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Path of Exile 2 is an Action Role-Playing Game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, which launched into Early Access on December 6, 2024. As a sequel to Path of Exile, PoE 2 stands as a standalone title that revamps many of the original game's mechanics, introducing evolved yet traditional ARPG progression and gameplay.
Path of Exile 2 can be an intricate game, particularly known for its expansive Skill Tree, which might overwhelm newcomers to ARPGs or those unfamiliar with Path of Exile's unique mechanics. This comprehensive guide hub compiles all of Game Rant's PoE 2 guides, covering essential information from pre-game knowledge, mechanics such as Currencies and progression, to quest and boss walkthroughs.
This guide to Path of Exile 2 is continuously evolving and will be updated with new content added during Early Access and upon the game's full release in 2025.
Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips
Before diving into Path of Exile 2, it's beneficial to understand the game's broader context, optimize your gameplay experience, and equip yourself with tips to navigate your journey effectively.These guides address crucial aspects of Path of Exile 2, such as maximum levels, estimated time to complete, availability of microtransactions, and other frequently asked questions, alongside beginner tips to help new players find their footing.
You'll also find detailed guides on in-game settings and controls, from optimal PC graphics settings to mastering combat mechanics like dodging and movement, all designed to enhance your experience in PoE 2.
Game Information
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
Controls & Settings
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
Beginner Tips For PoE 2
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
PoE 2 Game Mechanics & Systems
Path of Exile 2 is a multifaceted game, boasting numerous mechanics that are crucial for players to master in order to optimize their builds. While it retains many familiar mechanics from the first game, PoE 2 introduces a plethora of new features that give it a fresh feel.These guides delve into essential game mechanics and systems, covering your character's stats, core gameplay both in and out of combat, and the innovative Skills and Sockets systems unique to PoE 2.
Character Stats & Skill Points
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
Gameplay Mechanics
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
Skills, Gems, Jewels, & Runes
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
Classes, Ascendancies, & Builds
In PoE 2, while players have the freedom to equip various gear, Skills, and Passive Skills, Classes lay the groundwork for your build. Each Class starts at a different section of the Passive Skill Tree, guiding players toward passives that synergize well with their chosen archetype.Path of Exile 2 plans to introduce 12 Classes, with six currently available in Early Access. The Ascendancy system has also been implemented, offering each Class the option to choose from powerful, permanent Skill Trees that complement the standard Passive Skill Tree.
These guides provide detailed insights into the six (and eventually 12) Path of Exile 2 Classes and the Ascendancy system, covering the basics of Ascendancies, recommended builds for each class, and class-specific tips.
PoE 2 Class Guides
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
Ascendancies
All Class Ascendancies (& Ascendancy Nodes)
How To Unlock Ascension Classes
PoE 2 Build Guides
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
PoE 2 Currencies & Gear
In Path of Exile 2, gear is a cornerstone of your character's progression. While you can acquire powerful gear from enemy drops, PoE 2's Crafting system, powered by a range of Currencies, offers additional avenues for enhancement.Currencies in Path of Exile 2 can elevate item rarity, add or reroll modifiers on gear, and perform a host of other upgrades. Alongside these, PoE 2 provides several methods to improve your equipment – these guides elucidate the intricacies of the PoE 2 Crafting and upgrade system, detailing the various Currencies, their uses, and strategies for farming gear and acquiring valuable items like Charms.
Upgrades & Improvements
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
PoE 2 Currencies
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
Gear & Equipment
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
Quest & Boss Walkthroughs
Upon its full release from Early Access, Path of Exile 2 will feature a campaign comprising six Acts, leading to an endgame that kicks off after completing Act 6. In Early Access, the game offers three Acts, which are replayed on Cruel difficulty to bridge players to the endgame and Atlas map progression.Throughout each Act, players undertake quests, defeat bosses, and progress through the storyline until reaching the final boss and advancing to the next Act. These guides offer comprehensive walkthroughs for the quests and bosses you'll encounter in Path of Exile 2.
All Main Quests and Acts
All Permanent Bonuses from the Campaign
Act One
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
Act Two
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
Act Three
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
PoE 2 Endgame Guides
Once players conquer all Acts in the main campaign (and on Cruel difficulty), they unlock the endgame in Path of Exile 2, introducing a range of new mechanics and activities for further progression.Although players can undertake various Trials to earn Ascendancy points, the endgame is predominantly driven by the Atlas system, which challenges players with Maps of escalating difficulty within an infinitely-generated overworld.
These guides offer in-depth insights into Path of Exile 2's endgame systems, detailing how to access the Endgame, the Atlas and its associated mechanics, and other activities available upon completing Cruel difficulty.
Endgame Tips & Mechanics
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
Endgame Features & Leagues
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
Advanced PoE 2 Tips & Other Guides
While most players will find satisfaction in mastering the fundamentals and systems of Path of Exile 2, some enthusiasts seek to push their gameplay to the next level.These advanced guides provide insights into strategies that become relevant in the late or endgame phases. For instance, while Loot Filters are useful during Atlas mapping, they are less critical in the campaign when picking up everything for Gold is advisable. Nonetheless, it's essential to know what items to keep and what to sell.
Advanced PoE 2 Guides
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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