Path of Exile Crucible League guide - Start dates, mechanics, endgame, and more

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The Crucible League, the latest in Path of Exile, starts today, April 7, on PC. The developers occasionally drop these challenge leagues in the game, offering players a way to play the hit action RPG in a whole new way. They can create a fresh character, take advantage of powerful new systems, unlock rewards, and so much more.

In this update, you can also do more than simply play the Crucible League. If it’s not challenging or boring, you can even ramp up the difficulty.

You now have access to Standard, Hardcore, Solo Self-Found, and Ruthless versions of the Crucible League. You can even create private league versions and can mod it further to make the game even more difficult. However you want to do it, that’s up to you. So precisely what awaits you in this latest Path of Exile challenge mode? We’re here to help.

Path of Exile’s Crucible League starts with the 3.21.0 update, on April 7, 2023, for PC and Mac platforms. Xbox and PlayStation players won’t have to wait long. The PoE league will start on April 12, 2023, for both of the console versions of the game.

In the Crucible League, Path of Exile players will learn about the ancient titans that once ruled over the land of Wraeclast. If you can make it through the challenging battles in this league, you can access brand-new power for your weapons. This happens at the Crucible Forges, which are zones that are scattered about the land.

When you arrive at a Crucible Forge in Path of Exile, you can channel into the forge with your weapon. The longer you channel, the more foes combine and become a bigger and bigger threat. It gives you control over how challenging you want it to be, which is fantastic.

This will also unlock the Passive Skill Tree for your currently equipped