Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising is built around gradual progression, but there are times when the grind can start to feel pretty slow. If you are trying to complete a set, find a specific Legendary, or simply collect more upgrade materials, waiting for normal stage rewards can take a while.
In this guide, I’ll show you how the Offline Rewards system works in Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising and how you can speed up the timer to collect rewards sooner. This can give you useful items such as XP Souls, Rune Pouches, and Equipment Chests without leaving the game running for hours.
I’ll also walk you through the process step by step, including how much time you need to move your system clock forward, what changes depending on whether you own the Supporter DLC, and what you should do after collecting your rewards.
How Offline Rewards Work in Path of Idle
Offline Rewards are designed to give your Godsworn something to do while you are away from the game.
The rewards are based on how much real-world time has passed since you last properly closed the game. When you launch Path of Idle again, the game compares the current system time with the last recorded save time and calculates the rewards you earned while you were away.
This means you don’t actually need to leave the game running all night just to build up offline rewards.
The system can provide useful progression items such as:
- XP Souls
- Rune Pouches
- Equipment Chests
- Other offline progression rewards and Boons
For players who are stuck in the mid-game grind, these rewards can be particularly useful when you are looking for one more piece for a set or trying to complete a particular build.
Can You Speed Up the Offline Timer?
According to the provided guide, the game uses your computer’s system clock when calculating elapsed offline time.
Because of this, changing your computer’s clock forward can cause the game to recognize that more time has passed since your last session.
So instead of waiting an entire day for the Offline Timer to fill naturally, you can move your system clock forward, launch the game, and collect the calculated offline rewards.
However, remember that changing your system clock can affect other applications as well. I recommend changing it back as soon as you have collected your rewards.
How to Get Offline Rewards Faster
The process is fairly simple, but you need to make sure you completely close the game first.
Step 1: Completely Close Path of Idle
Before changing anything, close Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising completely.
Don’t simply minimize the game or leave it running in the background. The Offline Timer starts accumulating after the game has been fully shut down.
Once the game is closed, you can move on to changing your system time.
Step 2: Open Your Date and Time Settings
Next, open your computer’s date and time settings.
If you’re using Windows, go to:
Settings → Time & Language → Date & Time
Turn off Set time automatically so that you can manually adjust the clock.
On macOS, go to:
System Settings → General → Date & Time
Then disable the option that automatically sets the date and time.
Step 3: Move Your Clock Forward
Now you need to move your computer’s clock into the future.
The amount of time depends on whether you own the Supporter DLC.
With Supporter DLC:
Move your clock forward by 2 days / 48 hours.
Without Supporter DLC:
Move your clock forward by 1 day / 24 hours.
You don’t need to leave the game open while doing this. The important part is that the game was completely closed before the clock was changed.
Step 4: Relaunch the Game
After changing the clock, launch Path of Idle again.
Continue into your save, and you should see the Offline Rewards and Boons icons appear on the left side of the screen.
Open the rewards section and claim everything available to you.
This is where you should receive the rewards calculated from the time you moved your clock forward.
Step 5: Set Your Clock Back
Once you’ve claimed your rewards, set your computer’s date and time back to the correct time.
I strongly recommend doing this before continuing to use your computer normally.
Leaving your clock in the future can cause strange problems with other programs and services, including:
- File timestamps
- Steam features
- Discord
- Chat applications
- Other programs that rely on your system clock
After restoring the correct time, you can continue playing Path of Idle normally.
How Much Offline Time Should You Use?
If you are following this method specifically to collect the maximum available offline period described in the provided guide, use the corresponding time for your account.
| Account | Clock Adjustment |
|---|---|
| With Supporter DLC | 48 hours |
| Without Supporter DLC | 24 hours |
The important thing is to completely shut down the game before making the adjustment.
What Rewards Can You Get?
The Offline Rewards system can be useful because it gives you progression materials without requiring you to actively farm stages.
Some of the rewards mentioned include XP Souls, which can help with progression, as well as Rune Pouches and Equipment Chests.
Equipment Chests can be especially useful if you’re trying to complete a set or searching for a particular piece of equipment.
This makes offline farming a convenient option when normal progression starts requiring a lot of repeated runs.
Why Offline Rewards Are Useful
The biggest advantage is simple: you don’t have to spend hours actively farming the same stage.
If you’re losing repeatedly and only receiving small amounts of loot, it can be frustrating to keep doing the same thing. Offline Rewards give you another way to make progress while you’re away from the game.
For example, if you’re missing one Legendary item for your build, the offline system gives you another source of Equipment Chests while you’re not actively playing.
It’s also useful for players who don’t want to leave their PC running for an extended period just to accumulate idle rewards.
Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising’s Offline Rewards system can make the mid-game grind a little easier, especially when you’re hunting for equipment, Rune Pouches, or XP Souls. Instead of leaving the game running for hours, you can make use of the game’s offline progression system.
The method described here involves completely closing the game, temporarily moving your computer’s system clock forward, launching the game to collect the Offline Rewards, and then immediately restoring the correct time.
If you use it, make sure you follow the steps carefully and remember to set your system clock back afterward. For players who are stuck looking for one last piece of a set or a specific Legendary, those extra offline rewards can be a useful addition to your normal farming routine.