Although the official release time of the early access version of Path of Exile 2 has been delayed recently, which hurt the hearts of many players who are waiting with great expectations, it is worth affirming that we can at least officially start exploring POE 2 this year, which is also very good news.
In this anxious waiting process, some people want to try the difference between the two games because of the original game, and some are novice players who don’t know all the mechanisms of the game POE at all. Most of them are attracted by some very interesting stories in POE 2.
Whether it is a novice player or an old player, they will be a little confused about some new content in POE 2. So this guide will introduce in detail to all players what preparations you need to make for this new game and what you need to pay attention to.
1. Read More
If you have some knowledge of games such as MMO, you will definitely know that the item descriptions in such games are usually very many, and you can even use the word “dense” to describe it. Here we need to remind you that you should read the descriptions of each item in detail, which will include the effects of the item and the conditions required for upgrading.
So whether you want to choose a new skill gem or a new auxiliary gem, you should first understand their functions and think about what kind of enhancements or improvements they can bring to your build. In addition, when building your skill tree, you also need to read some Notables or Keystones, which will help you create an optimal build and spend the least POE 2 Currency.
According to leaks, there may be a glossary in POE 2 where you can view all items and mechanisms. When you encounter some entries that you don’t understand in the game, click on this entry and it will take you to the interface to explain it. (For reference only, everything is subject to the official release.)
2. Find More Build Guides
Like the original, the ability of the character in POE 2 is also closely related to the build you build for it – the stronger the build, the better your cleaning effect and exploration experience. But making a build is a very time-consuming and labor-intensive process, and the process will cost you a lot of your resources, because you need to try constantly and error to find the most suitable build.
So if you don’t want to go through these painful processes, it is a very correct choice to go to the major player communities or social media to find some build guides. This will not only give you a very comfortable exploration experience but also allow you to learn some build ideas, such as which key attributes should be focused on for your character.
3. Identify Items Before Selling Them
In Path of Exile 2, you can trade items that you don’t need for Vendors for the very important POE 2 Gold. But before selling, you need to identify the item at Scrolls of Wisdom or The Hooded One in the town, which will increase Gold you get in the transaction.
For example, if an item is identified as Magic, when you trade this identified item with Vendors, it will be worth a little more than an unidentified item. In this new game, POE 2 Gold is very useful for enhancing builds and respec skill points.
4. Gamble Reasonably
Gambling is a very new mechanism in POE 2. It will cost you a lot of Gold, but you will have a greater chance of getting Magic, Rare, or even Unique items. This mechanism is very useful for some low-level players because it allows you to use the least POE 2 Gold and get some of the most valuable Items, which can be used to upgrade your build or weapons.
A tip for you here is to make Boots your main bet, because if you get a Boot that increases your movement speed, you will have great mobility to avoid some of the more damaging attacks. Alternatively, Body Armours and Jewellery are also good to use to increase your survivability and resistance.
5. Upgrade Your Gems And Flasks As Much As Possible
In POE 2, gems and flasks are the two most important items, because Gem levels will help you deal a lot of damage at any time, and the high-level flasks provided to you in the later stages will provide you with a greater amount of healing. These two items complement each other, allowing your character to have both high damage and high survivability.
So throughout the game, you need to upgrade the levels of these two items as much as possible, but it should be noted that when upgrading gems, you need to use those Uncut Gems, so that your overall upgrade cost will not be too high.
6. Have Fun
Finally, and most importantly, you need to relax in the game. Everyone has their own unique way of playing, whether you want to challenge some extremely difficult bosses or just want to be the best craftworker in Wraeclast, or even just want to enjoy this period of exploration time with your friends on the sofa, it’s all fine. There is no fixed way to play games, just have fun!
So, the above are some tips and preparations for this ever-delayed Path of Exile 2. I hope we can see a very perfect game after this long wait, and make many players feel that their wait is worth it. I wish you a happy game!
