Path of Exile 2's Endgame Rituals: A Comprehensive Guide
Path of Exile 2 introduces several endgame events, including Breaches, Expeditions, Delirium, and Rituals. This guide focuses on Rituals, a revamped mechanic from previous PoE leagues. We'll cover initiating Ritual events, understanding their mechanics, utilizing the Ritual Passive Skill Tree, tackling the Pinnacle boss, and maximizing rewards from the Tribute and Favour system.
Identifying and Initiating Ritual Events
On the Atlas, Ritual Altar map nodes are marked with a distinctive red pentagram icon. A Ritual Precursor Tablet, slotted into a completed Lost Tower, guarantees a Ritual encounter on a chosen node.
Once in a Ritual map, several Altars will appear. Each map features a shared random modifier impacting enemy types or mechanics (e.g., massive rat waves or life-draining blood pools). Interact with an Altar to initiate a combat encounter within a designated zone. Leaving this zone prematurely ends the event and forfeits rewards. Completing all Rituals on a map marks it as complete.
The King in the Mists: The Pinnacle Boss
The 'An Audience With The King' currency item, obtainable through Favours, unlocks a fight with the King in the Mists, the Ritual Pinnacle Boss. This boss shares mechanics with its Act 1 counterpart (Freythorn zone in Cruel difficulty). Defeating him yields 2 Ritual Passive Skill points, a chance at unique items, powerful currencies, and Omen items.
Mastering the Ritual Passive Skill Tree
The Ritual Passive Skill Tree, accessible via the Atlas Passive Skill Tree screen (bottom right), enhances Ritual events. Nodes modify Tribute requirements, improve rewards, and boost unique currency drop rates. Each Notable node requires defeating the King in the Mists at an increased difficulty level.
Prioritize nodes like 'From The Mists,' 'Spreading Darkness,' and 'Ominous Portents' initially for optimal reward increases. Subsequently, focus on 'Tempting Offers' and 'He Approaches' for enhanced Omen and 'An Audience With The King' acquisition chances.
Notable Ritual Passive Skills:
| Notable Passive Skill | Effect | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Promised Devotion | 25% increased Ritual Altar skill damage; 50% less Tribute for Favours; Favours appear 50% sooner | N/A |
| From The Mists | 2 extra enemy packs in Rituals | N/A |
| Reinvigorated Sacrifices | Revived monsters gain 20% Toughness and deal 10% more damage, but no longer penalize Tribute | From The Mists |
| Spreading Darkness | Always 4 Ritual Altars in maps | N/A |
| Between Two Worlds | Rituals always contain a Wildwood Wisp (increased Tribute earned) | Spreading Darkness |
| Ominous Portents | 25% faster monster waves; 50% increased chance for Omens in Favours | N/A |
| He Approaches | 20% chance for revived monsters to be Magic or Rare; 50% chance for 'An Audience With The King' | Ominous Portents |
| Tempting Offers | Extra Favour re-roll; 25% less Tribute for re-rolls | N/A |
Optimizing Rewards: Tribute, Favours, and Omens
Successful Ritual completions grant Tribute, a temporary currency exchanged for Favours (randomized items). Increased Altar completions unlock more Favours, including higher-tier currencies and gear. 'An Audience With The King' is exclusively obtained via Favours.
Omen currencies are exceptionally valuable, modifying the effects of other currency items. These are consumed upon use and can significantly enhance crafting potential. Consider trading them if unsure of their application. Regular high-tier currencies also drop from Ritual enemies. The King in the Mists has a chance to drop Uniques from a pool exclusive to the Ritual event.
All PoE 2 Omen Currencies:
Omen of Sinistral Alchemy, Omen of Dextral Alchemy, Omen of Sinistral Coronation, Omen of Dextral Coronation, Omen of Refreshment, Omen of Resurgence, Omen of Corruption, Omen of Amelioration, Omen of Sinistral Exaltation, Omen of Dextral Exaltation, Omen of Greater Annulment, Omen of Whittling, Omen of Sinistral Erasure, Omen of Dextral Erasure, Omen of Sinistral Annulment, Omen of Dextral Annulment, Omen of Greater Exaltation
By following this guide, you'll be well-equipped to conquer the Rituals endgame event and reap its substantial rewards in Path of Exile 2.
