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Path of Exile 2, developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, launched into Early Access on December 6, 2024. A sequel to the original Path of Exile, PoE 2 is a standalone title significantly overhauling its predecessor's mechanics while retaining the core ARPG experience.
Path of Exile 2's complexity, particularly its expansive skill tree, can be daunting for newcomers to ARPGs or the Path of Exile franchise. This comprehensive guide hub provides complete coverage, including pre-game preparation, in-depth explanations of game mechanics (like currencies and progression), quest and boss walkthroughs, and much more.
This guide is a living document and will be continuously updated to reflect new content added throughout Early Access and the full release in 2025.
Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips
Before embarking on your Path of Exile 2 journey, familiarize yourself with the game's meta, learn strategies to enhance your experience, and pick up essential tips for a smoother start.These guides offer crucial information, such as max level, estimated completion time, microtransaction details, and answers to frequently asked questions. Beginner tips are included to help new players quickly find their footing. This section also covers in-game options and settings, including optimal PC graphics settings, basic combat controls (dodging, movement), and other optimizations.
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's complexity stems from its numerous interconnected mechanics. While many mechanics return from the original game, significant new additions create a fresh experience.These guides detail essential information on character stats, core combat and non-combat mechanics, and the revamped Skills and Sockets systems.
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, Classes are foundational, shaping your build's direction. Each Class starts with unique Passive Skill Tree access, guiding players toward synergistic passives.While 12 Classes are planned, Early Access features six, each with the Ascendancy system offering powerful, permanent Skill Tree augmentations. These guides cover the existing and future Classes, the Ascendancy system, recommended builds, and class-specific advice.
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
Gear is paramount in PoE 2, with power progression heavily reliant on it. While powerful gear drops from enemies, the crafting system, driven by Currencies, is also crucial.Currencies allow for item rarity upgrades, modifier additions, rerolling, and more. These guides explain the crafting and upgrade system, different Currencies, gear farming techniques, and 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 full release, PoE 2 will feature six Acts, with endgame content unlocked after completing Act 6. Early Access includes three Acts, repeating on Cruel difficulty, leading to endgame and Atlas map progression.These guides provide walkthroughs for quests and bosses encountered throughout PoE 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 (and Cruel difficulty), players progress to the endgame, unlocking new mechanics and activities.The endgame is primarily driven by the Atlas system, featuring increasingly difficult Maps in an infinitely-generated overworld. These guides detail endgame systems, including unlocking the Endgame, the Atlas, and other endgame activities.
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
For players seeking to maximize their experience, these advanced tips cover late-game and endgame strategies.These guides cover topics such as Loot Filters (useful for mapping but less so in the campaign), what to keep and sell, and other advanced techniques.
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
