The Path 2 Exile Podcast

We're live from ExileCon in New Zealand, hours before the keynote, and everyone has the same question: how many new classes is GGG about to show us? Ep. 68 is our first IRL episode Kalll, Miso, and DeadRabb1t are joined by Farmer, our most returned guest, to kick off ExileCon weekend. We start with the trip so far, then dig into predictions for PoE 2 1.0: whether Shadow and Duelist are the onl...

It's a mega podcast: TalkativeTri, Lolcohol, and BlazeworksTV join us for a full pre-ExileCon hype cast, and we get into everything we think GGG might reveal. We kick things off with a look back at our favorite Early Access moments, and Rabbit finally addresses the Crimson Cast race controversy. Then we move into ExileCon: what the 1.0 league mechanic could be (including PoE2DB's Blight an...

@JorgenPOE  joins the podcast this week as we dig into everything building up to ExileCon, from Path of Exile 1 patch 3.30 to what GGG might reveal for PoE 2.We start with the timing of PoE 1's patch 3.30 and how it lines up with ExileCon, then debate when GGG should ideally release patch notes. From there we get into the pre-registration debacle, the Viva La Dirt League video, and what it say...

787Prada joins the podcast this week, and we take another crack at the campaign skip debate, this time with twink gear in the mix. We start off with some Korean MMO talk, then get into Prada's life outside of PoE 2 and the fallout from the Crimson Race. From there it's the main event: the campaign skip debate, twink gear edition, followed by a question that splits people fast: how many pla...

We settle the biggest debate of Early Access the only fair way: a full ascendancy bracket to find out which one actually wins it all. This week's episode starts with Rabbit's birthday and some HCSSF heartbreak, then Miso's concert life and the MMO itch that comes with it. From there we get into when four month league cycles might come back, the ExileCon countdown, and what the flood of...

Jazzarus joins the podcast this week as we get into the big question everyone's asking: what does PoE 2 actually need before it launches? We open with whether you can even properly prep for 1.0, get to know Jazzarus as "the wolf guy," and speculate on what the starting meta might look like once launch hits. From there we run through our favorite ascendancies and debate whether GGG sh...

Scorpius joins the podcast this week and makes the case that Martial Artist, not Gemling, might actually be the real S-tier ascendancy. We kick things off with the news that Timmy's Hardcore League is coming back, then get into a big-picture discussion on Endless Atlas progression and the tension between bloat and specialization in build design. From there we cover the current Sword hype (and...

aer0 joins the podcast this week and we get into some real talk about where the Atlas endgame still falls short. We open with aer0's take on the PoE1/PoE2 cycle and get into a genuinely interesting debate about what actually counts as a league starter, plus a deep look at how strong Disciple of Varashta really is. From there we dig into the Atlas endgame rework and why the Atlas Tree still doe...

Dreamcore joins the podcast this week to talk through everything coming out of Gamescom and the big question looming over the game: is PoE 2 actually ready for release? We start with a Gamescom recap and dig into the new Sword and combo gameplay before getting into the bigger systemic stuff — Uber boss design, gear variance, and how gem levels stack up against caster scaling. From there we get int...

Fresh off qualifying for ExileCon, GuyThatDies joins the podcast to break down the campaign speedrunning meta and everything that got him there. We get into the grenades-to-Twisters swap that won him his qualifier, a full history of the campaign speedrun meta, and his ranking of the fastest league starters this patch. From there we dig into secret tech in Grenades vs. Twisters, the Earthquake twin...

Patch 0.5.5 is finally here... and there's a LOT to talk about. In Episode 58 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast , we break down everything revealed in Patch 0.5.5 , discussing what we think GGG absolutely nailed, where the update fell short, and what it means for the future of Path of Exile 2. Rabbit also shares his experience attending Gamescom 2026 , giving us some behind-the-scenes insight into t...

