How To Refund Passive Skill Points In Path of Exile

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As a seasoned Path of Exile 2 veteran, I can attest to the game’s intricate and rewarding passive skill system. The ability to customize my character’s build through strategic use of these points has been a captivating aspect of this game for me, reminiscent of crafting a fine whiskey from aged barrels in my distillery back home.

Whenever you advance a rank or “level up” in Path of Exile 2, you’ll get a Passive Skill point that you can invest in an ever-growing skill tree to boost various characteristics of your character. Unlike skill gems, which are used to activate new skills and level them up, passive skills serve as the base for your character’s build, along with support gems, which you also employ.

While just about any passive skill is useful in some way, focusing on the right ones over time will see very different builds even if your weapons and skills are the same. Should you use a few passive skills points you now regret, they can later be refunded to be spent again; here’s how to do it.

How To Unlock Respecing In Path of Exile 2

At the outset of the game, you won’t have the immediate option to respec your character, but if you wish to continue with the same class, I wouldn’t recommend restarting. Instead, keep playing for a few hours as you focus on the main missions, and you’ll eventually unlock this feature. To achieve this, you’ll need to complete certain quests.

  • Reaching Clearfell
  • Treacherous Ground
  • Secrets In The Dark
  • Sorrow Among Stones
  • The Mysterious Shade

At the conclusion of “The Mysterious Shade,” approximately at character level 8 and featuring scarce loot, the enigmatic figure known as The Hooded One will regain maximum power. This figure will then reside in town, serving not only as a formidable adversary but also as a locale where you can reclaim passive skill points.

How To Refund Passive Skill Points In Path of Exile 2

To get back some skill points and respec your abilities, speak with The Hooded One in town. Choose the option “Request Skill Points Refund” when speaking with them. This will present you with your passive skills tree, allowing you to select which skills you’d like to refund. Keep in mind that the cost for this service depends on the number of skills you decide to refund.

You have the flexibility to process refunds for any number of skills, without any restrictions regarding timing or frequency in the future.

After the refund, the skills will reappear in the same passive skill tree menu as if you had simply leveled up, enabling you to choose any desired skills. Each class can utilize numerous weapons, for instance, the Mercenary’s Crossbow. Changing your passives when switching to a new weapon is advisable because each one offers unique skills and gameplay styles.

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2024-12-07 07:23