Path of Exile 2: Patch Notes 0.1.1

Path of Exile 2's 0.1.1 Patch: A Deep Dive into Key Improvements

Path of Exile 2 has received a substantial update (0.1.1), boasting a massive number of bug fixes and gameplay enhancements. This article highlights the most significant changes.

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Key Changes Summarized:

• General Gameplay: League migration is now easier, Strongboxes are improved with increased spawn rates and clearer enemy differentiation, runes are replaceable, armor effectiveness is boosted, and item pickup is smoother during actions. Performance optimizations target shadow effects, loading times, boss fights, and The Ziggurat Encampment. Minion respawn is improved, Uncut Gem levels are visible, and Charm charge counts are displayed. Map entrances are safer.

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• Skill Adjustments: Supercharged Slam's radius is capped, Scavenged Plating scaling is refined, Vine Arrow's hit condition is clarified, Pain Offering's Aura tag is removed, Meta Gem energy gain is prevented, and Lightning Bolt is renamed and rebalanced.

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• Monster Modifications: Essence Monolith mob skill usage is delayed, boss hitboxes are improved for better animation consistency, spawn rates are adjusted, energy shields are rebalanced, and visual effects across numerous monsters are enhanced.

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• Endgame Enhancements: Four new Tower Map areas are added, the Lost Towers Map is updated, the Arbiter of Ash fight now offers six attempts, with skill interruption and blocking removed, and the boss AI is tweaked. Map checkpoints are introduced, guaranteeing at least three Rare Monsters per map. Monster density and chest counts are increased in various areas. Boss encounter frequency is raised, but Waystone drop rates are lowered.

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• Other Fixes and Tweaks: Over 70 bugs are squashed, encompassing crashes, quests, and various interactions. Visual effects are corrected, controller issues are resolved, and over 100 items receive stat adjustments. The item "Original Sin" now grants Chaos Resistance instead of negating it.

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This update comprises over 300 changes. For the complete 0.1.1 Patch Notes, visit the official Path of Exile 2 website. We eagerly await further updates and the eventual 1.0 release!