Path of Exile 2 features an expansive world divided into multiple Acts, each offering unique maps filled with various icons to explore. Mastering these maps is essential for efficient fast travel across the extensive game world, and understanding the icons present can significantly aid your search for optional content.
While most areas are linked to main quests, a wealth of optional content awaits discovery. Below, we delve into the meanings of different map icons and how to effectively navigate to each.
Comprehensive Guide to Map Icons in Path of Exile 2
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Map Icon |
Name |
Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Current Location | Indicates your present area on the map. | |
| Town | Represents the town or safe zone. | |
| Unknown Area | An area you have not yet explored. | |
| Visited Area | Marks an area you have visited, but without a waypoint. | |
| Area With Inactive Waypoint | Indicates a visited area where the waypoint is not activated. | |
| Area With Active Waypoint | Shows an area with a functioning waypoint for fast travel. | |
| Quest Location | Highlights the site of a main or side quest. | |
| Travel Destination | A location available for travel directly from the map. | |
| Rare Monster Encounter | Designates an area containing a powerful enemy marked in yellow. | |
| Rare Monster Encounter With Djinn Barya | A specific yellow-named enemy associated with valuable ascendancy items. | |
| Boss Encounter | Identifies an area where a boss can be found. | |
| Boss Encounter With Upgrade | Denotes a boss that drops a Quest Item necessary for upgrades. | |
| Boss Encounter With Djinn Barya | A boss encounter that yields ascendancy items. | |
| Act Boss Encounter | Indicates the location of the final boss for that specific Act. | |
| Notable Chest | A rare chest located in the area, offering powerful loot. | |
| Notable Item | Signifies an area containing a rare item. |
Understanding the Functionality of Map Icons in Path of Exile 2
To locate an icon, such as a boss encounter, you must venture to the specified area associated with that icon. Upon arrival, the game creates an Instance, randomly generating the location of the related icon within this Instance. Thus, players will typically need to explore to uncover the specific cause of the icon, owing to the game’s procedural nature.
Additionally, certain icons are tied to unique side quests, guiding players toward quest-related destinations. Furthermore, if you spot a small yellow cave icon hovering over a waypoint, it indicates the presence of a dungeon, distinguishing it from more expansive outdoor areas.
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