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Welcome to Path of Exile 3.27
Path of Exile 3.27 "Keepers of the Flame" is an excellent entry point for new players, with quality-of-life improvements and new systems that make the game more accessible. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started.
Character Creation and Class Selection
Choosing Your Class
Path of Exile has seven base classes, each with three Ascendancy subclasses. For beginners, we recommend:
🏹 Ranger (Deadeye, Raider, Pathfinder)
Excellent for beginners. Fast, mobile, and great clear speed. Deadeye is perfect for projectile-based builds.
- Easy to understand gameplay
- Good survivability through mobility
- Excellent for farming and mapping
🔮 Witch (Elementalist, Occultist, Necromancer)
Powerful spellcasters with excellent damage. Elementalist is great for elemental builds, while Necromancer excels with minions.
- Strong damage output
- Many viable build options
- Good for learning spell mechanics
⚔️ Marauder (Juggernaut, Berserker, Chieftain)
Tanky melee characters. Juggernaut is incredibly durable and forgiving for new players who make mistakes.
- High survivability
- Forgiving for beginners
- Simple melee gameplay
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Early Game Leveling Route
Acts 1-5: The Foundation
The campaign consists of 10 acts, but you'll repeat Acts 1-5 twice (in different difficulties). Focus on:
- Complete main quests: Follow the main storyline to unlock important areas
- Pick up skill gems: Talk to NPCs in towns to get new skill gems
- Upgrade gear regularly: Replace old gear with better drops
- Learn the passive tree: Spend skill points carefully, follow a build guide if unsure
Acts 6-10: Scaling Up
In the second half of the campaign, enemies become more dangerous:
- Focus on getting resistances capped (75% for Fire, Cold, Lightning)
- Complete your first Lab for Ascendancy points
- Start planning your endgame build
- Learn about map mechanics
Currency System Basics
Path of Exile doesn't use gold. Instead, everything is a tradeable currency with actual functions:
Essential Currency Orbs
- Orb of Fusing: Links sockets in items (6-link = powerful!)
- Chaos Orb: Re-rolls rare item properties - standard trading currency
- Exalted Orb: Adds a new property to rare items - high value
- Alchemy Orb: Turns normal items into rare items
- Scroll of Wisdom: Identifies items (but PoE 3.27 has "Identify All" feature!)
Recommended First Build
Deadeye Rain of Arrows
This build is perfect for beginners because it's:
- Easy to play: Point and click, arrows clear entire screens
- Budget friendly: Works well with self-found gear
- Fast: Great clear speed for farming
- Forgiving: Ranged attacks keep you safe
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Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring resistances: Get your resistances to 75% as soon as possible
- Not using a build guide: Follow a proven build guide for your first character
- Overvaluing damage: Survivability is often more important than pure damage
- Wasting currency: Don't use valuable orbs early - save them for endgame gear
- Skipping the Lab: Always complete your Labyrinth runs for Ascendancy points
PoE 3.27 New Features for Beginners
Identify All Feature
In PoE 3.27, town NPCs can identify all items in your inventory with one click - for free! This saves massive time and Scrolls of Wisdom.
Passive Reset System
Made a mistake in your passive tree? PoE 3.27 allows you to completely reset your passive tree using currency - much more convenient than before!
Asynchronous Trading
Trading is now easier than ever. Other players can buy from your stash tabs even when you're offline!
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Next Steps After Completing the Campaign
Once you finish Act 10, you'll enter the endgame:
- Start running maps to progress your Atlas
- Complete your remaining Labyrinth runs for full Ascendancy
- Farm currency to improve your gear
- Explore the new Breach mechanics and Genesis Tree
- Consider unlocking a Bloodline Ascendancy for dual-class builds
Conclusion
Path of Exile 3.27 "Keepers of the Flame" is an excellent time to start playing. With improved quality-of-life features, new systems like Bloodline Ascendancies and the Genesis Tree, and better trading, the game is more accessible than ever. Take your time, follow a build guide, and most importantly - have fun! Welcome to Wraeclast, exile!