Quick Summary
This guide helps you complete the Acts in the fastest way possible, by only including essential quests and zones. Key points: All weapon set passive skill points (from Book of Specialisation) · All quests that unlock passive stat boosts · All quests that unlock major crafting functions (like Reforging Bench)
Acts Quick Route
This guide helps you complete the Acts in the fastest way possible, by only including essential quests and zones.
- All weapon set passive skill points (from Book of Specialisation)
- All quests that unlock passive stat boosts
- All quests that unlock major crafting functions (like Reforging Bench)
- Other side quests that grant minor rewards like skill gems and orbs
Levelling Gear
Unique items
| Slot | Item | Benefits |
| Boots | Luminous PaceLuminous PaceStraw SandalsEnergy Shield: (34-44)10% increased Movement Speed+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield+(5-10) to Intelligence(30-20)% reduced Energy Shield Recharge Rate100% faster start of Energy Shield RechargeBlessed | 10% movement speed |
| Boots | WanderlustWanderlustWrapped SandalsEnergy Shield: (32-42)Requires Level 11, 17 Int20% increased Movement Speed+(10-20) to maximum Energy Shield+5 to DexterityYour speed is unaffected by SlowsAll the world is my home. | 20% movement speed |
| Helmet | GreymakeGreymakeBrimmed HelmArmour: 26Evasion: 20Requires Level 5+(30-50) to Strength+(30-50) to Dexterity+(30-50) to Intelligence-1 to all Attributes per LevelHas 4 Augment Sockets (Hidden)In the end, even heroes fade away. | Attributes which helps upgrade skillgems and gear |
| Helmet | GoldrimGoldrimFelt CapEvasion: (88-108)Requires Level 10, 17 Dex+(30-50) to Evasion Rating10% increased Rarity of Items found+(25-35)% to all Elemental ResistancesNo metal slips as easily through the fingers as gold. | Resistances which reduce elemental damage taken |
| Body | Tabula RasaTabula RasaGarmentHas 6 Jewel Sockets (Hidden) | Can equip 6 jewels with powerful mods |
| Gloves | NorthpawNorthpawSuede BracersEvasion: (25-35)+(15-25) to Evasion RatingAdds (3-5) to (8-10) Physical Damage to Attacks(10-15)% increased Critical Damage BonusBase Critical Hit Chance for Attacks with Weapons is 7%Fight with the ferocity of | Damage boost for melee builds |
| Bow | Quill RainQuill RainShortbowBowPhysical Damage: 7-14Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 2.50Requires Level 5, 12 Dex100% increased Attack Speed+(10-20) to Dexterity(50-100)% increased Arrow Speed40% less Attack Damage"The rain | Low level bow for Ranger builds |
| Wand | LifesprigLifesprigAttuned WandWandRequires Level 2Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Mana Drain+(10-20) to maximum Mana+(1-3) to Level of all Spell Skills(5-10)% increased Cast SpeedLeeches 1% of maximum Life when you Cast a SpellFrom the Smallest | Low level wand for Sorceress/Witch builds |
| Talisman | Amor MandragoraAmor MandragoraChangeling TalismanPhysical Damage: (25-29) to (38-42)Critical Strike Chance: 8.00%Attacks per Second: 1.25Weapon Range: 1.2 metresAdds (16-20) to (23-27) Physical Damage+(8-15) to Intelligence(10-15)% increase | Low level talisman for Druid builds |
| Quarterstaff | Pillar of the Caged GodPillar of the Caged GodLong QuarterstaffQuartertaffPhysical Damage: 9-18Critical Strike Chance: 10.00%Attacks per Second: 1.40Weapon Range: 1.4 metresRequires Level 4, 9 Dex16% increased Melee Strike Range with this w | Low level quarterstaff for Monk/Titan builds |
| Spear | Tyranny's GripTyranny's GripIronhead SpearSpearPhysical Damage: (22.5-27) to (30-36)Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: (1.36-1.44)Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 5, 10 Dex(150-200)% increased Physical Damage(15-10)% red | Low level spear for melee builds |
| Shield | DoomgateDoomgateBraced Tower ShieldShieldChance to Block: (46-52)%Armour: (82-102)Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 12, 19 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield(80-100)% increased Block chance(100-150)% increased Armour+(13-17)% to Chaos Resistan | Low level shield for melee builds |
| Amulet | The Everlasting GazeThe Everlasting GazeAzure Amulet(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate+(40-60) to maximum Mana(40-60)% increased Mana Regeneration RateGain (4-6)% of maximum Mana as Extra maximum Energy ShieldWhat they saw was what t | ~90% mana regen (like Atziri's Foible) |
| Amulet | Rondel of FragilityRondel of FragilityLunar AmuletRequires Level 14+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield(15-30)% increased Skill Speed(20-30)% increased Critical Hit Chance-30% to all Elemental Resistances(30-50)% increased DamageFanatics are t | Attack speed and damage boost |
Weapons
| Weapon type | Most important weapon mod | Benefits |
| Bow/Crossbow/Quiver | +X to Level of all Projectile Skills | Deal significantly more damage with projectile skills |
| Sword/Quarterstaff | +X to Level of all Attack Skills | Deal significantly more attack damage |
| Wand/Focus | +X to Level of all Spell Skills or +X to Level of all Cold Spell Skills or +X to Level of all Lightning Spell Skills | Deal significantly more spell damage |
| Sceptre | +X to Level of all Minion Skills | Minions will deal significantly more damage |
Terminology
- "WP" means Waypoint, which allows navigation between zones (different from checkpoints).
