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Path of Exile 2 Act 1 Walkthrough: Clearfell

This walkthrough takes you through Act 1 of Path of Exile 2 — Clearfell — one step at a time, from The Riverbank to Oghman Manor. Don't leave without 4 passive skill points, 1 Spirit reward, 1 resistance reward and 1 permanent buff; every reward is tagged below. Optional side content is marked, so you can skip it when you're in a hurry.

40 steps · 16 zones · Updated September 2026

The Riverbank

  1. Follow the path forward
    Skill Gem: Starting Skill Gem
  2. Head northeast toward Clearfell Encampment
  3. Boss tip: Simple boss, dodge his slam attacks and hit him between swings

Clearfell Encampment

  1. Waypoint

Clearfell

  1. Exit town to the east
    Waypoint
  2. OptionalResistance Bonus: +10% Cold Resistance
  3. OptionalSkill Gem: Uncut Skill Gem Lvl 1

The Mud Burrow

  1. Narrow winding passage, head deeper inside
    Boss tip: Avoid chaos projectiles with dodge rolls
    Support Gem: Uncut Support Gem

The Grelwood

  1. Exit Clearfell to the north, open forest zone
    Waypoint
  2. OptionalSupport Gem: Uncut Support Gem
  3. Boss tip: Roaming optional boss; appears on both Grelwood visits
    Optional

The Red Vale

  1. Search the zone for three obelisk locations
    Waypoint
  2. Boss tip: Defeat waves at each obelisk, collect Runed Girdles from each

Clearfell Encampment

The Grelwood

  1. Head to the Tree of Souls in the Grelwood

The Grim Tangle

  1. Follow the path through the dark forest
    Waypoint
  2. Boss tip: Nature-themed attacks, dodge root eruptions
    OptionalSupport Gem: Uncut Support Gem

Cemetery of the Eternals

  1. Hub zone with paths to the Tomb and the Mausoleum
    Waypoint
  2. OptionalItem: Iron or Lazuli Ring

Tomb of the Consort

  1. Enter from the Cemetery of the Eternals
    Boss tip: Defeat Asinia and collect her Memorial Key Piece
    WaypointSupport Gem: Uncut Support Gem (Haunted Treasure)

The Mausoleum

  1. Enter from the Cemetery of the Eternals
    Boss tip: Defeat Draven and collect his Memorial Key Piece
    Waypoint

Cemetery of the Eternals

  2. Boss tip: Defeat Lachlann past the Memorial Gate; collect Count Lachlann's Ring

The Hunting Grounds

  1. Large dangerous open zone
    Waypoint
  2. Boss tip: Dangerous optional boss in the Hunting Grounds
    Optional+2 Passive Skill Points (Book of Specialisation)
  3. OptionalSupport Gem: Uncut Support Gem

Freythorn

  1. Find and interact with each altar, defeat spawned waves
    Waypoint
  2. Boss tip: Purple debuff = keep moving; Red debuff = stand still; manage stagger bar
    Spirit: +30 Spirit (Gembloom Skull)Spirit Gem: Uncut Spirit Gem Lvl 4
  3. OptionalItem: Choose Ruby, Sapphire or Topaz Charm

Ogham Farmlands

  1. Head from the Hunting Grounds toward the farmlands
    Waypoint
  2. Optional+2 Passive Skill Points

Ogham Village

  1. Navigate into the village ruins
    WaypointCrafting Bench Recipe: Unlocks Salvage Bench
  2. OptionalCurrency: Artificer's Orb + Blank Rune
  3. Boss tip: Heavy melee attacks, dodge and counterattack
    Skill Gem: Uncut Skill Gem Lvl 5 (from Leitis)

The Manor Ramparts

  1. Follow the ramparts uphill
    Waypoint
  2. OptionalSupport Gem: Uncut Support Gem

Oghman Manor

  1. Multi-floor manor, search all floors
    Waypoint
  2. Boss tip: Fire-themed boss on the first floor
    OptionalPermanent Buff: +20 Maximum Life
  3. Boss tip: Phase 1: Human/wolf form; Phase 2: Fog phase; Phase 3: Full wolf form. Dodge his charges and strike after combos

Clearfell Encampment