PoE2’s Passive Tree Got Huge – Here Is the Before and After image

PoE2’s Passive Tree Got Huge – Here Is the Before and After

Path of Exile 2’s passive tree exploded in Patch 0.3. The new layout is massive and packed with options. Have you seen the difference?

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Updated: Sep 11, 2025, 06:00 PMPosted: Sep 11, 2025, 06:00 PM

The passive tree in Path of Exile 2 just went from big… to huge. Patch 0.3 expanded it into a sprawling web of options, with far more nodes and branching paths than before.

You can see the before-and-after slide here.

Looking back at the old version almost feels empty. The new one (on the right side) is dense, interconnected, and clearly designed to push build variety even further. No single new mechanic was added, but the insane scale of this update has opened the door for fun new theorycrafting.

The reaction so far? A mix of excitement and “where do I even start?” Even long-time players admit it is overwhelming at first glance. But that is the beauty of PoE –⁠ every branch could be the start of your next build.


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