Trading has always been one of the most important aspects of Path of Exile, and with Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games is making it easier than ever to manage your shop. The new auto-trade system lets you set up a store where your items can be sold even while you're offline, removing the hassle of manual trade whispering and constant relogging.

To access this system, you'll need to meet Ange in Act 4 and complete the Hostile Takeover quest. This guide will walk you through exactly where to find her, how to finish the quest, and how to unlock your very own Shoreline Hideout so you can start selling items asynchronously in Path of Exile 2.

Where to Find Ange in Path of Exile 2

You won't be able to meet Ange until you reach Kingsmarch, the main hub town in Act 4. Once there, head toward the Well, and you'll find Ange standing near Rog's shop.

Talking to her unlocks the Hostile Takeover sidequest, which is the only way to set up your auto-trade shop. You'll only need to complete this quest once per account per League. After that, auto-trade will be available across all your characters.

How to Start the Hostile Takeover Quest

Before progressing with the quest, make sure you've picked up the ship charter from the main storyline. This step is crucial, as it gives you access to your own ship and allows you to sail across the archipelago, much like how the caravan worked in Act 2.

Next, you'll need to speak to Makoru in Kingsmarch. He'll prepare your ship and open the route to Whakapanu Island, the first stop for the Hostile Takeover quest.

·Monster levels: Whakapanu Island features monsters around level 46-48. If you've been keeping pace with monster levels through the end of Act 3, this area should pose little challenge.

Whakapanu Island and the Singing Caverns

Your main objective during the Hostile Takeover quest is to unlock the Shoreline Hideout, but you won't find it directly by exploring Whakapanu Island. Instead, you'll need to follow the main questline here, which tasks you with finding weapon parts.

The key location is the Singing Caverns, which serves as a dungeon entrance on Whakapanu Island. Based on multiple playthroughs, the entrance to the Singing Caverns consistently spawns in the north-western corner of the island.

Once inside, prepare to fight your way through limestone caves filled with monster packs until you encounter the area boss:

·Diamora, Song of the Deep - a mid-tier boss that's required to progress. While her abilities can be punishing if ignored, most mid-Act 4 builds should be well-equipped to handle her mechanics.

Defeating Diamora will complete your objectives in the Singing Caverns.

Unlocking the Shoreline Hideout

After defeating Diamora, you can use a portal scroll to return to Kingsmarch. Speak to Ange again, and she'll now have a new dialogue option that lets you travel to the Shoreline Hideout.

This Hideout functions much like previous hideouts from Path of Exile 1. To claim it:

1. Enter the Shoreline Hideout.

2. Clear all enemies inside.

3. Defeat 1-2 Rare monsters (guaranteed spawns).

4. Once the Hideout is cleared, it becomes yours.

The map is small and should only take a minute or two to fully clear. Afterward, speak to Ange once more to officially finish the Hostile Takeover quest.

Setting Up Your Auto-Trade Shop with Ange

Once the quest is completed, Ange becomes your dedicated shopkeeper. From this point on, she can handle asynchronous trades for you, including instant buyouts.

This means that you can:

·Drop Path of Exile 2 Items into your trade stash.

·Assign prices to them.

·Let Ange sell them automatically, even while you're offline.

This feature is one of the biggest quality-of-life improvements in Path of Exile 2, saving countless hours of trade whispers, AFK frustration, and unreliable manual transactions.

Merchant Tabs and How to Use Them

Before you can start trading with Ange, you'll need to set up the right stash tab:

·Merchant Tab - A new type of stash tab available from the Microtransaction Shop. It's required to enable auto-trading in Path of Exile 2.

·Premium Tabs Conversion - If you already own standard Premium Stash Tabs (non-Quad), you can convert them into Merchant Tabs instead of buying new ones.

This ensures that longtime Path of Exile players won't have to start from scratch, while newcomers can opt to purchase Merchant Tabs directly.

Why Unlocking Auto-Trade Early is Worth It

If you're serious about trading in Path of Exile 2, unlocking the Hostile Takeover quest as soon as you reach Kingsmarch is a top priority. Here's why:

1. Early Economy Advantage - The first few days of a League are the best time to make currency through trading. Having your shop set up early means you won't miss out.

2. Convenience - No more waiting around for buyers to whisper to you. Ange handles sales instantly.

3. Offline path of exile 2 trade - Your items continue selling even when you're not logged in, letting you farm or play casually without worrying about missed trades.

Final Thoughts

The Hostile Takeover quest and Ange's auto-trade system are a game-changer for Path of Exile 2. By completing this Act 4 sidequest, you'll unlock the Shoreline Hideout and gain access to asynchronous trading, one of the most requested quality-of-life features in the franchise's history.

Whether you're a hardcore trader or just someone who wants to offload loot without the hassle, setting up auto-trade early ensures you'll always have a reliable way to sell your gear.

So once you reach Kingsmarch in Act 4, don't delay-find Ange, sail to Whakapanu Island, clear the Singing Caverns, and claim your Shoreline Hideout. Your future self (and your currency tab) will thank you.