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Forbidden Rites Event Guide

Path of Exile 2 · 0.5.5 Event League · Live September 2026

Forbidden Rites is the 0.5.5 event league that launched alongside the patch on September 4. It adds a fresh, time-limited way to play while keeping the core Runes of Aldur systems intact.

On this page
  1. Event overview
  2. How it plays
  3. Rewards worth chasing
  4. Stacking with the main league

Event overview

Forbidden Rites is a shorter, event-style league rather than a full new league. It runs alongside the current Runes of Aldur league and gives players a reason to start fresh or jump back in, with its own mechanics and a limited-time reward track.

How it plays

The event leans on the existing rune crafting and endgame systems but accelerates the pace, so you progress toward the endgame faster. If you have been away since the league launch, the event is a clean way to get a character running without starting from a dead economy.

Rewards worth chasing

The event includes a dedicated reward track. Cosmetic items and limited-time exclusives are usually the high-value targets, and they retain value as collectibles after the event ends. Check the in-game event tab for the current reward tiers before investing time.

Stacking with the main league

Tip: because the event reuses the league's crafting systems, any mastery of Runes of Aldur carries straight over. Treat the event as a sandbox to test builds and strategies before committing time in the main economy.

Your knowledge of the 0.5 systems applies 1:1, which makes the event a low-risk place to learn the league if you are new or returning.

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