Path of Exile
3.27

"Keepers of the Flame"

Complete Guides & Deep Analysis for PoE 3.27

Discover everything you need to know about PoE 3.27: explore the redesigned Breach mechanics, Genesis Tree system, dual-class builds, and revolutionary asynchronous trading in Path of Exile 3.27

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What is Path of Exile?

Path of Exile is a dark fantasy hardcore action role-playing game (ARPG), widely regarded as the spiritual successor to Diablo 2. PoE 3.27 brings exciting new content and mechanics to this beloved game.

Driven by loot hunting, players defeat monsters for better gear, challenge harder maps, and enjoy character progression with the thrill of discovering ultra-rare items. With PoE 3.27, new systems like the Genesis Tree and asynchronous trading enhance the gameplay experience.

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Dark Fantasy Hardcore ARPG

Dark aesthetic, complex narrative, and deep hardcore gameplay experience

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Diablo 2 Spiritual Successor

Inherits D2's deep item system and loot-driven gameplay, elevated to new complexity

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Map-Driven Gameplay

Defeat monsters for gear → Challenge harder maps → Discover ultra-rare items

Core Features

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Massive Passive Skill Tree

• Over 1,000 nodes in a constellation-style skill tree
• Each class starts differently but can reach any node
• Near-infinite possibilities

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Skill Gem System

• Skills are not class-bound, obtained through skill gems
• Modify skill behavior with support gems
• Examples: Fireball becomes multiple projectiles, auto-aim, poison effects

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Massive Item & Currency System

• No gold—all currency is functional orbs
• Extremely rich equipment affixes
• Ultimate goal: Obtain or craft "mirror-tier" equipment

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League System (Seasons)

• New league every 3-4 months
• Fresh mechanics, content, and rewards
• PoE 3.27 is such a new league

PoE 3.27 "Keepers of the Flame"

Release Date: October 31, 2024 (PC)

PoE 3.27 is a comprehensive, highly free-form loot-driven ARPG update that brings exciting new features and mechanics

Core New Content

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New Challenge League

• Keepers of the Flame League: Fight Breachlords, protect Ailith, use "Umbral Flames" to cleanse Breach corruption
• Genesis Tree & Grafts: Cultivate the "Genesis Tree" in the monastery to earn rewards and new Graft items, providing new passive bonuses and active skills

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New Skills & Items

• New skill gems (Conflagration, Thunderstorm, Somatic Shell, etc.)
• Over 20 new unique items
• New wand and ring base types
• 5 new divination cards

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Endgame Expansion

• Bloodline Ascendancies: Unlock a second ascendancy class by defeating specific endgame bosses, combining with your original class for more build possibilities
• New Pinnacle Bosses: Three new Pinnacle Atlas Memory Bosses

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Major Quality Improvements

• Asynchronous Trading: Through specific stash tabs, other players can directly purchase your listed items, completing trades even when you're offline
• Identify All: Town NPCs can identify all items in your inventory with one click for free, no Scroll of Wisdom needed
• Passive Reset: Use currency to completely reset your character's passive skill tree or Atlas passive tree with one click

PoE 3.27 vs Previous Versions

Feature	PoE 3.27	Previous Versions
Breach Mechanics	Fully modernized with multiple variants	Classic Breach
Graft System	New long-term progression system	None
Trading Method	Asynchronous trading	Online trading required
Item Identification	Identify all with one click	Requires scrolls for each item
Class System	Dual-class Ascendancy	Single class
Genesis Tree	Brand new long-term progression	None