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 in Early Access on December 6th, 2024, PoE 2 boasts revamped mechanics and an expansive skill tree. This hub organizes Game Rant's PoE 2 guide coverage for seamless navigation.
Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner TipsGetting Started & PoE 2 Beginner TipsGame InformationGame InformationBurning Questions, AnsweredAll Early Access Supporter Packs & RewardsHow To Change Character LeaguesHow To Get PointsBest Stash Tabs to BuyHow Long to BeatBiggest Improvements Over The First GameMax Level & Leveling MilestonesIs There Level Scaling How to Claim Early Access Twitch DropsControls & SettingsControls & SettingsBest PC Settings For Path of Exile 2How To Dodge & BlockHow To Change Weapons In CombatHow To Bind SkillsHow to Change Movement InputHow To Link Items To ChatHow To Hide The ChatHow To Enable/Disable Crossplay Beginner Tips For PoE 2Beginner Tips For PoE 210 Beginner TipsWhere To Buy Scrolls Of WisdomWhat To Do With Extra LootBest Classes For Beginners, Ranked How to Get Gold FastHow To Play With FriendsWhat To Spend Gold On FirstPoE 2 Game Mechanics & SystemsPoE 2 Game Mechanics & SystemsCharacter Stats & Skill PointsCharacter Stats & Skill PointsCharacter Attributes, ExplainedHow To Get More Passive Skill PointsHow To Respec Passive Skill PointsHow To Use The Passive Skill FilterWeapon Set Points, ExplainedSpirit Resource, ExplainedHow To Increase SpiritHow To Increase Movement SpeedHow To Raise Max ManaEnergy Shield ExplainedWhat Does Accuracy DoBest Resistances To UpgradeGameplay MechanicsGameplay Mechanics How To Fast TravelHow To Identify Items For FreeHow to TradeAll Ailments ExplainedWhat Are InstancesHow To Stun EnemiesHow To Aim SkillsArmour Break, ExplainedAll Crowd Control EffectsHow To Create & Join GuildsHow Does Arcane Surge WorkHow Do Power Charges Work?Death Penalty, ExplainedHow Do Herald Of Ice And Thunder WorkSkills, Gems, Jewels, & RunesSkills, Gems, Jewels, & RunesHow To Equip Support GemsHow To Get More Support GemsHow To Equip & Use RunesJewel Sockets, ExplainedHow To Get More Uncut Spirit GemsHow to Get Raging SpiritsClasses, Ascendancies, & BuildsClasses, Ascendancies, & BuildsPoE 2 Class GuidesPoE 2 Class GuidesBest Classes, RankedBest Solo ClassHow To Swap Mercenary Ammo TypesHow To Summon More MinionsHow Does Aftershock Work?How Does Rage WorkAscendanciesAscendanciesAll Class Ascendancies (& Ascendancy Nodes)How To Unlock Ascension ClassesPoE 2 Build GuidesPoE 2 Build GuidesMonk Leveling Build GuideTempest Flurry Invoker BuildMercenary Leveling Guide Sorceress Leveling BuildRolling Slam Warrior Leveling BuildWarrior Leveling GuideWitch Leveling GuidePoE 2 Currencies & GearPoE 2 Currencies & GearUpgrades & ImprovementsUpgrades & ImprovementsHow To Upgrade Item RarityHow To Upgrade & Refill PotionsHow to Add Sockets to GearHow To Upgrade Armor & Weapon QualityHow To Reroll Gear ModifiersPoE 2 CurrenciesPoE 2 CurrenciesAll Currency Items & EffectsHow To Unlock & Use Salvage BenchHow To Unlock & Use Currency ExchangeHow To Find Out Current Path of Exile 2 Currency Exchange RatesHow To Unlock & Use Reforging BenchHow To Get Orb of ChanceHow To Get Divine OrbHow to Get Greater Jeweller's OrbGear & EquipmentGear & EquipmentHow to Farm Gear EarlyHow To Get UniquesCharm System, ExplainedHow To Equip & Upgrade CharmsStellar Amulets ExplainedHow to Get Ingenuity Utility BeltHow to Get Hand of Wisdom and ActionQuest & Boss WalkthroughsQuest & Boss WalkthroughsAll Main Quests and ActsAll Permanent Bonuses from the CampaignAct OneAct OneWhere To Find The Devourer (Treacherous Ground Quest)Secrets In The Dark Quest WalkthroughWhere to Find Renly's Tools (Finding the Forge)Where To Find Una’s LuteHow to Beat Draven, The Eternal PraetorHow to Beat Count Geonor, The Putrid WolfAct TwoAct Two Rathbreaker Boss Guide & StrategiesAncient Vows Quest GuideHow to Beat BalbalaHow to Beat The King in the MistsWhat To Do With Golden IdolsAscent To Power WalkthroughSisters of Garukhan GuideAct ThreeAct ThreeHow to Use the Sacrificial HeartTreasures of Utzaal QuestHow to Find and Beat Mighty SilverfistWhat To Do With MushroomsThe Slithering Dead Quest GuidePoE 2 Endgame GuidesPoE 2 Endgame GuidesEndgame Tips & MechanicsEndgame Tips & MechanicsHow To Unlock Cruel Difficulty & EndgameAdvanced Tips For PoE 2 EndgameHow To Get & Upgrade WaystonesHow to Sustain Waystones While MappingBest Atlas Skill Tree SetupHow to Unlock HideoutHow To Find More CitadelsEndgame Features & LeaguesEndgame Features & LeaguesAtlas Of Worlds Guide – Maps, Events, & MoreRealmgate ExplainedBreach Guide – Passives, Rewards, & TipsDelirium Guide – Fog Mechanics, Passives, & RewardsRitual Guide – Passives, Tributes, And FavoursExpedition Guide – Passives, Artifacts, & RewardsBurning Monolith ExplainedTrial of Chaos GuideTrial of the Sekhemas GuideAdvanced PoE 2 Tips & Other GuidesAdvanced PoE 2 Tips & Other GuidesAdvanced PoE 2 GuidesAdvanced PoE 2 GuidesHow to Get XP Fast (Level Up Fast)How to Use Loot FiltersHow to Get Loot Filters on ConsoleSidekick Features & Installation GuideHow to Use FilterBladeThings You Should Not Buy From MerchantsThings You Should Not Sell To MerchantsHow To Get More Character Slots
