Path of Exile 2 (POE2) is an expansive action RPG filled with myriad mechanics, secrets, and interactions to discover. With over 1,500 nodes on the passive skill tree and countless combinations of skill gems and support gems, the game can feel overwhelming. After spending around 70 hours in POE2 and progressing through the Cruel difficulty as a Witch, I've compiled some crucial tips that can...

1. When Will Patch 0.5 Arrive?Current prediction: Announcement likely the last week of April (Thursday, as usual), with patch release around May 8th. Why? Previous patches followed POE2 Currency a ~4–5 month cycle. Dawn of the Hunt ran April through late August (~5 months). 0.5 should follow suit. Some sources (POE1DB) speculate a delay to early June, but May remains the most...

Most people who try an unarmed lightning Monk in Path of Exile 2 hit the same wall sooner or later: the build doesn't really wake up until Thunderfist enters the picture. You can level around it, sure, and you can spend plenty of PoE2 Currency testing stopgap gear, but the gloves change the whole feel of the character. The awkward part is getting ready for them. You'll need 44 Dexterity and 44...