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0.5.0 was the 0.5 series content update: a new League, the Runes of Aldur systems, the Endgame rework, new Ascendancies, skills, items and systems.
It is the starting page for returning players who skipped the 0.5 cycle; it does not copy the official changelog verbatim.
Later 0.5.1 to 0.5.4e patches modified parts of what 0.5.0 introduced, so each system page cites the version it was last verified against.
0.5.0 and what followed
Return of the Ancients: new League, Runes of Aldur, Endgame rework, Ascendancies and systems on this page.
leaguerunesendgameAtlas passives, Lineage Support and Runes QoL extending 0.5.0.
atlasrunesqolEndgame, Delirium and Runes reward tuning on top of 0.5.0.
endgamedeliriumrunesRunes of Aldur Expedition Atlas and new items extending the 0.5.0 systems.
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Impact dashboard
New League
New entry experienceReturn of the Ancients introduced a new League and quest flow for returning players.
Runes of Aldur
New system to learnRunes of Aldur is a new system spanning Atlas, Items and Builds; it needs its own pages.
Endgame
ReworkedThe Endgame was reworked; old mapping and Atlas knowledge no longer applies.
Classes / Skills
New optionsNew Ascendancies, skills and items expand Build choices; old tier lists are stale.
Official changes, reorganised by player problem
Return of the Ancients League
A new League and quest flow that returning players should read first.
Runes of Aldur systems
A new system touching Atlas, Items and Builds; later 0.5.x patches extended it.
Endgame rework
The Endgame map and reward structure was rebuilt; old route Guides are invalid.
New Ascendancies, skills and items
Expanded class and item options that change Build theorycrafting.
Returning player before/after
Affected content queue
| Content | Type | Trigger | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Guide | Guide | 0.5.0 | New League flow | Reviewing |
| Endgame Guide | Guide | 0.5.0 + 0.5.2 | Reworked mapping | Reviewing |
| Runes of Aldur Guide | Guide | 0.5.0 + 0.5.4 | System scope | Queued |
| Class Build pages | Build | 0.5.0 | New Ascendancies/skills | Queued |
Community evidence
The Endgame rework means my old atlas plan is useless now.
Runes of Aldur touches too many systems to learn at once.
Video and timestamps
Official Path of Exile 2
0.5.0 Return of the Ancients overview
Official 0.5.0 reveal walkthrough of the League, Runes of Aldur and Endgame rework.
What to watch for: Watch the League and Endgame segments before planning a return.
Open source ↗Direct answers
What is 0.5.0 in one line?
The 0.5 series content update: a new League, Runes of Aldur, the Endgame rework and new class options.
It is the returning-player entry point, not a mirror of the official notes.
Do I need to read the later 0.5.x pages too?
Yes. 0.5.1 to 0.5.4e modified parts of what 0.5.0 introduced.
Each system page states the version it was last verified against.
Known issues
- TrackingSeveral 0.5.0 system pages are still in reviewing/queued as later patches are reconciled.
- OpenOld pre-0.5 Build tier lists are invalid and marked for rewrite.
Sources and verification
Official source for the 0.5.0 content update.
Changelog
- Published the 0.5.0 Return of the Ancients rich article.
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