The Fastest Path Through PoE2’s Campaign? Players Think So

There is finally a new shortcut for Path of Exile 2 players who want to speed through the campaign. A dedicated player has recreated the classic PoE1 “Acts Quick Guide” for PoE 2, giving a short roadmap to clear each act fast without missing the important rewards.

The guide shows you how to grab all the big rewards like skill points and buffs, while skipping the side stuff that just slows you down. You can check it out here.

What the Walkthrough Covers

• Skill Points: All the quests that give you extra points for your build later on.
• Permanent Buffs: Quests that grant various stats, such as resistances and other options that make your character stronger for endgame.
• Crafting Unlocks: Things you need for crafting, like the Reforging Bench.

What Gets Skipped

However, not everything is included. The guide skips:

• Smaller side quests that just hand out gems or orbs.
• Optional treasure map quests, such as the Expedition Islands in Act 4.

This makes leveling smoother without losing any of the power boosts that matter for endgame builds.

What Players Think

The quick guide has been welcomed by the PoE 2 community. Many players thanked the author for saving hours of playtime and making alt runs way faster. A few even dropped in their own routing tips, like skipping unnecessary NPC clicks or animations during quests.

I really missed the speedrunning Acts quick guide from POE1, so I wrote one for POE2
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The author tested the guide on a second playthrough this league to make sure it is practical and reliable. It is especially useful if you want to grab all the important rewards, try new builds quickly, or just rush to endgame. It was stated that the plan is to keep improving the guide as new acts or leagues arrive, so it should stay relevant long-term.

With this quick guide, you can speed through the campaign on new builds or just make your first run a little smoother (though keep in mind you will miss out on a few things). It is especially handy for anyone who wants efficiency without losing the core story experience. And if you are curious about the wider debate around skipping the campaign entirely, we also broke that down in our article on the campaign skip discussion.