This comprehensive guide to Path of Exile 2, a standalone sequel to the original Path of Exile, covers everything from beginner tips to advanced endgame strategies. Released into Early Access on December 6th, 2024, PoE 2 boasts revamped mechanics while retaining the core ARPG experience. This guide hub, constantly updated, provides detailed coverage of all aspects of the game.
I. Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips: This section equips new players with essential knowledge, covering game information (burning questions, supporter packs, changing leagues, acquiring points, optimal stash tabs, estimated playtime, improvements over the original, max level, level scaling, and claiming Twitch drops), and controls & settings (PC settings optimization, dodging, weapon changes, skill binding, movement input, chat linking & hiding, and crossplay). Beginner tips include advice on scrolls of wisdom, loot management, best starting classes, gold farming, playing with friends, and initial gold spending.
II. PoE 2 Game Mechanics & Systems: Master the complexities of PoE 2 with this section's in-depth guides. Learn about character stats and skill points (attributes, passive skill points, respeccing, passive skill filters, weapon set points, spirit resource management, movement speed, mana, energy shields, accuracy, and resistances). Understand core gameplay mechanics (fast travel, free item identification, trading, ailments, instances, stunning enemies, skill aiming, armor break, crowd control, guild creation & joining, arcane surge, power charges, death penalty, and herald effects). Finally, delve into the skill, gem, jewel, and rune systems (support gem usage, acquiring support gems, rune usage, jewel sockets, uncut spirit gems, and raging spirits).
III. Classes, Ascendancies, & Builds: Build the perfect character with this section. Explore PoE 2 class guides (best classes, solo classes, mercenary ammo swapping, minion summoning, aftershock, and rage). Understand the ascendancy system (all ascendancies and nodes, unlocking ascendancy classes). Find build guides for various classes (monk, tempest flurry invoker, mercenary, sorceress, rolling slam warrior, warrior, and witch leveling builds).
IV. PoE 2 Currencies & Gear: Upgrade and enhance your gear with this section. Learn about upgrades and improvements (item rarity upgrades, potion upgrades, adding sockets, armor & weapon quality upgrades, and gear modifier rerolling). Master PoE 2 currencies (all currency items and effects, salvage bench, currency exchange, reforging bench, orb acquisition). Discover gear and equipment strategies (early gear farming, unique item acquisition, charm system, charm upgrades, stellar amulets, ingenuity utility belt, and hand of wisdom & action).
V. Quest & Boss Walkthroughs: Conquer the game's challenges with these comprehensive walkthroughs. Find guides for all main quests and acts, permanent campaign bonuses, and detailed walkthroughs for Act One (Devourer, Secrets in the Dark, Renly's Tools, Una's Lute, Draven, and Count Geonor), Act Two (Rathbreaker, Ancient Vows, Balbala, King in the Mists, Golden Idols, Ascent to Power, and Sisters of Garukhan), and Act Three (Sacrificial Heart, Treasures of Utzaal, Mighty Silverfist, Mushrooms, and The Slithering Dead).
VI. PoE 2 Endgame Guides: Dominate the endgame with these advanced strategies. Learn endgame tips and mechanics (unlocking Cruel difficulty, advanced endgame tips, waystones, sustaining waystones, Atlas skill tree setup, hideout unlocking, and citadel locations). Explore endgame features and leagues (Atlas of Worlds, Realmgate, Breach, Delirium, Ritual, Expedition, Burning Monolith, Trial of Chaos, and Trial of the Sekhemas).
VII. Advanced PoE 2 Tips & Other Guides: Maximize your PoE 2 experience with these expert tips. Find advanced guides on XP farming, loot filter usage (including console acquisition), Sidekick features, FilterBlade, merchant strategies (what to buy and sell), and acquiring more character slots.
This guide will continue to be expanded and updated as new content is released.
