If you’ve been playing Path of Exile since forever, you know the sacred rule: six links is the ceiling. But with the arrival of 3.28 Mirage League, Grinding Gear Games has quietly broken that rule — and the community is buzzing. Welcome to the era of pseudo 7-links.
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What Exactly Is a Pseudo 7-Link?
A pseudo 7-link is when a Level 20 skill gem is corrupted using a new Coin currency from the Mirage League. The Coin embeds a random Support Gem effect as a permanent enchantment directly onto the skill gem — essentially giving it a 7th link without needing a 7th socket.
How Pseudo 7-Links Work — PoE
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Base Requirement | Skill gem must be at Level 20 exactly |
| Currency Needed | Mirage League Coins (Sand, Fire, or Water) |
| Coin Colors | Red = Strength supports, Green = Dex supports, Blue = Int supports |
| Effect Added | Random support enchantment (e.g. Vicious Projectiles on Split Arrow) |
| Stacking Limit | Only one imbued skill gem allowed per link setup |
| Double Dipping? | Two corrupted gems on the same item = not allowed |
| +1 or Quality? | Coins do NOT grant quality or gem level bonuses |
Step-by-Step: How to Get Your Pseudo 7-Link
🔮 Step 1: Farm Coins in Mirage
Before entering a Mirage, choose one of Varashta’s three wishes — Sand, Fire, or Water. Each wish gives monsters in the Mirage a chance to drop the corresponding colored Coin.
💎 Step 2: Level Your Skill Gem to 20
The Coin only works on Level 20 skill gems. Anything below simply won’t interact. Plan accordingly and don’t burn a Coin too early.
⚗️ Step 3: Corrupt Your Gem with the Coin
Apply the Coin to your Level 20 gem to permanently imbue it with a random Support effect of the matching attribute type. Think of it like a Vaal Orb — but laser-focused on Support Gem enchantments.
✅ Step 4: Build Around It
The enchanted support functions like an actual linked support gem. Choose the right Coin color for your build — a Blue Coin on a Lightning Arrow can add Faster Attacks for free, pushing your DPS without giving up a socket.
Why This Matters for Your Build
This is a genuine build-defining mechanic — not just a minor buff. Getting the right Support enchantment can free up a socket for another utility gem, tighten your link setup, and push min-maxed builds into entirely new territory. It’s not easy to farm the right Coin, but when it lands? Absolutely worth it.
For deeper PoE 3.28 build guides and Mirage farming tips, check out our Path of Exile coverage on TechnoSports and our best ARPG games to play in 2026 roundup.
FAQs
Q: Can you use two Mirage Coins on the same item to get pseudo 8-links in PoE 3.28?
A: No — GGG has restricted this. You can only have one imbued (Coin-corrupted) skill gem active per link setup to prevent stacking abuse.
Q: What happens if you use the wrong color Coin on your skill gem in PoE 3.28?
A: Each Coin only works on gems of its matching attribute color — a Red (Strength) Coin simply won’t apply to a Green or Blue skill gem.
