With these settings, Path of Exile 2 can consistently hit 100–110 FPS on a 120Hz-capable TV. The slight compromise in resolution does not significantly impact visual quality, especially when you’re focused on staying alive during complex fights. Prioritizing lighting set to Shadows and disabling bloom helps keep GPU load manageable, freeing up resources for higher frame rates.
Fidelity-Focused Settings for a Cinematic Experience
Prefer the game to look as stunning as possible, even if it means sacrificing a few frames? Then this fidelity-focused configuration is for you:
    Render Resolution: Native 4K (3840 x 2160)
    Upscale Mode: Disabled
    Dynamic Resolution: Off
    Lighting: Global Illumination Enabled
    Bloom: Medium to High
    Max Refresh Rate: 60Hz or 120Hz depending on preference
    Sharpness: High
    Scene Brightness: Balanced to Darker for more atmosphere
    UI Brightness: Match ambient lighting
    Dynamic Culling: Disabled
This setup ensures Path of Exile 2 runs at maximum visual fidelity. With no upscaling and full 4K rendering, textures and spell effects appear crisp and detailed. Global Illumination adds a layer of depth and realism to the game’s environment, enhancing immersion. On a TV that supports 120Hz, the game may still reach 75–80 FPS even at high fidelity, making this the ideal setting for players who want both beauty and performance.
The Balanced Setup: Best of Both Worlds
For those who don’t want to choose between framerate and visual quality, a balanced setup offers the most practical solution:
    Render Resolution: 75–85% (between 2880 x 1620 and 3200 x 1800)
    Upscale Mode: Enabled
    Dynamic Resolution: Enabled (with a minimum floor of 67%)
    Lighting: Shadows or Medium Global Illumination
    Bloom: Medium
    Max Refresh Rate: 120Hz
    Sharpness: Medium
    Scene and UI Brightness: Adjusted to your environment
    Dynamic Culling: Enabled
This middle-ground approach allows Path of Exile 2 to look great while still delivering fluid performance, especially during combat-heavy moments. Upscaling fills in the resolution gaps with minimal impact on image clarity, and dynamic resolution adjusts in real-time to maintain frame stability.