Where Does Path of Exile Store Loot Filters?
Path of Exile loot filters live as filter files in the game's Documents folder. The game lists whatever lands there.
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Path of Exile loot filters are plain text files in the game's Documents folder, one file per filter. The in game options menu lists whatever the folder holds, and popular community filters update every league. The existing config post covers settings; this folder covers loot.
Filter maintenance is seasonal: new leagues change drop pools, so update the filter with the league. Strictness presets inside community filters tune themselves to your level, which beats hand editing for most players. Keep a backup of a beloved custom filter before overwriting it with a fresh download.
Where Path of Exile stores this, by platform
Documents\My Games\Path of Exile
One filter file per loot filter here, listed in game options. Update community filters each league. Back up custom edits before overwriting.
Frequently asked questions
My downloaded filter does not appear. Why?
Confirm the file ends with the filter extension and sits directly in the folder, not nested deeper. In game options list filters from this folder only. Reload filters from the options menu after adding files.
Do filters survive patches and reinstalls?
Yes through the same folder on a fresh install, since filters are plain text. League starters often publish updated versions, so grab the current one rather than reusing last league's file blindly.
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