Path of Exile 2 Expeditions: A Comprehensive Guide
Path of Exile 2 introduces Expeditions, a revitalized endgame event from previous leagues. This guide covers Expedition mechanics, rewards, and the passive skill tree, helping you master this challenging and rewarding system. Four endgame events—Delirium, Breaches, Rituals, and Expeditions—await you on the Atlas map.
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Expedition Mechanics & Detonation
Expeditions are identified on the Atlas by a light blue spiral icon. Use an Expedition Precursor Tablet in a completed Lost Tower slot to guarantee an Expedition encounter.
Once in a map, locate the marked area and interact with one of four NPCs. The core mechanic involves strategically placing Explosives near Markers to trigger events:
- Red Markers: Detonating near these spawns Runic Monsters. Larger markers yield larger monster packs. These packs are further enhanced by Unearthed Remnants.
- Unearthed Remnants: These relics provide beneficial or detrimental modifiers (e.g., increased elemental damage from monsters but improved item rarity from chests).
- Black Markers (spiral symbol): Detonating near these spawns Excavated Chests, containing Artifacts, Logbooks, currency, Waystones, and high-end gear.
Use the Explosives UI to plan your detonations. Explosives have an area of effect (AoE); avoid overlapping circles for optimal efficiency. After placing Explosives, activate the Detonator. You can safely retreat after detonation and return to engage enemies later.
Expedition Pinnacle Map
Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests have a chance to 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.
Expedition Passive Skill Tree
Accessed via the Atlas Passive Skill Tree, the Expedition Passive Skill Tree enhances rewards and difficulty. Points are earned by defeating Olroth. Increasing difficulty is required to unlock new Notable nodes.
| Notable Expedition Passive | Effect | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Archaeology | Reduces Explosives to 1, but boosts radius by 150%, placement range by 100%, and reduces enemy Life by 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.
Expedition Rewards
Artifacts are the primary currency. Four types exist, each used with a specific vendor to acquire gear:
| Reward | Use | Gear |
|---|---|---|
| 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 inventory | N/A |
Expedition Logbooks, obtained from Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests, unlock the Expedition Pinnacle Map and the chance to fight Olroth for exceptional rewards and double passive skill points. The higher the map level, the higher the chance of Olroth appearing and the better the rewards.
