How To Refresh Passives in PoE 2

In Path of Exile 2, great attention is paid to the passive skill tree. And it’s no surprise—firstly, it’s incredibly vast, and exploring it takes quite a lot of in-game hours. But thanks to this, we get amazing opportunities to develop our character, allowing us to experiment and explore the game for hours, months, and years, always discovering something new for ourselves.

But what if, at some point, due to a lack of knowledge or by mistake, you went in a direction you didn’t plan, or realized that another development node would be much better? After all, it often happens that you don’t want to create a new character, especially if the mistake isn’t very significant early on. Let me reassure you—there is a solution, and it’s quite simple.

How can we reset passive skill points in PoE 2

In Path of Exile 2, redistributing passive skills has become more convenient and logical compared to the first part of Path of Exile, where you had to complete numerous quests to obtain respec points or buy special orbs from NPCs or players. Thanks to the introduction of a new NPC called The Hooded One, the process has become much faster. After completing the quest "Hunting Grounds" in Act 1, you can find him in the Clearfell Encampment. He is the one who will help you fix mistakes or make adjustments to your passive skill tree.

The Hooded One offers a service to reset passive skills for a certain amount of gold. The cost depends on your character's level: the higher your level, the more expensive the respec will be. Therefore, if you’re planning major changes to your build, it’s wise to take this factor into account in advance.

It’s important to remember that resets are only available for nodes distributed in the passive skill tree. If the skills were obtained through Uncut Skill Gems, they cannot be redistributed—this is a separate mechanic that requires a different approach.

The Hooded One is your reliable ally if you decide to rethink your playstyle or adapt to new challenges. Just make sure to check your passive tree from time to time to see if your build works as intended. And if something doesn’t go as planned, you’ll always have the option to fix it!

Conclusion:

In Path of Exile 2, redistributing passive skills has become more accessible and convenient, allowing players to adapt flexibly to changes in their build or correct mistakes without the need to create a new character. The introduction of the NPC The Hooded One simplifies this process, making it quick and intuitive, while the gold-based respec system encourages more thoughtful character development planning. This gives players greater freedom for experimentation and creativity while maintaining balance and a strategic element in the game.

If this is your first character and you're still deciding which class to play next, check out our article Path of Exile 2 Classes: How To Choose a Class for Beginners. It provides a brief overview of all available classes in early access and their gameplay styles, helping you quickly determine which playstyle suits you best and make the right choice!