PoE2: Expedition Secrets - Unlock Passives, Artifacts, and Epic Rewards!

Mastering the Path of Exile 2 Expedition Endgame: A Comprehensive Guide

Path of Exile 2 introduces four major endgame events: Delirium, Breaches, Rituals, and Expeditions. This guide focuses on Expeditions, a returning mechanic from the original game's Expedition League. We'll cover finding and initiating Expeditions, utilizing the Detonator and Explosives, navigating the Passive Skill Tree, and maximizing your rewards.

Quick Links

• PoE 2 Expedition & Detonation Mechanic
• Expedition Passive Skill Tree
• PoE 2 Expedition Rewards

PoE 2 Expedition & Detonation Mechanic

Expedition map nodes on the Atlas are marked with a light blue, spiral-shaped icon. An Expedition Precursor Tablet placed in a completed Lost Tower slot guarantees an Expedition encounter.

Within the Expedition zone, locate the central Detonator and four NPCs. The Detonator and a new Explosives UI (bottom-right) are key to the event. Your objective is strategic Explosive placement to trigger Runic Monsters, Unearthed Remnants, and Excavated Chests.

• Runic Monsters: Spawn near Red Markers. Larger Markers yield larger monster packs, empowered by Unearthed Remnants.
• Unearthed Remnants: Relics with floating tooltips offering beneficial or detrimental modifiers (e.g., increased Elemental damage but higher item rarity from chests).
• Excavated Chests: Spawn near Black Markers with the spiral symbol. Contain Artifacts, Logbooks, Currencies, Waystones, and high-tier gear.

Use the Explosives UI to visualize the area of effect (AoE). Avoid overlapping AoE circles for optimal farming. After placing Explosives, activate the Detonator. If overwhelmed, retreat and return later; the event persists.

Expedition Pinnacle Map

Runic Monsters and Excavated Chests have a chance to drop Expedition Logbooks. In your Hideout, interact with Dannig to access the Expedition Map. Slot a Logbook to open portals leading to an enhanced Expedition with significantly more Explosives.

This Pinnacle Map features Olroth, a challenging boss (skull icon on minimap). Defeating Olroth awards 2x Expedition Passive Skill Tree points.

Expedition Passive Skill Tree

Accessed via the Atlas Passive Skill Tree, the Expedition tree enhances the event. Points are earned by defeating Olroth.

Prioritize "Disturbed Rest," "Detailed Records," "Timed Detonations," "Weight of History," "Unearthed Anomalies," and "Legendary Battles." Avoid "Extreme Archaeology" due to the significant reduction in Explosives.

PoE 2 Expedition Event Rewards

Artifacts are the primary reward. Four types exist, each used with a specific vendor for gear:

Expedition Logbooks, obtained from Runic Monsters and Chests, unlock Pinnacle Maps and the chance to fight Olroth for exceptional rewards and additional Passive Skill Tree points.