Path of Exile 2 Campaign Guide
A complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the Path of Exile 2 campaign — 193 steps from the first zone to the last, with boss tips and every quest reward marked. It is the same guide as in the Exile Companion app, where you can tick steps off as you play.
Updated September 2026 · Looking for the other game? Path of Exile 1 campaign guide
Acts
| Act | Region | Steps | Passive points | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act 1 | Clearfell | 40 | 4 | |
| Act 2 | Vastiri Desert | 42 | 4 | |
| Act 3 | Utzaal | 36 | 4 | |
| Act 4 | Aggorat | 39 | 4 | |
| Interlude 1 | Curse of Holten | 12 | 2 | |
| Interlude 2 | The Stolen Barya | 12 | 2 | |
| Interlude 3 | Doryani's Contingency | 12 | 4 |
All 24 passive skill points
Every quest in the Path of Exile 2 campaign that rewards passive skill points, in the order you reach them.
| Act | Zone | Quest | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act 1 | The Hunting Grounds | (Optional) Defeat The Crowbell for 2 Passive Skill Points | 2 |
| Act 1 | Ogham Farmlands | (Optional) Find Una's Lute and return it to Una for 2 Passive Skill Points | 2 |
| Act 2 | Keth | (Optional) Defeat Kabala, Constrictor Queen for 2 Passive Skill Points | 2 |
| Act 2 | Deshar | (Optional) Complete Tradition's Toll: find the Final Letter at Fallen Dekhara, return to Shambrin for 2 Passive Skill Points | 2 |
| Act 3 | Jungle Ruins | (Optional) Defeat Mighty Silverfist for 2 Passive Skill Points | 2 |
| Act 3 | Aggorat (Past) | (Optional) Stab the Sacrificial Heart for 2 Passive Skill Points | 2 |
| Act 4 | Journey's End | Return to Journey's End, interact Karui Totems to free Freya, then defeat Omniphobia, Fear Manifest | 2 |
| Act 4 | Halls of the Dead | Defeat Yama, the White | 2 |
| Interlude 1 | Wolvenhold | Enter Wolvenhold and defeat Oswin, the Dread Warden | 2 |
| Interlude 2 | The Khari Crossing | Defeat Akthi, the Final Sting and Anundr, the Sandworm | 2 |
| Interlude 3 | Howling Caves | (Optional) Enter the Howling Caves and defeat The Abominable Yeti | 2 |
| Interlude 3 | Kingsmarch | Return to Kingsmarch, speak to the Hooded One to complete Interlude 3 and receive +2 Passive Points (Siege of Oriath) | 2 |
Other permanent rewards
Resistances, Spirit, ascendancy trials and other rewards that stay with your character for good.
| Act | Zone | Quest | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act 1 | Clearfell | (Optional) Defeat Beira of the Rotten Pack for +10% Cold Resistance | Resistance Bonus: +10% Cold Resistance |
| Act 1 | Freythorn | Defeat The King in the Mists | Spirit: +30 Spirit (Gembloom Skull) |
| Act 1 | Oghman Manor | (Optional) Defeat Candlemass on the first floor for +20 Maximum Life | Permanent Buff: +20 Maximum Life |
| Act 2 | Traitor's Passage | (Optional) Defeat Balbala, The Traitor for Djinn Barya | Trial of Ascendancy: Unlocks Trial of the Sekhemas |
| Act 2 | Buried Shrines | (Optional) Visit the Elemental Shrine to choose a resistance ring (Ruby/Sapphire/Topaz) | Resistance Bonus: Choose Ruby, Sapphire or Topaz Ring + matching Lesser Elemental Rune |
| Act 2 | Valley of the Titans | (Optional) Place relics at the Relic Altar for +1 Charm Slot and a charm buff | Permanent Buff: +1 Charm Slot + Charm Buff |
| Act 2 | The Spires of Deshar | (Optional) Complete Sisters of Garukhan for +10% Lightning Resistance | Resistance Bonus: +10% Lightning Resistance |
| Act 3 | Ziggurat Encampment | (Optional) Return the Corpse-snake Venom to Servi and choose a permanent buff | Permanent Buff: Artificer's Orb + Choose: +25% Stun Threshold, +30% Elemental Ailment Threshold, or +25% Mana Regen |
| Act 3 | Chimeral Wetlands | (Optional) Enter the Temple of Chaos for the second ascension method | Trial of Ascendancy: Unlocks The Trial of Chaos Ascendancy |
| Act 3 | Jiquani's Machinarium | (Optional) Defeat Blackjaw, the Remnant for +10% Fire Resistance | Resistance Bonus: +10% Fire Resistance (Flame Core) |
| Act 3 | The Azak Bog | (Optional) Defeat Ignagduk, the Bog Witch; return Ignagduk's Ghastly Spear to Servi for an ailment Charm | Spirit: +30 Spirit (Gemrot Skull) |
| Act 4 | Abandoned Prison | (Optional) Visit the Chapel for a flask recovery buff from the Goddess of Justice | Permanent Buff: Choose: +30% Life Flask Recovery or +30% Mana Flask Recovery |
| Act 4 | Whakapanu Island | (Optional) Defeat Great White One in the Sharkpit for the Shark Fin (Tribal Medicine); trade it to Kaimana for a permanent buff | Permanent Buff: Choose Kaom's Lesson or Rakiata's Lesson (permanent) |
| Act 4 | Eye of Hinekora | (Optional) Visit the Silent Hall and pay respects for +5% Maximum Mana | Permanent Buff: +5% Maximum Mana |
| Act 4 | Halls of the Dead | Enter the Halls of the Dead, complete optional Tests of Strength for Blank Tattoos | Permanent Buff: Tattoos: Tawhoa (+5 Str or +5% Fire Res), Tasalio (+5 Int or +5% Cold Res), Ngamahu (+5 Str or +5% Fire Res) |
| Interlude 2 | The Khari Crossing | (Optional) Visit the Molten Shrine and Skullmaw Stairway for +5% Maximum Life | Permanent Buff: +5% Maximum Life (Molten One's Gift) |
| Interlude 2 | Qimah | (Optional) Visit Orbala's Pillar to choose a changeable permanent buff | Permanent Buff: Choose from Halani, Galai, Akheli, Orbala, Kochai, Tabana, or Alima buff |
| Interlude 3 | Kriar Village | Navigate to Kriar Village and defeat Lythara, the Wayward Spear | Spirit: +40 Spirit (Gemcrust Skull) |