Act 1
- Kill Bloated Miller - Use skillpoint - Go to Clearfell Encampment.
- Town (Clearfell Encampment) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Clearfell.
- Clearfell - Kill Beira of the Rotten Pack (Cold Resistance bonus) - Go to Grelwood.
- Grelwood - Tag WP - Summon Una (near WP) - Go to Red Vale (opposite side).
- Red Vale - Activate 3 Obelisks of Rust & Kill The Rust King - Take Runed GirdleRuned GirdleThe rune on the buckle means'unity' or 'safety from harm.', Runed GuardRuned GuardThe rune at the base of the blademeans 'to strike true' or 'truth.' and Runed Skull CapRuned Skull CapThe rune emblazoned on the crest means'freedom' or 'for a worthy cause.' - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs for Runed SpikesRuned SpikesTogether, the runes are an oath of peacefulpassage and a request for freedom inpursuit of an important cause. - WP to Grelwood.
- Grelwood - Activate 3 Runic Seals - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Go to Grelwood.
- Grelwood - Go to Grim Tangle (top-left of Una)
- Grim Tangle - Summon Una - Click 3 Runestones (end of zone) - Summon Farrow - Kill boss - Go to Cemetery of the Eternals.
- Cemetery - Talk to Lachlann - Enter Mausoleum of the Praetor - Kill Draven, the Eternal Praetor - Take Draven's Memorial Key PieceDraven's Memorial Key Piece... shall never be forgotten. - Go to Cemetery.
- Cemetery - Enter Tomb of the Consort (opposite WP) - Kill Asinia, the Praetor's Consort - Take Asinia's Memorial Key PieceAsinia's Memorial Key PieceThe cruelty of the Eternals... - Go to Cemetery.
- Cemetery - Talk to Lachlann - Kill Lachlann of Endless Lament - Take Count Lachlann's RingCount Lachlann's RingThe rune of Authority is said to dim one lunarcycle after a Count's soul is laid to rest. - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Hunting Grounds.
- Hunting Grounds - Talk to Delwyn - Kill The Crowbell (2 skillpoints) - Go to Freythorn.
- Freythorn - Complete all rituals - Kill The King in the Mists (30 Spirit bonus) - Talk to Finn - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Hunting Grounds - Go to Ogham Farmlands.
- Ogham Farmlands - Tag WP - Take Una's LuteUna's LuteThis grelwood heirloom hums softly with latent emotion,imbued by centuries of songs passed from mother to daughter. from Una's Lute Box (before farms) - Go to Ogham Village.
- Once per league:Ogham Village - Tag WP - Take Smithing ToolsSmithing ToolsForgework tools belong to Renly and his son. (salvage bench) - Portal to Town - Talk to Renly - Return to Ogham Village
- Ogham Village - Kill The Executioner (end of zone) - Use Lever - Talk to Leitis - Go to Manor Ramparts.
- Manor Ramparts - Tag WP - Go to Town - Talk to NPCs (2 skillpoints) - WP to Manor Ramparts - Go to Ogham Manor.
- Ogham Manor - Kill Candlemass, the Living Rite (Life bonus) - Go down stairs to Arena - Kill Count Geonor - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Act 2.
Act 2
- Vastiri Outskirts - Kill Rathbreaker - Portal to Town - Talk to Zarka - Go to Ardura Caravan.
- Town (Ardura Caravan) - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Mawdun Quarry.
- Mawdun Quarry - Go to Mawdun Mine.
- Mawdun Mine - Tag WP - Kill Rudja, the Dread Engineer - Open Cage - Talk to Risu - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Traitor's Passage.
- Traitor's Passage - Tag WP - Activate Ancient Seal (middle of zone) - Activate 3 Runic Seals - Kill Balbala, the Traitor - Take Balbala's BaryaBalbala's BaryaArea Level: 22Number of Trials: 1"Why are you standing there gawking at me?We must go to the Trial of the Sekhemas!"Take this item to the Trial of the Sekhemas. Right-click to listen to Balbala. - Go to Halani Gates.
- Halani Gates - Tag WP - Summon Asala - Defeat Jamanra, the Risen King - Go to sandstorm - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Keth.
