Path of Exile 2 Expeditions: A Comprehensive Guide
Path of Exile 2 introduces Expeditions, a revamped endgame event lifted from the original game's Expedition League. This guide covers Expedition mechanics, rewards, and the passive skill tree. Four main endgame events—Delirium, Breaches, Rituals, and Expeditions—await you on the Atlas map.
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Expedition Mechanics & Detonation
Expedition map nodes on the Atlas are marked with a light blue spiral icon. Use an Expedition Precursor Tablet in a completed Lost Tower slot to guarantee an Expedition encounter.
Upon entering an Expedition map, locate the central Detonator and four NPCs. The NPCs offer basic event instructions. Your objective is to strategically deploy Explosives near Markers to summon Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests.
- Runic Monsters: Spawn near Red Markers. Larger markers yield larger monster packs, empowered by Unearthed Remnants.
- Unearthed Remnants: Relics granting beneficial or detrimental modifiers (e.g., increased elemental damage but higher item rarity from chests).
- Excavated Chests: Spawn near Black Markers with the spiral symbol, containing Artifacts, Logbooks, currency, Waystones, and high-tier gear.
The Explosives UI shows the area of effect (AoE). Avoid overlapping AoE circles for optimal farming. After placing Explosives, activate the Detonator. You can leave the area after detonation and return later to engage enemies.
Expedition Pinnacle Map
Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests have a chance to drop Expedition Logbooks. In your Hideout, interact with Dannig to access the Expedition Map. Slot a Logbook to open portals leading to a large-scale Expedition with increased Explosives.
The Pinnacle Boss, Olroth, has a higher spawn chance on higher-level maps (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 menu (top-left), the Expedition Passive Skill Tree enhances rewards and difficulty. It features eight Notable nodes and eight difficulty-increasing nodes for Logbooks and Olroth. Defeating Olroth grants 2x points.
| Notable Expedition Passive | Effect | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Archaeology | Reduces Explosives to 1, but increases radius by 150%, range by 100%, -20% enemy Life | 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, 50% faster Detonation chains | 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," "Timed Detonations," "Weight of History," "Unearthed Anomalies," and "Legendary Battles" for optimal rewards. Avoid "Extreme Archaeology" due to its significant reduction in Explosives.
Expedition Rewards
Artifacts are the primary rewards, used to trade with Expedition vendors for specific gear types. Exotic Coinage refreshes vendor inventories.
| Reward | Use | Gear |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Circle Artifact | Gwennen (Weapons) | Weapons |
| Black Scythe Artifact | Tujen (Belts and Jewelry) | Belts and Jewelry |
| Order Artifact | Rog (Armor) | Armor |
| Sun Artifact | Dannig (Used to acquire other Artifacts) | Various |
| Exotic Coinage | Refreshes any vendor's inventory | N/A |
Expedition Logbooks, obtained from Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests, unlock the Expedition Pinnacle system, offering chances for Olroth encounters, high-tier currency, and exclusive Uniques.
