In Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2), Gold is introduced as a new form of currency that represents a significant change from the original game's complex currency system. Here's what Gold is used for in PoE 2:
● Automatic Looting: Gold drops from monsters and is automatically looted when you're near it.
● Vendor Transactions: These are used to buy items from NPC vendors, which can include basic gear or crafting materials.
● Simplifying Currency: Gold aims to streamline the early game experience for new players, making it easier to acquire items without needing to understand the full complexity of PoE's currency system right away.
● Non-Market Commodity: Unlike other currencies like Chaos or Exalted Orbs, Gold is not anticipated to be a primary trading currency among players.
Gold in PoE 2 is designed to help players, especially newcomers, focus more on gameplay and less on managing multiple types of currency items for basic transactions.