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Intro
Path of Exile 2’s Campaign introduces various quests and side bosses that grant permanent buffs to your character. These buffs enhance your gameplay and are vital for optimizing your character’s performance. However, some buffs are easy to miss as they aren’t explicitly highlighted. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of all permanent buffs you can obtain by completing the Normal and Cruel Campaigns.
List of Permanent Buffs
Global Buffs (Obtained Across Acts):
- +20% to All Resistances (Lightning Resistance buff is easy to miss)
- +24 Weapon Set Skill Points
- +100 Spirit
- +20 Maximum Life
- +8% Increased Maximum Life
Choice-Based Buffs (Repeatable in Normal & Cruel):
Choose 1 (Changeable):
- +30% Increased Charm Charges
- +15% Mana Recovery from Flasks
Choose 1 (Permanent):
- +25% Increased Stun Threshold
- +30% Increased Elemental Ailment Threshold
- +25% Increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Choose 1 (Permanent in Cruel):
- +10% Chaos Resistance
- +5 to All Attributes
- +15% Reduced Slowing Potency Debuffs
Understanding Permanent Buff Map Icons
World Maps in Path of Exile 2 are procedurally generated, making each player’s map unique. Key map symbols to note:
- Campaign/Optional Bosses: Skull icons
- Act Bosses: Large Skull icons
- Guaranteed Loot: Chest icons
- Side Quests: Miscellaneous symbols
- Underground Map: Accessible with the far-right button
Completed tasks will have grayed-out icons. Ensure you check both surface and underground maps for all opportunities.
Buff Sources by Act
Act 1 & Act 4
Clearfell – Beira of The Rotten Pack
- Buff: +10% Cold Resistance
- How to Get: Kill optional boss
Hunting Grounds – Crowbell
- Buff: +2 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
- How to Get: Kill optional boss
Freythorn – The King in the Mists
- Buff: +30 Spirit
- How to Get: Kill optional boss (complete rituals to summon)
Ogham Farmlands – Una’s Hut
- Buff: +2 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
- How to Get: Deliver Una’s Lute to Una
Ogham Manor – Candlemass, The Living Right
- Buff (Normal): +20 Maximum Life
- Buff (Cruel): +8% Increased Maximum Life
- How to Get: Kill optional boss
Act 2 & Act 5
Keth – Kabala, Constrictor Queen
- Buff: +2 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
- How to Get: Kill optional boss
Valley of the Titans
Buff: Choose 1 (choice can be changed by revisiting):
- +30% Increased Charm Charges
- +15% Increased Mana Recovery from Flasks
How to Get: Insert 2 relics:
- Kabala Clan Relic (drops in Keth)
- Sun Clan Relic (drops in The Bone Pits)
Deshar – Final Letter
- Buff: +2 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
- How to Get: Deliver the letter to Shambrin
The Spires of Deshar – Sisters of Garukhan Shrine
- Buff: +10% Lightning Resistance
- How to Get: Click the shrine while exploring
Act 3 & Act 6
Jungle Ruins – Mighty Silverfist
- Buff: +2 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
- How to Get: Kill optional boss
The Azak Bog – Ignagduk, The Bog Witch
- Buff (Normal): +30 Spirit
- Buff (Cruel): +40 Spirit
- How to Get: Kill optional boss
The Venom Crypts – Venom Draught
Buff: Choose 1 (choice is permanent):
Normal:
- +25% Increased Stun Threshold
- +30% Increased Elemental Ailment Threshold
- +25% Increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Cruel:
- +10% Chaos Resistance
- +5 to All Attributes
- +15% Reduced Slowing Potency Debuffs
How to Get: Deliver Venom Vial to Servi
Jiquani’s Machinarium – Blackjaw, the Remnant
- Buff: +10% Fire Resistance
- How to Get: Kill optional boss (requires Small Soul Core to open room)
Aggorat – Blood Sacrifice
- Buff: +2 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
- How to Get: Find Sacrificial Heart in Aggorat and sacrifice it at the altar
Tips for Efficient Completion
- Plan Your Route: Use the World Map symbols to prioritize permanent buff sources.
- Double-Check for Missed Buffs: Look for grayed-out symbols to confirm completion.
- Coordinate with Friends: Buffs that interact with other players’ rings can synergize well in group play.
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Leverage these buffs to maximize your character’s power as you progress through Path of Exile 2’s Campaign!