Path of Exile 2 is an action-packed role-playing game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, which entered Early Access on December 6, 2024. As a sequel to the acclaimed Path of Exile, PoE 2 stands out as a standalone title, boasting a comprehensive overhaul of the original game's mechanics while maintaining traditional ARPG progression and gameplay.
Navigating the vast world of Path of Exile 2 can be daunting, especially with its famously expansive Skill Tree, which may overwhelm newcomers to the genre or those unfamiliar with the game's unique mechanics. This comprehensive guide hub from Game Rant is your go-to resource for all things Path of Exile 2, covering everything from essential pre-game knowledge and beginner tips to detailed walkthroughs of quests and bosses, and insights into game mechanics like currencies and progression.
This guide to Path of Exile 2 is continually evolving and will be updated regularly to reflect new content introduced during the Early Access period and upon its full release in 2025.
Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips
Before diving into Path of Exile 2, it's wise to familiarize yourself with the game's broader context, understand ways to enhance your experience, and gather some essential tips to kickstart your journey effectively.These guides provide crucial information about Path of Exile 2, including details on the maximum level achievable, estimated time to completion, microtransaction options, and other frequently asked questions. Additionally, you'll find beginner-friendly tips to help you get started and find your footing in the game.
In this section, you'll also discover guides on in-game options and settings, such as optimal PC graphics configurations, basic combat maneuvers like dodging and movement, and other PoE 2 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 is renowned for its intricate mechanics, crucial for players aiming to optimize their builds. While it retains many familiar elements from its predecessor, PoE 2 introduces numerous new mechanics that make it feel like a fresh and exciting game.These guides delve into the essential game mechanics and systems of PoE 2, covering critical information about character stats, core gameplay 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 can freely equip gear, Skills, and Passive Skills (provided they meet the prerequisites), Classes serve as the foundation for your character's build. Each Class begins at a different point on the Passive Skill Tree, guiding players toward synergies that complement their chosen archetype.Path of Exile 2 plans to feature 12 Classes, with six currently available during the Early Access phase. The Ascendancy system, already implemented, allows each Class to choose from powerful, permanent Skill Trees that enhance the standard Passive Skill Tree.
These guides explore the six (and eventually 12) Classes in Path of Exile 2 and the Ascendancy system, including foundational knowledge of the Ascendancy system, recommended builds for each class, and other 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 plays a pivotal role in your character's progression. While you can acquire powerful items from 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 on gear, and much more. Beyond this, there are additional methods to upgrade your equipment. These guides provide valuable insights into the PoE 2 crafting and upgrade system, detailing the different Currencies available, how to craft with them, and strategies for farming gear and acquiring 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 from Early Access, Path of Exile 2 will encompass a campaign with six Acts and an expansive endgame that begins post-Act 6. In the Early Access version, players can experience three Acts, which repeat on Cruel difficulty, leading up to the endgame and the Atlas map progression.Throughout each Act, players must complete quests, defeat bosses, and advance the story until reaching the final boss and progressing to the next Act. These guides provide detailed walkthroughs for the quests and bosses encountered in 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 conquering all Acts in the main campaign (including a second run on Cruel difficulty), Path of Exile 2 players unlock a variety of new endgame mechanics and activities for continued progression.While players can participate in various Trials to earn Ascendancy points, the endgame is primarily driven by the Atlas system. This system allows players to tackle Maps of escalating difficulty as they navigate an ever-evolving overworld.
These guides offer in-depth insights into Path of Exile 2's endgame systems, detailing how to unlock the Endgame, the mechanics of the Atlas, and other activities available after conquering 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 understanding the foundational elements and systems of Path of Exile 2 is essential, some players aim to delve deeper and truly maximize their gaming experience.These advanced tips for Path of Exile 2 cover insights that become relevant in the late game or endgame. For instance, while Loot Filters are beneficial for mapping in the Atlas, they're less critical during the campaign when you should be picking up nearly everything for Gold. Nonetheless, it's useful to know which items to keep and which 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
