Path of Exile 2: Expedition Guide Unveiled

Mastering Path of Exile 2's Expedition Endgame: A Comprehensive Guide

Path of Exile 2 introduces Expeditions, a revamped endgame system from the original PoE. This guide details Expedition mechanics, rewards, and the passive skill tree.

Quick Links:

• Expedition Mechanics & Detonation
• Expedition Passive Skill Tree
• Expedition Rewards

Expedition Mechanics & Detonation

Expeditions are indicated by a light blue spiral icon on the Atlas. An Expedition Precursor Tablet placed in a completed Lost Tower slot guarantees an Expedition encounter. Within the Expedition zone, locate the Detonator and four NPCs.

The core mechanic involves strategically placing Explosives near Markers:

• Red Markers: Detonating near these spawns Runic Monsters. Larger markers yield larger packs.
• Unearthed Remnants: These relics provide beneficial or detrimental modifiers (e.g., increased monster elemental damage for increased item rarity from chests).
• Black Markers (spiral symbol): Detonating near these spawns Excavated Chests containing Artifacts, Logbooks, currency, Waystones, and gear.

Use the Explosives UI to visualize AoE. Avoid overlapping AoE circles for optimal resource management. After placing Explosives, activate the Detonator. You can leave the area after detonation and return later to engage enemies.

Expedition Pinnacle Map

Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests have a chance to drop Expedition Logbooks. Use these with Dannig in your hideout to access the Expedition Pinnacle Map – a significantly larger Expedition with increased Explosives.

The Pinnacle Map features Olroth, a challenging boss. Olroth's presence is indicated by a skull on the minimap. Defeating Olroth grants 2x Expedition Passive Skill Tree points.

Expedition Passive Skill Tree

Located within the Atlas Passive Skill Tree, the Expedition Passive Skill Tree enhances the Expedition experience. It's accessed via the Atlas Map's top-left menu.

Notable Passive Nodes:

Prioritize "Disturbed Rest," "Detailed Records," and "Timed Detonations" for significant reward boosts. Then consider "Weight of History," "Unearthed Anomalies," and "Legendary Battles" for increased difficulty and rewards. Avoid "Extreme Archaeology" due to the significant reduction in Explosives.

Expedition Rewards

Artifacts are the primary currency. Four types exist, each used with a specific vendor:

Expedition Logbooks, obtained from Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests, unlock Pinnacle Maps with a chance to encounter Olroth, yielding high-tier currency and unique items. Increasing map difficulty increases Olroth's spawn rate and reward quality.