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 detailed coverage of all aspects of the game.

Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips: This section equips new players with essential knowledge. Learn about game mechanics, optimize your PC settings, master combat controls (dodging, weapon switching), and discover helpful tips for a smoother start. Covered topics include:

• Game Information: Burning Questions, Supporter Packs, Changing Leagues, Obtaining Points, Optimal Stash Tabs, Completion Time, Improvements Over PoE 1, Max Level, Level Scaling, and Twitch Drops.
• Controls & Settings: Best PC Settings, Dodging & Blocking, Weapon Switching, Skill Binding, Movement Input, Chat Linking & Hiding, and Crossplay.
• Beginner Tips: Ten Essential Tips, Wisdom Scroll Locations, Loot Management, Best Beginner Classes, Gold Farming, Multiplayer, and Prioritizing Gold Spending.

PoE 2 Game Mechanics & Systems: Understand the intricacies of PoE 2's mechanics to maximize your build. This section details character stats, core gameplay mechanics, and the new skill and socket systems. Topics include:

• Character Stats & Skill Points: Character Attributes, Acquiring Passive Skill Points, respeccing Passive Skill Points, Passive Skill Filters, Weapon Set Points, Spirit Resource Management, Increasing Spirit & Movement Speed, Mana Management, Energy Shields, Accuracy, and Resistance Upgrades.
• Gameplay Mechanics: Fast Travel, Free Item Identification, Trading, Ailments, Instances, Stunning Enemies, Skill Aiming, Armour Break, Crowd Control, Guilds, Arcane Surge, Power Charges, Death Penalty, and Herald Effects.
• Skills, Gems, Jewels, & Runes: Equipping & Obtaining Support Gems, Rune Usage, Jewel Sockets, Uncut Spirit Gems, and Raging Spirits.

Classes, Ascendancies, & Builds: Classes are foundational in PoE 2, influencing your build's direction. This section covers the six (expanding to twelve) classes, the Ascendancy system, build recommendations, and class-specific advice. Topics include:

• PoE 2 Class Guides: Best Classes, Solo Classes, Mercenary Ammo, Minion Summoning, Aftershock, and Rage.
• Ascendancies: All Ascendancy Classes and Nodes, and Unlocking Ascendancy Classes.
• PoE 2 Build Guides: Leveling Builds for Monk, Invoker, Mercenary, Sorceress, Warrior, and Witch.

PoE 2 Currencies & Gear: Gear is crucial for progression. Learn about PoE 2's crafting system, currencies, and methods for upgrading and improving your equipment. This section covers:

• Upgrades & Improvements: Upgrading Item Rarity, Potion Management, Socket Addition, Armor & Weapon Quality Upgrades, and Gear Modifier Rerolling.
• PoE 2 Currencies: All Currency Items and Effects, Salvage Bench, Currency Exchange, Reforging Bench, Orb Acquisition (Chance, Divine, Greater Jeweller's).
• Gear & Equipment: Early Gear Farming, Unique Items, Charm System, Charm Upgrades, Stellar Amulets, Ingenuity Utility Belt, and Hand of Wisdom and Action.

Quest & Boss Walkthroughs: Complete walkthroughs for all quests and bosses across the three Acts currently available in Early Access. This includes:

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

PoE 2 Endgame Guides: Master the endgame systems, including the Atlas, to continue progressing after completing the campaign. This section covers:

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

Advanced PoE 2 Tips & Other Guides: Take your PoE 2 experience to the next level with these advanced tips and guides. This includes:

• Advanced PoE 2 Guides: XP Farming, Loot Filters (usage and console acquisition), Sidekick features, FilterBlade, Merchant strategies (buying and selling), and obtaining more character slots.