0.5.4|Jul 2, 2026
View on Steam↗0.5.4b Patch Notes
3/5 Moderate
EARLY ACCESSSignificant boss rebalancing for Tor Gul and Arbiter of Divinity alongside critical fixes for Expedition mechanics and Endgame Atlas passives.
Key Changes
- 1Major rebalancing of Tor Gul, Arbiter of Divinity, and Vessel of Kulemak boss fights
- 2Fixed numerous Atlas Passive skills that were not applying bonuses correctly
- 3Expedition bosses (Medved, Vorana, etc.) now have increased life as Powerful Map Bosses
- 4Added hideout decoration copying feature via right-click
- 5Orb of Sacrifice added to the Currency Exchange
- 6Fixed invisible and invincible monster bugs in Expedition encounters
- 7Increased item rarity from Corrupted monsters in Offerings to the Queen to 100%
- 8Added support for upgrading runes using Masterwork Runes
- 9Fixed infinite attempt exploits for several Grand Expedition areas
- 10Resolved 9 total client and instance crashes
All Changes
💀Bosses(26)
- buffTor Gul, the Defiler: Removed a majority of stun and freeze immunity windows from all versions of the fight
- changeTasgul, Swallower of Light: Improved the Minion Phase mechanics
- fixIt That Was Esh: Fixed a bug where the boss could fail to advance phases properly
- fixArbiter of Divinity: Fixed a bug where loot could drop in unreachable locations
- fixArbiter of Divinity: Defeating the boss now correctly re-enables the exit elevator
- buffArbiter of Ash: Extended the time window to reach the first Flame Seed during the Large Laser combo
- changeArbiter of Ash: Fiery death lane voiceline now plays at the start of the skill instead of mid-air
- fixVessel of Kulemak: Fixed an issue where the boss could get stuck after the Teleport Slam skill
- buffVessel of Kulemak: Disabled the minion summoning skill used during the final phase
- buffVessel of Kulemak: Volatiles in the final phase now spawn in bursts with longer intervals to allow more damage uptime
- changeVessel of Kulemak: Improved visual feedback for portals during the final phase
- fixVessel of Kulemak: Adjusted abyss blocking in the middle of the arena to match the actual visual shape
- fixVessel of Kulemak: Fixed a bug where reviving at a checkpoint after the first kill would not create a new instance
- changeArbiter of Divinity: Voicelines for notable skills are now guaranteed to play
- changeArbiter of Divinity: Reduced voiceline variance to help players correlate specific lines to specific skills
- buffArbiter of Divinity: Significantly increased the hitbox of Divinity Clones in the second phase
- buffArbiter of Divinity: Increased time windows between attacks, improved visual telegraphs, and reduced target tracking speed
- changePhya, Sentinel of the Cradle: Improved telegraphing and visuals for the Dashing Sunders skill
- fixPhya, Sentinel of the Cradle: Dashing Sunders now correctly deals Physical damage instead of Cold damage
- buffPhya, Sentinel of the Cradle: Reduced the frequency and count of projectiles fired by the Generator
- buffPhya, Sentinel of the Cradle: Removed chilling ground from Generator projectiles
- buffPhya, Sentinel of the Cradle: Generator now stops firing during Gravity Well and Turret Sunder phases
- nerfPhya, Sentinel of the Cradle: Gravity Well now correctly hits players anywhere in the arena if they fail to reach safe zones
- fixPhya, Sentinel of the Cradle: Gravity Wells can no longer be created outside of the arena
- fixPhya, Sentinel of the Cradle: Failing Gravity Well while Shapeshifted now transforms the player back to human and throws them into the air
- changePhya, Sentinel of the Cradle: Improved dash skill visuals to appear more like teleports
⛏️Expedition(14)
- changeLogbooks: Logbooks adding a Boss Expedition now prioritize replacing regular Maps over Grand Expeditions
- changeGrand Expedition: Grand Expedition modifiers now appear in the map stats list while inside the area
- newAtlas Tree: Added an option to select 'no change' for the Double or Nothing notable
- fixExpedition: Fixed a bug where monsters could become invisible and invincible
- fixExpedition Bosses: Fixed an issue where Medved, Vorana, Uhtred, and Olroth were not considered Powerful Map Bosses, resulting in a life increase
- fixVerisium Sentry: Fixed Verisium Sentry minimap icons not disappearing upon activation
- fixBarren Atoll: Fixed missing Grand Expedition Map Marker for Barren Atoll
- fixExpedition: Fixed a bug where underground monsters died instantly if the entrance was opened with a Life Rune explosive
- fixRemnants: Fixed a bug preventing players from rerolling remnants when using a controller
- fixExpedition: Fixed a bug where underground loot was incorrectly redirected to Verisium Remnants
- fixGrand Expedition: Fixed an issue where underground areas could be accessed without detonating the entrance
- fixOath Rune: Fixed Oath Rune spawning monsters in inaccessible areas
- fixVerisium Remnants: Fixed monsters spawning out-of-bounds in Verisium Remnants
- fixGrand Expedition: Fixed infinite attempt exploit for Craggy Peninsula, Lush Isle, Frigid Bluffs, Barren Atoll, and Exhumed Ruins
🌌Endgame(24)
- buffQueen in the Mists: Limited the boss to only 1 active Whirling Slash at a time
- buffOfferings to the Queen: Increased item rarity from Corrupted monsters from 50% to 100%
- changeDistant Origins: Now notifies the player when Ezomyte Megaliths are revealed on the Atlas
