Path of Exile 2, developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, launched into Early Access on December 6, 2024. As a sequel to the acclaimed Path of Exile, PoE 2 stands as a standalone title that enhances and reimagines many of the original game's mechanics, offering a fresh take on the traditional ARPG experience.
Path of Exile 2 can be a daunting game, especially with its famously expansive Skill Tree, which might overwhelm newcomers to ARPGs or those unfamiliar with the unique elements of the Path of Exile series. This comprehensive Path of Exile 2 guide hub compiles all of Game Rant's coverage, from essential pre-play knowledge to detailed mechanics guides on Currencies and progression, quest and boss walkthroughs, and much more.
This guide to Path of Exile 2 is continuously evolving and will be updated with new content throughout its Early Access period and into its full release in 2025.
Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips
Before diving into Path of Exile 2, it's beneficial to familiarize yourself with the game's meta, learn how to enhance your gaming experience, and gather some initial tips to help you navigate your first steps in the game.These guides provide crucial insights into Path of Exile 2, including details on the maximum level achievable, estimated time to complete the game, available microtransactions, and answers to common questions. They also offer beginner tips for PoE 2 to help new players get a strong start.
In this section, you'll also find guides on in-game options and settings, such as optimal PC graphics configurations, basic combat mechanics like dodging and movement, and other essential 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 complexity, featuring a vast array of mechanics that players must master to optimize their builds. While many mechanics are familiar to those who played the first game, PoE 2 introduces numerous new elements that transform the gameplay experience.These guides delve into the essential mechanics and systems of PoE 2, covering everything from character stats and skill points to core gameplay mechanics both in and out of combat, as well as 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
While players have the flexibility to equip various gear, Skills, and Passive Skills (provided they meet the requirements), Classes serve as the cornerstone of your build in PoE 2. Each Class begins at a different point on the Passive Skill Tree, directing players toward passives 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 is also in place, allowing each Class to select from powerful and permanent Skill Trees that enhance the regular Passive Skill Tree.
These guides explore the six (and soon to be 12) Classes in Path of Exile 2 and the Ascendancy system, including foundational information on Ascendancies, recommended builds for each class, and other class-specific insights.
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 aspect of your character's power progression. While you can find powerful gear through enemy drops, the game also features a unique Crafting system based on various Currencies.Currencies in Path of Exile 2 can enhance item rarity, add modifiers to gear, reroll existing modifiers, and much more. Beyond Currencies, there are other methods to improve your equipment. These guides provide valuable information on the PoE 2 Crafting and upgrade system, the diverse Currencies available for crafting, 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 feature a comprehensive campaign spanning six Acts, followed by an expansive endgame after completing Act 6. During the Early Access period, players can experience three Acts, which are repeated on Cruel difficulty to bridge to the endgame and Atlas map progression.Each Act presents players with quests, boss battles, and narrative progression, culminating in a final boss encounter before advancing to the next Act. These guides offer detailed walkthroughs for the numerous 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 conquering all Acts in the main campaign (including a second run on Cruel difficulty), players of Path of Exile 2 unlock the endgame, introducing a host of new mechanics and activities for continued progression.While players can engage in various Trials to earn Ascendancy points, the core of the PoE 2 endgame revolves around the Atlas system, where players tackle Maps of escalating difficulty within an infinitely-generated overworld.
These guides provide an in-depth look at the endgame systems in Path of Exile 2, including instructions on unlocking the Endgame, navigating the Atlas and its mechanics, and participating in other endgame activities after completing 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 most players will find satisfaction in mastering the core game systems of Path of Exile 2, some seek to push their experience to new heights.These advanced tips for Path of Exile 2 cover essential knowledge that becomes increasingly important in the late game or endgame. For instance, understanding Loot Filters is crucial when mapping in the Atlas, though less so during the campaign when picking up everything for Gold is advisable. Nonetheless, knowing what to keep and what to sell can significantly enhance your gameplay.
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
