Path of Exile 2 Guide: Tips, Builds, Quests, Bosses
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Path of Exile 2 is an action-packed Role-Playing Game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, which launched into Early Access on December 6, 2024. As a sequel to Path of Exile, PoE 2 stands on its own with a comprehensive overhaul of many mechanics, enhancing traditional ARPG progression and gameplay.
Path of Exile 2 is renowned for its complexity, featuring one of gaming's most extensive Skill Trees. This can be overwhelming for newcomers to ARPGs or those unfamiliar with Path of Exile's unique approach. This comprehensive guide hub from Game Rant encompasses all PoE 2 guides, covering essential pre-play information, mechanics like currencies and progression, quest and boss walkthroughs, and much more.
This guide to Path of Exile 2 is continually evolving and will be updated as new content emerges 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 understand the game's meta, enhance your gaming experience, and pick up beginner tips to start on the right foot.These guides provide crucial insights into Path of Exile 2, such as the maximum level, the time required to complete the game, available microtransactions, and answers to common questions. Additionally, they offer beginner tips to help new players get started smoothly.
You'll also find guides on in-game options and settings, including optimal PC graphics settings, combat controls like dodging and movement, and other tips to optimize your gameplay 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 boasts intricate mechanics vital for building your character effectively. While many mechanics are familiar from the first game, PoE 2 introduces numerous new elements that make it feel like a fresh experience.These guides delve into the essential aspects of your character's stats, core game mechanics both in and out of combat, and the innovative Skills and Sockets systems unique to 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, Classes lay the groundwork for your build, with each starting on a different part of the Passive Skill Tree, guiding you towards synergistic passives.Path of Exile 2 will eventually feature 12 Classes, with six currently available in Early Access. The Ascendancy system is also introduced, allowing each Class to choose a specialized, permanent Skill Tree that complements the standard Passive Skill Tree.
These guides cover the current six (and future 12) Classes in Path of Exile 2, along with the Ascendancy system, providing foundational knowledge, recommended builds for each class, and class-specific strategies.
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 pivotal for power progression. While you can acquire gear through enemy drops, the game also features a crafting system powered by various Currencies.Currencies in Path of Exile 2 can enhance item rarity, add or reroll modifiers, and more. Beyond crafting, there are other ways to upgrade your equipment. These guides provide insights into the PoE 2 crafting and upgrade system, detailing the different Currencies and how to farm gear and acquire 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, Path of Exile 2 will feature six Acts in its campaign, with an endgame that follows Act 6. During Early Access, three Acts are available, repeating on Cruel difficulty to transition players to the endgame and Atlas map progression.Each Act involves completing quests, defeating bosses, and advancing through the story until you face the final boss and move to the next Act. These guides offer detailed walkthroughs for quests and bosses 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 and again in Cruel difficulty, players unlock Path of Exile 2's endgame, featuring new mechanics and activities for continued progression.While you can engage in various Trials to earn Ascendancy points, the endgame primarily revolves around the Atlas system, where players tackle Maps of increasing difficulty within an infinitely-generated overworld.
These guides provide in-depth information on Path of Exile 2's endgame systems, including how to unlock the endgame, the Atlas and its mechanics, and other activities available post-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 mastering the fundamentals and game systems can satisfy most players, some seek to maximize their experience with advanced strategies.These advanced tips for Path of Exile 2 cover aspects that become more relevant in the late or endgame. For instance, understanding Loot Filters is advantageous when mapping in the Atlas, though less critical during the campaign when you're focused on collecting everything for Gold. Nonetheless, knowing what to keep and what to sell is beneficial at any stage.
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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