When you dive into Path of Exile 2 on your computer, you’ll find plenty of ways to tweak your setup.
Optimal Graphics Settings for Path of Exile 2
As you fiddle with the graphics settings, consider your computer’s power. The performance you get is tied to the guts of your machine.
Interestingly, you don’t need the latest tech to run Path of Exile 2 smoothly. Even older CPUs and GPUs can handle it just fine. But if your computer’s a bit ancient or you’re struggling to keep up with your monitor’s refresh rate, here’s how to set your graphics:
- Renderer: DirectX12 (Try Vulkan if your fps is low; it might help)
- Display: Pick your main screen and GPU
- Mode: Fullscreen
- Vsync: Off
- Dynamic Resolution: Off
- Window Resolution: Max out your main screen (like 1920×1080)
- Upscale Mode: Depends on your GPU
- AMD users aiming for higher fps should select FSR
- Nvidia fans wanting more fps should go with DLSS
- If fps isn’t an issue, keep “No Upscaling”
- Render Resolution: Adjust based on your Upscale Mode
- Sharpness: 15-30%
- HDR: Off
- Scene Brightness: -0.1
- UI Brightness: +0.0
- Texture Quality: High
- Texture Filtering: 4x Anisotropic Filtering
- Lighting: Shadows only
- Shadow Quality: Low
- Sun Shadow Quality: Low
- Number of Lights: Low
- Bloom: 25%
- Water Detail Level: High
- Nvidia Reflex: On + Boost
- Triple-Buffering: Off
- Dynamic Culling: Off
- Engine Multithreading: On
Sometimes, tweaking is necessary based on how the game runs. If your fps dips too much, try lowering Texture Quality and Filtering. Sure, it may not look as pretty, but smoother gameplay is a win.
Choosing the correct Upscale Mode matters too. It can boost your frame rate without making the game look bad.
Choosing the Best Input Device for Path of Exile 2
Now, let’s talk about how you control the game. You have three choices in the “Input” section:
- Keyboard and Mouse
- WASD
- Controller
How you move around depends on your choice. With a keyboard and mouse, you click and hold the mouse to get your character moving, while abilities are typically keyboard-bound unless you have a fancy mouse with extra buttons.
WASD lets you use those familiar movement keys like in many other games. It’s a bit unusual for this type of game but could be more comfy if you’re used to shooters or RPGs. Skills mainly use the mouse, but some actions still need the keyboard.
Controllers work great too! But only a few types are supported, like:
- DualShock 4 controllers
- DualSense controllers
- Xbox controllers
- Third-party X-input controllers
Whether wired or wireless, controllers offer a complete experience with a different HUD. Every button is assigned a task, but you can tweak these in-game if needed.
Each input method has its perks, yet many find keyboard and mouse the most efficient for Path of Exile 2. But really, just pick what feels right for you.
