PoE2 Patch 0.4 Builds

Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.4.0: The Last of the Druids (Fate of the Vaal League)Path of Exile 2’s 0.4.0 update, titled The Last of the Druids, launched in early December 2025 (initial patch notes December 4, with rollout December 9-12). This Early Access content drop introduced the Druid class, integrated Abyss as a core mechanic, and launched the temporary Fate of the Vaal league, emphasizing Vaal civilization remnants and temple-building.

New Class: Druid

• Fully playable primal-themed class with two new ascendancies: Oracle and Shaman.
• Supports shapeshifting via Talismans (new two-handed weapon type): Equip to transform into animal forms, gaining unique basic attacks; swap forms freely.
• Over 250 new passive tree nodes, including Druid-specific clusters; free passive refund offered to adapt builds.

League Mechanic: Fate of the Vaal

• Scattered Vaal ruins corrupt nearby monsters; sacrifice them to activate devices and energy beacons.
• Build and customize Lira Vaal (Atziri’s temple) by placing modular rooms offering rewards (currency, gear) and escalating challenges.
• Story ties into Atziri’s quest for eternal youth via “the Beast,” opposed by the Royal Architect; available in Standard, Hardcore, SSF, and private leagues.
• Strong for early-game progression with free crafting and loot; later patches doubled room modifiers and added post-encounter chests for better rewards.

List of Builds