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Path of Exile 2, developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, entered Early Access on December 6, 2024. This Action RPG sequel significantly enhances the original's mechanics while retaining core ARPG elements.
Path of Exile 2's complexity, particularly its extensive skill tree, can be daunting for newcomers. This guide hub provides comprehensive coverage, including pre-game preparation, detailed explanations of game mechanics (like currencies and progression), quest and boss walkthroughs, and much more. This guide is a living document and will be updated continuously.
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Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips
Master Path of Exile 2's intricacies with essential pre-game knowledge and valuable tips. Learn about game mechanics, optimize your experience, and gain a head start. These guides cover crucial information, including max level, completion time, microtransactions, and beginner strategies. Learn about in-game options, PC settings, combat controls (dodging, movement), and more.-
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
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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
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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
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PoE 2 Game Mechanics & Systems
Unravel PoE 2's complex mechanics to maximize your build's potential. This section covers character stats, core gameplay mechanics (both combat and non-combat), and the new skill and socket 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
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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
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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
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Classes, Ascendancies, & Builds
Classes are fundamental to build creation in PoE 2. Each class starts with unique Passive Skill Tree positions, influencing build direction. The Ascendancy system provides further customization with powerful skill trees. This section covers all classes (currently six, expanding to twelve), the Ascendancy system, recommended builds, 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
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Ascendancies
- All Class Ascendancies (& Ascendancy Nodes)
- How To Unlock Ascension Classes
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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
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PoE 2 Currencies & Gear
Gear and currencies are central to progression. Learn how to upgrade gear rarity, add modifiers, reroll stats, and more. This section covers the crafting system, currencies, gear farming, and essential 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
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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
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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
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Quest & Boss Walkthroughs
Complete walkthroughs for all quests and bosses across the three Acts currently available in Early Access. This section will expand to include all six Acts upon full release.-
All Main Quests and Acts
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All Permanent Bonuses from the Campaign
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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
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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
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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
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PoE 2 Endgame Guides
Explore the endgame systems, including the Atlas, maps, and various endgame activities. Learn how to unlock Cruel difficulty, master advanced endgame strategies, and utilize Waystones effectively.-
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
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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
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Advanced PoE 2 Tips & Other Guides
Take your PoE 2 experience to the next level with advanced tips and strategies for late-game optimization. Learn about XP farming, loot filters, and merchant interactions.-
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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