Bonded Modifiers vs Soul Cores

It's important to note that Soul Cores do not have Bonded modifiers. Their base effects are already extremely Path of Exile 2 Currency strong, which is why many endgame builds prioritize them.

Popular Runes with Bonded Modifiers

Here are some commonly used Runes and their associated Bonded effects:

Farrul's Rune of the Hunt
+1 to Level of all Attack Skills (Martial Weapon)
Countess Seske's Rune of Archery
20% increased Projectile Speed (Bows)
Farrul's Rune of the Chase
10% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (Boots)
Saqawal's Rune of Memory
+10% to all Elemental Resistances (Helmets)
Fenumus' Rune of Spinning
20% increased Mana Cost Efficiency while on Low Mana (Gloves)

These bonuses are especially appealing because they provide valuable stats without taking up POE2 Currency for sale normal affix space.