The latest Path of Exile 2 build has brought a significant overhaul, with the developers at GGG unleashing a massive update packed with numerous changes and bug fixes. In this article, we delve into the key highlights of Patch Notes 0.1.1 for PoE2, ensuring you're up-to-date with the latest enhancements.

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Table of Contents

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

General Changes

Let's kick things off with the core updates to gameplay and interface. A new League Migrations button has been introduced, enabling seamless character transfers to parent leagues. Strongbox mechanics have seen improvements, with reduced intervals between enemy waves and clearer distinctions between spawned and map-native mobs. A bug preventing monster spawns has been squashed, and fog now clears once all enemies are defeated. You'll also encounter Research Strongboxes more frequently.

Rune sockets in equipment can now be swapped out for new ones, and armor effectiveness has been boosted. Character level no longer gates access to Expedition Vendors, with equipment rarity now tied to the shop's level, leaving existing shops unaffected. Minions dying far from your character will now respawn instantly nearby, and the level of Uncut Gems is now visible in their names. Equipped Charms display remaining charges, and entering maps is safer as monsters no longer spawn at the entrance. Picking up items from the ground is now easier, even while your character is engaged in other actions.

Performance has been enhanced across the board, particularly in shadow-heavy areas, with faster loading times, optimized boss fights, and improved visual effects. The Ziggurat Encampment's gameplay has also been refined.

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Skill Changes

The Supercharged Slam skill now has a 3-meter radius limit. Scavenged Plating grants more stacks against stronger enemies. The Vine Arrow skill description now specifies that it only hits enemies upon landing. The Pain Offering skill has lost its Aura tag, and skills in Meta Gems can no longer gain energy. Lightning Bolt has been renamed to Greater Lightning Bolt, reflecting its unique source from the Choir of the Storm amulet, with adjusted damage mechanics.

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Monster Changes

Essence Monolith mobs can't use their skills immediately, but their Toughness has been significantly increased. Certain bosses' hitboxes have been adjusted to better match their attack animations, and some monster spawn rates have been reduced. Energy shield values for mobs have been re-evaluated for more enjoyable map clearing. Visual effects and attack patterns for over 40 mobs have been enhanced, collectively improving the game experience without drastic changes.

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Endgame Changes

Version 0.1.1 introduces four new Tower Map areas, with the Lost Towers Map receiving an update. The Arbiter of Ash boss fight now offers six attempts instead of one, with the Falling Flame Seed skill uninterruptible and the Flaming Gale skill unblockable. The boss now focuses more on players than minions. Maps now feature checkpoints, ensuring encounters with at least three Rare Monsters per map. Monster balance in several maps, like Untainted Paradise, has been adjusted to increase monster numbers. Some areas boast more chests, and bosses appear more frequently, though the chance of Map Bosses dropping Waystones has decreased.

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Other Changes

Over 70 bugs related to client crashes, quest mechanics, and in-game interactions have been fixed. Visual effects have been corrected, and more than 20 controller issues resolved. Over 100 equipment items have had their stats and characteristics adjusted for balanced gameplay. Don't forget to check your inventory! A surprising change affects the item Original Sin, which now grants +17-23% Chaos Resistance instead of setting it to zero.

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This extensive update for PoE2 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 are eagerly awaiting the next update and the eventual release of version 1.0!