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Beginner's First Build Guide
Path of Exile 2

Beginner's First Build Guide

Embark on your Path of Exile 2 journey with our beginner's guide. Learn about class selection, early game progression, and your first boss encounters in Act 1.

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Beginner's First Build Guide

Embark on your Path of Exile 2 journey with our beginner's guide. Learn about class selection, early game progression, and your first boss encounters in Act 1.

Welcome to the AntMag guide for Path of Exile 2! This guide will help you get started with your very first character build, covering the initial steps and crucial early-game content.

What's Covered:

  • Choosing your starting Class and Movement Type.
  • Navigating The Riverbanks and equipping your first gear and skills.
  • Defeating the first boss, The Bloated Miller.
  • Interacting with NPCs in Clearfell Encampment and starting new quests.
  • Exploring Clearfall and facing enemies like Rotten Wolves and Vile Hags.
  • Boss Fight: Beira of the Rotten Pack and her ice attacks.
  • Navigating The Mud Burrow and confronting The Devourer.
  • Exploring The Old Forest and encountering Fungal Zombies and Werewolves.
  • Optional Boss: The Brambleghast.
  • Completing the 'Secrets in the Dark' quest by finding Runes of Power in The Red Vale.
  • Boss Fight: The Rust King.
  • Returning to NPCs to progress the story and receive rewards.

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