PoE2 0.2.0 Ritual Duping Bug: How It Work & Impact
Time: 2025-04-08 by mmojugg Game: Path of Exile 2 Guide
A wild storm has hit Path of Exile 2's 0.2.0 season, and it's not the weather in Wraeclast—it's a massive economic bug dubbed “Ritual Duping” by the community. Discovered just few hours before i write this article, this exploit has players rolling in divines, mirrors, and the audience of the king, all from a single map. If you're hooked on unraveling PoE 2's chaos and want more insights like this, feel free to bookmark our site and check out our currency & item shop—we've got plenty to keep you in the loop!
In the case of a large number of nerfs, if economic problems are added, it will undoubtedly generate more negative emotions. GGG really needs to deal with this very seriously.
0.2.0d Updated - problem Solved:
The Freedom of Faith Unique Tablet now has "Can Reroll Favours at Ritual Altars in your Maps twice as many times" (from being able to reroll them infinitely). This affects existing versions of the item, as well as existing maps influenced by this tablet. This change is in the wake of an item exploit that was occurring, the exploit was fixed approximately 8 hours ago preventing any further abuse and we are currently in the process of banning those who abused it and removing the wealth generated by it from the economy.
Let's break down how this bug works, why it's shaking the economy to its core, and what it means for the league's future.
How the Ritual Duping Bug Works
The exploit revolves around a unique Precursor Tablet from Dawn of the Hunt, which lets you reroll favors at Ritual Altars in maps infinitely. Normally, rerolling costs tribute, and deferring big-ticket items drains your stash fast. But here's the kicker: stack this tablet with Waystones that slash reroll costs (up to 25%) and deferral costs (up to 50%), then juice it with Atlas nodes for extra tablet power and reduced costs (e.g., 100%+ deferral reduction).
Set it up in a T16 map with three overlapping Precursor Towers—one holding the unique tablet, two reroll cost reducers, and three deferral cost reducers—and you're golden. Costs drop so low (not quite zero, but close) that you can reroll endlessly for peanuts, snagging mirrors, Sinestral Erasers, or crafting omens like they're candy. Defer a 152-divine item for next to nothing, rinse, and repeat. It's not a glitch in the code—it's a synergy GGG didn't see coming.
The Economic Fallout
The Reddit thread “Just Restart The League, Don't Let First Weekend Duping Ruin the Economy” sums it up: this bug's flooding the market with high-end loot. Mirrors, divines, exalts, and rare uniques are piling up, inflating prices overnight. Players who hit maps early are swimming in wealth, while latecomers face a hyperinflated economy where even basic gear costs a fortune. It's not “duping” in the classic sense—no items are being cloned via glitches—but the sheer volume of rewards mimics a duplication exploit, hence the name.
Community reactions are split. Some demand a league restart (1K upvotes), arguing it's the only way to save the economy. Others (762 downvotes) say a reset would tank player retention—imagine slogging through the campaign again after 20+ hours! Newbies like Heavy_Wafer9312, just hitting Act 3, dread restarting, while veterans like Kamushau suggest yanking mirrors and calling it a day. The consensus? GGG's testing dropped the ball—hard.
My Take: A Fixable Mess, Not a Malicious Exploit
Here's where I weigh in: this isn't a vicious bug like item cloning—it's a mechanic oversight. Players aren't hacking; they're just stacking in-game tools smarter than GGG anticipated. It's broken, sure, but it's not ban-worthy—it's on GGG to patch it up. I'd rather see them disable the tablet, tweak costs, or cap rerolls than nuke the league. A restart risks losing half the player base (HokusSchmokus bets 50-70% would quit), and a rollback's a logistical nightmare with laundered loot already in circulation.
The economy's bruised, not dead. Early abusers got rich, but casuals can still grind or go SSF (self-found) to sidestep the mess. GGG needs to act fast—nerf this now, communicate clearly, and keep 0.2.0 alive.
What GGG Could Do Next
Quick Fix: Disable the unique tablet or add a reroll cap (e.g., 10 per map).
Cost Tweak: Ensure reroll/deferral costs can't drop below a minimum (say, 5% tribute).
Soft Reset: Strip exploited currency from abusers (tough to track, but doable with logs).
No Restart: Buff underperforming skills mid-league to keep players engaged, as Early-Judgment-2895 suggests.
A full restart? Only if they fast-track players to maps (Turmfalke_'s lvl 70 + gold idea isn't bad). But with Last Epoch's SS2 looming, GGG can't afford to alienate fans over a campaign slog.
Thanks for Reading
The Ritual Duping bug is a wild chapter in PoE 2's early access saga—proof that even genius devs can miss the obvious. It's not game-over yet, just a call for GGG to step up, fix it, and keep the league breathing. Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for more updates as this unfolds—Wraeclast's never dull!
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