Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5.5 brings a substantial mid-cycle content update ahead of the game's 1.0 full launch. Rather than focusing on another large class-balance pass, the update expands the game's farming systems, introduces the new Forbidden Rites event league, adds Wildwood encounters, reworks the Trial of Chaos, and improves several endgame progression systems.
The Duelist is set to become one of the most anticipated additions to Path of Exile 2 when the game reaches its 1.0 Full Release on December 11, 2026. Alongside the class, Grinding Gear Games will introduce the long-awaited swords weapon category, giving players a new fast-paced melee archetype built around precision, physical damage, defensive reactions, and stance management.
PoE 2 Trial of Chaos 0.5.5 brings 30 rooms, Wager Modifiers, better rewards, and Trialmaster Fragments. Learn the new mechanics and best strategies.