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Here are the optimal settings for Path of Exile 2 on the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED, with support for 30 FPS, 45 FPS, and 60 FPS lock.
Path of Exile 2 is an early access game that is notoriously difficult to run on handheld devices. Given its early access status, the game has optimization issues that require competent hardware to overcome. However, on handhelds like the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED, you can utilize these settings to achieve a playable experience.
Note: We are using Frame Generation via lossless scaling here for 60FPS. If you haven’t set it up via the Decky plugin, it’s best to watch the guides on how to do that. If you don’t want to use Frame Generation, you can instead use the settings as they are. Alternatively, you can use the Vulkan renderer alongside NIS or FSR upscaling, with or without lossless scaling.
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Path of Exile 2 – Best Settings for Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED (30 FPS Lock)
This is the highest-quality option you can choose while maintaining 30 FPS on the Steam Deck and OLED. The upscaler we have gone with is Xess, as it produces better image quality than FSR. The upscaling profile is set to ‘Quality,’ ensuring you receive the best possible image quality. Lossless Scaling is still not utilized here, as 30FPS with these settings should be easily attainable.
Best Settings Explored
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Renderer | DX12 |
| Mode | Fullscreen |
| VSync | Off |
| Dynamic Resolution | OFF |
| Window Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Upscale Mode | Xess |
| Max Image Quality | Quality |
| Sharpness | 10% |
| HDR | (Optional) |
| Scene Brightness | -0.1 (Preference) |
| UI Brightness | 0.0 (Preference) |
| Texture Quality | High |
| Texture Filtering | 16x Anisotropic Filtering |
| Lighting | Shadows |
| Shadow Quality + Gi Quality | Medium |
| Sun Shadow Quality | Low |
| Number of Lights | Medium |
| Bloom | 100% (Preference) |
| Water Detail Level | Low |
| NVIDIA Reflex | Off |
| Foreground FPS Cap | 30 |
| Background FPS Cap | 30 (Leave as default) |
| Triple-Buffering | Off |
| Dynamic Culling | Off |
| Engine Multithreading | On |
| Performance Metrics | (Preference) |
Path of Exile 2 – Best Settings for Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED (45 FPS Lock)
If you don’t have Lossless Scaling, then this is a great alternative; the frame rate is above 30, which provides that extra smoothness, and it doesn’t compromise on looks as much. Upscaling profiles are dropped from quality to ultra performance, and other metrics are also adjusted.
Best Settings Explored
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Renderer | DX12 |
| Mode | Fullscreen |
| VSync | Off |
| Dynamic Resolution | OFF |
| Window Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Upscale Mode | Xess |
| Max Image Quality | Ultra Performance |
| Sharpness | 15% |
| HDR | (Optional) |
| Scene Brightness | -0.1 (Preference) |
| UI Brightness | 0.0 (Preference) |
| Texture Quality | High |
| Texture Filtering | 16x Anisotropic Filtering |
| Lighting | Shadows |
| Shadow Quality + Gi Quality | Medium |
| Sun Shadow Quality | Low |
| Number of Lights | Low |
| Bloom | 100% (Preference) |
| Water Detail Level | Low |
| NVIDIA Reflex | Off |
| Foreground FPS Cap | 45 |
| Background FPS Cap | 30 (Leave as default) |
| Triple-Buffering | Off |
| Dynamic Culling | Off |
| Engine Multithreading | On |
| Performance Metrics | (Preference) |
Path of Exile 2 – Best Settings for Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED (60 FPS Lock)
For this section, you need Lossless Scaling, which must be set up via Decky. Once you have everything ready, set the Flow Scale to 100% and set the base FPS cap parameter to 30. Then, dial in the settings below.
Best Settings Explored
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Renderer | DX12 |
| Mode | Fullscreen |
| VSync | Off |
| Dynamic Resolution | OFF |
| Window Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Upscale Mode | Xess |
| Max Image Quality | Balanced |
| Sharpness | 15% |
| HDR | (Optional) |
| Scene Brightness | -0.1 (Preference) |
| UI Brightness | 0.0 (Preference) |
| Texture Quality | High |
| Texture Filtering | 16x Anisotropic Filtering |
| Lighting | Shadows |
| Shadow Quality + Gi Quality | Medium |
| Sun Shadow Quality | Low |
| Number of Lights | Low |
| Bloom | 100% (Preference) |
| Water Detail Level | Low |
| NVIDIA Reflex | Off |
| Foreground FPS Cap | 240 (Default) |
| Background FPS Cap | 30 (Leave as default) |
| Triple-Buffering | Off |
| Dynamic Culling | Off |
| Engine Multithreading | On |
| Performance Metrics | (Preference) |
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