Mastering Path of Exile 2's Expedition Endgame: A Comprehensive Guide
Path of Exile 2 introduces Expeditions, a revamped endgame system from the original game. This guide details Expedition mechanics, rewards, and the passive skill tree.
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Expedition Mechanics & Detonation
Expeditions are marked 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 map, locate the marked area and interact with one of four NPCs.
The core mechanic involves using Explosives near Markers to spawn enemies and chests:
- Runic Monsters: Spawn near Red Markers; larger markers yield larger packs. Their power is amplified by Unearthed Remnants.
- Unearthed Remnants: Relics granting beneficial or detrimental modifiers (e.g., increased elemental damage but higher item rarity from chests).
- Excavated Chests: Spawn near Black Markers with the spiral symbol; contain Artifacts, Logbooks, currency, and gear.
Use the Explosives UI to strategically place explosives, avoiding overlapping areas of effect for maximum efficiency. Detonate using the Detonator. You can leave and return to the area after detonation.
Expedition Pinnacle Map
Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests have a chance to drop Expedition Logbooks. Use these with Dannig in your hideout to access Pinnacle Maps – significantly larger Expeditions with more Explosives.
These maps feature Olroth, a Pinnacle Boss (indicated by a skull on the minimap). Defeating Olroth awards double Expedition Passive Skill Tree points.
Expedition Passive Skill Tree
Located in the Atlas Passive Skill Tree, the Expedition tree enhances the event. Points are earned by defeating Olroth. Increasing map difficulty is necessary to unlock new nodes.
| Notable Expedition Passive | Effect | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Archaeology | Reduces Explosives to 1, but boosts radius (150%), placement range (100%), and reduces enemy Life (20%) | N/A |
| Disturbed Rest | 50% more Runic Monster Flags | N/A |
| Detailed Records | 50% more Logbooks, Logbooks always spawn with 3x Modifiers | Disturbed Rest |
| Timed Detonations | 50% more Artifacts, Detonation chains 50% faster | N/A |
| Legendary Battles | 50% more Rare monsters, 50% more Exotic Coinage | Timed Detonations |
| Frail Treasures | 3x more Excavated Chest Markers, but they disappear after 5 seconds | N/A |
| Weight of History | 35% boost to Remnant effects | N/A |
| Unearthed Anomalies | Remnants gain an additional Suffix and Prefix modifier | Weight of History |
Prioritize "Disturbed Rest," "Detailed Records," "Timed Detonations," "Weight of History," "Unearthed Anomalies," and "Legendary Battles." Avoid "Extreme Archaeology" due to the significant reduction in Explosives.
Expedition Rewards
Artifacts are the primary currency, each used with a specific vendor:
| Reward | Use | Gear Type |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Circle Artifact | Gwennen | Weapons |
| Black Scythe Artifact | Tujen | Belts & Jewelry |
| Order Artifact | Rog | Armor |
| Sun Artifact | Dannig | Used to acquire other Artifacts |
| Exotic Coinage | Refreshes vendor inventory | N/A |
Expedition Logbooks, obtained from chests and monsters, unlock Pinnacle Maps and increase the chance of encountering Olroth, yielding high-tier rewards and additional passive skill points.
