Path of Exile 2: Patch Notes 0.1.1

Path of Exile 2's latest update, Patch 0.1.1, is a behemoth! GGG has delivered a massive overhaul packed with bug fixes and improvements. This article highlights the key changes.

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Table of Contents

• General Changes
• Skill Changes
• Monster Changes
• Endgame Changes
• Other Changes

General Changes

This update significantly enhances gameplay and the user interface. Key improvements include:

• A new "League Migrations" button simplifies character transfers to parent leagues.
• Strongbox mechanics are refined. Enemy wave intervals are shorter, mobs are more easily distinguishable, a monster spawning bug is fixed, and fog dissipates upon enemy defeat. Research Strongboxes appear more frequently.
• Runes in equipment are now replaceable.
• Armor effectiveness is increased.
• Character level no longer restricts access to Expedition Vendors; item rarity now depends solely on the shop's level (existing shops unaffected). Image: insider-gaming.com
• Minions instantly respawn nearby if they die too far from the player.
• Uncut Gem levels are now visible in item names.
• Equipped Charms display remaining charges.
• Map entry is safer; monsters no longer spawn directly at the entrance.
• Item pickup is smoother, even while performing other actions.
• Performance improvements are noticeable, especially in shadow-heavy areas. Loading speeds are faster, boss fights and visual effects are optimized, and The Ziggurat Encampment's behavior is enhanced.

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Skill Changes

Several skills have received adjustments:

• Supercharged Slam now has a 3-meter radius limit.
• Scavenged Plating grants more stacks against stronger enemies.
• Vine Arrow's description clarifies that it only hits on impact.
• The Aura tag is removed from Pain Offering.
• Skills in Meta Gems can no longer gain energy.
• Lightning Bolt is renamed "Greater Lightning Bolt" (to reflect its origin from the Choir of the Storm amulet) and its damage mechanics are adjusted.

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Monster Changes

Monster behaviors and attributes have been tweaked:

• Essence Monolith mobs have a delayed skill activation, but increased Toughness.
• Certain boss hitboxes are adjusted for better animation alignment.
• Some monster spawn rates are reduced.
• Mob energy shields are rebalanced for smoother map clearing.
• Over 40 individual mob visual effects and attacks are improved.

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Endgame Changes

The endgame experience is significantly altered:

• Four new Tower Map areas are accessible. The Lost Towers Map is updated.
• The Arbiter of Ash fight now allows six attempts instead of one. Falling Flame Seed and Flaming Gale can no longer be interrupted or blocked. The boss focuses less on minions.
• Map areas now feature checkpoints, guaranteeing at least three Rare Monsters per map.
• Monster density is increased in some maps (e.g., Untainted Paradise has double the monsters).
• Chest frequency is increased in certain areas.
• Boss encounters are more frequent (roughly one per four maps), but Waystone drop rates from Map Bosses are lowered.

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Other Changes

This update addresses numerous issues:

• Over 70 bugs are fixed (client crashes, quests, in-game interactions).
• Numerous visual effects are corrected.
• More than 20 controller issues are resolved.
• Over 100 equipment items have adjusted stats for better balance. Check your inventory! Noteworthy: Original Sin now grants +17-23% Chaos Resistance instead of zero Chaos Resistance.

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Patch 0.1.1 boasts over 300 changes in total. For complete details, consult the official Path of Exile 2 website. We eagerly await the next update and the eventual 1.0 release!