Path of Exile 2 Endgame: A Deep Dive into Rituals

Path of Exile 2 introduces four major endgame map events: Breaches, Expeditions, Delirium, and Rituals. Rituals, a revamped mechanic from a previous PoE league, offer a unique challenge and rewarding system. This guide details how to initiate Ritual events, understand their mechanics, utilize the Ritual Passive Skill Tree, conquer the Pinnacle boss, and maximize rewards from the Tribute and Favour system.

Identifying and Initiating Rituals

On the Atlas, Ritual Altar map nodes are marked with a distinctive red pentagram icon featuring a demonic face. A Ritual Precursor Tablet, inserted 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 and mechanics. These modifiers might introduce massive rat swarms, life-draining blood pools, or other challenges.

To activate a Ritual, interact with an Altar after reviewing its modifiers. A large circular area will illuminate; remain within this zone to fight the summoned enemies. Leaving the circle prematurely ends the event and forfeits rewards. Successful completion of all Altars in a map marks it as complete.

The King in the Mists: Pinnacle Boss Encounter

The "An Audience With The King" currency item, obtainable through Favours, unlocks the Crux of Nothingness, where the King in the Mists awaits. This boss shares mechanics with its Act 1 counterpart (Freythorn zone in Cruel difficulty).

Defeating the King in the Mists grants two Ritual Passive Skill points, a chance at event-exclusive Unique items, valuable Currencies, and Omen items.

Mastering the Ritual Passive Skill Tree

The Atlas Passive Skill Tree includes a dedicated Ritual section, enhancing rewards by reducing Tribute costs, improving rewards, and boosting Unique Currency drop rates. This red-colored section features eight Notable nodes and eight nodes increasing the King in the Mists' difficulty. Each Notable node requires defeating the King in the Mists at the increased difficulty.

Prioritize these Notable nodes: "From The Mists," "Spreading Darkness," and "Ominous Portents" for optimal rewards with minimal drawbacks. Subsequently, focus on "Tempting Offers" and "He Approaches" to increase high-value Omen and "An Audience With The King" chances.

Notable Ritual Passive Skills:

Optimizing Ritual Rewards

Completing Rituals yields Tribute, a temporary currency exchanged for Favours (randomized items). More completed Altars increase Tribute and unlock higher-tier Favours, including Rare gear and top-tier Currencies. "An Audience With The King" is exclusively obtained through Favours.

Omen Currencies, exceptionally powerful and coveted items, can significantly enhance other Currency items. Consider trading them if unsure about immediate use. Enemies also drop high-tier Currencies like Exalted and Vaal Orbs. The King in the Mists has a chance to drop event-exclusive Uniques.

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

This comprehensive guide equips you to conquer the Rituals in Path of Exile 2 and reap their substantial rewards.