Mastering Path of Exile 2's Expedition Endgame: A Comprehensive Guide
Path of Exile 2 introduces Expeditions, a revitalized endgame system from previous leagues. This guide details Expedition mechanics, rewards, and the passive skill tree.
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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 central Detonator and four NPCs.
The core mechanic involves strategically placing Explosives near Markers to spawn Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests:
- Runic Monsters: Spawn near Red Markers; larger markers yield larger monster packs, enhanced by Unearthed Remnants.
- Unearthed Remnants: Relics providing beneficial or detrimental modifiers (e.g., increased elemental damage, higher item rarity).
- Excavated Chests: Spawn near Black Markers with the spiral symbol; contain Artifacts, Logbooks, currency, and high-tier gear.
Use the Explosives UI to visualize AoE. Avoid overlapping AoE circles for optimal farming. Detonate Explosives via the Detonator. You can leave and return to the Expedition area; the event persists.
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. This map offers significantly increased Explosives and a chance to encounter Olroth, the Pinnacle Boss (indicated by a skull on the minimap).
Defeating Olroth awards 2x Expedition Passive Skill Tree points.
Expedition Passive Skill Tree
Located in the Atlas Passive Skill Tree, the Expedition tree enhances rewards and difficulty. Notable nodes offer significant boosts but often increase challenge.
| 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 travel 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, and Timed Detonations for optimal rewards. 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, each used with a specific vendor for gear:
| Reward | Use | Gear |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Circle Artifact | Gwennen | Weapons |
| Black Scythe Artifact | Tujen | Belts and Jewelry |
| Order Artifact | Rog | Armor |
| Sun Artifact | Dannig | Used to acquire other Artifacts |
| Exotic Coinage | Refreshes vendor inventory | N/A |
Expedition Logbooks, obtained from Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests, unlock the Pinnacle Map and the chance to fight Olroth for exceptional rewards and additional passive skill points.
