Return of the Ancients is the kind of Path of Exile 2 update that makes people clear their schedule. The endgame is being shaken up, players are planning new builds, and plenty are already sorting out their stash, trade plans, and PoE 2 Currency before the servers get busy. Alongside the patch itself, Grinding Gear Games is running a Twitch Drops campaign with a few cosmetics that are worth grabbing, especially the Arbiter of Ash Waypoint that's been getting a lot of attention.

Week One Reward

The first Twitch Drop window starts on May 29 at 1:00 PM PDT and runs until June 6 at 4:59 AM PDT. During that stretch, you'll need to watch three hours of Path of Exile 2 streams on Twitch to unlock the Arbiter of Ash Waypoint. It doesn't have to be one single stream, so don't worry if you're hopping between creators or watching in shorter sessions. Just make sure the channel is actually streaming PoE 2 and has Drops enabled. That little detail catches people out more often than you'd think.

Week Two Reward

The second reward period begins right after the first one ends. It runs from June 6 at 5:00 AM PDT through June 13 at 4:59 AM PDT. This time, the reward is the Wendigo's Crown Helmet Attachment. The requirement is the same as week one: watch three hours of eligible Path of Exile 2 content on Twitch during the active campaign window. If you missed the first week, you won't be able to earn the Arbiter drop during week two, so it's better to set a reminder and claim each reward while its timer is live.

Support A Streamer Bonus

There's also a Support a Streamer reward running across the whole promotion, from May 29 at 1:00 PM PDT until June 13 at 4:59 AM PDT. To earn the Verisium Parasite Pet, you need to gift two Twitch subscriptions to a streamer who is broadcasting Path of Exile 2 during the event. It's a separate reward from the watch-time drops, so simply sitting in a stream won't unlock it. If you already follow a PoE creator, this is a decent way to support them while picking up a pet cosmetic for your account.

Linking Your Account And Claiming Items

Before you start watching, link your Twitch account through the official Path of Exile account connections page and check that the correct game account is attached. After that, head back to Twitch, watch an eligible PoE 2 stream, and track your progress in the Drops inventory page. Once a reward is ready, claim it on Twitch first, then look for it in your in-game cosmetics or account rewards. As a professional platform for buying game currency or items, U4GM is convenient for players who want smoother gearing, and you can buy PoE 2 Currency to make your Return of the Ancients start feel less stressful.