Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

Missables and One-Time Events Guide

POE 2 - Missables and One-Time Events Guide

There are missable character upgrades and quests as well as permanent one-time decisions to make in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Check out this guide for all the missable content and important decisions you need to be aware of in the game!

List of Missables and One-Time Events

Missable Quests and One-Time Events




Class and Ascendancy Selection

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) 2 Ascendancy Classes during Early Access

The class you choose for your character at the beginning of the game can never be changed after you start. The same goes when choosing an Ascendancy Class, there is no way to change ascendancies right now during Early Access.

List of Classes and Ascendancies

Socketing Runes and Soul Cores

For Slotting Runes

Socketing equipment with Runes and Soul Cores is also a permanent decision. You won't be able to remove or replace the socketed rune or soul core even if you salvage or disenchant the item.

Sockets Explained

Salvaging and Disenchanting Gear

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Salvaging gear cannot be undone causing you to lose the salvaged items forever. Be careful when mass salvaging a lot of your stuff so that you won't accidentally salvage the ones that you want to use.

Should You Sell, Salvage or Disenchant Equipment?

Permanent Bonuses and Unlocks

Bonus How to Get
Maximum Spirit From optional bosses:
The King in the Mists in Act 1.
Ignagduk, the Bog Witch in Act 3 - Normal and Cruel Difficulty.
Maximum Life From the optional boss:
Candlemass, the Living Rite in Act 1 - Normal and Cruel Difficulty.
Weapon Set Passive Skill Points From optional bosses:
Crowbell in Act 1.
Kabala in Act 2.
Mighty Silverfist in Act 3.
From side quests:
The Lost Lute in Act 1.
Tradition's Toll in Act 2.
+10% Resistances From optional bosses:
Beira of the Rotten Pack in Act 1.
Sisters of Garukhan in Act 2.
Blackjaw, the Remnant in Act 3.
Other Bonuses From the Ancient Vows quest in Act 2, a choice between:
・30% Increased Charm Charges Gained
・15% Mana Recovery from Flasks
From the The Slithering Dead quest in Act 3, a choice between:
・25% Increased Stun Threshold
・30% Increased Elemental Ailment Threshold
・25% Increased Mana Regeneration Rate

Permanent bonuses such as extra Spirit, Weapon Set Skill Points, maximum Life, Resistances, and other stats can be earned as rewards from Quests and/or defeating certain optional Bosses. These objectives are typically not part of the main questline so you'll have to go out of your way to find them.

List of Permanent Buffs from the Campaign

Unlocking the Salvage and Reforging Bench

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The Salvage Bench can only be unlocked after completing the Finding the Forge side quest in Act 1 while the Reforging Bench is unlocked after the Treasures of Utzaal side quest in Act 3.

Missable Quests

Travel to Trial of the Sekhemas

There are certain quests that cannot be tracked and do not appear in the quest log. These include the Trial of the Sekhemas and the Trial of Chaos which are really important to do for the progression of your character.

List of All Quests and Quest Rewards

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Related Guides

Path of Exile 2 Tips and Tricks

Beginner's Guide

Gameplay Mechanics

Character Creation Guide Currency Exchange Explained
How to Ascend Classes How to Block
How to Dodge How to Fast Travel
How to Get and Use Sacred Water How to Get Through the Red Walls
How to Refill Flasks How to Show the Overlay Map
How to Trade How to Unlock Pets
What is the Max Level? What Happens When You Die?
Azmerian Wisps -

Game and Character Progression

Best Ways to Farm and Spend Gold Endgame Guide: What to Do After the Campaign?
Hardcore Guide Hideout Location and How to Unlock
How to Ascend Classes How to Farm Uniques
How to Increase Damage How to Increase Defense
How to Make a Good Build How to Power Level Alts
Leveling Guide: How to Get XP Fast List of Permanent Buffs from the Campaign
Missables and One-Time Events Guide -

Gear and Crafting

Are There Vendor Recipes? Crafting Guide
How to Always Show Items on Ground How to Get Corrupted Items
How to Hide Your Helmet How to Identify Items and Equipment
How to Increase Inventory Size How to Use Corruption Altars
How to Use Reforging Benches Item Rarity Explained
Sell, Salvage, or Disenchant Equipment? Sockets Explained

Stats and Skills Guides

Best Defensive Stat How to Get and Use Persistent Buffs
How to Get Ascendancy Skill Points How to Get More Skill Slots
How to Increase Charm Slots How to Increase Support Gem Slots
How to Level Up Skills How to Respec Passives
How to Use Jewel Sockets Weapon Set Skill Points Explained
Weapon Specialization Guide: How to Swap Weapons -

Settings and Multiplayer

Can You Adjust Game Difficulty? Best PC Settings and Keyboard Bindings
Gateway Guide Guild Features and How to Join
How to Change Your Character's Name How to Change Voice and Text Language
How to Get Loot Filters on Console How to Get More Character Slots
How to Link Items in Chat How to Revive Party Members
How to Use and Customize Chat Box List of All Chat Commands
Is There Controller Support? Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Coop
Party Bonuses and Group Scaling Explained Stash Tab Sale Schedule and Prices
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