Path of Exile 2 Guide Hub: Tips, Builds, Quests, Bosses, & More

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 within a traditional ARPG framework. This guide hub, constantly updated, provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of the game.

I. Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips:

This section equips newcomers with essential knowledge, including optimal PC settings, basic combat controls (dodging, weapon switching), chat management, crossplay options, and crucial early-game advice. It also addresses common questions about max level, playtime, microtransactions, and significant improvements over the first game.

• Game Information: Burning Questions, All Early Access Supporter Packs & Rewards, Changing Character Leagues, Obtaining Points, Best Stash Tabs, Playthrough Time, Key Improvements, Max Level & Milestones, Level Scaling, Claiming Twitch Drops.
• Controls & Settings: Best PC Settings, Dodging & Blocking, Weapon Switching, Skill Binding, Movement Input, Linking Items to Chat, Hiding Chat, Enabling/Disabling Crossplay.
• Beginner Tips: Top 10 Tips, Wisdom Scroll Locations, Loot Management, Best Beginner Classes, Fast Gold Farming, Multiplayer, Prioritizing Gold Spending.

II. PoE 2 Game Mechanics & Systems:

Master the intricacies of PoE 2's mechanics with this section. Learn about character stats, core gameplay mechanics (both combat and non-combat), and the new skill and socket systems.

• Character Stats & Skill Points: Character Attributes, Acquiring Passive Skill Points, Respeccing Passive Skills, Passive Skill Filter Usage, Weapon Set Points, Spirit Resource Management, Increasing Spirit & Movement Speed, Maximizing Mana, Energy Shield Functionality, Accuracy, Best Resistances.
• Gameplay Mechanics: Fast Travel, Free Item Identification, Trading, Ailments, Instances, Stunning Enemies, Skill Aiming, Armour Break, Crowd Control, Guild Creation & Joining, Arcane Surge, Power Charges, Death Penalty, Herald of Ice & Thunder.
• Skills, Gems, Jewels, & Runes: Equipping Support Gems, Acquiring Support Gems, Rune Usage, Jewel Sockets, Obtaining Uncut Spirit Gems, Raging Spirits.

III. Classes, Ascendancies, & Builds:

Explore the six (eventually twelve) classes, their unique starting points on the Passive Skill Tree, and the powerful Ascendancy system. This section includes class guides, build recommendations, and class-specific tips.

• PoE 2 Class Guides: Best Classes, Best Solo Class, Mercenary Ammo Swapping, Minion Summoning, Aftershock, Rage.
• Ascendancies: All Ascendancy Classes & Nodes, Unlocking Ascendancy Classes.
• PoE 2 Build Guides: Monk, Tempest Flurry Invoker, Mercenary, Sorceress, Rolling Slam Warrior, Warrior, Witch Leveling Builds.

IV. PoE 2 Currencies & Gear:

Learn the crucial role of currencies in crafting and upgrading gear. This section covers upgrading items, currency usage, gear farming, and unique item acquisition.

• Upgrades & Improvements: Upgrading Item Rarity, Potion Upgrades & Refills, Adding Sockets, Upgrading Armor & Weapon Quality, Rerolling Gear Modifiers.
• PoE 2 Currencies: All Currency Items & Effects, Salvage Bench, Currency Exchange, Reforging Bench, Obtaining Orbs of Chance/Divine/Greater Jeweller's.
• Gear & Equipment: Early Gear Farming, Unique Items, Charm System, Charm Equipping & Upgrades, Stellar Amulets, Ingenuity Utility Belt, Hand of Wisdom and Action.

V. Quest & Boss Walkthroughs:

Detailed walkthroughs for quests and bosses across all three Acts (with Cruel difficulty repeats in Early Access).

• All Main Quests and Acts, All Permanent Campaign Bonuses
• Act One: Devourer Location, Secrets in the Dark, Renly's Tools, Una's Lute, Draven, Count Geonor.
• Act Two: Rathbreaker, Ancient Vows, Balbala, King in the Mists, Golden Idols, Ascent to Power, Sisters of Garukhan.
• Act Three: Sacrificial Heart, Treasures of Utzaal, Mighty Silverfist, Mushrooms, Slithering Dead.

VI. PoE 2 Endgame Guides:

Master the endgame with guides on unlocking Cruel difficulty, Atlas mechanics, Waystones, and various endgame activities.

• Endgame Tips & Mechanics: Unlocking Cruel Difficulty & Endgame, Advanced Endgame Tips, Waystone Acquisition & Upgrades, Waystone Sustainability, Atlas Skill Tree, Hideout Unlocking, Citadel Locations.
• Endgame Features & Leagues: Atlas of Worlds, Realmgate, Breach, Delirium, Ritual, Expedition, Burning Monolith, Trial of Chaos, Trial of the Sekhemas.

VII. Advanced PoE 2 Tips & Other Guides:

Advanced strategies for experienced players, including XP farming, loot filters, and merchant interaction tips.

• Advanced PoE 2 Guides: Fast XP Farming, Loot Filter Usage, Console Loot Filters, Sidekick Features, FilterBlade, Avoiding Merchant Traps, Selling Strategies, Increasing Character Slots.