Path of Exile 2: Patch Notes 0.1.1

Path of Exile 2's 0.1.1 Patch: A Comprehensive Overview of Key Changes

Path of Exile 2 has received a substantial update in patch 0.1.1, boasting a massive number of fixes and improvements. This article highlights the most significant changes.

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Key Changes Summarized:

• General Gameplay: League migration is now easier, Strongboxes are improved with increased spawn rates and clearer enemy distinction, runes are replaceable, armor effectiveness is boosted, Expedition Vendor access is unlinked from character level, minion respawn is improved, Uncut Gem levels are visible, Charm charge counters are displayed, map entrances are safer, and item pickup is streamlined. Performance enhancements target shadow effects, loading times, boss fights, and visual effects.

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• Skill Adjustments: Supercharged Slam has a radius limit, Scavenged Plating scaling is refined, Vine Arrow's hit condition is clarified, Pain Offering's Aura tag is removed, Meta Gem skill energy gain is disabled, and Lightning Bolt is renamed and rebalanced.

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• Monster Modifications: Essence Monolith mob skill usage is delayed but toughness increased, boss hitboxes are adjusted, spawn rates are reduced for some monsters, energy shield values are rebalanced, and numerous visual and attack improvements are implemented across over 40 monster types.

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• Endgame Enhancements: Four new Tower Map areas are added, the Lost Towers Map is updated, the Arbiter of Ash fight offers six attempts, with Falling Flame Seed and Flaming Gale skill adjustments and increased boss focus on players. Map checkpoints are introduced, guaranteeing at least three Rare Monsters per map. Monster density is increased in some maps, chest counts are boosted in certain areas, and boss encounter frequency is adjusted (more frequent, but lower Waystone drop chance).

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• Bug Fixes and Miscellaneous Changes: Over 70 bugs are fixed (crashes, quests, interactions), visual effects are improved, over 20 controller issues are resolved, and over 100 equipment items are rebalanced. A notable change affects Original Sin, altering its Chaos Resistance effect.

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This update comprises over 300 changes in total. For the complete patch notes, visit the official Path of Exile 2 website. We eagerly await the next update and the eventual 1.0 release!