Best Way to Spend Your Early Access Coins – What to Buy First!

Path of Exile 2 has brought in a lot of new players, many of whom are experiencing the game for the first time. If you picked up the Early Access pack, you probably noticed it comes with 300 coins to use in the in-game shop. However, especially for new players, choosing how to use these coins can be quite overwhelming, so here are some quick points to help you make the most informed decision.

First of all, it is important to note that, while it might be tempting to grab a pet or a skin, 300 coins will not be enough for a full armor set unless you add more. So, if you are not looking to spend extra money, stash tabs are definitely the best investment.

Why Stash Tabs?

If you have played games like Path of Exile 2 before, you know how quickly inventory space becomes a problem. PoE2 lets you buy stash tabs to organize and store more loot, which makes your life much easier, especially once you hit the endgame.

Here are the most useful stash tabs you can buy in the shop:

• Premium Stash Tab – Lets you list items for sale, which is important if you plan on trading.
• Currency Stash Tab – Stores your currency items in an auto-sorted tab instead of taking up random stash slots.
• Quad Stash Tab – Holds four times more items than a regular stash tab. Great if you like to hoard loot.
• Gem Stash Tab – Helps organize skill gems, so you do not have them scattered all over the place.

Making the Most of Your Coins

If you want more stash tabs for your money, keep an eye out for shop sales. Stash tab sales happen roughly every three weeks, so waiting a bit could let you grab more for the same amount of coins.

If you are wondering when the next stash tab sale might happen, a good way to check is by visiting the (unofficial) PoE2 database website. This site tracks sales and updates, and at the top of the page, you will find a countdown timer predicting when the next stash tab sale could be. While it is not an official source, it has been pretty good at predicting sale rotations. So, if you are holding off on spending your coins, this website is a nice tool to check for when the next stash tab sale will be!

Also, it might be worth saving some coins for future stash tabs, like the Waystone Tab, which is expected to be added later and will likely be useful for storing endgame maps.

TL;DR – Stash Tabs Over Cosmetics

If you are new to Path of Exile 2 and unsure what to buy, stash tabs are always the safest choice. They are permanent, make inventory management way easier, and let you focus on playing instead of digging through a cluttered stash.