Path of Exile is known for its deep character progression, complex map systems, and intricate endgame mechanics. Recently, a daring experiment attempted to push a character from level 60 to 90 in under an hour, and the results reveal both the possibilities and the pitfalls of aggressive buy POE currency optimization. The Core Strategy: Maximizing Experience Gain At its heart, leveling in Path...

You’ll probably notice pretty early on that most campaign bosses go down without too much fuss, but The Crowbell is where that comfort ends, and it hits you fast. The moment you wander into the Hunting Grounds, he jumps from a crumbled pillar and comes at you with zero hesitation, and if your gear or flasks aren’t sorted, you’ll feel it right away. This is also the point where...

If you’ve pushed through the early areas of Path of Exile 2, you’ll hit the point where the King in the Mists stops you cold, and it’s usually the first time the game asks if you actually understand your build. You run into him while helping Finn with the druid altars in Freythorn, and although you can walk away, it’s rarely worth skipping because the rewards help a lot...

When you first log into Path of Exile 3.27 and zoom out on the Atlas, it is very easy to feel like the game just dropped a wall of chaos on you, and that is before you even start thinking about things like Kiraak missions or vendor recipes or where to spend your early PoE 1 Currency. The trick a lot of experienced players quietly use is simple: do not rush. Stay in those low-tier maps, roughly...