Path of Exile 2: Patch Notes 0.1.1

Path of Exile 2's latest update, Patch 0.1.1, is a behemoth! GGG has delivered a massive overhaul packed with bug fixes and improvements. This article highlights the key changes.

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Table of Contents

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

General Changes

This patch significantly enhances gameplay and the user interface. Key improvements include:

• A new "League Migrations" button simplifies character transfers to parent leagues.
• Strongbox mechanics are refined: enemy wave intervals are shorter, mobs are more easily distinguishable, a monster spawning bug is fixed, and fog dissipates upon enemy defeat. You'll also find Research Strongboxes more often.
• Runes in equipment are now replaceable.
• Armor effectiveness is increased.
• Character level no longer restricts access to Expedition Vendors; item rarity now depends solely on the shop's level (existing shops unaffected). Image: insider-gaming.com
• Minions instantly respawn nearby if they die too far from the player.
• Uncut Gem levels are now visible in their names.
• Equipped Charms display remaining charges.
• Map entry is safer—monsters no longer spawn directly at the entrance.
• Item pickup is smoother, even while performing other actions.
• Performance improvements are noticeable, especially in shadow-heavy areas, along with faster loading speeds, optimized boss fights and visual effects, and enhanced game behavior in The Ziggurat Encampment.

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Skill Changes

Several skills have received adjustments:

• Supercharged Slam now has a 3-meter radius limit.
• Scavenged Plating grants more stacks against stronger enemies.
• Vine Arrow's description clarifies that it only hits on impact.
• The Aura tag is removed from Pain Offering.
• Skills in Meta Gems no longer gain energy.
• Lightning Bolt is renamed "Greater Lightning Bolt" for clarity (granted by Choir of the Storm amulet), and its damage mechanics are adjusted.

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Monster Changes

Monster behavior and encounters have been tweaked:

• Essence Monolith mobs have a delayed skill activation, but increased Toughness.
• Certain boss hitboxes are adjusted for better visual consistency.
• The spawn rate of some monsters is reduced.
• Mob energy shields are rebalanced for smoother map clearing.
• Visual effects and attacks for numerous mobs are improved (over 40 changes in total, enhancing the overall experience without drastically altering gameplay).

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Endgame Changes

The endgame receives significant updates:

• Four new Tower Map areas are added.
• The Lost Towers Map is updated.
• The Arbiter of Ash fight now allows six attempts instead of one, with Falling Flame Seed and Flaming Gale skills no longer interruptible or blockable. The boss also focuses less on minions.
• Map areas now feature checkpoints, guaranteeing at least three Rare Monsters per map.
• Monster density is increased in certain maps (e.g., Untainted Paradise has double the monsters).
• Chest counts are increased in some areas.
• Boss encounter frequency is increased (roughly one per four maps), but Waystone drop rates from Map Bosses are lowered.

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Other Changes

This patch addresses a wide range of issues:

• Over 70 bug fixes related to crashes, quests, and in-game interactions.
• Numerous visual effect corrections.
• Over 20 controller-related bug fixes.
• Over 100 equipment items have adjusted stats for better balance. Check your inventory!
• A notable change affects Original Sin: it now grants +17-23% Chaos Resistance instead of "Chaos Resistance is Zero".

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Patch 0.1.1 boasts over 300 changes! For the complete details, visit the official Path of Exile 2 website. We eagerly await the next update and the eventual 1.0 release!