Path of Exile 2, developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, launched into Early Access on December 6, 2024. As a sequel to the original Path of Exile, PoE 2 offers a standalone experience that revamps numerous mechanics while preserving the traditional ARPG progression and gameplay elements.
Path of Exile 2 is renowned for its complexity, featuring one of the largest Skill Trees in gaming. This can be overwhelming for newcomers to ARPGs or those unfamiliar with Path of Exile's unique mechanics. This comprehensive guide hub compiles all of Game Rant's coverage on PoE 2, including essential pre-game knowledge, detailed guides on game mechanics such as Currencies and progression, quest and boss walkthroughs, and much more.
Please note that this guide to Path of Exile 2 is continuously updated to reflect new content introduced during Early Access and upon its full release in 2025.
Before diving into Path of Exile 2, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the game's meta, learn how to enhance your gameplay experience, and pick up some essential tips to ensure a smooth start.
This section delves into critical aspects of Path of Exile 2, such as the maximum level achievable, estimated time to complete the game, availability of microtransactions, and answers to other pressing questions. Additionally, it provides beginner tips to help new players navigate the game's intricacies.
You'll also find guides on in-game options and settings, including optimal PC graphics settings, combat fundamentals like dodging and movement, and other resources to optimize your PoE 2 experience.
Burning Questions, Answered
All Early Access Supporter Packs & Rewards
How To Change Character Leagues
How To Get Points
Best Stash Tabs to Buy
How Long to Beat
Biggest Improvements Over The First Game
Max Level & Leveling Milestones
Is There Level Scaling
How to Claim Early Access Twitch Drops
Best PC Settings For Path of Exile 2
How To Dodge & Block
How To Change Weapons In Combat
How To Bind Skills
How to Change Movement Input
How To Link Items To Chat
How To Hide The Chat
How To Enable/Disable Crossplay
10 Beginner Tips
Where To Buy Scrolls Of Wisdom
What To Do With Extra Loot
Best Classes For Beginners, Ranked
How to Get Gold Fast
How To Play With Friends
What To Spend Gold On First
Path of Exile 2 boasts a rich tapestry of mechanics that are vital for players to master in order to optimize their build. While it retains many familiar elements from the first game, PoE 2 introduces numerous new mechanics, creating a fresh yet familiar experience.
These guides provide comprehensive insights into your character's stats, essential in-game mechanics both during and outside of combat, and the revamped Skills and Sockets systems unique to PoE 2.
Character Attributes, Explained
How To Get More Passive Skill Points
How To Respec Passive Skill Points
How To Use The Passive Skill Filter
Weapon Set Points, Explained
Spirit Resource, Explained
How To Increase Spirit
How To Increase Movement Speed
How To Raise Max Mana
Energy Shield Explained
What Does Accuracy Do
Best Resistances To Upgrade
How To Fast Travel
How To Identify Items For Free
How to Trade
All Ailments Explained
What Are Instances
How To Stun Enemies
How To Aim Skills
Armour Break, Explained
All Crowd Control Effects
How To Create & Join Guilds
How Does Arcane Surge Work
How Do Power Charges Work?
Death Penalty, Explained
How Do Herald Of Ice And Thunder Work
How To Equip Support Gems
How To Get More Support Gems
How To Equip & Use Runes
Jewel Sockets, Explained
How To Get More Uncut Spirit Gems
How to Get Raging Spirits
In PoE 2, while gear, Skills, and Passive Skills can be freely equipped as long as requirements are met, Classes serve as the cornerstone of your build. Each Class begins at a unique point on the Passive Skill Tree, guiding players toward synergies that complement their chosen archetype.
Path of Exile 2 plans to include 12 Classes, with six currently available during Early Access. The Ascendancy system, already implemented, allows each Class to select from powerful, permanent Skill Trees that enhance the standard Passive Skill Tree.
These guides explore the six (and soon 12) Classes in Path of Exile 2, the intricacies of the Ascendancy system, recommended builds for each class, and other class-specific tips and tricks.
Best Classes, Ranked
Best Solo Class
How To Swap Mercenary Ammo Types
How To Summon More Minions
How Does Aftershock Work?
How Does Rage Work
All Class Ascendancies (& Ascendancy Nodes)
How To Unlock Ascension Classes
Monk Leveling Build Guide
Tempest Flurry Invoker Build
Mercenary Leveling Guide
Sorceress Leveling Build
Rolling Slam Warrior Leveling Build
Warrior Leveling Guide
Witch Leveling Guide
In Path of Exile 2, gear is crucial for enhancing your character's power. While you can acquire potent gear through enemy drops, the game also features a sophisticated Crafting system powered by various Currencies.
