Path of Exile 2 update 1.024 (version 1.024.000) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox players. According to the official POE2 update 1.024 patch notes, the latest POE 2 update 0.2.0b rebalances Monster survivability across early to mid-game, with reduced Life values from levels 8 to 64 and Rogue Exiles taking an additional hit. High-level modifiers like “of the Hydra” now appear later, while key combat mechanics have been streamlined—Tempest Bell requires fewer combos, grenade cooldowns are shorter, and Curse Skill Gems now scale with significantly larger radii. Today’s Path of Exile 2 version 1.024 also includes general stability and gameplay performance improvements.
POE2 Update 1.024 Patch Notes – April 5, 2025
Summary of Major Changes
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Monster Life reduced significantly across early to mid levels.
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Rogue Exiles receive an additional 40% Life reduction.
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“Of the Hydra” modifier now restricted to Level 65+.
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Tempest Bell Combo requirement reduced to 4.
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Curse Skill Gems now have larger radius scaling with level.
Monster Life Adjustments
Life Scaling by Level
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Levels 8–15: Non-unique monsters’ Life reduced, tapering from 100% to 75%.
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Levels 15–46: All monsters have 25% less Life.
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Levels 46–64: Monster Life increases gradually from 75% to 100%.
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Endgame Monsters: No change in Life from previous values.
Crowd Control & Ailments
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Thresholds for Crowd Control and Ailments adjusted proportionately to Life reductions.
Rogue Exiles
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Life reduced by 40% on top of the global monster Life changes.
Monster Modifiers
“Of the Hydra” Modifier
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Now only appears at Level 65+.
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Affects Life Regeneration capabilities.
Gameplay & Skills
Tempest Bell
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Combo requirement reduced from 10 to 4.
Grenades
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Explosive Grenade Cooldown: Reduced to 5 seconds.
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Voltaic Grenade Cooldown: Reduced to 5 seconds.
Curse Skill Gems
Radius Growth Increase
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Level 1: Radius starts at 1.5 metres.
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Level 20: Radius grows to 3.1 metres (up from 2.1 metres).
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the Smith of Kitava Ascendancy could not be selected. You will need to relaunch your client to receive this fix.
- Monsters spawned from Strongboxes can no longer be Spectred.
- Forsaken Miners that have minecarts no longer explode instantly when being summoned as a Spectre.
- Temporarily disabled NVIDIA Reflex while we investigate issues.
- Increased the damage area of Shield Bash from the Raise Shield Skill.
- Fixed a bug where Storm Lance and Lightning Spear were not able to be supported by Perpetual Charge.
- Fixed a client crash that could occur with the Nocturne Unique Item.
- Fixed a client crash that could occur with Storm Lance in party play.
- Fixed a client crash that could occur when previewing unavailable microtransactions when using a controller.
- Fixed a client crash that could occur on the Passive Tree UI when using a controller.
- Fixed 4 other client crashes.
- Fixed 4 instance crashes.
Unfortunately, since the last POE 2 update 1.022, players have been experiencing several POE2 server and login issues. Today’s Path of Exile 2 version 1.024.000 will fix a few of these issues. Check out more details below.
Download free Path of Exile 2 patch 1.024 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
 is now rolling out on PS5, PC and Xbox. Read the official POE2 1.024 patch notes.){kind=link}