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 is a standalone title that revamps many mechanics while preserving the essence of traditional ARPG progression and gameplay.
Path of Exile 2 is known 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 style. This comprehensive guide hub compiles all of Game Rant's coverage on PoE 2, including essential tips for beginners, detailed explanations of game mechanics like currencies and progression, quest and boss walkthroughs, and more.
This guide to Path of Exile 2 is a work in progress and will continue to be updated as new content is added during Early Access and upon its full release in 2025.
Before diving into Path of Exile 2, it's beneficial to take some time to understand the game's meta, learn how to enhance your gameplay experience, and gather some initial tips to set you on the right path from the start.
These guides provide crucial information about Path of Exile 2, such as the maximum level, the time required to complete the game, the availability of microtransactions, and answers to other common questions. They also offer beginner tips to help new players get accustomed to PoE 2.
Additionally, this section covers in-game options and settings, including optimal PC graphics settings, basic combat controls like dodging and movement, and other guides 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 is a complex game with numerous mechanics that players need to grasp to maximize their builds. While it brings back many mechanics from the first game, PoE 2 introduces a plethora of new mechanics that give it a fresh feel.
These guides delve into essential aspects of your character's stats, core gameplay mechanics both in and out of combat, and the new Skills and Sockets systems in 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
While players can freely equip gear, skills, and passive skills in PoE 2 as long as they meet the requirements, classes form the foundation of your build. Each class starts at a different point on the Passive Skill Tree, guiding players toward passives that complement that archetype.
Path of Exile 2 plans to have 12 classes, but only six are available during Early Access. The Ascendancy system is already implemented, allowing each class to choose from powerful and permanent skill trees that enhance the normal Passive Skill Tree.
These guides cover the six (and soon 12) classes in Path of Exile 2 and the Ascendancy system, including basics on the Ascendancy system, recommended builds for each class, and other class-specific tips.
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 power progression. While powerful gear can be found as drops from enemies, a crafting system based on a series of currencies allows for further enhancements.
Currencies in Path of Exile 2 can upgrade item rarity, add or reroll modifiers, and much more. There are also other methods to upgrade your equipment. These guides provide detailed information on PoE 2's crafting and upgrade systems, the different currencies available, and how to farm gear and acquire useful 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 out of Early Access, Path of Exile 2 will feature six acts in its campaign, followed by an endgame that starts after Act 6. Currently, in Early Access, players can experience three acts that repeat on Cruel difficulty, leading to the endgame and Atlas map progression.
Each act requires players to complete quests, defeat bosses, and advance through the story until reaching the final boss and progressing to the next act. These guides provide detailed walkthroughs for the 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
After completing all acts in the main campaign (and again on Cruel difficulty), Path of Exile 2 players unlock a variety of new endgame mechanics and activities for further progression.
While players can undertake various Trials to gain Ascendancy points, the endgame is primarily driven by the Atlas system, which features maps of increasing difficulty within an infinitely-generated overworld.
These guides offer in-depth information on Path of Exile 2's endgame systems, including how to unlock the endgame, the Atlas and its related 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 Path of Exile 2 players will be content with understanding the game's foundational systems, some seek to push their experience even further.
These advanced tips for Path of Exile 2 cover aspects that become relevant in the late or endgame. For example, understanding Loot Filters is crucial when mapping in the Atlas, though less important during the campaign when players should pick up everything for gold. Nonetheless, knowing what to keep and what to sell remains valuable.
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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