Currencies in PoE 2 can enhance item rarity, add or modify gear attributes, and much more. Beyond these, there are other methods to upgrade your equipment. These guides detail the PoE 2 Crafting and upgrade mechanics, the diverse Currencies you can collect and use, and strategies for farming gear and acquiring valuable items like Charms.
How To Upgrade Item Rarity
How To Upgrade & Refill Potions
How to Add Sockets to Gear
How To Upgrade Armor & Weapon Quality
How To Reroll Gear Modifiers
All Currency Items & Effects
How To Unlock & Use Salvage Bench
How To Unlock & Use Currency Exchange
How To Find Out Current Path of Exile 2 Currency Exchange Rates
How To Unlock & Use Reforging Bench
How To Get Orb of Chance
How To Get Divine Orb
How to Get Greater Jeweller's Orb
How to Farm Gear Early
How To Get Uniques
Charm System, Explained
How To Equip & Upgrade Charms
Stellar Amulets Explained
How to Get Ingenuity Utility Belt
How to Get Hand of Wisdom and Action
Upon its full release from Early Access, Path of Exile 2 will feature six Acts in its campaign, culminating in an endgame that begins after Act 6. In the Early Access phase, players can experience three Acts, which repeat on Cruel difficulty to bridge into the endgame and Atlas map progression.
Each Act presents players with quests, boss encounters, and narrative progression leading to its final boss and the subsequent Act. These guides offer detailed walkthroughs for the numerous quests and bosses you'll encounter throughout Path of Exile 2.
All Main Quests and Acts
All Permanent Bonuses from the Campaign
Where To Find The Devourer (Treacherous Ground Quest)
Secrets In The Dark Quest Walkthrough
Where to Find Renly's Tools (Finding the Forge)
Where To Find Una’s Lute
How to Beat Draven, The Eternal Praetor
How to Beat Count Geonor, The Putrid Wolf
Rathbreaker Boss Guide & Strategies
Ancient Vows Quest Guide
How to Beat Balbala
How to Beat The King in the Mists
What To Do With Golden Idols
Ascent To Power Walkthrough
Sisters of Garukhan Guide
How to Use the Sacrificial Heart
Treasures of Utzaal Quest
How to Find and Beat Mighty Silverfist
What To Do With Mushrooms
The Slithering Dead Quest Guide
Once you've conquered all Acts in the main campaign (and their Cruel difficulty counterparts), Path of Exile 2 transitions you into its endgame, unlocking a plethora of new mechanics and activities for further progression.
In the endgame, players can engage in various Trials to earn Ascendancy points, but the primary focus is the Atlas system, which involves navigating an infinitely-generated overworld and tackling Maps of escalating difficulty.
These guides delve deep into the endgame systems of Path of Exile 2, including how to access the Endgame, the intricacies of the Atlas and its mechanics, and other activities available after completing Cruel difficulty.
How To Unlock Cruel Difficulty & Endgame
Advanced Tips For PoE 2 Endgame
How To Get & Upgrade Waystones
How to Sustain Waystones While Mapping
Best Atlas Skill Tree Setup
How to Unlock Hideout
How To Find More Citadels
Atlas Of Worlds Guide – Maps, Events, & More
Realmgate Explained
Breach Guide – Passives, Rewards, & Tips
Delirium Guide – Fog Mechanics, Passives, & Rewards
Ritual Guide – Passives, Tributes, And Favours
Expedition Guide – Passives, Artifacts, & Rewards
Burning Monolith Explained
Trial of Chaos Guide
Trial of the Sekhemas Guide
While most players will find satisfaction in mastering the core systems of Path of Exile 2, some seek to delve even deeper to maximize their gameplay experience.
These advanced tips for Path of Exile 2 cover strategies that become particularly relevant in the late or endgame stages. For instance, understanding Loot Filters is crucial for efficient mapping in the Atlas, though less vital during the campaign when you're encouraged to collect nearly everything for Gold. Nonetheless, it's essential to know what items to keep and which ones to sell.
How to Get XP Fast (Level Up Fast)
How to Use Loot Filters
How to Get Loot Filters on Console
Sidekick Features & Installation Guide
How to Use FilterBlade
Things You Should Not Buy From Merchants
Things You Should Not Sell To Merchants
How To Get More Character Slots
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