Path of Exile, developed by Grinding Gear Games, is an action role-playing game (ARPG) that has evolved over the past decade to become the complex and immersive game it is today. In this guide, we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the game's mechanics and features, allowing you to embark on your journey with confidence.

Characters and Ascendancies

Path of Exile offers seven unique characters to choose from, each with its own playstyle and abilities. Six of these characters can later be developed into one of three sub-classes known as Ascendancies, while the Scion character has a special case. Experiment with different characters and Ascendancies to find the one that suits your preferred playstyle.

Campaign and Leveling

To introduce you to the various mechanics of the game, Path of Exile features a 10-Act Campaign. This extensive campaign offers a rich story and serves as a tutorial for new players. As you progress through each act, you will face challenging quests, powerful bosses, and discover valuable loot. It's important to pay attention to the storyline and immerse yourself in the world of Wraeclast.

The Passive Skill Tree

One of Path of Exile's defining features is its Passive Skill Tree. This sprawling web-like skill tree offers countless passive skills and abilities for your character to acquire. It may seem overwhelming at first, but take your time to explore the tree and plan your character's progression. Each class has its own starting point on the tree, but you can branch out and choose any passive skill regardless of your class. Experimentation is key to finding unique and powerful combinations.

Skills, Gems, Links, and Sockets

Skills in Path of Exile are acquired through Skill Gems, which must be socketed into your gear to be used. Skill Gems come in three colors: red, green, and blue, representing strength, dexterity, and intelligence, respectively. Each gem can provide either an active skill or a support skill. Sockets in your gear correspond to these colors, and you can only place gems of the matching color into the corresponding socket. However, there are rare white sockets that can accommodate any gem.

It is worth noting that you can acquire all gems from Lilly Roth in Act 6 after completing her quest, and they are generally affordable. The more expensive gems are those with higher gem levels and quality. Additionally, there are alternative quality gems that can be found in Grand Heist displays, which are more suitable for mid to late-game activities.

Orbs, Currency Items, and Trading

Path of Exile features a unique currency system with various POE orbs that serve as valuable resources. These orbs are primarily used to modify items, maps, and other miscellaneous items. They act as a self-regulating "gold sink" to prevent inflation within the game's economy. Orbs can be used to enhance gear, reroll modifiers, and even upgrade items to higher rarities. Understanding the value and usage of different orbs is crucial for optimizing your character's equipment. Fortunately, players can buy cheap POE orbs from MMOexp store.

Maps and Atlas

Once you have completed the 10-Act Campaign, you will unlock the end-game content in Path of Exile. Maps are the foundation of the game's end-game experience. They can be obtained and used with the Map Device to access high-level zones with unique tilesets, monster levels, and powerful bosses. By completing different maps, you can earn Atlas Passive Points, which allow you to enhance your character's power and progress further into the end-game.



MMOexp POE Team