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 6, 2024, PoE 2 boasts revamped mechanics and a massive skill tree. This hub compiles Game Rant's PoE 2 guide coverage, ensuring a smooth journey for both newcomers and veterans. Expect continuous updates as Early Access progresses and the full release arrives in 2025.
Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips: Master the fundamentals with guides covering essential game information (including burning questions, supporter packs, and league changes), optimal PC settings, combat controls (dodging, weapon switching, skill binding), and crucial beginner tips for a strong start. Learn where to find scrolls of wisdom, manage excess loot, select the best starting class, acquire gold efficiently, and play with friends.
PoE 2 Game Mechanics & Systems: Unravel the complexities of PoE 2's mechanics. Understand character stats, skill points, and resource management (Spirit, Mana, Energy Shield). Master gameplay mechanics such as fast travel, item identification, trading, ailments, crowd control, and guild creation. Learn the intricacies of skills, gems, jewels, and runes.
Classes, Ascendancies, & Builds: Choose your path wisely! Explore the six (soon to be twelve) classes, their unique strengths, and the powerful Ascendancy system. Find the best class for your playstyle, learn class-specific techniques, and discover optimal builds for leveling and endgame.
PoE 2 Currencies & Gear: Upgrade your gear and conquer challenges! Learn how to upgrade item rarity, manage potions, add sockets, enhance gear quality, and reroll modifiers. Explore the diverse PoE 2 currencies, unlock and utilize crafting benches (Salvage, Currency Exchange, Reforging), and acquire valuable items like Orbs of Chance and Divine Orbs. Master gear farming, understand the Charm system, and acquire powerful items like Stellar Amulets, Ingenuity Utility Belts, and Hands of Wisdom and Action.
Quest & Boss Walkthroughs: Conquer the campaign! This section provides detailed walkthroughs for all main quests and acts, including Act One, Act Two, and Act Three. Learn strategies to defeat challenging bosses like Draven, Count Geonor, Balbala, and Mighty Silverfist.
PoE 2 Endgame Guides: Dominate the endgame! Unlock Cruel difficulty, master advanced endgame strategies, and utilize Waystones effectively. Explore the Atlas of Worlds, understand endgame features like Realmgates, Breaches, Delirium, Rituals, Expeditions, and Burning Monoliths. Learn to navigate Trials of Chaos and the Sekhemas.
Advanced PoE 2 Tips & Other Guides: Maximize your experience! Learn advanced techniques for leveling up quickly, using loot filters, and optimizing your gameplay. Discover essential information about Sidekick features, FilterBlade, merchant interactions, and character slot management.