- Keth - Kill serpents for Kabala Clan RelicKabala Clan RelicBy the terms of the Third Pact, the Constrictor Queenwas banished from Keth, but given the eastern sands.Notches in the side await a connection. - Kill Kabala, Constrictor Queen (2 skillpoints) - Go to Lost City.
- Lost City - Go to Buried Shrines - Go to Heart of Keth.
- Heart of Keth - Kill Azarian, the Forsaken Son - Talk to Water Goddess - Take Everburning Cinders - Ignite Water Goddess - Take The Essence of WaterThe Essence of WaterThe last few drops from veins dry as sand.Return this to Zarka to help recreate the Horn of the Vastiri. - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Mastodon Badlands.
- Mastodon Badlands - Go to Lightless Passage (center of zone) - Go to Well of Souls.
- Well of Souls - Speak to Lurking Creature (Reveal Desecrated mods) - Speak to Sin - WP to Lightless Passage - Return to Mastodon Badlands.
- Mastodon Badlands - Go to Bone Pits.
- Bone Pits - Tag WP - Kill monsters for Sun Clan RelicSun Clan RelicBy the terms of the Third Pact, the Sun Clanagreed to never again attack the Maraketh.Notches in the side await a connection. - Go to Blackrib Pit - Kill Iktab, the Deathlord and Ekbab, Ancient Steed - Take Mastodon TusksMastodon TusksAge-old ivory from a forgotten era.Return this to Zarka to help recreate the Horn of the Vastiri. - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Valley of Titans.
- Valley of Titans - Tag WP - Activate Medallion near WP (Charm bonus, can be changed) - Activate 3 Ancient Seals around the zone - Enter Titan Grotto.
- Titan Grotto - Kill Zalmarath, the Colossus - Take The Flame RubyThe Flame RubyIt burns with the primordial heatof a long-ago Wraeclast.Return this to Zarka to help recreate the Horn of the Vastiri. - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs for The Horn of the VastiriThe Horn of the VastiriWhen Orbala drew in a mighty breath and sounded the Horn,every tent in the whole of the Plains blew wildly open.Travel to the Sandstorm and sound this Horn to open the way. - Desert Map to Traitor's Passage - Go to the front of the caravan and Sound The Horn - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Deshar.
- Deshar - Find Lailuma's Body (Fallen Dekhara) - Take Final LetterFinal LetterExtremely personal words of love, honour,and hopelessness scrawled by a shaking hand...It appears to have been carefully written toavoid revealing who it was intended for. - Kill Hunin, Storm Caller and Mugin, Frost Bringer - Take Djinn BaryaDjinn BaryaArea Level: #Number of Trials: #"Take me to the Trial of the Sekhemas.I will serve."Take this item to the Relic Altar at the Trial of the Sekhemas. - Go to Path of Mourning.
- Path of Mourning - Go to Spires of Deshar.
- Spires of Deshar - Tag WP - Activate Sisters of Garukhan shrine (Lightning Resistance boost) - Kill Tor Gul, the Defiler - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs (2 skillpoints) - Desert Map to Dreadnought.
- Dreadnought - Tag WP - Kill Jamanra, the Abomination - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Asala - Go to Act 3.
Act 3
- Sandswept Marsh - Go to Ziggurat Encampment.
- Town (Ziggurat Encampment) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Jungle Ruins (top).
- Jungle Ruins - Kill Mighty Silverfist (2 skillpoints) - Go to Venom Crypts (center of zone near WP).
- Venom Crypts - Take Corpse-snake VenomCorpse-snake VenomBeware the bite of those serpents that call a human corpse home.Nature has given them the means to acquire a new dwelling. from Corpse (end of zone) - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to Servi (Various boosts, cannot be changed) - WP to Jungle Ruins - Go to Infested Barrens (opposite from WP).
- Infested Barrens - Tag WP - Go to Chimeral Wetlands (opposite Azak Bog).
- Chimeral Wetlands - Tag WP - Kill Xyclucian, the Chimera - Take Chimeral Inscribed UltimatumChimeral Inscribed UltimatumArea Level: 40Number of Trials: 4Mortals spend their lives wondering whichfate shall be theirs. Chaos takes amusementin knowing the answer: all of them.Take this item to The Temple of Chaos to participate in a Trial of Chaos. - Go to Jiquani's Machinarium (within boss arena).
- Jiquani's Machinarium - Tag WP - Summon Alva - Take Small Soul CoreSmall Soul CoreAncient facets remain warm to the touch. - Activate Stone Altar - Take Small Soul CoreSmall Soul CoreAncient facets remain warm to the touch.s & Activate Stone Altars - Kill Blackjaw, the Remnant (Fire Resistance boost) - Go to Jiquani's Sanctum.
