Though there aren’t anyPath of Exile 2addons that run inside the game itself or directly modify the UI, likeaWorld of Warcraftaddonmight, there are some third-party applications that can enhance yourPoE 2experience. One of the most popular among longtime fans ofPoEis Sidekick.
The Sidekick addon is a third-party application that runs alongsidePath of Exile 2which addsa variety of useful and convenient featuresto the game with custom shortcuts. Follow this guide to understand what Sidekick is, what features it adds, and how to install Sidekick to improve yourPoE 2experience.
Path of Exile 2 Sidekick Features Overview
Map & Boss Information
One of the most useful features ofPath of Exile 2Sidekick is its ability to display information about a selected Waystone and the danger level of a map. TheMap Information feature will display a quick overview of the Waystone modifiers and their approximate danger level. If a modifier for a Waystone makes the map unsafe, it will be highlighted at the top of this tooltip-style menu.
This same command can be used to see information about Bosses and the items they may drop. Hover over a boss and press CTRL-X to see this display.
Item Price Check
ThisPath of Exile 2Sidekick feature allows players tocheck the current trading pricefor an item in their inventory. After hovering over an item and pressing the CTRL-D command, the Sidekick addon will bring up a search box allowing you to see the approximate value of the selected item.
Because just about everything in the game can be traded – even uniques – this is a great way to decide whether to sell, disenchant, or list an item. If you think it’s worth listing an item instead of Disenchanting it, use this command to see what other similar pieces of equipment are going for.
Item Search
The Item Search feature forPoE 2Sidekick allows players to search their entire combined Inventories for specific items. After getting a good way into the game, and especially in the endgame, you will likely have a huge number of extra itemssitting in a difficult-to-sort Stash.
By pressing CTRL-F, players can search their combined on-hand and Stash inventories, significantly cutting down the time it takes to find a specific thing in the often-cluttered Stash. This also works for the Passive Skill Tree and highlights Jewels that you may have equipped.
New Chat Commands
A handy, but small, feature included withPoE 2Sidekick is the addition of a fewconvenient Chat Command shortcuts. These shortcuts include;
Essentially, these shortcuts will automatically type out and execute their associated commands without having to open up Chat. MorePoE 2Sidekick Chat Commands are likely to be added as it continues to be updated, but for now, these four commands make a few things in the game a bit more convenient.
PoE 2 Wiki
One useful feature for players keen on expanding theirPath of Exile 2game knowledge is Sidekick’s ability to open up aPath of Exile 2Wiki for any highlighted item. By pressing Alt-W while hovering over an item, the game will open up your preferred browser to the Wiki page for that item.
you may customize which Wiki the addon redirects to in the Sidekick Settings, by clicking on the addon icon on your taskbar. Though the game does a great job of explaining mechanics, especially compared toPath of Exile 1, having a convenient way to access thePoE 2Wiki in-game can make things much easier to understand.
How To Install PoE 2 Sidekick
To get thePath of Exile 2Sidekick addon, go to theofficial Sidekick pageon GitHub.
Sidekick should automatically recognize yourPath of Exile 2install location. Once it’s finished installing, the application will start to run in the background. If you want to change any settings before playing, open up the Settings menu by clicking the icon on your taskbar.
When you are finished with yourPoE 2session, remember to close both the game and the Sidekick application separately. Sidekick will not automatically launch with the game, nor will it close at the same time, as it runs separately fromPoE 2.
