In Path of Exile 2, the Atlas map features four main endgame events: Breaches, Expeditions, Delirium, and Rituals. The Ritual event, inspired by the original Path of Exile's Ritual League, introduces players to a unique gameplay experience. This comprehensive guide will walk you through how to start Ritual events, the mechanics you need to be aware of, how to navigate the Ritual Passive Skill Tree, details about the Pinnacle boss, and the rewards you can expect from the distinctive Tribute and Favour system in Path of Exile 2's endgame event.
PoE 2 Rituals & Altars, Explained
On the Atlas screen, map nodes that guarantee an endgame event are marked with specific icons. Nodes featuring a Ritual Altar are identified by a red icon depicting a pentagram and a demonic horned face. To ensure a Ritual encounter, you can use a Ritual Precursor Tablet, which slots into a completed Lost Tower.
Upon entering a map with a Ritual encounter, you'll find multiple Altars scattered throughout. Each map's Altars come with a shared random modifier that introduces unique mechanics or enemies. For instance, you might encounter hordes of rats or waves of Blood that drain your Life. When you discover an Altar, take a moment to read its Modifiers before interacting with it to summon a massive wave of enemies.
The area around the Altar darkens, confining you to a specific zone where you must defeat all enemies to complete the Ritual. Venturing into the shadowed areas will end the event without rewards. Successfully completing all Rituals on the map marks it as Complete.
Ritual Pinnacle Boss: The King In the Mists
During a Ritual encounter, you might come across 'An Audience With The King,' a unique Currency item that grants access to The Crux Of Nothingness, the domain of the Ritual Pinnacle Boss, the King in the Mists. To face this boss, insert 'An Audience With The King' into your Realmgate in the Atlas map.
The King in the Mists retains the mechanics from its campaign version. For practice, revisit Act 1 on Cruel difficulty and spawn a new instance of the Freythorn zone. Defeating this boss rewards you with 2x Ritual Passive Skill points, along with a chance to drop exclusive PoE 2 Uniques, powerful Currencies, and Omen items.
Ritual Passive Skill Tree
The Ritual Passive Skill Tree, accessible via the Atlas Map and the Atlas Passive Skill Tree button, enhances the Ritual event. It's marked by a distinctive red color with five prongs, hosting eight Notable nodes and eight nodes that ramp up the difficulty of the King in the Mists boss fight. Each victory against the Crux of Nothingness nets you 2x Ritual Passive Skill points, allowing you to tackle increasingly challenging encounters for new Notable nodes.
| Notable Delirium Passive | Effect | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Promised Devotion | Ritual Altar skills deal 25% increased Damage. Deferring Favours at Ritual Altars requires 50% less Tribute, and they appear 50% sooner | N / A |
| From The Mists | Rituals contain 2 extra packs of enemies | N / A |
| Reinvigorated Sacrifices | Every time a monster Revives in a Ritual it gains 20% Toughness and deals 10% more damage. Revived monsters no longer penalize Tribute. | From The Mists |
| Spreading Darkness | There are always 4x Ritual Altars in maps with a Ritual | N / A |
| Between Two Worlds | Rituals always contain a Wildwood Wisp, which increases Tribute earned | Spreading Darkness |
| Ominous Portents | Rituals spawn monster waves 25% faster, but Favours are 50% more likely to contain an Omen | N / A |
| He Approaches | Revived monsters in Rituals have a 20% chance to be Magic or Rare. Rituals have a 50% chance to contain An Audience With The King | Ominous Portents |
| Tempting Offers | You may re-roll Favours in a Ritual an extra time, and it costs 25% less Tribute to re-roll | N / A |
For the Ritual passives tree, prioritize 'From The Mists', 'Spreading Darkness', and 'Ominous Portents' to enhance your rewards with minimal drawbacks. Follow up with 'Tempting Offers' and 'He Approaches' to increase your chances of obtaining valuable Omens and 'An Audience With The King'.
PoE 2 Ritual Event Rewards
Tribute Is Used To Purchase Ritual Rewards
Completing a Ritual grants you Tribute, a temporary currency used to purchase randomized items known as Favours. The more Altars you complete, the more Tribute you accumulate, unlocking a wider array of items in the reward screen. Initially, Favours cost a few hundred Tribute and offer Magic items or low-level Currencies. As you progress, higher-tier Currencies and Rare gear become available, with 'An Audience With The King' exclusively obtainable through Favours.
Ritual Favour rewards may include powerful items called Omens, which enhance the effects of other Currency items when held in your inventory. These are consumed upon activation, providing unique benefits like targeted modifier removal or addition. Omens are highly sought after in PoE 2 due to their potential to significantly boost crafting outcomes. If unsure about using an Omen, consider trading it for other high-value currencies.
Aside from the Tribute and Favour system, enemies defeated during Ritual Events can drop high-tier Currencies such as Exalted Orbs and Vaal Orbs. The King in the Mists has a chance to drop exclusive Uniques upon defeat, adding to the allure of this challenging encounter.
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
