POE 2: Patch 0.1.1 Now Available

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

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

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Key Changes:

• General Gameplay: A League Migration button simplifies character transfers. Strongbox mechanics are enhanced with faster enemy waves, clearer mob distinction, and a fix for spawning issues. Runes are now replaceable, armor effectiveness is increased, and Expedition Vendor access is no longer level-gated (though item rarity depends on shop level). Minions respawn faster near the player, Uncut Gem levels are visible, Charm charge counts are displayed, map entrances are safer, and item pickup is smoother during actions. Performance improvements target shadow areas, loading times, boss fights, visual effects, and The Ziggurat Encampment.

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• Skill Adjustments: Supercharged Slam has a 3-meter radius limit. Scavenged Plating stacks scale with enemy strength. Vine Arrow's description clarifies projectile impact. Pain Offering's Aura tag is removed. Meta Gems no longer grant skill energy. Lightning Bolt is renamed "Greater Lightning Bolt" and its damage mechanics are refined.

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• Monster Modifications: Essence Monolith mobs have delayed skill usage but increased Toughness. Boss hitboxes are refined for better animation alignment. Spawn rates for some monsters are reduced, and energy shield values are adjusted for improved map clearing. Over 40 visual and attack adjustments enhance the overall monster experience.

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• Endgame Enhancements: Four new Tower Map areas are accessible. The Lost Towers Map is updated. The Arbiter of Ash fight now offers six attempts, with Falling Flame Seed and Flaming Gale adjustments. Map checkpoints are introduced, guaranteeing at least three Rare Monsters per map. Monster density is increased in some maps (e.g., Untainted Paradise). Chest frequency and boss encounter rates are adjusted (bosses are more frequent, but Waystone drop rates from Map Bosses are reduced).

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• Other Fixes and Tweaks: Over 70 bugs are fixed (crashes, quests, interactions). Numerous visual effects and over 20 controller issues are resolved. Over 100 equipment items have stat adjustments. The item "Original Sin" now grants Chaos Resistance instead of removing it.

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This update comprises over 300 changes. For complete details, consult the official Path of Exile 2 patch notes. The community eagerly anticipates future updates and the 1.0 release.