Delve into Delirium: A Path of Exile 2 Expedition

Path of Exile 2's Endgame: Mastering the Delirium Encounter

Path of Exile 2 introduces four major endgame map events: Rituals, Breaches, Expeditions, and Delirium. Delirium, a returning mechanic from previous PoE leagues, offers a unique and challenging endgame experience. This guide details how to initiate Delirium events, navigate the Fog mechanic, access the Simulacrum Pinnacle map, utilize the Delirium Passive Skill Tree, and maximize your rewards.

Understanding the Delirium Fog Mechanic

Atlas map nodes offering guaranteed Delirium events are marked with a distinctive white and black icon resembling the Delirium Mirror. You can guarantee a Delirium event by placing a Delirium Precursor Tablet in a Lost Tower.

Within a Delirium map, locate the multicolored, shattered-glass Delirium Mirror near your spawn point. Activating it unleashes a swirling circle of Fog. This Fog expands across the map, increasing enemy difficulty as you progress. Leaving the Fog ends the encounter and resets the map.

Enemies within the Fog are significantly stronger but offer unique rewards: Distilled Emotions (used in crafting) and Simulacrum Splinters (required for the Pinnacle Boss). Fractured Mirrors within the Fog provide additional waves of enemies and loot. Be aware of the potential for random boss encounters with Kosis and Omniphobia – these are full-fledged bosses, not just Rare enemies.

The Simulacrum Pinnacle Event

Each endgame event yields items to summon a Pinnacle Boss. High-tier Waystones in Delirium maps yield Simulacrum Splinters. Accumulate 300 Splinters to create a Simulacrum, which you place in the Realmgate on the Atlas.

The Simulacrum is a 15-wave encounter with escalating difficulty. Delirium bosses have an increased chance of appearing in later waves. Completion rewards two Delirium Passive Skill points.

The Delirium Passive Skill Tree

The Delirium Passive Skill Tree, accessible from the Atlas Passive Skill Tree, modifies Delirium events. It's easily identified by its white coloration and mirror shape. It features eight Notable nodes and eight nodes increasing Simulacrum difficulty.

Each Simulacrum completion grants two passive points. Consequently, you must increase Simulacrum difficulty to access new Notable nodes.

Notable Delirium Passive Nodes:

Prioritize "You Can't Just Wake Up From This One," "Get Out Of My Head!", and "They're Coming To Get You" for optimal rewards without significant drawbacks.

Delirium Rewards

Delirium Fog-affected enemies drop Distilled Emotions. Bosses also frequently drop them. These unique currencies Anoint amulets with Notable Passive Skills, eliminating the need for Passive Skill Point investment.

Distilled Emotions also add guaranteed Modifiers to Waystones, increasing Delirium mob numbers and power. Simulacrum Splinters, also dropped by enemies, combine to form the Simulacrum for the Pinnacle event, rewarding Delirium Passive points and a guaranteed Unique item.

All PoE 2 Distilled Emotions:

Distilled Envy Distilled Fear Distilled Isolation

Mastering the Delirium encounter requires understanding its mechanics and strategic use of the Passive Skill Tree. By following this guide, you'll be well-equipped to conquer the Delirium Fog and reap its considerable rewards.