lvl 21 CoC/CoA keeps disabling itself - Missing skill gem

Hi all,

first of all, heres my Bug Report ID: #1220809775
I got the issue now the second time that my CoC will be disabled with the Message: "Missing Skill Gem". I have skill gems equipped, as well as support gems.

The first time i got the issue with CoC after reconfiguring my build.
Only solution for using the original lvl 21 gem, was using the second weapon set.

Now i got the same bug again, this time with CoA.
Did pretty much the same, equipping new items etc.
Both skill gems are corrupted to lvl 21. Now i can never use both level 21 gems at the same time in one weapon set.

Interestingly when using an uncorrupted gem at lvl 19, both work in both weapon sets.
Also I'll leave the link to my reddit post from the post where i encountered the bug the first time: https://www.reddit.com/r/PathOfExile2/comments/1qg7ozi/comment/o0gza7p/

Im happy for any Information or Workarounds you guys have.

Last bumped on Jan 21, 2026, 12:15:32 PM
Update:
I've discovered that you can corrupt a new skill gem with +1 level, which will make CoC/CoA work again. Then i just upgraded my equipped and activated CoA to lvl 20.
Unlucky for me to be forced to spend 72d on a new lvl 20 Spirit Gem again.

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