Complete Guide to Earning All Passive Skill Points from Quests in Path of Exile 2

Many players find it challenging to gather all the passive skill points in Path of Exile 2 due to the plethora of quests and objectives throughout the campaign. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate through the campaign, providing a clear overview of the passive skill points and permanent bonuses available.

How to Obtain All Passive Skill Points and Bonuses in Path of Exile 2

Passive Skill Points and Bonuses in Act 1

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The following passive skill points and permanent bonuses can be acquired in Act 1:

Una’s Hut in the Ogham Farmlands: Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
The Crowbell in the Hunting Grounds: Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
The King in the Mists in Freythorn: Grants +30 Spirit
Beira of the Rotten Pack in Clearfell: Grants +10% to Cold Resistance
Candlemass, the Living Rite in Chapel of the Fallen: Grants +20 Maximum Life

In this act, there are four key passive skill points, two of which can be easily overlooked. Beira of the Rotten Pack is particularly important as the Cold Resistance it provides will greatly assist you in defeating Count Geonor, especially since early game resistance can be scarce.

Passive Skill Points and Bonuses in Act 2

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In Act 2, you can receive the following passive skill points and permanent bonuses:

Kabala, the Constrictor Queen in Keth: Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Final Letter in Deshar: Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Sisters of Garukhan Shrine in Spires of Deshar: Grants +10% Lightning Resistance

Defeating Kabala, the Constrictor Queen may also yield the Kabala Clan Relic, which can be paired with the Sun Clan Relic for enhanced buffs in the later stages of the game.

Passive Skill Points and Bonuses in Act 3

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During Act 3, players can acquire these passive skill points and bonuses:

Mighty Silverfist in Jungle Ruins: Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Ignagduk, The Bog Witch: Grants +30 Spirit
Slithering Dead quest in The Venom Crypts: Choose among +25 increased stun threshold, +30 elemental ailment threshold, and +25% increased mana regeneration
Blackjaw, the Remnant in Jiquani’s Machinarium: Grants +10% Fire Resistance
Sacrificial Heart in Aggorat: Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points

Ignagduk, the Bog Witch, becomes pivotal at this stage as it provides significant power boosts. However, the Slithering Dead quest may be tedious due to the need to find a vial, and its initial bonuses may feel less impactful until the endgame.

Cruel Difficulty Passive Skill Points and Bonuses

The Cruel Difficulty mode revisits Acts 1-3, allowing players to earn the same passive skill points from the bosses and objectives mentioned earlier, albeit with a few distinct permanent bonuses:

Candlemass, the Living Rite: Grants +8% Maximum Life
Ignagduk, the Bog Witch: Grants +40 Spirit
Slithering Dead quest: Choose among +10% Chaos Resistance, +5 to all attributes, or +15% reduced slowing potency of debuffs

Candlemass, the Living Rite, offers additional maximum life, while Ignagduk, the Bog Witch, increases your Spirit pool. The Slithering Dead quest rewards become more valuable, with options like +5 to all attributes or +10% to Chaos Resistance proving advantageous as you advance toward the endgame.

It is essential to note that Cruel Difficulty is a temporary mode, as only Acts 1-3 are currently available during the early access phase of Path of Exile 2. Future updates will introduce Acts 4-6, replacing the Cruel section entirely.

As new content rolls out, both the passive skill points and bonuses may also undergo changes. This guide will be updated to reflect any new additions or modifications to the campaign.

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