Path of Exile 2 update 1.027 (version 1.027.000) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox players. According to the official POE2 update 1.027 patch notes, the latest POE 2 update 0.2.0c rebalances Minion scaling to improve their mid-campaign strength, enhances Spear Skills with faster attacks and reduced mana costs, and tweaks boss cooldowns for better parry opportunities. Today’s Path of Exile 2 version 1.027 also brings visual clarity improvements and major bug fixes, including crash resolutions and ability corrections.
POE2 patch 1.027 Patch Notes – April 7, 2025
Minion Balance Adjustments
Minion Life Scaling
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Minions now have ~15% more Life during the early Campaign.
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Life increase tapers down to no change by Gem Level 30.
Minion Damage Scaling
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Gem Level 10: +41% More Damage
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Gem Level 15: +50% More Damage
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Gem Level 20: +60% More Damage
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Gem Level 30: +79% More Damage
Support Adjustments
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Skeletal Arsonists can now target other Minions with their Life threshold logic.
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Skeletal Clerics’ healing adjusted to match new Minion Life values.
Spear Skills Rebalance
Spear Throw
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Deals ~8% more Damage at all skill levels.
Attack Speed & Mana Cost Changes
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Lightning Spear: 60% base speed (↑ from 50%), ~5% more damage.
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Glacial Lance: 50% base speed (↑ from 45%).
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Storm Lance: 60% base speed (↑ from 55%).
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Whirlwind Lance: 60% base speed (↑ from 55%).
Mana Costs lowered proportionally for all above skills (except Spear Throw).
Boss Adjustments
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Candlemass, the Living Rite: Slightly increased cooldowns; now uses more parryable attacks.
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Candlemass Cleave Fix: Previously unblockable/unparryable cleave fixed.
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Count Geonor: Cooldowns increased to improve parry windows.
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Blackjaw, Oloton, Stormgore: Skills rebalanced and visuals improved for better damage clarity.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Banners not granting player benefits.
- Fixed Raise Shield missing Melee type tag.
- Fixed Whirlwind projectile issue.
- Fixed Concoction skills not scaling with Area of Effect.
- Fixed Profusion Support Gem not working with Disengage/Retort.
- Fixed client crash when using Wind Serpent’s Fury.
- Fixed 3 client crashes related to Gamepad UI.
- Fixed 3 instance crashes.
Unfortunately, since the last POE 2 update 1.006, players have been experiencing several POE2 server and login issues. Today’s Path of Exile 2 version 1.027.000 will fix a few of these issues. Check out more details below.
Download free Path of Exile 2 patch 1.027 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
 is now rolling out on PS5, PC and Xbox. Read the official POE2 update 1.027 patch notes.){kind=link}