Path of Exile 2 introduces Expeditions, a revamped endgame event from previous leagues. This guide covers Expedition mechanics, rewards, and the passive skill tree. Four endgame events exist in PoE 2's Atlas: Delirium, Breaches, Rituals, and Expeditions.
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Atlas map nodes with guaranteed Expeditions feature a light blue spiral icon. Use an Expedition Precursor Tablet in a completed Lost Tower slot to guarantee an Expedition encounter.
Within the Expedition zone, locate Markers and a tent with four NPCs. The core mechanic involves strategically placing Explosives near Markers to spawn enemies and chests.
Use the Explosives UI to visualize AoE. Avoid overlapping AoE circles for optimal resource management. Detonate Explosives via the Detonator. You can leave the area after detonation and return later to engage enemies.
Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests drop Expedition Logbooks. Use these with Dannig in your hideout to access the Expedition Pinnacle Map. This map offers significantly more Explosives and a chance to encounter Olroth, the Pinnacle Boss (indicated by a skull on the minimap).
Defeating Olroth grants double Expedition Passive Skill Tree points.
Accessed via the Atlas Passive Skill Tree, the Expedition Passive Skill Tree enhances rewards and difficulty. It features eight Notable nodes and eight difficulty-increasing nodes for Logbooks. Defeating Olroth is crucial for acquiring points to unlock these nodes.
Notable Expedition Passive | Effect | Requirements |
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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 significant reward boosts. 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.
Artifacts are the primary currency, each used with a specific vendor:
Reward | Use | Gear |
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Broken Circle Artifact | Gwennen | Weapons |
Black Scythe Artifact | Tujen | Belts & Jewelry |
Order Artifact | Rog | Armor |
Sun Artifact | Dannig | Used for other Artifacts |
Exotic Coinage | Refreshes vendor stock | N/A |
Expedition Logbooks, obtained from Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests, unlock Pinnacle Maps with a chance to fight Olroth, yielding high-tier rewards and double passive skill points. The higher the map level, the greater the chance Olroth will appear.