Path of Exile 2 - How to Invest Your First 300 Coins
Many new Path of Exile 2 players wonder what to buy with their first 300 coins. Is it worth investing in skins, stash tabs, or some other item? In this article, I will give you my opinion on the best way to spend those valuable coins, focusing on optimization and long-term efficiency.
The Best Investment - Stash Tabs
In my experience, the best investment you can make in Path of Exile 2 is stash tabs. These not only significantly improve inventory management but also facilitate trading and the organization of your items. Let's analyze the options available in the in-game store, and I'll show you which ones I consider essential and which ones are not worth it.
Tabs to Avoid
There are certain bundles and individual tabs that, in my opinion, do not offer good value for your money. I would avoid the following:
- Six Premium Stash Tabs Bundle: I don't consider this a good initial investment.
- Six Normal Stash Tabs Bundle: I don't recommend this either, as Premium functionality is crucial.
- Delirium Stash Tab: Unless the game changes drastically, I don't see this as a priority.
Priority Investments
Now, let's focus on the tabs that really make a difference:
1. Premium Stash Tab Upgrade (15 points): This is the first purchase you should make. It converts a normal tab into a Premium one, which allows you to:
After this purchase, you will have 285 points remaining.
- List items for sale: With just a right-click, you can list items for sale, specifying the price in different in-game currencies. This greatly facilitates trading with other players.
- Organization and visibility: Premium tabs offer better visual organization and allow you to quickly identify the items you have for sale.
2- Currency Stash Tab (75 points): This tab is essential for organizing the various in-game currencies. It saves you valuable inventory space and allows you to quickly access the currencies you need. After this purchase, you will have 210 points remaining.
Additional Considerations and Sales
It is important to note that Path of Exile (and presumably PoE 2) offers periodic sales in the store. Approximately every three weeks (21 days), there are discounts on different categories, including stash tabs. These sales can significantly reduce the price of tabs, so it's worth waiting if you're not in a hurry. For example, the Premium upgrade could cost only 10 points during a sale.
Other Valuable Tabs
With the remaining 210 points, we can consider other useful tabs:
- Essence Stash Tab: As you progress through the game, you will accumulate a large number of essences. This tab helps you organize them efficiently. I consider it a good investment.
- Gem Stash Tab (40 points): Given the importance of gems in character builds, this tab is very useful for keeping them organized. After this purchase, you will have 170 points remaining.
- Quad Stash Tab (150 points): This tab offers much larger storage space than normal tabs, making it extremely convenient for storing valuable items and resources. With this purchase, you will have 20 points remaining.