Path of Exile 2 Multiplayer
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How Does Multiplayer Work in Path of Exile 2

It's dangerous to go alone.

Path of Exile 2 is a great game to play solo, but it is even better with a friend. Some of the hordes can be troublesome on your own, and while the difficulty of the enemies does increase while playing Path of Exile 2 multiplayer, so do your chances of finding loot, and two or more minds are definitely better than one when taking on some of the game’s more difficult bosses.

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If you want to play Path of Exile 2 multiplayer but you’re not sure how, you will find everything you need in this PoE 2 guide.

How to Unlock Multiplayer in Path of Exile 2

Thankfully, inviting people to join your party in Path of Exile 2 is an easy process, but you do have to tick a couple of boxes first.

To get started, you will first have to create a character, choose your class, and fight your way to the first settlement: the Clearfell Encampment. This shouldn’t take too long. The road to the settlement is quite short and mainly serves as a tutorial.

Bloated Miller Boss Start Path of Exile 2
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Make sure you keep your eyes open for the chest containing your first weapon, and start clearing out the enemies to reach Clearfell. The main obstacle you will encounter is a troll-like boss called the Bloated Miller.

Check out our Bloated Miller guide if you need some tips on how to take him down.

How to Play Path of Exile 2 Multiplayer

Once you take down the Bloated Miller and reach the Clearfell Encampment, you are free to start playing Path of Exile 2 multiplayer. To do so, head to the menu and open the Social Screen.

Path of Exile 2 Multiplayer Invite Friend to Party
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From there, select the Create Party tab and write your friend’s username in the text bar at the bottom that reads Party Invite. Then, press the magnifying glass to the right of the text box. If your friend accepts your request, they will join your party and you can start playing together.

If you want to add someone from the Local or Global Lobbies, open the chat, left-click the username of the person you want to add to your party, and select Invite to Party.

Path of Exile 2 Multiplayer Invite to Party
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This is a great option if you need some extra help with a boss and none of your other friends are online. There are often people in the Global Lobby who will be happy to help you out if you put out a call for aid.


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