- Jiquani's Sanctum - Tag WP - Summon Alva - Find 3 Medium Soul CoreMedium Soul CoreSomewhere, a distant scream echoes.s & Start 2 Generators (corners of zone) - Activate Large Soul Core near Alva - Kill Zicoatl, Warden of the Core - Take Large Soul CoreLarge Soul CoreHeat emanates from the facets,living warmth encased in crystal. - WP to Jungle Ruins.
- Jungle Ruins - Activate Stone Altar (near WP) - Go to Matlan Waterways (nearby).
- Matlan Waterways - Stand upon all the Pressure Plates - Pull the large Canal Lever (end of zone) - Go to Azak Bog.
- Azag Bog - Tag WP - Summon Servi - Kill Ignagduk, the Bog Witch (30 Spirit bonus) - Take Ignagduk's Ghastly SpearIgnagduk's Ghastly SpearThe skulls of stolen children adorn carved wood. - Portal to Town.
- Town - Go down the stairs - Talk to Alva - Go to Drowned City.
- Drowned City - Tag WP - Summon Oswald - Go to Molten Vault.
- Once per league:Molten Vault - Tag WP - Use Lever - Pull Sluice Gate Lever - Kill Mektul, the Forgemaster - Take The Hammer of KamasaThe Hammer of KamasaThe smith may not remember higherpursuits, but the hammer does. - Talk to Oswald (reforging bench) - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Drowned City - Go to Apex of Filth.
- Apex of Filth - Tag WP - Kill Queen of Filth (end of zone) - Take Temple Door IdolTemple Door IdolThis idol seems strangely shaped, as if made specifically to fit into something. - Portal to Town.
- Town - Go down the stairs - Talk to Alva - Open Door - Go to Temple of Kopec.
- Temple of Kopec - Climb Stairs twice (corner of pyramid) - Kill Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun - Summon Alva, Investigate Platform - Enter gateway - Tag WP (behind gateway) - Go down stairs - Go to Utzaal.
- Utzaal - Tag WP - Kill Viper Napuatzi - Kill monsters for Sacrificial HeartSacrificial HeartA soul still clings to fading shreds of life.Sacrifice this Heart at the proper ritual site to gain two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points. - Go to Aggorat.
- Aggorat - Tag WP - Go to altar - Take Sacrificial DaggerSacrificial DaggerHave this in your inventory when you undertake the ritual.Death is both a mercy and a curse.Necessary to ritually sacrifice a Heart at the proper site - Place and stab Sacrificial HeartSacrificial HeartA soul still clings to fading shreds of life.Sacrifice this Heart at the proper ritual site to gain two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points. (2 skillpoints) - Go to Black Chambers.
- Black Chambers - Tag WP - Kill Doryani, Royal Thaumaturge and Doryani's Triumph - Talk to Doryani - Portal to Town - Talk to Doryani for apocalypse.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Alva - Go to Act 4.
Act 4
- Town (Kingsmarch) - Talk to NPCs for Book Charter - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Kedge Bay.
- Kedge Bay - Click Dead Man's Chest for Ripped Map PieceRipped Map PieceWeathered, but not forgotten.This Torn Map Piece can be brought to Makoru in Kingsmarch. - Go to Journey's End.
- Journey's End - Summon Tujen - Kill Captain Hartlin (end of zone) - Take Verisium IngotsVerisium IngotsA shooting star may bring great fortune. - Portal to Town
- Town - Talk to Dannig for Verisium SpikesVerisium SpikesThey are engraved with the runes for 'Authority,' 'Break,' and 'Release.' - WP to Journey's End.
- Journey's End - Talk to Freya - Activate Karui Totems - Kill Omniphobia, Fear Manifest - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to Tujen (2 skillpoints) - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Whakapanu Island.
- Whakapanu Island - Click Petrified Pirate for Frayed Map PieceFrayed Map PieceSmells of salt, rust, and fear.This Torn Map Piece can be brought to Makoru in Kingsmarch. - Kill Great White One - Take Shark FinShark FinThe sea gave it strength. Now it serves a greater purpose. - Go to Singing Caverns.
- Singing Caverns - Tag WP - Kill Diamora, Song of Death (end of zone) - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Ngakanu.
- Ngakanu - Talk to Kaimana (Defense bonus, cannot be changed) - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Abandoned Prison.
- Abandoned Prison - Kill monsters for Chapel KeyChapel KeyBlind to pleas. Deaf to lies.Her scales weigh only truth.This key can be used to unlock the Chapel Door in the Abandoned Prison. - Open Chapel Door - Tag WP - Activate Goddess of Justice (Flask recovery, can be changed) - Use Levers - Go to Solitary Confinement.
- Solitary Confinement - Use Levers - Kill The Prisoner (end of zone) - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Isle of Kin.
- Isle of Kin - Click Flayed Sailor at coastline for Torn Map PieceTorn Map PieceClutched tight, even in death.This Torn Map Piece can be brought to Makoru in Kingsmarch. - Kill The Blind Beast (optional) - Go to Volcanic Warrens (top left/top right).
