Path of Exile 2's Endgame Rituals: A Comprehensive Guide
Path of Exile 2 introduces several endgame events, including Breaches, Expeditions, Delirium, and Rituals. This guide focuses on Rituals, a revamped mechanic from previous PoE leagues. We'll cover initiating Ritual events, core mechanics, the Ritual Passive Skill Tree, the Pinnacle boss (King in the Mists), and the unique Tribute and Favour reward system.
Identifying and Initiating Rituals
On the Atlas, Ritual Altar map nodes are marked with a red pentagram icon featuring a demonic face. A Ritual Precursor Tablet, slotted into a completed Lost Tower, guarantees a Ritual encounter on a chosen node.
Once in a Ritual map, several Altars will spawn. Each map features a shared random modifier impacting enemy types or mechanics (e.g., massive rat waves, life-draining blood pools).
Interact with an Altar to initiate a wave of enemies. Remain within the designated circle; venturing into the shadows ends the event without rewards. Successfully completing all Rituals on a map marks it as complete.
The King in the Mists Pinnacle Boss
The 'An Audience With The King' currency item, obtained through Favours, unlocks the Crux of Nothingness, home to the King in the Mists. This boss shares mechanics with the Act 1 Cruel version found in Freythorn (useful for practice). Defeating him grants 2 Ritual Passive Skill points, a chance at unique PoE 2 items, powerful currencies, and Omen items.
Ritual Passive Skill Tree
The Ritual Passive Skill Tree (located in the Atlas Passive Skill Tree, bottom right) enhances Rituals. Nodes modify Tribute requirements, improve rewards, and boost unique currency drop chances. Each King in the Mists encounter after obtaining a Notable node increases in difficulty.
Notable Nodes and Prioritization:
| Notable Node | Effect | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Promised Devotion | 25% increased Altar skill damage; 50% less Tribute, 50% faster Favour appearance | N/A |
| From The Mists | 2 extra enemy packs | N/A |
| Reinvigorated Sacrifices | Revived monsters gain 20% Toughness, 10% damage; Tribute penalty removed | From The Mists |
| Spreading Darkness | Always 4 Ritual Altars | N/A |
| Between Two Worlds | Always contains a Wildwood Wisp (increased Tribute) | Spreading Darkness |
| Ominous Portents | 25% faster monster waves; 50% increased Omen chance in Favours | N/A |
| He Approaches | 20% chance for Magic/Rare revived monsters; 50% chance for 'An Audience With The King' | Ominous Portents |
| Tempting Offers | Extra Favour re-roll; 25% cheaper re-rolls | N/A |
Prioritize 'From The Mists', 'Spreading Darkness', and 'Ominous Portents' for increased rewards with minimal drawbacks. Then focus on 'Tempting Offers' and 'He Approaches' for valuable Omens and boss encounter chances.
Ritual Rewards: Tribute and Favours
Completing Rituals earns Tribute, a temporary currency used to purchase randomized Favours. More Altars completed increase Tribute and unlock higher-tier rewards (Rare gear, high-tier currencies). 'An Audience With The King' is exclusively obtained through Favours.
Omens: Powerful consumable items that modify other currency effects (e.g., Orbs of Annulment, Orbs of Alchemy). Highly valuable for crafting and trading.
Additional rewards include high-tier currencies (Exalted Orbs, Vaal Orbs) dropped by enemies. The King in the Mists has a chance to drop event-exclusive Uniques.
All PoE 2 Omen Currencies:
Omen of Sinistral Alchemy, Omen of Dextral Alchemy, Omen of Sinistral Coronation, Omen of Dextral Coronation, Omen of Refreshment, Omen of Resurgence, Omen of Corruption, Omen of Amelioration, Omen of Sinistral Exaltation, Omen of Dextral Exaltation, Omen of Greater Annulment, Omen of Whittling, Omen of Sinistral Erasure, Omen of Dextral Erasure, Omen of Sinistral Annulment, Omen of Dextral Annulment, Omen of Greater Exaltation
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Path of Exile 2's Ritual endgame event. Mastering these mechanics will significantly enhance your endgame progression.
