PoE players should finish remaining Allflame challenges before November 9, record the November 6 ExileCon reveals, and prepare a clean stash for the proposed November 13 launch. Earned currency can stay available for essential purchases, while POE currency is another option to consider before committing resources.

The supplied schedule puts the ExileCon pre-show near 12:30 PST and the main program after 1:00 PST on November 6, 2026. Treat those times, the November 9 challenge cutoff, and the Covens of Umbra launch date as provisional until confirmed through official announcements.

November 5: Clear the Short Tasks

Open the challenge list and write down every remaining Allflame objective. These objectives can require specific map conditions or party content, so completing the wrong activity can cost time and supplies without advancing the task.

Estimate the time for each objective, then finish short ones first. Reserve a separate session for anything that needs a party or several hours; leaving that task until the last evening creates a scheduling problem that extra currency cannot fix.

Use maps already open on the atlas when they match the objective. Check the challenge list after each attempt to confirm its progress has changed before spending more maps, scarabs, or chisels on the same approach.

Stop starting expensive crafting projects that need several days of play or a buyer before the cutoff. A finished item may still sit unsold while attention shifts to the reveal.

November 6: Capture Confirmed Details

Keep one note for league mechanics, skill changes, atlas and endgame changes, economy terms, and launch timing. Add a timestamp beside each confirmed detail so the relevant segment is easy to find again.

Leave a section empty when the presentation does not settle it. Chat speculation and a passing mention are not enough to commit a build or spend a large currency stack.

Keep the PoE 1 checklist separate from the PoE 2 reveal track. The two games share the event, but their launch planning and resources should not be treated as one schedule.

After the talks, spend about thirty minutes updating the note, then return to unfinished challenges. Longer build planning can wait until the challenge deadline has passed and further details are available.

November 7-9: Finish Progress and Protect Currency

Use November 7 and 8 for remaining challenge sessions, with party content arranged as early as possible. Recheck the objective wording before opening a map, especially when a task requires conditions that differ from your usual route.

For unsold niche items, consider one price reduction rather than repeatedly rebuilding the listing. If an item still has no buyer by November 8, decide whether keeping it is more useful than spending additional time trying to sell it.

Keep a small working stack for necessary gear fixes and avoid tying up the rest in speculative crafts. Basic socket and link work at the hideout crafting bench can help an existing character finish challenges; a major project is a different commitment.

Review shared guild tabs for stale listings or leftover items that block other members. Move your own items to an appropriate personal tab or vendor obvious junk, while leaving anything belonging to another member untouched.

November 10-13: Prepare for Launch

Draft a league-start plan only after checking the confirmed reveal details and later patch notes. Keep skill choices flexible until the relevant changes are known; current flask and pantheon choices are temporary reminders, not guarantees.

Sort maps, fragments, and retained gear to a practical standard rather than attempting a full cleanup immediately before launch. Park characters you intend to keep, and make a separate note of any items that still need a decision.

Before launch, check the confirmed schedule and review your remaining POE divine orbs alongside the essential purchases on your list. Leave speculative spending until the final details are available.