Path of Exile 2 EA Ladder Rankings: Day 48

Welcome to day 48 of the Path of Exile 2 Early Access Ladder Updates on the 24th of January 2025! The competition in Wraeclast has seen significant developments, and here's where the ladders stand today:

 

Musk openly admitted to using real-money trading (RMT) and account piloting in both PoE2 and Diablo 4, practices in which players buy gear or have others level their characters to stay competitive, especially against players in Asia. However, he clarified that any gameplay he shares in a stream or video is him playing. This situation sparked a debate about the ethics of in-game performance, with some suggesting that Musk's explanations (e.g. the need to compete with Asian players) after admitting to his substitution behaviour were an attempt to whitewash the situation. Criticism of Musk in the community focused not only on the inappropriateness of his personal behaviour, but also on the strong call to uphold the fairness and integrity of the game.

Today, heygyus#0416's character, resurrectwo, continues to lead the Path of Exile 2 Standard Leaderboard as an Invoker. There have been no changes to the Leaderboard since yesterday; all players have maintained their positions without moving up or down. This consistency speaks volumes about the skill and dedication of these top players. The fact that all of the players listed have reached level 100 is a testament to their dedication and serves as an inspiration to the community. 

Today, 강은호#8460's character, 깅은호, holds the top spot on the Path of Exile 2 Hardcore Ranking as a level 99 Invoker, just one step away from the prestigious level 100. Compared to yesterday's rankings, we've seen some exciting changes: 서민수#4776 has impressively climbed to 2nd place,마왕루야#1757 has also shown resilience by securing 3rd place after a slight drop. A warm welcome and congratulations to TrueCorund#7272 for entering the Top 10 at #9 with the character DiarrheaUwU, a remarkable achievement for a new player on the Leaderboard. There have been no deaths, meaning that all players are still alive and kicking. The rise of 서민수#4776 and the entry of Random9#2886 into the rankings highlights the dynamic nature of Hardcore mode, where progress and new talent are always celebrated. 

Today, Stupy#5542's character Stupy continues to dominate the Path of Exile 2 Solo Self-Found Leaderboards, holding the top spot for Invocation at the maximum level of 100. Compared to yesterday's leaderboard, there has been no change in position, with all players maintaining their positions without moving up or down. This consistency among the top players underlines the high level of skill and dedication required in Solo Self-Found, where players must rely solely on their own skills without the aid of trading. 

Today, HumDaBum#1603's character, HDB_oOps, continues to lead the Path of Exile 2 Hardcore Solo Self-Found Leaderboard as an Invoker at level 99, still one level away from the coveted maximum level of 100. There have been no changes to the leaderboards since yesterday, with all players maintaining their positions. Oskarmln#1292's character, waitingforedbuff, remains at 4th place despite having rested.The stability of the ladder serves as a lesson in resilience, showing that in Hardcore SSF, every level gained is a testament to a player's caution, strategy and mastery of the game's mechanics, emphasising the value of personal achievement over external aid.