Path of Exile 2: Expedition Guide – Passives, Artifacts, & Rewards

Mastering Path of Exile 2's Expedition Endgame: A Comprehensive Guide

Path of Exile 2 introduces Expeditions, a revitalized endgame event from previous leagues. This guide details Expedition mechanics, rewards, and the crucial Expedition Passive Skill Tree.

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• Expedition Mechanics & Detonation
• Expedition Passive Skill Tree
• Expedition Rewards

Expedition Mechanics & Detonation

Expeditions are marked on the Atlas with a light blue spiral icon. An Expedition Precursor Tablet placed in a completed Lost Tower slot guarantees an Expedition encounter on a map node.

Within the Expedition zone, locate the Detonator and four NPCs. The core mechanic involves strategically placing Explosives near Markers to trigger events:

• Runic Monsters: Detonating Explosives near Red Markers spawns monster packs. Larger Markers yield larger packs, enhanced by Unearthed Remnants.
• Unearthed Remnants: Relics with beneficial/detrimental modifiers (e.g., increased elemental damage, higher item rarity from chests).
• Excavated Chests: Detonating near Black Markers (with the spiral symbol) yields Artifacts, Logbooks, currency, Waystones, and high-end gear.

Use the Explosives UI to visualize AoE. Avoid overlapping AoE circles for optimal farming. Detonate Explosives via the Detonator. You can strategically leave the area after detonation, returning later to engage enemies with powerful AoE abilities. Death resets the map, but leaving the area doesn't end the event.

Expedition Pinnacle Map

Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests have a chance to drop Expedition Logbooks. Use these with Dannig in your hideout to access the Expedition Pinnacle Map. This features significantly more Explosives and a chance to encounter Olroth, the Pinnacle Boss (indicated by a skull on the minimap).

Defeating Olroth awards 2x Expedition Passive Skill Tree points.

Expedition Passive Skill Tree

Accessible via the Atlas Passive Skill Tree, the Expedition Passive Skill Tree enhances rewards and difficulty. It features Notable nodes and difficulty-increasing nodes for Logbooks. Defeating Olroth is crucial for obtaining points to unlock these nodes.

Prioritize "Disturbed Rest," "Detailed Records," and "Timed Detonations" for significant reward boosts. Then consider "Weight of History," "Unearthed Anomalies," and "Legendary Battles" for increased challenge and rewards. Avoid "Extreme Archaeology" due to the significant reduction in Explosives.

Expedition Rewards

Artifacts are the primary currency, each used with a specific vendor for unique gear:

Expedition Logbooks, obtained from Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests, unlock the Expedition Pinnacle Map, offering a chance to fight Olroth for exceptional rewards and more Passive Skill Tree points.