Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5 — Complete Campaign Checklist: Skill Points, Stats & Rewards

The campaign hands out 24 passive skill points, 100 Spirit, and a pile of permanent stat bonuses — but only if you know where to look. Most of it is optional content that the game won't hold your hand through. This checklist covers every permanent reward across Acts 1–4 and the Interludes, plus the extra gem and equipment pickups worth detouring for.

By the end of a complete run you should have: 24 passive skill points · 100 Spirit · +10% Cold Resistance · +10% Lightning Resistance · +10% Fire Resistance · +20 Maximum Life · +5% Maximum Mana · Salvaging Bench · Reforging Bench · permanent attribute/resistance choices · swappable flask bonuses.

Miss any of these and your character is objectively weaker than it should be. None require perfect play — just knowing the zones and conditions.

Act 1

Total Act 1 rewards: 4 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points · 30 Spirit · 10% Cold Resistance · +20 Maximum Life · Salvaging Bench unlock · gems and equipment listed below.

Permanent Rewards

Cowbell note: The boss flees at low health — keep it in sight the moment it starts running or it resets.

King in the Mist note: Completing Ritual encounters summons him. The Spirit reward is worth it but the fight comes with inverted bonuses and -5% to all attributes as a drawback — read the fine print before accepting.

Additional Gem & Equipment Rewards

Ogham Village chest: The Blank Lesser Rune from Renly can be converted into any Rune you want. Don't skip this — free Rune selection is meaningful early.

Act 2

Total Act 2 rewards: +4 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points · +10% Lightning Resistance · +1 Charm Slot with a swappable bonus choice.

Permanent Rewards

Relic farming note: The Kabal Clan Relic drops only from hyenas in Keth. The Sun Clan Relic drops only from snakes in Bone Pits. Both are required to unlock the Valley of the Titans reward — don't leave either zone until you have your relic.

Spires of Deshar note: One of the fastest permanent rewards in the entire campaign. Just run in, interact with the shrine, leave. No combat required.

Act 3

Total Act 3 rewards: +4 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points · +30 Spirit · +10% Fire Resistance · Permanent Utility Choice · Reforging Bench unlock.

Permanent Rewards

Venom Crypts choice: Stun Threshold is the pick for most melee builds. Ailment Threshold is strong for casters who hate being frozen. Mana Regen is niche — only take it if you're running a heavy reservation build that constantly hits empty.

Aggorat / Utzaal note: The Sacrificial Heart is a random drop from Large Bois in either zone — not guaranteed per kill. If it's not dropping in one zone, swap to the other. Respawning at checkpoint refreshes spawns.

Act 4

Total Act 4 rewards: +4 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points · +5% Maximum Mana · Permanent attribute/resistance choice · Swappable flask recovery bonus.

Permanent Rewards

Permanent Choice — Halls of the Dead

Complete all three trials, collect the three Tattoos, offer them at the altar:

• Tawhoa's Test — +5 Dexterity or +5 Lightning Resistance
• Tasalio's Test — +5 Intelligence or +5 Cold Resistance
• Ngamahu's Test — +5 Strength or +5 Fire Resistance

Pick the attribute if you're struggling with item requirements. Pick the resistance if you're sitting below cap on that element — calculate before committing since this one is permanent.

Swappable Choice — Abandoned Prison

• +30% Mana Recovery from Flasks
• +30% Life Recovery from Flasks

This one can be changed later. Default to whichever your build needs more right now.

Journey's End prerequisite: Omniphobia won't spawn until you complete Dark Mists. This is the most commonly missed Act 4 reward — the boss gating is on the zone event, not the zone itself.

Interlude Acts

The three Interlude Acts add the final skill points and Spirit to hit your campaign totals. Shorter than the main acts but worth doing completely.

Interlude 1

Watch for floor spikes — Oswin's main mechanic is spike traps erupting from the floor. Stay mobile.

Interlude 2

Both bosses must be fought simultaneously. The fight is easier if you position them on top of each other and apply AoE damage rather than trying to split focus.

Interlude 3

After finishing all Interludes: Return to Kingsmarch for the final +2 Skill Points from the Siege of Oriath quest. This brings your total to 24. If you're short, the skull-plus icons on the map will show every missed optional boss.

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