Grinding Gear Games has officially launched the first-ever collection of skill effect cosmetics for Path of Exile 2. The release, announced on April 10, 2025, includes four premium skill effect sets, new armor and weapon skins, and various utility cosmetics that allow players to customize their characters with unprecedented visual flair.
Premium Skill Effects Headline First Cosmetic Wave
The inaugural cosmetic collection for Path of Exile 2 focuses heavily on skill effects, with four distinctive visual themes to choose from. Each set transforms your character's abilities with unique animations and particle effects:
- Breachlord Skill Effects - Infuse your abilities with the chaotic energy of the Breach domains
- Thaumaturge's Skill Effects - Arcane-themed visuals with scholarly magical aesthetics
- Faridun Skill Effects - Desert-inspired mystical powers with ancient styling
- Demonfire Skill Effects - Hellish flames and demonic visuals for intimidating presence
Armor, Weapons, and Mounts Round Out the Collection
Beyond skill effects, the update introduces several other cosmetic options. The Honour Guard Armour Set provides a complete character appearance overhaul, while new Spear and Buckler Skins offer weapon-specific visual customization. For traversal, the Ritualist Rhoa Mount adds both style and functionality.
What utility cosmetics are available?
The release also includes several quality-of-life cosmetic options:
- Wings of the Valkyrie Level-up Effect - Spectacular visual celebration when gaining levels
- Tracking Scrolls - Customized visual effects for tracking abilities
- Vanishing Dye - Makes armor pieces invisible for minimalist character designs
- Skin Transfer - Apply the appearance of one item to another
- Invisible Buff Effect - Hides visual clutter from active buffs
How to Access the New Cosmetics
Players can browse and purchase all new cosmetic items by pressing M while in-game to access the store. Each effect includes a video demonstration showing how it looks in action, though some community members have requested additional demonstrations showing the effects on fast-moving characters rather than the slower zombies featured in the current videos.
This cosmetic release marks an important milestone for Path of Exile 2 as the game continues development toward its December 6, 2024 release date. The microtransaction store represents a crucial component of Grinding Gear Games' free-to-play business model, focusing exclusively on visual enhancements without affecting gameplay balance.