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How to Show the Overlay Map

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Last updated on: January 24, 2025 01:41 AM

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) How to Show the Overlay Map

Press Tab or Interact with a Checkpoint to open the Overlay Map in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Read on and check out the different methods to show the overlay map, as well as what the overlay map is!

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How to Show the Overlay Map
What is the Overlay Map?
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How to Show the Overlay Map

Press Tab to Open the Overlay Map

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Overlay Map

Pressing Tab opens the overlay map at the middle of the screen, showing the map and layout of the current area you're in. This removes the minimap at the top-right side.

Interact with a Checkpoint

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Fast Traveling to Checkpoints

Interact with a checkpoint on a map to open the Overlay Map. You can only fast travel to other checkpoints through this method. You can still fast travel between checkpoints in areas you've already visited, even if the revealed layout has been reset.

How to Fast Travel

What is the Overlay Map?

Shows the Current Layout of the Area

The Overlay Map displays current layout of the map you're in. Going to an area the first time won't show you the full layout, and you'll need to fully explore it to reveal the complete map. Revisiting an area will cause you to lose the revealed area after some time passes.

This is especially useful when clearing atlas maps. For example, it's best to get the reveal the full layout on maps with Breaches. This way, you won't risk getting lost while killing enemies left and right as you go. It'd be bad if you were to get cornered and surrounded by enemies in a dead end.

Opening the Overlay Maps Show All Modifiers on Endgame Maps

During atlas maps, opening the overlay map also shows the modifiers affecting the map you're on. These include both prefixes and suffixes of waystones and precursor tablets.

Mapping Guide and List of Atlas Maps

Path of Exile 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?
How to Parry	-

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	Chaos Statue Location

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
Recombinator Guide	-

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
Should You Choose Mouse or WASD?	-

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How to Show the Overlay Map

How to Show the Overlay Map

Press Tab to Open the Overlay Map

Interact with a Checkpoint

What is the Overlay Map?

Shows the Current Layout of the Area

Opening the Overlay Maps Show All Modifiers on Endgame Maps