Path of Exile: Keepers of the Flame introduced one of the most engaging mechanics the game has seen in a long time—the Genesis Tree. This new system brings strategy, crafting depth, and powerful rewards into one elegant loop. Whether you’re here to min-max or just want to see gear fall like rain, understanding how to grow your tree will make or break your breach farming experience.
Here’s how it works—and how to win.
What Is the Genesis Tree?
The Genesis Tree is a growth-based crafting system tied to breach content. Think of it as a living loot engine. You feed it resources from breaches, and in return, it grows rewards: currencies, equipment, crafts, or even unique items.
Your job is to:
- Clear breaches to earn special crafting resources.
- Feed the tree with those resources.
- Unlock nodes and specialize your tree toward the rewards you want most.
The Core Resources
1. Gift Craftblood
- Earned from completing breaches.
- Used to “grow” Wombgifts (reward pods) on the Genesis Tree.
- Think of it like fertilizer. The more you pour in, the faster your tree flourishes.
2. Wombgifts
- These are the fruit of the Genesis Tree. You grow them using Gift Craftblood.
- Types include:
- Item Wombgifts (gear)
- Currency Wombgifts (currency stacks)
- Craft Wombgifts (Uulgrafts with skill mods)
- Ancient Wombgifts (uniques)
3. Uulgrafts
- These are modifiers or “mini-skill gems” tied to your Wombgifts.
- Some give direct power boosts. Others passively help you farm better by increasing Gift Craftblood gains or improving drop quality.
4. Hiveborn Body Parts
- Dropped from breaches.
- Hand these in to Ailith at the Monastery to complete quests and unlock new Genesis Tree nodes (a.k.a. skill points).
How to Get Started
Step 1: Run Breaches—All of Them
Every breach is a chance to earn:
- Gift Craftblood
- Hiveborn Body Parts
- Wombgifts
The more you do, the faster your tree develops. Don’t skip breaches while leveling or mapping.
Step 2: Feed the Tree
Use Gift Craftblood to activate Wombgifts. Prioritize early investment in craft and equipment Wombs to gear up.
Example:
Spend 100 Gift Craftblood on an Item Wombgift → Get a high-quality item roll → Possibly land a 5-link.
Tree Specialization Tips
The Genesis Tree works like a passive tree. You earn points and assign them to unlock perks. Here’s how to build smart:
For Gear Hunters:
- Birth Equipment Rolls 10x → Keeps best outcome for links and sockets.
- +Item Level → Raises the quality of gear drops.
- Additional Item Chance → One Womb, multiple items.
Bonus: Specialize in armor or weapons depending on what your build needs. You can force the type.
For Currency Farmers:
- Increased chance for additional PoE currency
- +% chance to drop full stacks
- More frequent Wombgifts for currency
Don’t cash in currency Wombs early—wait until your tree boosts currency yield significantly.
For Crafting:
- Go for Uulgrafts that give:
- Increased rarity
- Higher item level
- Bonus quality
- Avoid Uulgrafts that don’t benefit your build. You can respec your tree freely.
Key Uulgraft Examples
- Glowing Silhouette: Spawns lightning clones that explode and shock enemies. Great for poison builds.
- Spiking Uulgraft: Triggers bone spikes when using War Cries.
- Hungering Ash: Increases Gift Craftblood gained.
- Ancient Uulgraft: Boosts chance to get ancient Wombgifts (for uniques).
Tailor your Uulgrafts to either power up your build or accelerate tree progression.
Strategy: Early vs. Late Game
- Early Game: Focus on crafting and gear. Get yourself linked gear and fill out your resistances.
- Mid Game: Push into higher item levels and start working on Uulgrafts.
- Late Game: Shift into currency and unique Wombgifts. Specialize your tree to maximize drops and stack size.
Pro Tip:
Use the refund option to temporarily reallocate points if you need a specific piece of gear urgently—like a new shield or helmet.
Final Advice
- Don’t hoard. Use your Wombgifts as you go, especially for gear and crafts.
- Maximize efficiency. Pick Uulgrafts that increase Gift Craftblood gain and double-dip rewards.
- Adapt your tree. Refund and shift your points depending on what you need—gear, currency, or power.
And above all: clear those breaches. Each one is fuel for your tree.
Conclusion
The Genesis Tree isn’t just a side system—it’s a full-on reward engine that grows with your effort. Whether you’re chasing gear, crafting perfection, or mountains of currency, the key is consistency, planning, and smart investment.
So, dive into breaches, feed your tree, and watch the loot pour in. The Keepers of the Flame gave us something special—don’t let it go to waste.
