What changed in recent patches?

Treat old guides as snapshots

Patch notes and community posts are useful evidence, but they may describe a demo build or an earlier balance pass. Check the date and the exact client version.

Path of Idle is a recently released game (2026), and systems are still evolving. What was optimal in demo 1.0.1.0 may be suboptimal in release 1.0.6.2.

Notable recent changes

Version 1.0.3: Fixed Rare/Legendary Rune Pouch crafting and reduced high-level Forging costs by approximately 25%.

Version 1.0.4: Corrupting equipment now provides only positive outcomes.

Version 1.0.6.2: Codex Awareness synchronization streamlined. Higher-quality Codex Awareness now synchronizes with Rare entries automatically.

Scaling changes: Percentage rune affixes were scaled down in earlier patches. Always verify current numeric values in-game.

What to re-check after patches

Re-read class tooltips, objective requirements, forge previews, activity rewards, and any restriction attached to a system. These are the places where a small patch can invalidate a route.

Priority verification list:

• Class abilities and scaling values

• Rune affixes and runeword recipes

• Forge costs and material requirements

• Prison recruitment stats

• Temple Baptism costs and level caps

• Workshop renovation costs and unlocks

Build a living guide

When you confirm a change, update your own priority list rather than copying a full old build. This site intentionally keeps its recommendations role-first and patch-aware.

Staying current:

• Check your in-game Codex for the definitive runeword list

• Verify tooltips before major resource spends

• Follow community wikis that track verified information

• Test old builds on new patches before committing resources

• Community-informed and written as a practical starting point. Always verify current costs, restrictions, and tooltips in your client.