- Volcanic Warrens - Kill Krutog, Lord of Kin (end of zone) - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Shrike Island.
- Shrike Island - Click Corpse Nest for Ragged Map PieceRagged Map PieceNo light touched it for centuries.This Torn Map Piece can be brought to Makoru in Kingsmarch. (near end) - Kill Scourge of the Skies (end of zone) - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Eye of Hinekora.
- Eye of Hinekora - Talk to NPCs - Activate Well of Hinekora - Pass 3 tests - Click Pay your Respects (Mana boost) - Go to Halls of the Dead (further down).
- Halls of the Dead - Tag WP - Pass Tawhoa's test (Dex/Lightning Resistance) - Pass Tasalio's test (Int/Cold Resistance) - Pass Ngamahu's test (Str/Fire Resistance) - Defeat Yama The White - Take Silver CoinSilver CoinTo the unknowing, it is nothing. To Yama, it is everything.This Silver Coin can be exchanged with Navali in Halls of the Dead. - Go to Trial of the Ancestors.
- Trial of the Ancestors - Tag WP - Talk to Navali - Take Tattoo of HinekoraTattoo of HinekoraGrants two Weapon Set Passive Skill PointsHinekora is not the master of Death, but she is its Mother.Right-click to apply the Tattoo directly to your body and gain two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points. (2 skillpoints) - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Arastas.
- Arastas - Tag WP - Talk to Missionary Lorandis - Enter church, Exit the church, Destroy forcefield - Kill Torvian, Hand of the Saviour - Go to Excavation.
- Excavation - Kill Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia - Enter forge - Talk to Hooded One - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Rhodri (at the ship) - Sail to Ngakanu.
- Ngakanu - Go to Heart of the Tribe.
- Heart of the Tribe - Tag WP - Kill Tavakai, the Chieftain, Tavakai, the Fallen and Tavakai, the Consumed - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to Makoru about map pieces (on ship) - Sail to Plunder's Point.
- Plunder's Point - Complete expedition - Enter Deserted Post to unlock all runes - Return to Ship - WP to Town.
Interludes
Mount Kriar
- Town (The Glade) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Ashen Forest.
- Ashen Forest - Go to Kriar Village.
- Kriar Village - Tag WP - Kill Lythara, the Wayward Spear (40 Spirit boost) - Go to Glacial Tarn.
- Glacial Tarn - Tag WP - Go to Howling Caves.
- Howling Caves - Tag WP - Kill The Abominable Yeti - Take Icy TusksIcy TusksFrozen trophies of a predator's reign. - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to Hilda (2 skillpoints) - WP to Glacial Tarn.
- Glacial Tarn - Kill Rakkar, the Frozen Talon - Go to Kriar Peaks.
- Kriar Peaks - Tag WP - Take gift from Elder Madox - Go to Etched Ravine.
- Etched Ravine - Tag WP - Kill Stormgore, the Guardian - Go to Cuachic Vault.
- Cuachic Vault - Tag WP - Kill Zelina, Blood Priestess and Zolin, Blood Priest - Summon Doryani - Portal to Town.
Ogham
- Town (The Refuge) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Scorched Farmlands (bottom exit).
- Scorched Farmlands - Kill Heldra of the Black Pyre and Isolde of the White Shroud - Go to Stones of Serle.
- Stones of Serle - Activate all Runed Megaliths - Go to center rune - Kill Siora, Blade of the Mists - Talk to Una - Go to Scorched Farmlands.
- Scorched Farmlands - Go to darkness (near bosses) - Go to Blackwood - Go to Holten.
- Holten - Go to Wolvenhold.
- Wolvenhold - Kill Oswin, the Dread Warden (2 skillpoints) - Go to Holten - Go to Holten Estate.
- Holten Estate - Tag WP - Go upstairs, then downstairs - Kill Thane Wulfric and Lady Elswyth (ground floor) - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Vastiri.
Vastiri
- Town (The Khari Bazaar) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Khari Crossing.
- Khari Crossing - Kill Akthi, the Final Sting and Anundr, the Sandworm (top right) - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to Risu (2 skillpoints) - Return to Khari Crossing.
- Khari Crossing - Go to Skullmaw Stairway (top left) - Take Molten One's GiftMolten One's GiftGrants 5% increased Maximum LifeThe blood of the Titans flows within humanity still. It need only be reawakened.Right-click to embrace the gift and claim the energies within. (Life boost) - Return to Khari Crossing - Go to Pools of Khatal (bottom left).
- Pools of Khatal - Tag WP - Go to Sel Khari Sanctuary.
- Sel Khari Sanctuary - Tag WP - Kill Elzarah, the Cobra Lord - Talk to Asala - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Go to Khari Crossing - Go to Galai Gates (left).
