The latest Path of Exile 2 build introduces a plethora of changes, marking a significant update from Grinding Gear Games (GGG). Patch Notes 0.1.1 for PoE2 brings a vast array of bug fixes and enhancements, which we'll explore in detail in this article.

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Table of Content

• General Changes
• Skill Changes
• Monster Changes
• Endgame Changes
• Other Changes

General Changes

Let's dive into the core changes affecting gameplay and interface. A new League Migrations button facilitates transferring your character to parent leagues. Strongbox mechanics have been refined, with reduced intervals between enemy waves and clearer distinctions between spawned and map-native mobs. A previously existing bug preventing monster spawns has been resolved, and fog now clears once all enemies are defeated. Research Strongboxes are now more prevalent.

Rune socketing in equipment is now more flexible, allowing replacements. Armor effectiveness has been boosted, and character level no longer restricts access to Expedition Vendors. Instead, the rarity of equipment items depends on the shop's level, ensuring existing shops remain unaffected.

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Minions dying far from the character will now respawn instantly nearby. The level of Uncut Gems is now visible in their names, and equipped Charms display remaining charges. Entering maps is now safer, with no immediate monster spawns at the entrance. Item pickup has been streamlined, allowing collection during other actions like attacking or using levers. Overall, game performance has been enhanced, particularly in shadow-heavy areas, with faster loading times, optimized boss fights, and improved visual effects in The Ziggurat Encampment.

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Skill Changes

The Supercharged Slam skill now has a 3-meter radius limit. Scavenged Plating grants more stacks against stronger enemies. Vine Arrow's skill description now specifies that the projectile hits enemies only upon landing. Pain Offering no longer has an Aura tag, and skills in Meta Gems cannot gain energy. Lightning Bolt has been renamed to Greater Lightning Bolt, reflecting its association with the unique amulet Choir of the Storm, and its damage mechanics have been adjusted.

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Monster Changes

Essence Monolith mobs can no longer use their skills immediately, though their Toughness has been significantly increased. Certain bosses' hitboxes have been adjusted to better align with their visual attack animations. The spawn rate of some monsters has been reduced, and mob energy shields have been rebalanced for more enjoyable map clearing. Over 40 monster changes have been implemented, enhancing visual effects and attack modifications without drastically altering gameplay.

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Endgame Changes

Version 0.1.1 introduces four new Tower Map areas, with updates to the Lost Towers Map. The Arbiter of Ash boss fight now offers six attempts instead of one, with changes to the Falling Flame Seed and Flaming Gale skills, making them uninterruptible and unblockable, respectively. The boss now focuses more on players than minions. Maps now feature checkpoints, ensuring encounters with at least three Rare Monsters per map. Monster balance in several maps, like Untainted Paradise, has been adjusted to increase monster numbers. Some areas now contain more chests, and bosses appear more frequently, though the chance of Map Bosses dropping Waystones has decreased.

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Other Changes

Over 70 bugs related to client crashes, quest mechanics, and in-game interactions have been fixed. Visual effects have been corrected, and more than 20 controller issues resolved. Over 100 equipment items have had their stats and characteristics adjusted for balanced gameplay. Notably, the item Original Sin now offers +17-23% Chaos Resistance instead of setting Chaos Resistance to zero.

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This extensive update for Path of Exile 2 introduces over 300 changes. For the complete Patch Notes 0.1.1, visit the official Path of Exile 2 website. We've highlighted the most significant updates here and look forward to the next update and the eventual release of version 1.0!