In Path of Exile 2, quests and trials give you 26 passive skill points, 25 weapon set points and 8 ascendancy points (as of patch 0.5.5) – on top of the points from levelling up. 24 of the 26 passive points come from twelve rewards in Acts 1 to 4 and the Interlude, each worth +2 passive skill points and +2 weapon set points. Ascendancy points come in four sets of 2 from the Ascension Trials – the first 4 already in Act 2 and Act 3.
All points at a glance
| Section | Passive points | Weapon set points | Ascendancy points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act 1 | 4 | 4 | – |
| Act 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Act 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Act 4 | 6 | 6 | – |
| Interlude | 6 | 6 | – |
| Olroth's Boon and one more single point | 2 | 1 | – |
| Further Ascension Trials (sets 3 and 4) | – | – | 4 |
| Total | 26 | 25 | 8 |
You get these points only once. Most come as an item you have to use – usually a Book of Specialisation, sometimes something like a Mist-shrouded Tome. Olroth's Boon (+1 passive skill point, +1 weapon set point) and the extra single passive point are not tied to any act. The full list is under All permanent rewards.
Act 1
| Quest / source | Reward | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Boss: The Crowbell | Book of Specialisation: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Hunting Grounds |
| Side quest: The Lost Lute | Book of Specialisation: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Una's lute is in her home in Ogham Farmlands; bring it back to Una at Clearfell Encampment |
Act 2
| Quest / source | Reward | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Boss: Kabala, Constrictor Queen | Book of Specialisation: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Keth |
| Side quest: Tradition's Toll | Book of Specialisation: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Deshar – check the base of each tower for the Final Letter and return it to Shambrin at the Ardura Caravan |
| Important quest: Ascent to Power | Choice of Ascendancy and 2 ascendancy points (set 1) | Trial of the Sekhemas (area level 22) |
In Ascent to Power you complete the first floor of the Trial of the Sekhemas, defeat Rattlecage and then choose your Ascendancy at the Altar of Ascendancy. More on the trials below.
Act 3
| Quest / source | Reward | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Boss: Mighty Silverfist | Book of Specialisation: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Jungle Ruins |
| Blood Sacrifice | Sacrificial Heart: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Aggorat |
| Important quest: The Trials of Chaos | +2 ascendancy points (set 2) | The Temple of Chaos (area level 38) |
Act 4
| Quest / source | Reward | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Main quest: Dark Mists | Mist-shrouded Tome: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Journey's End; reward from Tujen in Kingsmarch |
| Side quest: Trial of the Ancestors | Tattoo of Hinekora: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Eye of Hinekora, Halls of the Dead, Trial of the Ancestors; reward from Navali |
| Main quest: Siege of Oriath | Book of Specialisation: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Kingsmarch, from the Hooded One |
Siege of Oriath is listed under Act 4 but follows the Interlude: by then, according to the quest log, you have recruited the Ezomytes, Maraketh and Vaal.
Interlude
| Quest / source | Reward | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Boss: Oswin, the Dread Warden | Warden's Ledger: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Wolvenhold |
| Side quest: Clearing the Way | Book of Specialisation: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | The Khari Crossing – defeat Akthi and Anundr, then return to Risu in the Khari Bazaar |
| Side quest: Howling Winds | Book of Specialisation: +2 passive points, +2 weapon set points | Howling Caves – defeat the Yeti and return the Ice Tusks to Hilda |
How many points you have in total
- Passive skill points: up to 125 – 99 from levelling up and 26 from quests.
- Weapon set points: 25, all from quests and the campaign. You can allocate them differently in each of your weapon set passive trees, including your default passive tree.
- Ascendancy points: 8, in four sets of 2. You allocate them in your Ascendancy tree once you have chosen your Ascendancy.
Skip one of the twelve rewards and you are 2 passive points and 2 weapon set points short.
Ascension Trials: which trial, and when
The Trial of the Sekhemas and the Trial of Chaos are the Ascension Trials. Completing an Ascension Trial unlocks your Ascendancy class. The 8 ascendancy points come in four sets of 2, and each set can be earned in either trial:
| Set | Trial of the Sekhemas | Trial of Chaos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (+2) | Floor 1, Test of Strength – in Act 2 through the quest Ascent to Power (area level 22) | Complete it with at least 7 trials |
| 2 (+2) | Floor 2, Test of Will – from area level 45 | Complete the Trials of Chaos – in Act 3 through the quest The Trials of Chaos (area level 38) |
| 3 (+2) | Floor 3, Test of Cunning – from area level 60 | Complete it with at least 10 trials |
| 4 (+2) | Floor 4, Test of Time – from area level 75 | The secret challenge behind the locked door |
The Trial of Chaos gets longer with area level: 4 rooms from area level 1, 7 from 60 and 10 from 75. In the Trial of the Sekhemas you place a Barya in the Relic Altar to begin; each floor has its own Barya. For the Trial of Chaos you place an Inscribed Ultimatum in the Temple Offering at the Temple of Chaos.
Sets 1 and 2 fall into the campaign (Acts 2 and 3); sets 3 and 4 need area level 60 and 75 – waystones start at tier 1 with area level 65. Rooms, bosses and modifiers are listed under the endgame trials, the Ascendancies themselves under Classes & Ascendancies.
Tip: tick the points off in the campaign
On the campaign page you can tick off completed quests and collected bonuses. The Permanent rewards only filter shows just the spots with points and bonuses. Ticks are saved in your browser, synced across devices with an account, and also apply in the quest list and on the area pages.
Plan your points in the Build Planner
The Build Planner counts up to 125 passive points, 25 weapon set points and 8 ascendancy points. You set which campaign bonuses you already have in the stats bar. In the passive tree view you pick a class and hover a node to see the shortest path and the points from the start.
Frequently asked questions
How many passive points do you get from quests in PoE2?
26 passive skill points (as of patch 0.5.5). 24 of them come from twelve rewards in Acts 1 to 4 and the Interlude worth +2 each, plus Olroth's Boon (+1) and one more single point.
How many passive points do you have in total?
Up to 125: 99 from levelling up and 26 from quests. On top of that come 25 weapon set points and 8 ascendancy points.
What are weapon set points?
You can allocate weapon set points differently in each of your weapon set passive trees, including your default passive tree. There are 25 of them; every reward worth +2 passive points also gives +2 weapon set points.
When do I get my first ascendancy points?
In Act 2: the quest Ascent to Power has you complete the first floor of the Trial of the Sekhemas and choose your Ascendancy. Another 2 points come from the quest The Trials of Chaos in Act 3.
Can I change my Ascendancy later?
Yes. Complete an Ascension Trial to the furthest extent you have already reached, then use the Ascendancy Altar while you have no ascendancy points assigned. In rooms with an Ascendancy Altar, the Trialmaster and Balbala offer to refund passive points.
