Path of Exile 2: Ritual: A Comprehensive Guide to Passives

Path of Exile 2's Endgame Rituals: A Comprehensive Guide

Path of Exile 2 introduces several endgame events, including Breaches, Expeditions, Delirium, and Rituals. This guide focuses on Rituals, a revived mechanic from previous leagues. We'll cover initiation, mechanics, the Ritual Passive Skill Tree, the Pinnacle boss (King in the Mists), and the unique Tribute and Favour reward system.

Identifying and Initiating Ritual Events

On the Atlas, Ritual Altar map nodes are marked with a distinctive red pentagram icon. 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 affecting enemies and mechanics. Modifiers might include massive rat swarms or life-draining pools of blood.

To activate a Ritual, interact with an Altar after noting its modifiers. A large circle will appear; remain within it to fight the ensuing enemy waves. Leaving the circle prematurely ends the event with no rewards. Successfully completing all Rituals on a map marks it as complete.

The King in the Mists: The Pinnacle Boss

'An Audience With The King,' a unique currency item obtained from Favours, unlocks the Crux of Nothingness and the King in the Mists fight. This boss shares mechanics with its Act 1 counterpart. Defeating him yields 2 Ritual Passive Skill points, a chance at unique items, powerful currencies, and Omen items.

The Ritual Passive Skill Tree

The Ritual Passive Skill Tree, accessible via the Atlas screen, enhances Ritual events. Nodes reduce Tribute requirements, improve rewards, and boost unique currency drop rates. The tree features eight Notable nodes and eight nodes increasing King in the Mists difficulty. Each Notable node requires defeating the King in the Mists at increased difficulty.

Notable Ritual Passive Nodes:

Prioritize 'From The Mists,' 'Spreading Darkness,' and 'Ominous Portents' for increased rewards. Then, focus on 'Tempting Offers' and 'He Approaches' for better Omen and King encounter chances.

Rewards: Tribute, Favours, and Omens

Completed Rituals award Tribute, used to purchase randomized Favours. More Altars completed increase Tribute and unlock higher-tier rewards, including Rare gear and high-value currencies. 'An Audience With The King' is exclusively obtained through Favours.

Omens are powerful, consumable items that modify other currency effects. They are highly sought after for crafting.

Beyond Tribute and Favour rewards, Ritual enemies drop high-tier currencies like Exalted Orbs and Vaal Orbs. The King in the Mists has a chance to drop Uniques from a Ritual-exclusive pool.

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

This guide provides a solid foundation for mastering Path of Exile 2's Ritual endgame event. Remember to adapt your strategies based on the random modifiers encountered in each map.