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Path of Exile 2 is an Action Role-Playing Game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, launched into Early Access on December 6, 2024. As a sequel to the acclaimed Path of Exile, PoE 2 stands as a standalone title, bringing a fresh overhaul to many of the original's mechanics while preserving the essence of traditional ARPG progression and gameplay.
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 distinctive mechanics. This comprehensive guide hub compiles all of Game Rant's Path of Exile 2 coverage, offering insights into the game's mechanics, currencies, progression strategies, quest and boss walkthroughs, and more.
This guide to Path of Exile 2 is continually updated to reflect 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 wise to gain a meta-level understanding of the game. This includes learning how to enhance your gameplay experience and picking up beginner tips to ensure a smooth start.These guides provide crucial information about Path of Exile 2, such as the maximum level, estimated time to completion, availability of microtransactions, and answers to frequently asked questions. They also offer beginner tips to help new players get their bearings.
Additionally, you'll find guides on in-game options and settings, including optimal PC graphics settings, basic combat controls like dodging and movement, and other tips to optimize your PoE 2 experience.
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 with numerous mechanics crucial for players to grasp in order to optimize their builds. While it retains many mechanics from the first game, PoE 2 introduces a significant number of new elements, giving it a fresh feel.These guides delve into the 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 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 can equip gear, Skills, and Passive Skills as long as they meet the prerequisites, Classes serve as the backbone of 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, though only six are available during Early Access. The Ascendancy system has been implemented, allowing each Class to choose from powerful, permanent Skill Trees that enhance the normal Passive Skill Tree.
These guides cover the six (and eventually 12) Path of Exile 2 Classes and the Ascendancy system, offering insights into the basics of the Ascendancy system, 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 critical component of power progression. While you can acquire powerful gear from enemy drops, the game also features a crafting system based on various Currencies.Currencies in Path of Exile 2 can enhance item rarity, add or reroll modifiers on gear, and much more. There are multiple ways to upgrade your equipment in PoE 2. These guides provide detailed information on the crafting and upgrade system, the different types of Currencies available, and strategies for farming gear and acquiring useful 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 with six Acts and an endgame that begins after Act 6. Currently, in Early Access, players have access to three Acts, which repeat on Cruel difficulty to transition into the endgame and Atlas map progression.Throughout each Act, players will undertake quests, defeat bosses, and progress through the storyline until they confront the final boss and move on to the next Act. These guides offer detailed walkthroughs for the quests and bosses encountered 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
After completing all Acts in the main campaign (and again in Cruel difficulty), players in Path of Exile 2 will unlock the endgame, introducing a variety of new mechanics and activities for further progression.Although players can undertake various Trials to earn Ascendancy points, the primary focus of the PoE 2 endgame is the Atlas system. This system enables players to engage with Maps of escalating difficulty as they explore an infinitely-generated overworld.
These guides provide in-depth insights into the endgame systems of Path of Exile 2, including how to unlock the Endgame, the Atlas and its mechanics, and other activities available after 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 understanding the basics and game systems of Path of Exile 2, some seek to delve deeper and maximize their experience.These advanced tips cover knowledge that becomes more relevant in the late or endgame stages. For instance, while Loot Filters are helpful when navigating the Atlas, they're less critical during the campaign, where picking up nearly everything for Gold is advisable. However, understanding what to keep and what to sell can still be beneficial.
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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