At a glance
Start with a stable game window and a simple tree. Check one item before running a batch.
Before you start
Open Path of Exile 1 and Path of Rolling. Choose a low-value practice item and the currency your tree will use. Read the tree before starting it.
1. Prepare the game
Open Help > PoE client prerequisites. Use an English client in Windowed mode on your primary monitor, with only one PoE 1 client open.
Keep Ctrl+Alt+C free for extended item copy. Disable Windows Copilot or other global shortcuts that take that chord. Check Path of Rolling's own shortcuts in Settings > Hotkeys.
2. Save the window
Open Help > Path of Rolling setup. In Path of Exile window, click Detect and save with the game visible at the size you intend to use.
If an older setup exists, choose between restoring the saved window and using the current window as a new setup. Changing resolution clears the old station captures.
3. Complete the sections for your plan
For Craft and higher, capture the required Station templates. Keep nameplates visible and stations separated near the waypoint.
Review Stash tab locations against the live stash. Trade-capable plans also review Faustus shop tab locations. Adjust only pins that miss their targets.
Free users can continue with basic crafting; the full auto setup wizard is not needed for Tier 0.
4. Run the setup wizard when required
Click Run the full auto setup wizard after the required sections are ready. Follow each screen's instructions about which game panel must be open.
If a section fails, read that failure and correct its window, panel or pin before retrying. Keep the game unobstructed during capture.
5. Check the layout
Open Help > Check layout on game client. Compare the overlay with the actual inventory, stash and click targets, then close the overlay.
Keep the same window size and layout for your practice run.
6. Run one simple tree
Follow Build your first craft tree. Check the selected item, available orb and Finish connection before starting. Use Logs to inspect what ran.
Check the result
The intended item received the expected number of orb applications, the tree reached Finish, and the log agrees with the actions you expected. Increase complexity only after that check passes.
If it does not work
- Clicks miss: restore the saved window and inspect the layout overlay.
- A station cannot be found: redo its capture after moving it or changing hideout.
- Item checks cannot read text: follow Fix item copy.
Next guide
Station templates and pixel checks explains which part of setup to revisit.