- Galai Gates - Tag WP - Kill Vornas, the Fell Flame - Go to Qimah.
- Qimah - Tag WP - Activate Seven Pillars (Various boosts, can be changed) - Summon Jado (end of zone) - Go to Qimah Reservoir.
- Qimah Reservoir - Tag WP - Kill Azmadi, the Faridun Prince - Activate Grand Barya - Talk to Jado - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Mount Kriar.
Endgame
- WP to Kingsmarch (Act 4 town)
- Kingsmarch - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One (2 skillpoints) - Travel to Oriath.
- The Ziggurat Refuge - Talk to NPCs - Click Hooded One (right of WP) - Talk to Doryani - Run one map in Ziggurat to unlock maps - Start mapping in hideout.
Passive Boosts
Ensure you have collected all these boosts from the Acts:
| Reward | Monster/Item | Location |
| Salvage Bench | Smithing ToolsSmithing ToolsForgework tools belong to Renly and his son. | Act 1, Ogham Village |
| Reforging Bench | Mektul, the Forgemaster | Act 3, Molten Vault |
| 2 skillpoints | The Executioner | Act 1, Ogham Village |
| 2 skillpoints | The Crowbell | Act 1, Hunting Grounds |
| 2 skillpoints | Kabala, Constrictor Queen | Act 2, Keth |
| 2 skillpoints | Final LetterFinal LetterExtremely personal words of love, honour,and hopelessness scrawled by a shaking hand...It appears to have been carefully written toavoid revealing who it was intended for. | Act 2, Deshar |
| 2 skillpoints | Mighty Silverfist | Act 3, Jungle Ruins |
| 2 skillpoints | Sacrificial HeartSacrificial HeartA soul still clings to fading shreds of life.Sacrifice this Heart at the proper ritual site to gain two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points. | Act 3, Utzaal |
| 2 skillpoints | Omniphobia, Fear Manifest | Act 4, Journey's End |
| 2 skillpoints | Tattoo of HinekoraTattoo of HinekoraGrants two Weapon Set Passive Skill PointsHinekora is not the master of Death, but she is its Mother.Right-click to apply the Tattoo directly to your body and gain two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points. | Act 4, Trial of the Ancestors |
| 2 skillpoints | Oswin, the Dread Warden | Interludes (Ogham), Wolvenhold |
| 2 skillpoints | Akthi, the Final Sting and Anundr, the Sandworm | Interludes (Vastiri), Khari Crossing |
| 2 skillpoints | The Abominable Yeti | Interludes (Mount Kriar), Howling Caves |
| 2 skillpoints | Complete all interludes | Act 4, Kingsmarch (The Hooded One) |
| 20 Life | Candlemass, the Living Rite | Act 1, Ogham Manor |
| 5% Maximum Life | Molten One's GiftMolten One's GiftGrants 5% increased Maximum LifeThe blood of the Titans flows within humanity still. It need only be reawakened.Right-click to embrace the gift and claim the energies within. | Interludes (Vastiri), Khari Crossing |
| 5% Maximum Mana | Pay your Respects | Act 4, Eye of Hinekora |
| 30 Spirit | The King in the Mists | Act 1, Freythorn |
| 30 Spirit | Ignagduk, the Bog Witch | Act 3, Azag Bog |
Next Steps
You need to complete the following activities to obtain 8 total ascendancy points on your character.
| Reward | Items required | Location |
| 2 ascendancy points | Balbala's BaryaBalbala's BaryaArea Level: 22Number of Trials: 1"Why are you standing there gawking at me?We must go to the Trial of the Sekhemas!"Take this item to the Trial of the Sekhemas. Right-click to listen to Balbala. | Trial of the Sekhemas |
| 2 ascendancy points | Chimeral Inscribed UltimatumChimeral Inscribed UltimatumArea Level: 40Number of Trials: 4Mortals spend their lives wondering whichfate shall be theirs. Chaos takes amusementin knowing the answer: all of them.Take this item to The Temple of | Trial of Chaos |
| 2 ascendancy points | Djinn BaryaDjinn BaryaArea Level: #Number of Trials: #"Take me to the Trial of the Sekhemas.I will serve."Take this item to the Relic Altar at the Trial of the Sekhemas. or Inscribed UltimatumInscribed UltimatumArea Level: #Number of Trials | Trial of the Sekhemas or Trial of Chaos |
| 2 ascendancy points | Inscribed UltimatumInscribed UltimatumArea Level: #Number of Trials: #Mortals spend their lives wondering whichfate shall be theirs. Chaos takes amusementin knowing the answer: all of them.Take this item to The Temple of Chaos to participat | Trial of Chaos and The Trialmaster |
Alternatively, if you wish to use an Ascendancy carry service, the player carrying you will have to complete the following:
| Reward | Items required | Location |
| 8 ascendancy points | Djinn BaryaDjinn BaryaArea Level: #Number of Trials: #"Take me to the Trial of the Sekhemas.I will serve."Take this item to the Relic Altar at the Trial of the Sekhemas.(Level 75+, 4 floors) | Trial of the Sekhemas |
Act 1
Act One is Path of Exile 2's first storyline act, taking place in the region of Ogham. In this act, the exile washes up on the riverbank after escaping a death sentence, and find their way to the Clearfell Encampment. They go on to travel through the Graveyard of the Eternals and Ogham Village to find and defeat Count Geonor, before following the Countess and the Beast's trail to the deserts of Act 2.
