Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.1.1: Major Gameplay Enhancements and Bug Fixes

The latest Path of Exile 2 update brings significant improvements over its predecessor. The team at GGG has delivered a comprehensive patch, featuring extensive bug fixes and gameplay enhancements. This article highlights the key changes in Patch 0.1.1 for PoE2.

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General Changes

The update introduces key modifications to gameplay and user interface.

A new League Migrations button enables character transfers to parent leagues. Strongbox mechanics are refined, with shorter intervals between enemy waves and clearer distinction of spawned mobs. A bug preventing monster spawns has been resolved, and fog clears once all enemies are defeated. Research Strongboxes now appear more frequently. Runes in equipment can be swapped with new ones, armor effectiveness is boosted, and Expedition Vendor access is no longer tied to character level, though equipment rarity depends on the shop’s level. Existing shops remain unaffected.

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Minions dying far from the player now respawn instantly nearby. Uncut Gems display their level in the item name, and equipped Charms show remaining charges. Map entry is safer, with monsters no longer spawning at entrances. Item pickups during actions like attacking or lever-pulling are now smoother.

Game performance is optimized, particularly in shadow-heavy areas, with faster loading times, improved boss fights, enhanced visual effects, and better functionality in The Ziggurat Encampment.

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Skill Changes

Supercharged Slam now has a 3-meter radius limit. Scavenged Plating grants more stacks against stronger enemies. Vine Arrow’s description now specifies it only hits enemies upon landing. Pain Offering’s Aura tag is removed. Skills in Meta Gems no longer gain energy. Lightning Bolt is renamed Greater Lightning Bolt, tied to the unique amulet Choir of the Storm, with adjusted damage mechanics.

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Monster Changes

Essence Monolith mobs can no longer use skills instantly, but their Toughness is significantly increased. Boss hitboxes now align better with attack animations. Monster spawn rates are reduced, and energy shields are adjusted for smoother map clearing.

Visual effects for numerous mobs are enhanced, with over 40 attack modifications. These tweaks improve the experience without major gameplay shifts, paving the way for endgame updates.

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Endgame Changes

Patch 0.1.1 introduces four new Tower Map areas, with updates to The Lost Towers Map. The Arbiter of Ash boss fight now offers six attempts due to its difficulty, with uninterruptible Falling Flame Seed and unblockable Flaming Gale skills. The boss prioritizes players over minions. Maps now feature checkpoints, with at least three Rare Monsters per map for defeating and looting. Monster balance is tweaked, doubling Untainted Paradise’s monster count. Chests are more common, and bosses appear roughly every four maps, though Map Boss Waystone drop rates are reduced.

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Other Changes

Over 70 bugs related to client crashes, quests, and interactions are fixed. Visual effects are corrected, and more than 20 controller issues are resolved. Over 100 equipment items have rebalanced stats for fairer gameplay. Check your inventory, as the Original Sin item now grants +17-23% Chaos Resistance instead of zeroing it.

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This extensive PoE2 update includes over 300 changes. Full Patch 0.1.1 notes are available on the official Path of Exile 2 website. We’ve highlighted the major updates here and look forward to the next patch and the 1.0 release!