Path of Exile 2 Guide: Tips, Builds, Quests, Bosses
Path of Exile 2, developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, launched into Early Access on December 6, 2024. As a sequel to the renowned Path of Exile, PoE 2 stands as a standalone title that reimagines many of the original's mechanics while preserving the core ARPG experience and progression.
Path of Exile 2 is renowned for its complexity, featuring one of the largest Skill Trees in gaming. This can be daunting for newcomers to ARPGs or those unfamiliar with Path of Exile's unique mechanics. This comprehensive guide hub from Game Rant covers all aspects of PoE 2, from essential pre-game knowledge to in-depth guides on currencies, progression, quests, and boss encounters.
This guide to Path of Exile 2 is a living document, continually updated to reflect new content introduced 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 beneficial to grasp the game's meta, optimize your experience, and equip yourself with essential tips to guide your journey from the start.This section delves into crucial details about PoE 2, including maximum level, completion time, microtransaction availability, and answers to common questions. Additionally, it offers beginner-friendly tips to help new players get started on the right foot.
You'll also find guides on optimizing in-game settings, such as the best PC graphics configurations, combat controls like dodging and movement, and other tips to enhance 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 boasts a plethora of intricate mechanics crucial for maximizing your build's potential. While many mechanics are familiar from the original game, PoE 2 introduces numerous new features that make it feel like a fresh experience.These guides provide in-depth information on your character's stats, core gameplay mechanics, and the innovative 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 freely equip gear, Skills, and Passive Skills (as long as they meet the requirements), Classes serve as the foundation of your build. Each Class begins at a unique starting point on the Passive Skill Tree, guiding players toward synergies that complement their archetype.Path of Exile 2 is set to feature 12 Classes, with six currently available in Early Access. The Ascendancy system is already implemented, offering each Class the choice between powerful, permanent Skill Trees that enhance the standard Passive Skill Tree.
These guides cover the six (and soon 12) PoE 2 Classes and the Ascendancy system, including basic information, recommended builds, 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 your progression. While you can obtain powerful gear as drops from enemies, a crafting system based on various Currencies allows you to upgrade and customize your equipment.PoE 2 Currencies can enhance item rarity, add or reroll modifiers, and more. Additional methods to improve your gear are also available. These guides detail the crafting and upgrade systems, the different Currencies, 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 include six Acts in its campaign, followed by an endgame. Currently, Early Access offers three Acts that can be repeated on Cruel difficulty, leading to the endgame and Atlas map progression.Each Act presents quests, boss fights, and narrative progression until you defeat the final boss and move 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 campaign (including on Cruel difficulty), players unlock the endgame of Path of Exile 2, featuring new mechanics and activities for further progression.The endgame is driven by the Atlas system, where players explore an infinitely-generated overworld and tackle increasingly difficult Maps. Alongside Trials for Ascendancy points, the Atlas is central to the endgame experience.
These guides delve into the endgame systems of PoE 2, from unlocking the Endgame to mastering the Atlas and its mechanics, and participating in 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
While understanding the basics and game systems is crucial for most players, some seek to optimize their experience further.These advanced guides cover aspects of PoE 2 that become relevant in the late or endgame stages. For instance, understanding Loot Filters is advantageous when mapping in the Atlas, though less critical during the campaign when collecting items for Gold is key. Nonetheless, it's important to know what to keep and what to sell.
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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