PoE 2 Early Access: Which Supporter Pack Should You Buy

[snowbird]

This post originally appeared on MmoGah.

 

As a highly anticipated sequel and expansion to the original Path of Exile, Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) is generating significant excitement within the gaming community. This enthusiasm stems from its promise to enhance the beloved features of the original game while introducing substantial improvements and new elements.

 

PoE 2 will be free-to-play, but if you wish to secure early access to the game on December 9, 2024, you'll need to purchase a Supporter Pack. There are six distinct Supporter Packs available for purchase. This guide aims to help you decide which one is the best fit for you.

 

1. Early Access Pack (30 USD) 

•     300 Points

•     1x Early Access Key

 

This pack is suitable for people who just want to start playing PoE 2 early on December 6. It includes one Early Access Key and 300 points that you spend in the MTX store.

 

2. Lord of Ogham Pack (60 USD) 

•     600 Points

•     Lord of Ogham Armour Set

•     Lord of Ogham Back Attachment

•     The Rust King Portal Effect

•     Iron Count’s Zweihander Sword Skin

•     Baby Crowbell Pet

•     Lord of Ogham Kiwi Pet

•     Commemorative Hillock Statue Hideout Decoration

•     Lord of Ogham Supporter Forum Title/Badge

•     Lord of Ogham Supporter Social Frame

 

The Lord of Ogham Pack is the first pack to offer loyal pets that can accompany you in-game: Baby Crowbell and Lord of Ogham Kiwi. Additionally, it includes a cosmetic armor set called Lord of Ogham and two Early Access Keys. If you want to share one key with a friend, this is the most affordable pack to obtain an extra key.

 

3. King of the Faridun Pack (100 USD) 

•     1000 Points

•     King of the Faridun Armour Set

•     King of the Faridun Back Attachment

•     Deshret's Blessing Level-up Effect

•     The Dreadnought Hideout

•     Tyranny's End Spear Skin

•     Faridun's Glory Bow Skin

•     King of the Faridun Kiwi Pet

•     Commemorative Vaal Oversoul Statue Hideout Decoration

•     King of the Faridun Supporter Forum Title/Badge

•     King of the Faridun Supporter Social Frame

•     Plus the full contents of all lower packs

 

Hideout is a personal space similar to a house in other games, allowing players to decorate their area, invite NPCs for various services, host visitors, and craft or trade currency in PoE 2. If you enjoy hideouts, you'll be excited about the King of the Faridun Pack, as it is the first pack to introduce a hideout: the moving Dreadnought.

 

The cosmetic armor sets from the King of the Faridun Pack are shinier compared to those from the previous pack. For instance, the King of the Faridun Back Attachment equips you with two powerful pillars that can control and manipulate lightning. These pillars periodically release their energy in a powerful blast while you are in town, hovering in a circular formation around you and arcing lightning between them to create a barrier of energy.

 

It's important to know that each pack not only brings you new rewards but also includes everything from the previous tier. That's right—you'll score all the amazing goodies from the earlier pack, too! It's a double win that makes each upgrade even more thrilling!

 

4. Thaumaturge of the Vaal Pack (160 USD) 

•     1600 Points

•     1x Early Access Key (2 total)

•     Thaumaturge of the Vaal Armour Set

•     Thaumaturge of the Vaal Back Attachment

•     Soulcore Weapon Effect

•     Doryani's Idol Focus and Shield Skin

•     Wand of the Thaumaturge Skin

•     Royal Sacrifical Dagger Skin

•     Thaumaturge of the Vaal Kiwi Pet

•     Commemorative Dominus Statue Hideout Decoration

•     Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter Forum Title/Badge

•     Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter Social Frame

•     Path of Exile 2 T-Shirt

•     (Optional) 160 Points instead of physical items

•     Plus the full contents of all lower packs

 

The Thaumaturge of the Vaal Pack features an armor set and back attachment inspired by the Vaal, an ancient and mysterious civilization known for their powerful and often dangerous magic. This pack includes the Soulcore Weapon Effect, which causes Thaumaturgic energy, harnessed from sacrifice to spill from your weapon.

 

Additionally, the pack contains Doryani's Idol, which replaces the default appearance of any folky with an ancient relic once used by Doryani. This can be applied to shields in Path of Exile 1. The pack also includes the Wand of the Thaumaturge skin and the Royal Sacrificial Dagger skin. Furthermore, you will receive a Kiwi Pet equipped with sacrificial gems.