Quests
- Reaching Clearfell
- Treacherous Ground
- The Hunt Begins (optional)
- Cracks in the Earth (optional)
- Secrets in the Dark
- The Mysterious Shade
- Sorrow Among Stones
- The Trail of Corruption
- Ominous Altars (optional)
- The Lost Lute (optional)
- Finding the Forge (optional)
- The Mad Wolf of Ogham
Progression
| The Riverbank1 Boss: The Bloated Miller | |||||
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| Clearfell Encampment | |||||
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| Clearfell2 Boss: Beira of the Rotten Pack | ↔ | Mud Burrow3 Boss: The Devourer | |||
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| Lost Catacombs12 | ↔ | The Grelwood4 Boss: The Brambleghast | ↔ | The Red Vale5 Boss: The Rust King | |
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| The Grim Tangle6 Boss: The Rotten Druid | |||||
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| Tomb of the Consort8/9 Boss: Asinia, the Praetor's Consort | ↔ | Cemetery of the Eternals7 Boss: Lachlann of Endless Lament | ↔ | Mausoleum of the Praetor8/9 Boss: Draven, the Eternal Praetor | |
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| Hunting Grounds10 Boss: The Crowbell | ↔ | Freythorn11 Boss: The King in the Mists | |||
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| Ogham Farmlands12 | |||||
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| Ogham Village13 Boss: The Executioner | |||||
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| The Manor Ramparts14 | |||||
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| Version | Changes |
| 0.1.0 | Introduced to the game. |
Notes
Act 2
Act Two is Path of Exile 2's second storyline act, taking place in the deserts and ruins of the Vastiri Plains. In this act, the exile assists a Maraketh caravan in tracking down their enemies, the Faridun, who have gained possession of a Seed of Corruption. The exile must retrace the steps of the legendary Orbala to combat the foul magic the Faridun use to hinder their path with unnatural sandstorms.
After confronting Jamanra at the Halani Gates, the progression in this act is split into three different routes which can be completed in any order. All three routes must be completed to progress forward. These routes permanently increase in area level when the unique bosses at the end of the other two routes are defeated.
Quests
- Earning Passage
- The Trail of Corruption
- The Well of Souls (optional)
- A Theft of Ivory
- The City of Seven Waters
- A Crown of Stone
- Ancient Vows (optional)
- Ascent to Power (optional)
- Tradition's Toll (optional)
Progression
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| Vastiri Outskirts 16 Boss: Rathbreaker | Skull of the Titan 28 | |||||||
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| Mawdun Mine 18 Boss: Rudja, the Dread Engineer | ↔ | Mawdun Quarry 17 | ↔ | The Ardura Caravan | ↔ | Trial of the Sekhemas Balbala's BaryaArea Level: 22Number of Trials: 1"Why are you standing there gawking at me?We must go to the Trial of the Sekhemas!"Take this item to the Trial of the Sekhemas. Right-click to listen to Balbala.Djinn Bar | ||
| The Halani Gates 20 Boss: Jamanra, the Risen King | ↔ | Traitor's Passage 19 Boss: Balbala, the Traitor | ↔ | ↔ | The Dreadnought 31 Boss: Jamanra, the Abomination | |||
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| Lightless Passage 22 | ↔ | Mastodon Badlands 21-26 | Valley of the Titans 21-26 | Keth 21-25 Boss: Kabala, Constrictor Queen | Deshar 28 | |||
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| The Well of Souls 22 | The Bone Pits 22-27 Boss: Iktab, the Deathlordand Ekbab, Ancient Steed | The Titan Grotto 22-27 Boss: Zalmarath, the Colossus | The Lost City 22-26 | Path of Mourning 29 | ||||
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| The Black Cathedral 80 Kulemak's InvitationSomething awaits you in the Well. | Buried Shrines 23-27 Boss: Azarian, the Forsaken Son | The Spires of Deshar 30 Boss: Tor Gul, the Defiler |
| Version | Changes |
| 0.5.0 | Removed the second dreadnaught area, "The Dreadnaught Vanguard". The Act 2 boss is now in "The Dreadnaught." |
| 0.4.0 | Abyss has been added to the core game. You can find Abyss encounters in specific campaign areas, starting in Act 2. Abyss encounters have been added to the Endgame, as well as Abyss Tablets and related modifiers. Lightless Passage can now b |
| 0.1.0 | Introduced to the game. |
Act 3
Act Three is Path of Exile 2's third storyline act, taking place in the present and past of Utzaal, the drowned Vaal city. The player must search for someone with knowledge of the Beast and how to stop it.
