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Path of Exile 2 Factions Guide — All Major Groups in Wraeclast

Updated 2026-06-02

Path of Exile 2 factions are the major organizations and groups that shape the politics of Wraeclast. Understanding Path of Exile 2 factions helps contextualize the campaign narrative, endgame objectives, and NPC interactions. Each of the Path of Exile 2 factions has distinct goals, territories, and associated content. This guide explores every major Path of Exile 2 faction.

Major factions overview

FactionAlignmentTerritoryAssociated Content
Order of the Hooded OneNeutral GoodThroughout WraeclastCampaign quests
Vaal CultistsChaotic NeutralAct III, Vaal RuinsVaal content, Omnitect
Eternal EmpireLawful EvilAct V, CathedralHigh Inquisitor boss
Rogue ExilesChaotic EvilAll acts, MapsRandom encounters in zones
Exile CouncilLawful GoodSettlementsEndgame quests, Atlas
The Brotherhood of SilenceTrue NeutralAct II, DesertsSide quests, lore items

Order of the Hooded One

The Order of the Hooded One is the primary ally faction in Path of Exile 2 factions. They guide you through the campaign and provide quest rewards. The Order in Path of Exile 2 factions believes that the Corruption can be contained and Wraeclast can be saved. Important Path of Exile 2 factions characters like the Hooded One himself lead this organization. The Order is the closest Path of Exile 2 factions have to a traditional heroic organization.

Eternal Empire and rogue exiles

The Eternal Empire is the primary antagonist faction in Path of Exile 2 factions. This Path of Exile 2 factions group worships the Beast and seeks to restore the old order. The Eternal Empire controls Act V Cathedral City and the High Inquisitor. Rogue Exiles in Path of Exile 2 factions are former player characters who now hunt new arrivals. These Path of Exile 2 factions appear as randomly roaming bosses in all acts and maps, rewarding valuable loot.

Path of Exile 2 factions influence endgame content through faction-specific maps and bosses. The Story guide provides narrative context for each Path of Exile 2 factions role. The Endgame bosses guide covers faction-specific bosses.

FAQ

Can I join Path of Exile 2 factions?
Path of Exile 2 factions are narrative factions only. You cannot formally join Path of Exile 2 factions, but your quest choices align you with the Order of the Hooded One.
Do Path of Exile 2 factions affect gameplay?
Path of Exile 2 factions determine which enemies you face in different zones and which NPCs offer quests. Path of Exile 2 factions also influence endgame map content.

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