Path of Exile 2 Update: Patch 0.1.1 Notes

The latest Path of Exile 2 build introduces a plethora of changes, marking a significant leap forward from the previous version. Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has truly outdone themselves with this massive update, which includes a vast array of bug fixes and improvements. In this article, we'll delve into the key highlights of Patch Notes 0.1.1 for Path of Exile 2.

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Table of Contents

• General Changes
• Skill Changes
• Monster Changes
• Endgame Changes
• Other Changes

General Changes

Let's dive into the core changes impacting gameplay and user interface.

• A new "League Migrations" button has been introduced, enabling seamless transfer of your character to parent leagues.
• Strongbox mechanics have been enhanced with reduced intervals between enemy waves and clearer differentiation between spawned and original map mobs. A bug preventing monster spawns has been resolved, and the fog now clears once all enemies are defeated. You'll encounter Research Strongboxes more frequently.
• Runes in equipment can now be swapped for new ones.
• Armor effectiveness has seen an increase.
• Character level no longer restricts access to Expedition Vendors; instead, the rarity of equipment depends on the shop's level, without affecting existing shops.
• Minions that die too far from the character will now instantly respawn nearby.
• The level of Uncut Gems is now visible in their item names.
• Equipped Charms now display remaining charges.
• Entering maps is now safer as monsters no longer spawn immediately at the entrance.
• Picking up items from the ground is easier while your character performs other actions.

Additionally, the developers have improved overall game performance, particularly in shadow-heavy areas, increased loading speeds, optimized boss fights and visual effects, and enhanced gameplay in The Ziggurat Encampment.

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Skill Changes

• The Supercharged Slam skill now has a radius limit of 3 meters.
• Scavenged Plating grants more stacks based on enemy strength.
• The Vine Arrow skill description now specifies that the projectile hits enemies upon landing.
• Pain Offering has lost its Aura tag.
• Skills in Meta Gems can no longer gain energy.
• Lightning Bolt has been renamed Greater Lightning Bolt to signify its unique amulet origin, Choir of the Storm, with adjusted damage mechanics.

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Monster Changes

• Essence Monolith mobs can't use their skills immediately, but their Toughness is significantly increased.
• Boss hitboxes have been refined to better match visual attack animations.
• The spawn rate of certain monsters has been reduced.
• Mob energy shields have been re-evaluated to enhance map clearing.
• Visual effects and attack patterns for many mobs have been improved, contributing to over 40 changes that enhance the overall game experience without drastically altering gameplay.

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Endgame Changes

• Four new Tower Map areas are now accessible, with updates to the Lost Towers Map.
• The Arbiter of Ash boss fight now offers six attempts instead of one, with changes to the Falling Flame Seed and Flaming Gale skills, and increased focus on players over minions.
• Maps now feature checkpoints, ensuring encounters with at least three Rare Monsters per map.
• Monster balance in several maps has been adjusted, with Untainted Paradise now hosting twice as many monsters.
• Some areas boast more chests than before.
• Bosses appear more frequently (roughly once every four maps), but the chance of a Map Boss dropping a Waystone has decreased.

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Other Changes

• Over 70 bugs related to client crashes, quest mechanics, and in-game interactions have been fixed.
• Numerous visual effects have been corrected.
• More than 20 controller-related issues have been resolved.
• Over 100 equipment items have had their stats and characteristics adjusted for balanced gameplay. Check your inventory!
• The item Original Sin now provides +17-23% Chaos Resistance instead of the previous "Chaos Resistance is Zero" property.

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This monumental update to Path of Exile 2 introduces over 300 changes. For the complete Patch Notes 0.1.1, visit the official Path of Exile 2 website. We've highlighted the most significant updates here and look forward to the next update and, ultimately, the release of version 1.0!