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Book of Knowledge Effects and How to Get

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Book of Knowledge are different Quest Items that are used to gain passive points for the different Endgame Atlas passive trees in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)'s Dawn of the Hunt update. See how to get and use the different Books of Knowledge, and an overview of the item!

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How to Get Book of Knowledge

Drops From Atlas Bosses

Book Associated Endgame
Vanquisher's Book
Path of Exile 2 EndgameMap Boss
Can drop upon defeating Map Bosses found in the Atlas.
Arbiter's Book
Path of Exile 2 EndgameCitadels
Can drop upon defeating the The Arbiter of Ash Icon The Arbiter of Ash
Deranging Book
Path of Exile 2 EndgameDelirium
Can drop upon defeating either Omniphobia, Fear Manifest Icon Omniphobia, Fear Manifest or Kosis, the Revelation Icon Kosis, the Revelation
Otherworldly Book
Path of Exile 2 EndgameBreach
Can drop upon defeating Xesht, We That Are One Icon Xesht, We That Are One
Ritualistic Book
Path of Exile 2 EndgameRitual
Can drop upon defeating The King in the Mists Icon The King in the Mists
Runic Book
Path of Exile 2 EndgameExpedition
Can drop upon defeating Olroth, Origin of the Fall Icon Olroth, Origin of the Fall

Each different Books of Knowledge will drop from respective bosses tied to their endgame content. For example, the Vanquisher's Book of Knowledge will always have a chance to drop from most Map Bosses you encounter in the Atlas.

Endgame Atlas of Worlds Guide

How to Use Book of Knowledge

Consume to Gain Passive Points for Endgame Content

All of the available Books of Knowledge are used by right-clicking them in order to gain Atlas Passive Points on its specified endgame passive tree. Once used, the item will be removed from your inventory.

Book of Knowledge Overview

Effects and Basic Info

Book of Knowledge Icon Book of Knowledge Item Details
Type: Quest Item
Description
Grants two Atlas Passive Skill Points

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