Use Orb of Chance

If you already have a normal spear base of Path of Exile 2 Currency the right type, you can:

Use an Orb of Chance to attempt upgrading it into a unique
Since only 9 unique spears exist, your odds are decent, especially in SSF

This method can save a ton of farming time and is highly recommended for offline players or those on solo leagues.

3. Buy It (Trade League)

If you’re not playing SSF, just head over to the Path of Exile 2 trade site:

Search for “Tangletongue”
Prices can be as low as 1 Exalted Orb for corrupted versions
Make sure to check the stats before buying

Tangletongue’s Unique Effects

Tangletongue’s main attraction is its unique modifier: "Forks Critical Hits."
This isn’t your traditional projectile Fork, which typically causes projectiles to split and hit nearby enemies instead of piercing.

What Does "Forks Critical Hits" Mean?

When you land a critical hit with a skill using Tangletongue:

The critical hit itself forks, meaning it hits the enemy twice rather than splitting to hit others
It does not create a separate projectile, but the single target is hit twice with crit damage
This is a massive damage multiplier, particularly for skills like Lightning Spear, which already have built-in projectile splits and buy POE 2 Currency strong crit scaling.