Path of Exile 2 is heading to Gamescom 2026, and with a new reveal on the horizon, the big question is: what exactly is GGG going to show us? In Episode 57 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by Lolcohol and BlazeworksTV to make our predictions for the upcoming Gamescom reveal and discuss what could be next for Path of Exile 2 as we move beyond Patch 0.5.Before getting into our Gamescom...

How do experienced Path of Exile 2 players actually make their own builds? Where do they start, what do they prioritize, and how do they know when a build is "finished?"In Episode 56 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by  @FunkehChicken  , one of the most respected build creators in the Path of Exile 2 community, to dive deep into the process behind making successful builds. W...

In Episode 55 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by  @Timmy_P_onTwitch  to talk all about Timmy's Hardcore (THC) League, Hardcore, Solo Self-Found, and how these different ways of playing can completely change your experience with POE 2.We catch up with Timmy and discuss the idea behind THC League, what makes Hardcore exciting, and why everyone approaches Hardcore differently. We al...

Has Path of Exile 2 become more about gambling than grinding? In Episode 54 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by  @Redvilespoe  to discuss whether Path of Exile 2 is starting to feel like a casino, with more and more systems revolving around RNG and high-risk, high-reward mechanics. We also cover the recent Atlas Master nerfs, the new crafting augments, inflation and RMT, the POE 1 &am...

Has Patch 0.5 finally fixed Item Rarity... or is it still one of POE 2's biggest problems? In Episode 53 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by  @snoobae8553  to discuss the current state of Item Rarity in Patch 0.5 and whether Grinding Gear Games has found the right balance. We also dive into Patch 0.5 as a whole, Temple, Expedition's permanent boons, update cadence, the POE 1 &...

Is Mageblood too strong for Path of Exile 2—or is it exactly what a chase unique should be? In Episode 52 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we celebrate our 1-year anniversary by diving into one of the biggest design debates in POE 2: Mageblood. Is it unhealthy for the game, or is it the perfect example of what a pinnacle chase item should look like? We also discuss our build-making philosophies, Timmy...

Has GGG gone too far with Divine Orb drop rates in Patch 0.5?In Episode 51 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by xTheFarmerX to discuss one of the biggest debates in the current league: the massive increase in Divine Orb drops and whether it's actually healthy for Path of Exile 2's long-term economy. We also dive into Expedition, boss farming, the current Atlas Passive Tree, per...

In Episode 50 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by  @anime.princess  to discuss one of the hottest topics in Patch 0.5: the rarity of Lineage Support Gems. We also dive into Runeforging, Jewels, Gemling Legionnaire, gem level scaling, leech, crafting, and what actually makes a good build in Path of Exile 2.Along the way, we share stories from our own league experiences, discuss the cur...

In Episode 49 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by Fubgun to discuss the current state of the league, why it feels like there are profitable farming strategies everywhere, and how the recent Atlas changes have completely reshaped the endgame. From Atlas Masters and Expedition to Cities, Tablets, creator influence, and the evolving farming meta, we dive into why so many players are havi...

Has Path of Exile 2 finally surpassed Path of Exile 1?In Episode 48 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by  @GhazzyTV  to discuss the current state of Patch 0.5, the evolution of POE 2's endgame, and whether the game has reached a point where it can genuinely compete with—or even surpass—POE 1.We dive into minions, crafting, Ritual, Breach, weekly patch cadence, Runic Ward, event lea...

Return of the Ancients might be the most addictive league Path of Exile 2 has had yet. In Episode 47 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by  @Palsteron  to discuss the current state of Patch 0.5, why so many players can't stop playing, and what has made this league such a success. From Expedition farming and Delirium juicing to crafting, the economy, build diversity, and hidden secre...

Is Patch 0.5 the best update Path of Exile 2 has ever received? In Episode 46 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we're joined by  787Prada  to discuss our experiences with the Return of the Ancients league, the state of the game after launch, and why many players are calling this the strongest update in POE 2's history. From league starters and build progression to Atlas improvements, bossing, c...

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 in...

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...