Just pick the default one, with bright yellow text reads “This is the default Path of Exile league”. Don’t worry about the other options yet.
To reiterate, this guide will keep everything to a minimal to keep you from overwhelmed. If you want some explanations, read here: https://exiledguides.com/home/beginner-guides/beginner-guide-series/part-1/#Leagues EngineeringEternity has a lot of good guides, highly recommend.
Pick the class according to the build you are following. In this case it’s Witch.
Again, if you want to do some homework, https://exiledguides.com/home/beginner-guides/ is a good source.
Follow the tutorial until you defeated Hillock.
By this point, you may or may not have noticed in PoE, skills are tied to Gems, instead of the character. And the concept of “supporting” and “link” between skill gems.
Again you can research on it if you find it interesting, but you don’t have to think too deep about it now. Just keep in mind this is a very important aspect of the game.
You might have died (oops) to the tutorial enemies, Hillock can be a bit tough.
Be reassured that death doesn’t cost anything, until Act 6, which is the second half of the entire story.
So feel free to experiment and die a lot :D
By this point the tutorial would have introduced you to the infamous passive tree.
All you need to do right now, is marvel at its complexity (or not). And carefully put down your first skill point following your chosen build guide.
This will be your first encouter with PoE’s unforgiving nature. It’s not uncommon to learn the “wrong” skill in the passive tree due to various reasons. You can “Refund” the points, but for a price (literally spending currency).
So really watch where you are going when picking passive skills.
Any competent guide will give advice on the which path to take in the tree at different levels. Follow them carefully before you gain good understanding of the game.
Congratulations! You have arrived at the first camp, ready to start your journey of questing, grinding and ascending to godly power.
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