- fixAtlas Master: Fixed Atlas Master options incorrectly applying bonuses to non-Pinnacle bosses
- fixJado's Untold Histories: Fixed Jado's Untold Histories not applying to Expedition Bosses and corrected Styrn's bonus from 50% to 35%
- fixHilda's Gutting and Skinning: Fixed Hilda's Gutting and Skinning not working on Vessel of Kulemak, Raven Trickster, and Atziri
- fixLord of the Runes: Fixed Lord of the Runes not applying Toughness from Monster Effectiveness
- fixWhispers of the Waving Grains: Fixed Whispers of the Waving Grains not applying
- fixTrapped Subordinate Essence: Fixed Trapped Subordinate Essence not adding additional rare chance
- fixImmured Fury: Immured Fury can now spawn any time after completing 3 Corruption Nexuses
- fixFrom Distances Untold: Fixed From Distances Untold applying to non-Cleansed areas
- fixSole Purpose: Destruction: Fixed Sole Purpose: Destruction not increasing damage of Ailith skills
- fixAtlas Passives: Fixed random chance application for Expanding Territory and Hilda's Master options
- fixTraining and Preparation: Fixed Training and Preparation not applying when opening the Temple of Atziri from Act 3
- fixGameplay: Fixed standalone bosses like Summoning Circles disabling area transitions
- fixMaps: Fixed map completion bug where objectives wouldn't count if the player died and respawned
- fixAtziri's Temple: Fixed Atziri's Temple spawning at the wrong monster level
- fixOrigin Cradle: Fixed issue preventing players from getting a replacement Origin Cradle from Doryani
- fixDelirium: Fixed Delirium Fog Banks spawning on incorrect Atlas nodes
- fixDelirium: Fixed interaction issues with Grand Delirium Mirrors in Deforestation Map
- fixDelirium: Fixed incorrect Deliriousness previews on the Atlas Map
- changeSimulacrum: Simulacrum areas no longer preview Deliriousness and have updated Atlas descriptions
- fixBreach: Fixed Azmerian Wisps causing Breach encounters to be uncompletable
- fixThe Burning Monolith: Fixed players getting stuck in the Ancient Lexicon room
⚔️Gameplay(26)
- newHideout: Added ability to copy hideout decorations by right-clicking and left-clicking to place
- newRunes: Added support for upgrading runes using a Masterwork Rune in the Runic Meridians inventory
- newCurrency Exchange: Orb of Sacrifice currency items added to the Currency Exchange
- changeDominus' Providence: Reworked to provide 30% reduced effect of Curses instead of Unaffected by Elemental Weakness
- nerfAzmerian Wisps: Wisps can now only be released from a monster once upon the first kill
- buffMaster's Reach: Added support for Way of the Stonefist Ascendancy Passive
- fixBirth of Fury: Temporarily disabled burning ground damage when equipped by Rogue Exiles
- fixFists of Stone: Fixed socket transfer bug when transforming to Fists of Stone
- fixFrom Nothing: Fixed respec bug for passives allocated via this jewel
- fixRain of Blades: Fixed bug where the buff was removed early when gaining a different buff
- buffAbyssal Depths: Fixed monster modifiers and added a chance for an additional modifier and Lichborn modifiers
- fixAbyss: Fixed Meteoric Demise dealing no damage
- fixUntether: Fixed double Quality stat bug with Advanced Thaumaturgy
- fixRunic Reprieve: Fixed Quality incorrectly increasing damage taken from Blocked Hits
- fixPortal: Fixed bug where Town Portals could be created while being hit
- fixTorvian: Fixed movement bugs with Leap Slam
- fixWarcry: Fixed life recovery modifier applying to all skills instead of just Warcries
- fixInventory: Fixed bug where Pinnacle Boss Keys were consumed from both inventories simultaneously
- fixEssence of Horror: Fixed invulnerable minions spawning in Essence encounters
- fixJewels: Fixed Quality not applying to some Jewel modifiers
- fixLightning Arrow: Fixed Lightning Arrow not chaining to Shockchain Arrow rods
- fixCursecarver: Fixed bug preventing Vulnerability from generating as a chosen curse
- fixIronbound: Fixed bug where the bow was not granting Armour
- newIronbound: Added a Verisium Runeforge upgrade
- fixRite of the Nameless: Fixed league migration progress for this mechanic
- fixExplosive Transmutation: Fixed damage location bug when supported by Spell Cascade
🖥️UI & Performance(8)
- changeRuneshape: Recipes now indicate when a Skill reward level has reached its maximum
- changeGreat White One: Updated Map Pin art to reflect permanent character bonus rewards
- changeMonstrous Treasure: Renamed Ancient Modifier to Behemoth's Bounty to avoid duplicate naming
- fixMap Pins: Fixed quest marker visibility on Map Pins in Act 4
- fixThaumaturge's Crossbow: Fixed MTX visuals not updating without reloading ammo
- fixLogin Screen: Fixed incorrect webpage link on the login screen
- fixPerformance: Fixed 5 client crashes
- fixPerformance: Fixed 4 instance crashes
Summary
Patch 0.5.4b for Path of Exile 2 focuses heavily on refining boss encounters and resolving systemic issues within the Expedition and Endgame loops. Major bosses like Tor Gul, the Vessel of Kulemak, and the Arbiter of Divinity have received mechanical adjustments to improve fairness and telegraphing. Additionally, the update addresses a wide array of Atlas Passive bugs that were preventing various bonuses from applying correctly, while introducing quality-of-life features like hideout decoration copying and new currency exchange options.