The latest patch and new league for Path of Exile 2 are finally here, much to the delight of players! According to the developers’ announcement, this major update is patch 0.4.0, and the new league’s theme is The Last of the Druids, clearly foreshadowing the introduction of a brand-new Druid class.
Although this new content is expected to go live on December 12, in accordance with the developers’ tradition, there will be a live stream that briefly explains the latest patch before the official release. This time is no exception, and it is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on December 4.
This livestream will still be held on Twitch, and you can now make a reservation. To generate buzz for the still-controversial sequel, the developers have prepared a Twitch Drops reward for all viewers of the livestream: Verdant Wilds Dodge Roll Effect, which gives you a unique trailing effect after casting a dodge.
Twitch Drops Details
Like most games that use developer livestreams to promote their new content, PoE 2’s giveaway of Twitch Drops is primarily aimed at attracting more players to watch and stay during December 4th patch livestream. Whether you’re a loyal player or a casual gamer, you probably won’t refuse this free reward.
As for why only a cosmetic item is given instead of actual PoE 2 currency or other in-game items, it’s quite understandable. In this RPG, which focuses on challenging exploration and tedious farming, anything that can be used for character build is extremely valuable.
No developer would willingly hand over such a treasure to players so easily, especially now that the new The Last of the Druids league is about to launch, so they opted for a trivial cosmetic.
As seen in the released trailers, this Verdant Wilds Dodge Roll Effect will appear after you cast a dodge roll and last for about 5 seconds. If your cooldown is less than this duration, you can see a small, bright green tail following your character as they run.
As for the movement trails left behind, this is irrelevant in this PvE-only game, since bosses won’t deal subsequent damage based on your movement trajectory.
How To Obtain?
After a brief introduction to Twitch Drops, EZG.com will now show you how to obtain this cosmetic item. First, you need to link your Twitch account with your Path of Exile 2 game account. You can complete this operation by following these steps.
- 1. Open your profile on Twitch. Generally, you only need to click your user avatar.
- 2. In the list of functions, find Drops & Rewards and click to enter.
- 3. Then, on this screen, click All Campaigns, and find Path of Exile 2. At the bottom, you’ll find a Connection (Required) button; click it.
- 4. You will then be taken to the official PoE 2 website, which will display your personal account. If you have multiple accounts, it will prioritize the one used on your current device.
- 5. The connection process is now complete. Return to Twitch; you’ll see a green Connected next to Connection (Required), which is the best proof of success.
Then you can wait for the livestream introducing patch 0.4.0 and The Last of the Druids league. You can receive the drop reward by watching the livestream directly on the developer’s official account, or you can get this specific cosmetic item on any channel in POE 2 category included in this Twitch Drops event.
Simply stay in the area for 45 minutes to earn Verdant Wilds Dodge Roll Effect, which will be placed in your in-game inventory after you claim it and can be used once the new content is released. Just a heads up, this Twitch Drops event only lasts one day, from 11:00 AM PST on December 4th to 11:00 AM PST on December 5th, so don’t miss it.
Was Any Information Leaked?
Currently, this is the most frequently mentioned phrase in PoE 2 player community, but unfortunately, apart from the league theme and the confirmed addition of Druid class, there is no other leaked information. There was no valuable information in the 12-second trailer for this test of this Verdant Wilds Dodge Roll Effect.
In this video, the scene is set on a pale desert landscape, similar to Khari Crossing area in the second cutscene after Act 4. The high-contrast scene in this area is indeed very suitable for the actual test of the appearance effect of the main color being emerald green.
But, this use of an existing setting has left many players eager for new and exciting gameplay disappointed, as it means that no new Acts will be added in patch 0.4.0. While it’s common for a game to not add new content in Early Access, it’s unusual for PoE 2, which has already released several leagues, to do so, as many players already consider it the full version.
Especially given the current uncertainty surrounding the official release and the lack of interest and innovation in the original game, players are more inclined to focus their attention and expectations on this sequel, which is highly valued by the developers.
The above details and current information regarding PoE 2 patch 0.4.0 Twitch Drops, released on December 4th. This sequel, which inherits many advantages from the original, has been the subject of much debate within the community. Whether this latest patch can redeem it remains to be seen; we’ll have to wait and see on December 4th!

















