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Path of Exile 2is an Action Role-Playing Game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games that launched into Early Access on July 10, 2025. A sequel toPath of Exile,PoE 2is a standalone title that overhauls many of the original game’s mechanics with evolved, yet traditional, ARPG progression and gameplay.
Path of Exile 2is a complicated game, one that infamously features one of gaming’s largest Skill Trees, and it might feel overwhelming if you are new to ARPGs orPath of Exile’s unique approach to the genre. ThisPath of Exile 2guide hub lists all of Game Rant’sPoE 2guide coverage, including what to know before playingPoE 2, guides for all game mechanics like Currencies and progression, quest and boss walkthroughs, and more.
This complete guide to Path of Exile 2 is a work in progress, and will continue to be updated as we continue to cover new content added through the Early Access and its full release in 2025.
Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips
Before getting started inPath of Exile 2, it’s a good idea to take some time and learn about the game from a meta standpoint, learn about what you’re able to do to improve your experience, and pick up some tips to get you on the right track upon logging in.
These guides explain important information aboutPath of Exile 2, like the max level, the time it takes to beat, microtransaction availability, and other burning questions in addition to beginner tips forPoE 2that will help new players find their footing.
In this section, you will also find guides covering in-game options and settings, such as optimal PC graphics settings, basic combat controls like dodging and movement, and otherPoE 2guides that explain how to optimize your experience.
PoE 2 Game Mechanics & Systems
Path of Exile 2is a complex game, one with dozens and dozens of mechanics that are all important for players to understand to maximize their build. ThoughPath of Exile 2brings back many familiar mechanics from the first game, there are a staggering number of new mechanics that makePoE 2feel like a completely new game.
These game mechanic andPoE 2systems guides cover essential information about your character’s stats, the game’s core mechanics both in and out of combat, and the new Skills and Sockets systems inPoE 2.
Classes, Ascendancies, & Builds
Though players can freely equip gear, Skills, and Passive Skills (as long as they meet the requirements), inPoE 2, Classes form the foundation of your build. Each Class starts on a different part of the Passive Skill Tree, guiding players towards passives that tend to work well with that archetype.
There are a planned 12 Classes forPath of Exile 2, but only six are currently available in thePoE 2Early Access. However, the Ascendancy system has already been added, giving each Class a choice between powerful, and permanent, Skill Trees that supplement the normal Passive Skill Tree.
These guides cover the six (and soon 12)Path of Exile 2Classes and the Ascendancy system, including the basics on the Ascendancy system, recommended builds for each class, and other class-specific tips.
PoE 2 Currencies & Gear
InPath of Exile 2, gear is one of the most important parts of power progression. Of course, you can find powerful gear as drops from enemies in the world, but there is also a kind ofPath of Exile 2Crafting system that is based on a series of Currencies.
Currencies inPath of Exile 2can upgrade item rarity, add modifiers to a piece of gear, reroll modifiers, and much, much more. There are a few other ways to upgrade your equipment inPoE 2 –these guides explain useful information about thePoE 2Crafting and upgrade system, the different Currencies you can acquire and craft with, and details on how to farm gear and get useful items like Charms.
Quest & Boss Walkthroughs
On its full release out of Early Access,Path of Exile 2will feature a total of six Acts in its campaign and an endgame that begins after beating Act 6. In the Early Access, though, we have three Acts that repeat on Cruel difficulty to carry players over to the endgame and Atlas map progression.
Throughout each Act players will be asked to complete quests, defeat bosses, and otherwise progress through the Act story until they reach its final boss and progress to the next. These guides offer walkthroughs for the many quests and bosses that players can encounter throughoutPath of Exile 2.
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PoE 2 Endgame Guides
After beating all Acts in the main campaign (and again in Cruel difficulty),Path of Exile 2players will progress to the endgame and unlock a variety of new mechanics and activities to continue progressing.
Though players can take on various Trials to gain Ascendancy points, thePath of Exile 2endgame is primarily driven by the Atlas system, which allows players to take on Maps of increasing difficulty as they explore an infinitely-generated overworld.
These guides go into detail on the various endgame systems ofPath of Exile 2, including how to unlock the Endgame, the Atlas and its related mechanics, and other activities players can take on when they beat Cruel difficulty.
Advanced PoE 2 Tips & Other Guides
Though mostPath of Exile 2players will be satisfied with their experience in the game by understanding the foundations and game systems, some want to go further beyond and truly maximize their experience.
These advancedPath of Exile 2tips cover things that players should know, but won’t typically matter until the late or endgame. For example, though knowing about Loot Filters is handy when mapping in the Atlas, it doesn’t matter quite as much in the campaign, when you should be picking up virtually everything for Gold. But even then, you should know what to hold onto and what’s worth selling.
