Path of Exile 2: Massive 0.1.1 Update Now Live

Path of Exile 2's 0.1.1 Patch: A Comprehensive Overview of Key Changes

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

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Key Changes Summarized:

• General Gameplay: Improved Strongbox mechanics (faster waves, clearer mob distinction), Rune replacement in equipment, increased armor effectiveness, Expedition Vendor accessibility changes, improved item pickup while performing actions, performance enhancements (especially in shadow-heavy areas), and faster loading times. Minions now respawn instantly near the player if they die too far away. Uncut Gem levels are now visible in item names, and equipped Charms display remaining charges. Map entrances are safer, with delayed monster spawns.

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• Skill Adjustments: Supercharged Slam now has a 3-meter radius limit. Scavenged Plating grants more stacks against stronger enemies. Vine Arrow's description clarifies projectile impact on landing. Pain Offering's Aura tag has been removed. Skills in Meta Gems no longer gain energy. Lightning Bolt is renamed "Greater Lightning Bolt" and its damage mechanics adjusted.

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• Monster Modifications: Essence Monolith mobs have delayed skill usage but increased Toughness. Boss hitboxes are refined for better animation matching. Spawn rates for certain monsters are reduced. Mob energy shields are rebalanced. Over 40 individual monster changes improve the overall combat experience without drastically altering gameplay.

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• Endgame Enhancements: Four new Tower Map areas are available. The Lost Towers Map is updated. The Arbiter of Ash fight now offers six attempts, with Falling Flame Seed and Flaming Gale skill adjustments. Map areas include checkpoints, guaranteeing at least three Rare Monsters per map. Monster density is increased in some areas (e.g., Untainted Paradise). Chest frequency is increased in certain areas. Map Boss encounters are more frequent, but Waystone drop rates are lowered.

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• Other Bug Fixes and Adjustments: Over 70 bugs are fixed (client crashes, quests, interactions). Numerous visual effects are corrected, along with over 20 controller issues. Over 100 equipment items have stat adjustments. "Original Sin" item now grants Chaos Resistance instead of removing it.

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This update includes over 300 changes in total. For the complete Patch Notes 0.1.1, visit the official Path of Exile 2 website. The community eagerly awaits the next update and the eventual 1.0 release!