Quests
- Legacy of the Vaal
- Treasures of Utzaal (optional)
- The Slithering Dead (optional)
- Tribal Vengeance (optional)
- The Trials of Chaos (optional)
Progression
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| Sandswept Marsh 33 Boss: Rootdredge | ||||||||
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| The Venom Crypts 34 | ↔ | Jungle Ruins 34 Boss: Mighty Silverfist | ↔ | Ziggurat Encampment | ↔ | The Drowned City 40 | ↔ | Apex of Filth 41 Boss: The Queen of Filth |
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| The Matlan Waterways 39 | Infested Barrens 35 | Ziggurat Encampment (Past) | Temple of Kopec 42 Boss: Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun | The Molten Vault 41 Boss: Mektul, the Forgemaster | ||||
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| The Azak Bog 40 Boss: Ignagduk, the Bog Witch | Chimeral Wetlands 36 Boss: Xyclucian, the Chimeral | Mystic Refuge 40 | Utzaal 43 Boss: Viper Napuatzi | |||||
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| The Temple of ChaosThe Trial of ChaosChimeral Inscribed UltimatumArea Level: 40Number of Trials: 4Mortals spend their lives wondering whichfate shall be theirs. Chaos takes amusementin knowing the answer: all of them.Take this item to The T | Jiquani's Machinarium 37 Boss: Blackjaw, the Remnant | Aggorat 44 | ||||||
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| Jiquani's Sanctum 38 Boss: Zicoatl, Warden of the Core | The Black Chambers 45 Act Boss: Doryani, Royal Thaumaturge |
| Version | Changes |
| 0.3.0 | The life of most Act 3 Bosses has been reduced by approximately 15%. |
| 0.1.0 | Introduced to the game. |
Act 4
Act Four is Path of Exile 2's fourth storyline act, taking place in the Karui archipelago of Ngamakanui. The player must search for three parts of the precursor weapon and a way to assemble it in order to subdue the Beast.
Quests
- The Search
- Shrike Island (rotating requirement)
- Land of the Kin (rotating requirement)
- Whakapanu Island (rotating requirement)
- Abandoned Prison (rotating requirement)
- Dark Mists (rotating requirement)
- Utopia
- Tribal Medicine (optional)
- Forgotten Bounty (optional)
- Trial of the Ancestors (optional)
- Tawhoa's Test (optional)
- Tasalio's Test (optional)
- Ngamahu's Test (optional)
- Hostile Takeover (optional)
Progression
The first part of Act 4 is divided into several islands, each containing its own subset of zones. The player can visit most of these islands in any order.
Four out of five of the islands (Abandoned Prison, Isle of Kin, Kedge Bay, Shrike Island, Whakapanu Island) contain either one of three precursor weapon pieces required to progress the main quest or Matiki. These are randomized with each new league. The area levels of these islands (and Eye of Hinekora) are increased by completing each of the other islands.
Arastas and Ngakanu are also visitable initially, but most of the areas are locked behind act progression in the previously mentioned islands. They comprise the latter part of the act.
Eye of Hinekora cannot be accessed until the player rescues Matiki, and Plunder's Point cannot be accessed until the player finds all four Torn Map Pieces from Isle of Kin, Kedge Bay, Whakapanu Island, and Shrike Island. Neither of these islands are required to progress the act, however.
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| Solitary Confinement 47-52 Boss: The Prisoner | ↔ | Abandoned Prison 46-51 | ↔ | Kingsmarch | ↔ | Isle of Kin 46-51 Boss: The Blind Beast | ↔ | Volcanic Warrens 47-52 Boss: Krutog, Lord of Kin |
| Shrike Island 46-51 Boss: Scourge of the Skies | ↔ | ↔ | Kedge Bay 46-51 | ↔ | Journey's End 47-52 Boss: Captain Hartlin | |||
| Plunder's Point 53 | ↔ | ↔ | Whakapanu Island 46-51 Boss: Great White One | ↔ | Singing Caverns 47-52 Boss: Diamora, Song of Death | |||
| Halls of the Dead 47-52 Boss: Yama The White | ↔ | Eye of Hinekora 46-51 | ↔ | ↔ | Arastas 52 Boss: Torvian, Hand of the Saviour | → | The Excavation 52 Boss: Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia | |
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| Trial of the Ancestors 46-51 | Ngakanu 53 | |||||||
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| Heart of the Tribe 53 Act Boss: Tavakai, the Chieftain |
Videos
| Version | Changes |
| 0.3.0c | Many Act Four Monsters can now be bound as Spectres. |
| 0.3.0 | Introduced to the game. |