 

Furthermore, the Thaumaturge of the Vaal Pack is the first pack to offer a physical item—a PoE 2 logo T-shirt. If you prefer not to receive the T-shirt, you can instead choose to get 160 points.

 

5. Warlord of the Karui Pack (240 USD) 

•     2400 Points

•     1x Early Access Key (3 total)

•     Warlord of the Karui Armour Set

•     Warlord of the Karui Back Attachment

•     Karui Totemcaller Rare Finisher Effect

•     Ancestral Canoe Crafting Bench

•     Akoya's Felling Axe Skin

•     Tukohama's Crusher Mace Skin

•     Warlord of the Karui Kiwi Pet

•     Commemorative Malachai Statue Hideout Decoration

•     Warlord of the Karui Supporter Forum Title/Badge

•     Warlord of the Karui Supporter Social Frame

•     Path of Exile 2 Hoodie

•     (Optional) 660 Points instead of physical items

•     Plus the full contents of all lower packs

 

One of the most captivating features of this pack is the Karui Totemcaller Rare Finisher Effect. When equipped, this effect triggers a special death animation upon killing a rare enemy: a massive totem slams down, crushing the enemy into a pole.

 

In Path of Exile (PoE), crafting is a fundamental mechanic that greatly influences gameplay, character progression, and overall enjoyment of the game. The Warlord of the Karui Pack introduces exciting new features to your crafting experience. You will have the ability to replace your crafting bench in your hideout with the Ancestral Canoe Crafting Bench. Ancestral Chief Maata will summon a giant canoe manned by Karui warriors to assist you in crafting activities from this bench.

 

In addition to the T-shirt, this pack includes another physical item: a PoE 2 hoodie. However, you can decline it and opt for 600 points instead.

 

6. Liberator of Wraeclast Pack (480 USD) 

•     4800 Points

•     2x Early Access Keys (5 total)

•     Liberator of Wraeclast Armour Set

•     Liberator of Wraeclast Back Attachment

•     Beacon of Salvation Hideout

•     Window to Twilight Portal Effect

•     Throne of the Ruler Map Device

•     Light of Divinity Sceptre Skin

•     Deliverance Crossbow Skin

•     Justice Flail Skin

•     Redemption Shield Skin

•     Liberator of Wraeclast Kiwi Pet

•     Commemorative Kitava Statue Hideout Decoration

•     Liberator of Wraeclast Supporter Forum Title/Badge

•     Liberator of Wraeclast Supporter Social Frame

•     Path of Exile 2 Art Book

•     Twilight Order Foil Reliquary Submission

•     Plus the full contents of all lower packs

 

This is the most expensive pack available to support the game developers. While the price is quite high, the contents of the pack are equally impressive. By purchasing this pack, you will receive all the previous packs along with their associated cosmetics. Additionally, you will receive five early access keys for this pack, which means you have four keys to distribute as you wish.

 

This pack also offers the most dazzling cosmetics. The Liberator of Wraeclast Armour Set is crafted with exceptional detail and high-quality materials. This set, along with its back attachment, showcases intricate designs that include shattered glass mosaics infused with divine power, making it a visually striking addition to your character.

 

Another great feature of the pack is the Beacon of Salvation Hideout. It allows you to use a boat to row from one location to another within your hideout. Additionally, each person in your hideout can have their own boat.

 

Furthermore, you can obtain the Window to Twilight Portal Effect and the Throne of the Ruler Map Device. The Window to Twilight Portal Effect is a stunning piece of mosaic art that shatters to reveal a gateway to your desired destination as you approach it.

 

Portals in Path of Exile are essential for instant travel between locations. They facilitate party coordination, help navigate maps, and provide emergency escape routes during battles. In PoE 2, the Throne of the Ruler Map Device significantly enhances your portal experience. It features a throne where you can sit and oversee your growing kingdom. This not only allows you to showcase your cool experience but also provides an opportunity for others to enjoy it as well.

 

If you're interested in the development process of Path of Exile 2, you may enjoy the PoE art book. This 215-page, full-color art book showcases an extensive collection of stunning concept art and lore created throughout the exciting journey of Path of Exile 2's development.

 

Conclusion

The information provided is about the Path of Exile 2 Early Access Supporter Packs available for purchase. If you're unsure which pack to choose, you can start with the Early Access Supporter Pack, which includes an Early Access key and some points to spend in the microtransaction store. Later on, you can upgrade to any of the higher tiers. These supporter packs will be available for purchase throughout the early access period.

 

Edited November 29, 2024 by snowbird
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