A new game mechanic called "Martyr of the First Edict" in Path of Exile 2 allows the first player to reach level 100 to permanently delete their character and grant all players an extra passive skill point [1, 2].
In late August 2026, streamer Carn (cArm) became the first to use the mechanic by deleting his fully geared level 100 Titan/warrior character in the solo self-found league [2]. Carn's sacrifice triggered a glowing orb replacing the chamber, enabling any player in that league to claim a free extra skill tree point [2].
Upon sacrifice, Carn's name was immortalized on the leaderboards as "Martyr of the First Edict." He declared, "You shall now refer to me as the Martyr of the First Edict. I saved you all." [1, 2]
Players in other leagues must wait until a character sacrifice occurs in their own league to receive the buff. Hours after Carn's sacrifice, another player named ResurrectGodAura sacrificed a level 100 character in the regular league to unlock the buff for those players as well [2].
The mechanic has drawn mixed reactions. Some players praised it as "one of the coolest game features I've ever heard of because it created an epic community moment" [1]. Others criticized it as a form of social engineering, comparing it to ancient ritual sacrifices and questioning why players should delete their progress for the benefit of others [1].
The new feature introduces a permanent gameplay element unlocked by individual altruism or risk. With multiple leagues now able to access the buff after their first character sacrifice, all Path of Exile 2 players can eventually claim the extra passive skill point.
