Act 1

Act One is Path of Exile's first storyline act, taking place on the shores of Wraeclast. In this act, the exile washes up and makes to a settlement before pushing on to discover what lies beyond. This includes Axiom Prison, where Brutus guards, and Siren's Cove, where Merveil lures sailors to their deaths.

It covers monster levels 1–13. Its town is Lioneye's Watch.

NPCs:


 * Nessa (jewelry, flask, and gem vendor)
 * Tarkleigh (weapon and armour vendor)
 * Bestel
 * Navali

Version history

 * Improved the early-game experience. Fights in the first three Acts will be tougher but more responsive, involved and dynamic. This includes fights against basic monsters!


 * Removed the Cruel and Merciless difficulty levels. Path of Exile is now a single ten-act playthrough.


 * Due to 2.0 progression balancing zone levels changed to Normal 1-13, Cruel 40-44, Merciless 56-59
 * The Waypoint in The Mud Flats has been moved to The Coast.
 * The Lower Submerged Passage and The Upper Submerged Passage have been combined into a new zone The Submerged Passage
 * The Coves area has been removed.
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