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==Welcome, new players!==
Check out the [[frequently asked questions]] page.

Coming from Diablo? Read the [[Diablo Player's Guide to Path of Exile]].

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==Expedition league==
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==<span style="font-size: 90%; color: #a38d6d;">Featured article:</span> Cluster Jewels==
[[Cluster Jewel]]s will extend the [[passive skill tree]] by adding new clusters of skills.
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Socketing these jewels in the outer rim will add new basic, notable and even keystone passive skills. 
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==Latest version==
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==Equipment==
[[Equipment]] is crucial to an [[Character Classes|exile]]'s survival and combat effectiveness.

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| [[File:Weapon item icon.png|70x70px|link=Weapon|alt=]] <br> [[Weapon]]s
| [[File:Armour item icon.png|70x70px|link=Armour (equipment)|alt=]] <br> [[Armour (equipment)|Armour]]
| [[File:Accessory item icon.png|70x70px|link=Accessory|alt=]] <br> [[Accessory|Accessories]]
| [[File:Flask item icon.png|70x70px|link=Flask|alt=]] <br> [[Flask]]s
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==Itemisation==
[[Magic]] and [[rare]] [[item]]s have random [[Item affix|affix]]es that determine their [[modifier]]s.

[[Unique item]]s have a fixed list of modifiers and distinct names and artwork.

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==Crafting==
[[Currency]] items serve various functions, most notably in [[crafting]] or enhancing [[equipment]], [[gem]]s, [[jewel]]s, [[map]]s and [[strongbox]]es.

[[Master]]s offer special [[Master#crafting|crafting stations]] for the player's [[hideout]].

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==Vendors==
[[Vendor]]s barter their items in exchange for [[currency]].

Selling items to a vendor utilizes the [[vendor recipe system]] to determine which items he will offer in return.

Sets of [[divination card]]s can be exchanged for certain items.
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==Exiles==
The seven [[character]] [[Character Classes|classes]] are distinguished by:
* Start location on the [[passive skill]] tree
* [[Ascendancy class|Ascendancy classes]]
* [[Quest rewards]]
* Base [[attribute]]s
* Appearance and voice

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==The world==
Convicts from [[Oriath]] are exiled to the forsaken continent of [[Wraeclast]].

The storyline is divided into ten [[act]]s.

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| • Complete storyline [[quest]]s <br> • Fulfill [[Prophecy|prophecies]] <br> • Challenge the [[Labyrinth]] <br>• Delve into the [[Azurite Mine]]
| • Take missions from [[master]]s <br> • Build a [[hideout]] <br> • Explore the [[Atlas of Worlds]] <br> • Defeat the [[Pantheon]]
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==Leagues==
[[League]]s have their own economies and character ladders.

[[Challenge league]]s run for a limited time. Characters who die in [[hardcore]] leagues are moved to Standard league.

[[Race]]s and [[tournaments]] are scheduled events in which players compete for prizes.
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==Skills==
[[Skill gem]]s are [[socket]]ed into [[equipment]] to grant new [[skill]]s.
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| [[File:Leap Slam skill icon.png|50x50px|link=Attack|alt=]] <br> [[Attack]]s
| [[File:Lightning Tendrils skill icon.png|50x50px|link=Spell|alt=]] <br> [[Spell]]s
| [[File:Temporal Chains skill icon.png|50x50px|link=Curse|alt=]] <br> [[Curse]]s
| [[File:Rallying Cry skill icon.png|50x50px|link=Warcry|alt=]] <br> [[Warcry|Warcries]]
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| [[File:Haste skill icon.png|50x50px|link=Aura|alt=]] <br> [[Aura]]s
| [[File:Raise Zombie skill icon.png|50x50px|link=Minion|alt=]] <br> [[Minion]]s
| [[File:Decoy Totem skill icon.png|50x50px|link=Totem|alt=]] <br> [[Totem]]s
| [[File:Bear Trap skill icon.png|50x50px|link=Trap|alt=]] <br> [[Trap]]s
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[[Support gem]]s are [[link]]ed with skill gems to enhance their effects.

[[Passive skill]]s improve all manner of [[attribute]]s and [[stat]]s.

[[Jewel]]s placed onto the passive skill tree provide additional bonuses.

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==Game mechanics==
Understanding the [[game mechanics]] is important for successful [[Build of the Week archive|character builds]].
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* [[Attribute]]s
* [[Life]]
* [[Mana]]
* [[Accuracy]]
* [[Defence]]s
* [[Resistance]]s
* [[Block]]
* [[Dodge]]
* [[Movement speed|Movement Speed]]
* [[Charge]]s
* [[Buff]]s
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* [[Melee]]
* [[Projectile]]
* [[Area of Effect]]
* [[Dual wielding|Dual Wielding]]
* [[Damage Types]]
* [[Damage conversion|Damage Conversion]]
* [[Damage reflection|Damage Reflection]]
* [[Critical strike|Critical Strike]]
* [[Stun]]
* [[Knockback]]
* [[Status ailment|Status Ailments]]
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* [[Rarity]]
* [[Quality]]
* [[Item level|Item Level]]
* [[Modifier]]s
* [[Socket]]s
* [[Drop Rate]]
* [[Experience]]
* [[Partying]]
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