What it is
PoEPlanner is a web planner ("for exiles, by exiles") that supports both Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2. The interface covers passive tree, atlas tree, equipment and skills, all within the browser. Any build exports as a unique URL that can be pasted into Discord or reddit and opened directly with no download.
Unlike PoB, PoEPlanner doesn't try to be an exhaustive DPS calculator — its focus is the blueprint: where the nodes go, what gear you need, what the build looks like once assembled.
What problem it solves
Path of Building is the canonical PoE tool but has an entry barrier: download, install, learning curve. For casual Discord chats ("hey, look at this tree idea"), forcing the other person to open PoB is overkill. You need something that opens with a link.
PoEPlanner covers that gap. Paste a URL in chat, the other person opens it, sees the same build. If they want to modify, they fork the link. Friction drops to zero, which enables collaborative iteration that doesn't naturally happen with PoB.
Differentiation
Compared to Mobalytics (also web), PoEPlanner is more minimalist and less task-oriented. No tier list, no creator hub, no build tracker — pure planner. Mobalytics adds a social/editorial layer; PoEPlanner stays a tool.
Compared to PoB (desktop), the difference is accessibility vs depth. PoEPlanner opens instantly and shares easily; PoB simulates with mathematical precision. Typical mixed workflow: PoEPlanner for sketches and discussion, PoB for final validation.
What people use it for
Quick tree or atlas sketch: in 60 seconds you outline an idea without opening PoB. Useful when brainstorming before committing to a build.
Share builds in chat: paste the URL in Discord or reddit and anyone opens the same build with no download. Useful for fast feedback or for a friend to explain their tree.
Discuss variations collaboratively: if two players are iterating a build, opening the same URL, modifying, sharing a new URL is the natural flow. Lighter than PoB import codes.
Design atlas tree visually: PoEPlanner's atlas-tree section is among the most usable in the ecosystem. If you want to visualize your mapping setup without having PoB open, it's direct.
Look up nodes without the game open: as a pure browse utility — "what does this keystone do", "what notables exist in this tree zone" — it works without PoE 2 running.
Who this isn't for
If you need serious numerical simulation — exact DPS, side-by-side item comparison, build math validation — PoEPlanner falls short. PoB covers that.
If your workflow is already 100% PoB, PoEPlanner doesn't add strong additional value. It's most useful when collaborating with players who don't use PoB or when you want something casual.
How it's used in practice
- Go to
poeplanner.com. Pick PoE 2 in the toggle (the home covers both games). - Choose section: Passive Tree, Atlas Tree, Equipment, Skills. Each is independent — you can use just the atlas if that's all you need.
- Build interactively: click on nodes, drag to pan, search to find keystones.
- When done, "Share" / "Save" generates a unique URL. Copy and paste wherever.
- To collaborate: the link opens the build exactly as you left it; whoever opens it can modify and generate their own fork.
Honest limitations
Limited simulation depth. No rigorous DPS calculation. It tells you what nodes exist, what stats they give, what items you equipped — but doesn't do serious damage calc.
No import from the game. Unlike PoB, you can't paste your real character to auto-populate. You start empty and build manually.
English only. No Spanish localization.
Updates depend on GGG publishing data. When a league changes the tree, PoEPlanner has to update. Usually fast but there can be hours or a day of lag post-patch.
No plugin ecosystem or advanced features. Deliberately simple; anyone seeking PoB-level power on the web will look elsewhere.
How to start
No registration or download. Go to poeplanner.com, pick PoE 2, and you're working in the browser. To save builds permanently and reopen them, sign up for a free account.
Ideal when: you want to show an idea to a friend, you're not ready to dive into PoB yet, or you need a standalone atlas planner. For more serious players, PoEPlanner is a complement — useful but not central.