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 PoE leagues. We'll cover how to initiate Ritual events, their mechanics, the Ritual Passive Skill Tree, the Pinnacle boss (The King in the Mists), and the unique Tribute and Favour reward system.

Identifying and Initiating Ritual Events

On the Atlas map, Ritual Altar nodes are marked with a distinctive red pentagram icon featuring a demonic face. A Ritual Precursor Tablet, slotted into a completed Lost Tower, guarantees a Ritual encounter on a chosen node.

Once in a map with a Ritual, several Altars will spawn. Each map features a shared random modifier affecting enemies and mechanics. These modifiers might introduce hordes of rats, blood pools draining life, or other challenges.

To activate a Ritual, interact with an Altar after noting its modifiers. A large circle will illuminate around the Altar; remain within this zone to defeat all enemies and complete the Ritual. Leaving the circle prematurely ends the event with no rewards. A map is considered complete upon successful completion of all its Rituals.

The King in the Mists: The Ritual Pinnacle Boss

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

The Ritual Passive Skill Tree

The Ritual Passive Skill Tree, accessible from the Atlas Passive Skill Tree screen (bottom right), enhances Ritual rewards. Nodes modify Tribute requirements, improve rewards, and increase unique currency drop chances. Each victory over the Crux of Nothingness awards 2 skill points, necessitating increased boss difficulty with each new Notable node.

Notable Nodes and Prioritization:

Prioritize 'From The Mists', 'Spreading Darkness', and 'Ominous Portents' for increased rewards with minimal drawbacks. Then, focus on 'Tempting Offers' and 'He Approaches' for higher-value Omens and boss encounter chances.

Ritual Rewards: Tribute and Favours

Completed Rituals grant Tribute, a temporary currency exchanged for randomized Favour items. More Altars completed increase Tribute and unlock more Favour options, including Rare gear and high-tier currencies at higher Tribute thresholds. 'An Audience With The King' is exclusively obtained through Favours.

Omen Currencies:

Omen items significantly enhance other currency items. Examples include Omens of Annulment (specifying modifier removal) and Omens of Alchemy (specifying modifier addition). These are highly valuable and often traded for other high-value currencies.

Beyond Tribute and Favours, 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 pool exclusive to the Ritual event.

List of 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 comprehensive overview of Path of Exile 2's Ritual endgame event. Mastering these mechanics will significantly enhance your endgame progression.