Waypoint System & Travel — Path of Exile 2 Guide

Navigate Path of Exile 2's Act 1 with our comprehensive guide. Learn about Waypoints, travel mechanics, and key locations like The Riverbanks and Clearfell Encampment.

This guide covers the Waypoint system and travel mechanics in Path of Exile 2, focusing on Act 1.

The Riverbanks

Upon starting, you'll arrive in The Riverbanks. Choose your preferred movement type; it can be changed later in the Options Menu. Equip your starting weapon and be aware of enemies like Drowned and Porcupine Crabs. You'll also find a Skill to equip.

Boss Fight: The Bloated Miller

The Bloated Miller is the first boss, found at the entrance of the Besieged Encampment. He is slow but hits hard and can summon Drowned. Avoid his attacks and defeat him.

The Clearfell Encampment

After defeating The Bloated Miller, you'll reach Clearfell Encampment. Speak with Renly and interact with NPCs like Finn and Una. Una offers the quest 'Secrets in the Dark,' which requires you to travel to the Old Forest. The Waypoint is located here.

Exploring Clearfall

Enemies in this area include Rotten Wolves, Vile Hags, Lumbering Dead, and Vile Imps. You may encounter the boss Beira of the Rotten Pack, who uses ice attacks and revives Rotten Wolves.

Boss Fight: Beira of the Rotten Pack

Beira uses ice-based attacks and summons Rotten Wolves. She can also create ice spikes. Defeating her grants a permanent +10% Cold Resistance buff.

Exploring The Mud Burrow

This labyrinthine area contains enemies like Mud Simulacrum, Flesh Larva, and Wretched Rattler. Traverse it to reach the Vile Nest and face The Devourer.

Boss Fight: The Devourer

The Devourer is a large worm-like creature that attacks with poison and summons Flesh Larva. It also uses its tail as a weapon. After its defeat, return to Renly in Clearfell Encampment.

Exploring The Old Forest

This area is populated by Fungal Zombies, Werewolves, Werewolf Prowlers, and Vile Imps. You can find entrances to The Grim Tangle (currently impassable) and The Red Vale.

Boss Fight: The Brambleghast

An optional boss, The Brambleghast is a giant plant creature that uses tendrils and shadow energy balls. It is relatively stationary.

The Red Vale

Enemies include Maw Demons, Ancient Ezomites, and Bloom Serpents. To progress 'Secrets in the Dark,' find and interact with three Obelisks of Rust to collect Runes of Power. Each activation spawns waves of monsters.

Boss Fight: The Rust King

Upon activating the third Obelisk, you'll face The Rust King, who uses lightning attacks, summons minions, and wields multiple weapons. After his defeat, collect the Runes of Power and return to Clearfell Encampment to speak with Renly.

Completing 'Secrets in the Dark'

Return to the Old Forest to meet Una. Interact with the three Runic Seals to release The Hooded One. Speak with Una, then return to the Encampment to speak with both Una and Renly to complete the quest.