Skill Tree Preview Trick: See Node Effects Before Investing Points!

Did you know Path of Exile 2 has a hidden skill tree preview trick? This lets you see node effects before investing points! Here is how it works.

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Updated: Mar 28, 2025, 10:26 PMPosted: Mar 28, 2025, 10:26 PM

Path of Exile 2 has one of the most massive and complex skill trees in any ARPG, and trying to figure out the best nodes for your build can be quite overwhelming, especially if you are new to the game. But thanks to a Path of Exile 2 skill tree preview trick, posted by TalkativeTri, you can now see node effects before investing your points. Naturally, this will make navigating the skill tree much easier!

Path of Exile 2 gentle reminder: You can hold SHIFT while in the passive skill tree to see an impact of a node on your character. pic.twitter.com/T56OZRmt63
— Tri (@TalkativeTri) February 1, 2025

Quick Tip for Checking Node Impact

If you are playing on a keyboard, just hold SHIFT while browsing the passive skill tree, and you will instantly see how a node affects your stats and skills.

For controller users, pressing L3 or R3 (depending on your controller type) should do the same thing!

This small but super useful trick lets you preview the actual impact of nodes before investing any points, making it much easier to plan your build or figure out what does what. So, next time you are mapping out your patch, give it a try!