Path of Exile 2 0.3.0
The Third Edict
The most comprehensive update yet. New campaign content, revolutionary support gem changes, the first official league, and massive gameplay improvements.
Major Updates in PoE2 0.3
The Third Edict Update
The largest content update for Path of Exile 2, featuring new campaign content, league mechanics, and comprehensive system overhauls
Act 4: Karui Archipelago
8 non-linear islands with 12+ new bosses and interludes replacing Cruel difficulty
Support Gem Revolution
No more one-per-character limit, tiered system, and 40+ new Lineage Support Gems
Abyssal League
First official PoE2 league with abyssal fissures, bone crafting, and Ancient Spires
Class Rebalance
Complete ascendancy reworks, new passive clusters, and skill damage improvements
Trading Revolution
Asynchronous trading system with merchant NPCs and offline sales
Movement Overhaul
Unlimited sprinting, instant weapon swapping, and new deflection mechanics
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Campaign Updates
Act 4: Karui Archipelago
- 8 non-linear islands to explore
- 12+ new unique bosses
- New Karui-themed environments
- Optional challenge areas
- Multiple progression paths
Interludes System
Three mini-acts replacing Cruel difficulty:
- Interlude 1: Levels 45-50
- Interlude 2: Levels 55-60
- Interlude 3: Levels 60-65
Each interlude features unique storylines, boss encounters, and rewards that bridge the gap between acts.
Support Gem Revolution
Major Changes
- ✅ Removal of one-per-character support gem limit
- ✅ Tiered system: Regular → Greater → Perfect
- ✅ 40+ new Lineage Support Gems (endgame only)
- ✅ Improved gem progression and scaling
Support Gem Tiers
Regular
Base support gems available throughout the campaign
Greater
Enhanced versions with improved effects and scaling
Perfect
Pinnacle support gems with maximum power
Lineage Support Gems
40+ exclusive endgame support gems that offer unique mechanics and powerful combinations unavailable in the base game.
Rise of the Abyssal League
First Official PoE2 League Mechanic
Watch live Abyssal League gameplay featuring the new mechanics, bone crafting system, and underground encounters
Abyssal Fissures
Cracks appear in the ground, leading to underground encounters with unique monsters and rewards.
Well of Souls
New bone crafting system that allows you to enhance equipment using collected soul essence.
Abyssal Cities
Massive underground settlements with multiple levels and challenging boss encounters.
Ancient Spires
Towering structures that offer vertical exploration and pinnacle boss fights.
Class Tier List & Builds
PoE2 0.3 Meta Rankings
Ranger (Deadeye)
Dominant ranged DPS with excellent clear speed
Sorceress
Stormweaver/Chronomancer builds excel in all content
Witch
Infernalist/Blood Mage/Lich all viable
Monk
Invoker/Acolyte solid but not dominant
Warrior
Warbringer viable for specific builds
Huntress
Amazon/Ritualist need buffs
Mercenary
Tactician/Witchhunter underperforming
Featured Build Guides
Ballista Banner Tactician
Defensive summoner build focused on ballista placement and banner buffs
Bleed Bow Tactician
DoT-focused bow build with excellent single target damage
Mortar Cannon Pin Tactician
AoE specialist with crowd control and area denial
Major Gameplay Changes
🏃 Unlimited Sprinting
Hold dodge roll button for unlimited sprint duration. No more stamina limitations for exploration.
⚡ Instant Weapon Swapping
Weapon swapping is now instantaneous, enabling fluid combat transitions and combo potential.
🛡️ Deflection System
New evasion-based defense layer that provides damage mitigation through skillful positioning.
🔮 Elemental Infusion
Cross-element skill synergies allow combining different elemental effects for unique interactions.
Trading Revolution
Asynchronous Trading
Trade items without both players being online simultaneously
Merchant NPCs
Place merchant NPCs in your hideout to handle sales automatically
Ange NPC Integration
Sell items through the Ange NPC system for offline transactions
Currency Exchange
Improved currency exchange system with better rates and automation
Endgame Updates
25+ New Atlas Maps
Expanded Atlas with diverse environments and unique mechanics
Splinter System
New splinter system for accessing pinnacle boss encounters
Waystone Rework
Completely redesigned waystone modifier system for better balance
Atlas Passive Changes
Revised Atlas passive tree with improved progression
Crafting Overhaul
Tiered Currency
Greater and Perfect currency tiers for enhanced crafting power
4-Tier Essence System
Expanded essence tiers with more powerful guaranteed modifiers
Hinekora's Lock
Preview crafting outcomes before committing resources
Exceptional Bases
New tier of base items with inherent bonuses and higher stat potential
Character Balance
Ascendancy Reworks
Complete overhauls for all classes with new keystones and synergies
100+ New Passive Clusters
Massive expansion of passive tree options for build diversity
Skill Damage Scaling
Improved damage scaling formulas for better endgame viability
Mana Cost Rebalancing
Adjusted mana costs across all skills for better resource management