The Path 2 Exile Podcast

Could Return of the Ancients be the best Path of Exile 2 league yet?In Episode 45 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by  ⁨@CaptainLance9⁩  to discuss our expectations for Patch 0.5, league starters, the economy reset, crafting changes, defenses, and why this league is shaping up to be something special.From deep theorycrafting to league starter planning, this episode is packed with insights for players preparing for launch.

Should build guides be paywalled in Path of Exile?In Episode 44 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by  @PohxKappa  to discuss one of the biggest creator debates in the POE community right now — paid build guides, creator collaboration, and how the community shapes content creators over time.We also dive into Patch 0.5 changes, Runic Ward, Chronomancer and Gemling updates, crafting systems, Mageblood, and GGG’s evolving design philosophy in Path of Exile 2.

Patch 0.5 might be the best state Path of Exile 2 has ever been in.In Episode 43 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by  @Raxxanterax  to break down why Patch 0.5 feels like a major turning point for POE 2.From swords and the revamped Atlas Tree to hidden ascendancies, Chronomancer balance, socketables, and the evolving plant build meta — this episode dives deep into the systems shaping the future of the game.We also discuss what makes Grinding Gear Games’ design philosophy feel so unique compared to other ARPGs.

Patch 0.5 might completely redefine Path of Exile 2.
In Episode 42 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we break down the massive Patch 0.5 livestream reveal and discuss everything from the Infinite Atlas revamp to the new ascendancies, endgame changes, runes, Atlas masteries, unique items, and huge quality of life improvements.
This update looks absolutely massive — and it could fundamentally reshape how POE 2 is played moving forward.

POE 2 teaser season is here… and it’s driving everyone crazy.
In Episode 41 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by  ⁨@SchwingyGaming⁩  to break down the current wave of teasers, what they might actually mean, and how the community is interpreting them.
We also dive into build-making philosophy, Patch 0.4 build diversity, the state of Standard, and deeper discussions around the passive skill tree, jewels, and crit scaling in Path of Exile 2.