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Path of Exile 2, an Action Role-Playing Game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, launched into Early Access on December 6, 2024. As a standalone sequel to the original Path of Exile, PoE 2 enhances the ARPG genre with updated mechanics while maintaining traditional progression and gameplay elements.
Navigating Path of Exile 2 can be challenging due to its complex Skill Tree and unique gameplay features, which may overwhelm newcomers to ARPGs or the Path of Exile series. This comprehensive guide hub compiles all of Game Rant's coverage on PoE 2, offering insights into essential game mechanics, currencies, progression, quest and boss walkthroughs, and more.
This guide to Path of Exile 2 is continuously updated, reflecting new content added during Early Access and leading up to its full release in 2025.
Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips
Before diving into Path of Exile 2, it's beneficial to familiarize yourself with the game's overarching concepts, ways to enhance your gameplay experience, and beginner tips to ensure a smooth start.These guides provide crucial details on PoE 2, such as the maximum level achievable, estimated time to complete the game, availability of microtransactions, and answers to frequently asked questions. Additionally, they offer beginner tips to help new players get accustomed to the game's environment.
This section also includes guides on in-game settings and controls, such as optimal PC graphics settings, fundamental combat maneuvers like dodging and movement, and other tips to optimize your 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 renowned for its intricate game mechanics, which are essential for players to master to optimize their builds. While PoE 2 retains many mechanics from its predecessor, it introduces numerous new features that give it a fresh feel.These guides delve into the core mechanics and systems of PoE 2, providing essential information on character stats, in-game and out-of-combat mechanics, and the innovative 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, while players have the freedom to equip various gear, Skills, and Passive Skills as long as they meet the prerequisites, Classes lay the groundwork for your build. Each Class starts at a different point on the Passive Skill Tree, steering players toward passives that complement their archetype.Path of Exile 2 is set to feature 12 Classes, with six available during Early Access. The Ascendancy system, already implemented, allows each Class to choose from powerful, permanent Skill Trees that augment the regular Passive Skill Tree.
These guides offer insights into the six (and eventually 12) Path of Exile 2 Classes and the Ascendancy system, including an overview of the Ascendancy system, recommended builds for each Class, 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
In Path of Exile 2, gear plays a pivotal role in enhancing your character's power. Beyond acquiring gear through enemy drops, PoE 2 features a Crafting system driven by various Currencies.These Currencies can elevate item rarity, add or reroll modifiers on gear, and much more. Alongside the Currency-based Crafting, PoE 2 offers other methods to upgrade your equipment. These guides explore the PoE 2 Crafting and upgrade systems, the different types of Currencies available, 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 six Acts in its campaign, followed by an endgame that commences after completing Act 6. In Early Access, the game offers three Acts that repeat on Cruel difficulty, leading players to the endgame and Atlas map progression.As players progress through each Act, they'll encounter quests, confront bosses, and advance the storyline until they face the final boss and move on 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
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, including a repeat on Cruel difficulty, Path of Exile 2 players unlock the endgame, introducing a range of new mechanics and activities for continued progression.In addition to tackling Trials for Ascendancy points, the endgame is primarily centered around the Atlas system, which challenges players with Maps of escalating difficulty within an infinitely-generated overworld.
These guides offer in-depth information on the various endgame systems in Path of Exile 2, including unlocking 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 Path of Exile 2 players will find the game's foundational mechanics and systems engaging, some enthusiasts seek to delve deeper and optimize their gameplay to the fullest.These advanced guides cover insights that become more relevant in the late or endgame stages. For example, while Loot Filters are crucial when navigating the Atlas, they're less critical during the campaign when collecting everything for Gold. However, knowing what to keep and what to sell can still be invaluable.
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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