The launch of the new Path of Exile 2 season is finally here, bringing the highly anticipated arrival of the Monk and the Huntress. To celebrate this competitive milestone, ExitLag has put together a global tournament to spice up your ladder grind: ExitLag ChampZ: Path of Exile 2.
We have prepared this comprehensive guide to help you understand the tournament mechanics, secure your registration, and discover how to double your prize money by streaming your gameplay live. There is $30,000 in prizes on the line!
Official Schedule of the ChampZ: Path of Exile 2
Keep a close eye on these dates so you do not miss the registration deadline or the final ladder snapshot:
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Campaign Start: May 29th at 5:00 PM BRT
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Registration Deadline: June 9th at 11:59 PM BRT
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End of Campaign (Final Ladder Snapshot): June 14th at 11:59 PM BRT
Results Announcement & Validation: June 15th at 5:00 PM BRT
How to Participate: The Player’s Journey
To be eligible for the cash prizes, you must follow two simple steps:
Sign Up on the Landing Page: Visit the official tournament website and fill out the form with the following information:
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- Your official in-game Nickname (Path of Exile 2).
- The email address linked to your ExitLag account.
- Your Country/Region and the streaming platforms you use (if you plan to stream).
Climb the Ladder: Play the Return of the Ancients/Runes of Aldur public league and reach the top.
Golden Rule: Only players who finish within the Top 1,000 of the official Global Ladder will be considered. From that specific pool, the top 20 ExitLag players will take home the cash prizes in USD.
Prize Pool Table
The total prize pool is US$ 30,000. The base value scales by placement among eligible customers, but if you meet the streaming requirements, your prize money doubles!
| Placement | Base Prize (ExitLag Customer) | Double Bonus (Streamer) | Maximum Total (With Stream) |
| 1st Place | US$ 2,000 | + US$ 2,000 | US$ 4,000 |
| 2nd Place | US$ 1,500 | + US$ 1,500 | US$ 3,000 |
| 3rd Place | US$ 1,000 | + US$ 1,000 | US$ 2,000 |
| 4th to 10th Place | US$ 800 | + US$ 800 | US$ 1,600 (per spot) |
| 11th to 15th Place | US$ 600 | + US$ 600 | US$ 1,200 (per spot) |
| 16th to 19th Place | US$ 400 | + US$ 400 | US$ 800 (per spot) |
| 20th Place | US$ 300 | + US$ 300 | US$ 600 |
Streamer Guide: How to Double Your Prize Money
To secure the Double Prize bonus, you must prove that you played using our software and engaged your community. Here are the mandatory requirements and how they will be validated by the organization:
| Requirement | What to do | How it will be validated |
| Broadcast Live | Stream your gameplay during the campaign period. | Submit stream links, VODs, or screenshots. |
| Focus on PoE 2 | Your stream must be focused on Path of Exile 2 during the event. | Stream category verification. |
| Use ExitLag ON | Play with the ExitLag software active and optimizing your game. | Screenshot, recording, or validation requested by the team. |
| Mention the Campaign | Verbally mention on stream that you are participating in ExitLag ChampZ. | VOD and clip checks. |
| Chat Command/Link | Keep a chat command active (e.g., !exitlag) leading to the official LP. |
Screenshot of the chat or bot configuration. |
| Correct Title | Include this exact phrase in your stream title: ExitLag #ChampzPOE2 | Live screenshot or VOD history. |
| Campaign Tag | Use the tag #ChampzPOE2 in your broadcast settings. | Screenshot or stream description. |
| Link Your Channel | Declare which streaming channel you will use on your registration form. | Data cross-checking between the form and the channel. |
| Keep Records | Leave VODs saved publicly or submit clips/proofs after broadcasting. | VOD links or materials submitted by the deadline. |
| Minimum Time | Stream a relevant portion of your competitive gameplay. Ideally, at least 50% of your total playtime during the campaign. | Broadcast hours report and VOD analysis. |
Validation and Final Rules
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Sign Up on our Official Page: All players need to visit the official website, enter all their information, and compete for the top spot on the ladder.
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Leaderboard Tracking: You can check your updated ranking position compared to other participants directly on our Landing Page leaderboard.
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Proof Submission: Keep your screenshots and VODs safe. The organization will provide a specific submission form on the final date to collect stream proofs and resolve potential tiebreakers.
Community and Partner Creators
Keep an eye on the prominent creators covering the event, sharing pre-tournament guides, meta builds, and ladder race updates:
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Confirmed Official Creators: Rakin (BR), poebota (RU), DS 低欸死 (TW), and KBON只會玩 (TW).
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Recommended Communities: Join the discussion and track updates in targeted spaces like the official subreddits r/PathOfExile2 and r/pathofexile2builds. Stay updated via community Discord servers (Path of Exile 2 Brasil, TFT, Prohibited Library) and partner platforms like Maxroll and Mobalytics.
Subscribe to ExitLag. Climb to the top in PoE 2. The highest-ranked players on the global ladder win cash prizes. Double your earnings by streaming! Visit the official ChampZ: Path of Exile 2 page and sign up now!
