-Found. There are only nine unique spears, so your odds are slightly better than with other item types.

Trading with other players

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This is the easiest and fastest way to get Tangletongue. Just head over to the official Path of Exile 2 trade site and look for one with the stats you like.

Prices vary depending on the meta, but you can usually get a corrupted version for around 1 Divine Orb. Higher-end rolls can go up to 30 Divines, so it depends on your budget and how picky you are.

What makes Tangletongue special in Path of Exile 2

The thing that makes Tangletongue so good is its unique modifier: Forks Critical Hits. It doesn’t increase projectile count or make your attacks fork like a regular Fork support gem. Instead, it affects how critical hits are calculated.

Here’s how it works. Normally, the game rolls one die to check if your attack crits. With Forks Critical Hits, it rolls two dice instead:

• If one roll is a crit and the other isn’t, the attack is a normal crit
• If both rolls fail, the attack doesn’t crit
• If both rolls succeed, you get a double crit, which means the critical damage multiplier is applied twice

So if you’re using something like Maligaro’s Virtuosity, which gives you a flat 300% crit multiplier, a double crit means that multiplier is applied twice, which ends up doing a lot of damage.

Tangletongue also works well with another mechanic called Lucky Critical Hits. Lucky means the game rolls twice and takes the better result. If a Forked Critical Hit is also Lucky, then damage rolls are also doubled and the higher one is used. This doesn’t apply to Lucky Attacks, only Lucky Crits.

Stats and requirements

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Tangletongue has some decent base stats, but it’s the crit mechanics that make it shine. Here’s a breakdown:

• Grants skill: Spear Throw
• Adds (14–18) to (30–36) physical damage
• +(10–20)% to critical hit chance
• +(15–25) to Intelligence
• Forks Critical Hits
• 10% of skill mana costs converted to life costs
• Level requirement: 26
• Item level: 81
• Stat requirements: 20 Strength and 48 Dexterity

Best way to use Tangletongue in Path of Exile 2

Since every critical hit is multiplied, stacking base damage is key. The weapon doesn’t have amazing base damage on its own, so the more base physical or elemental damage you add from other sources, the better your crits will scale.

You’ll also want to stack critical strike chance so you can trigger double crits more often. Skills like Lightning Spear that have natural synergy with crit and multiple projectiles are ideal. It’s also helpful to invest in passives that boost crit multiplier, power charges, and projectile effects.

If you're playing in a crit-focused build and want something that scales well into the endgame without needing too many uniques around it, Tangletongue is worth trying.

FAQs

What level does Tangletongue start dropping?

• It can start dropping from level 45 enemies, which appear as early as Act 1 Cruel.

Can I target-farm Tangletongue?

• No, it’s a global drop and can’t be target-farmed directly.

What’s the best way to get Tangletongue?

• Buying it from other players is the fastest and most reliable method.

What does Forks Critical Hits mean?

• It rolls two crit checks per hit. If both pass, it does double crit damage. If one passes, it's a normal crit. If neither passes, it's not a crit.

Does Tangletongue fork projectiles?

• No, it doesn’t fork projectiles. It only forks the crit calculation, not the attack's trajectory.

Is Tangletongue good for endgame?

• Yes, especially in crit builds. It scales very well when combined with increased base damage and crit multiplier sources.

Can Orb of Chance turn any spear into Tangletongue?

• Only a Forked Spear can be chanced into Tangletongue, not just any spear.