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Path of Exile 2 - All Bosses
Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) has a myriad of diverse Act and Pinnacle bosses. See the bosses for the campaign and the endgame here.

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0.3.0 Patch Notes

Act 3 is now a little easier due to most of the Act 3 Bosses having approximately 15% reduced health. The boss fight with Zarokh, the Temporal has been updated to not fail your Trial of the Sekhemas if you do not collect the hourglasses, and will reduce your Honour instead.

A few bugs have also been addressed for Xyclucian, the Chimera boss fight and monsters with Soul Eater.

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Act 4 Bosses

Boss Location Reward
Path of Exile 2 - Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia Act 4 BossBenedictus, First Herald of Utopia Act 4
The Excavation		 ・ The Search Main Quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Captain Hartlin Act 4 BossCaptain Hartlin Act 4
Journey's End		 ・ Verisium Quest Item
Path of Exile 2 - Diamora, Song of Death Act 4 BossDiamora, Song of Death Act 4
Singing Caverns		 ・ The Search Main Quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Great White One Act 4 BossGreat White One Act 4
Whakapanu Island		 ・ Shark Fin Quest Item
Path of Exile 2 - Krutog Lord of Kin Act 4 BossKrutog Lord of Kin Act 4
Volcanic Warrens		 ・ The Search Main Quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Scourge of the Skies Act 4 BossScourge of the Skies Act 4
Shrike Island		 ・ The Search Main Quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Tavakai, the Chieftain Act 4 BossTavakai, the Chieftain Act 4
Heart of the Tribe		 ・ The Search Main Quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - The Blind Beast Act 4 BossThe Blind Beast Act 4
Isle of Kin		 ・ Artificer's Orb
Path of Exile 2 - The Prisoner Act 4 BossThe Prisoner Act 4
Solitary Confinement		 ・ The Search Main Quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Torvian, Hand of the Saviour Act 4 BossTorvian, Hand of the Saviour Act 4
Arastas		 ・ The Search Main Quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Yama the White Act 4 BossYama the White Act 4
Halls of the Dead		 ・ Trial of the Ancestors quest progress

List of Bosses

Boss Types
Main Optional Pinnacle

Main Bosses

Boss Location Reward
Path of Exile 2 - The Rust King Act 1 BossThe Rust King Act 1
The Red Vale		 ・ Rune Skull Cap (Secrets in the Dark quest item)
Path of Exile 2 - Draven, the Eternal Praetor Act 1 BossDraven, the Eternal Praetor Act 1
Mausoleum of the Praetor		 ・ Draven's Memorial Key Piece (Sorrow Among Stones)
Path of Exile 2 - Lachlann of Endless Lament Act 1 BossLachlann of Endless Lament Act 1
Cemetery of the Eternals		 ・ Count Lachlann's Ring (The Mysterious Shade quest item)
Path of Exile 2 - The Executioner Act 1 BossThe Executioner Act 1
Ogham Village		 ・ The Trail of Corruption main quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Count Geonor Act 1 BossCount Geonor Act 1
Ogham Manor		 ・ The Mad Wolf of Ogham main quest completion
Path of Exile 2 - Asinia, Praetor Consort Act 1 BossAsinia, Praetor Consort Act 1
Tomb of the Consort		 ・ Sorrow Among Stones main quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - The Bloated Miller Act 1 BossThe Bloated Miller Act 1
The Riverbank		 ・ Mercy for the Miller main quest completion
Path of Exile 2 - Jamanra, the Risen King Act 2 BossJamanra, the Risen King Act 2
The Halani Gates		 ・ The Trail of Corruption main quest progress
Path of Exile 2 - Jamanra, the Abomination Act 2 BossJamanra, the Abomination Act 2
Dreadnought Vanguard		 ・ The Trail of Corruption quest completion
Path of Exile 2 - Azarian, the Forsaken Son Act 2 BossAzarian, the Forsaken Son Act 2
Buried Shrines		 ・ The City of Seven Waters quest progress
Path of Exile 2 - Ekbab, Ancient Steed Act 2 BossEkbab, Ancient Steed Act 2
The Bone Pits		 ・ Mastodon Tusks (A Theft of Ivory quest item)
Path of Exile 2 - Tor Gul, the Defiler Act 2 BossTor Gul, the Defiler Act 2
The Spires of Deshar		 ・ The Trail of Corruption main quest progress
・ Unlocks the Ascent to Power quest
Path of Exile 2 - Zalmarath, the Colossus Act 2 BossZalmarath, the Colossus Act 2
The Titan Grotto		 ・ The Flame Ruby (A Crown of Stone quest item)
Path of Exile 2 - Rathbreaker Act 2 BossRathbreaker Act 2
Vastiri Outskirts		 ・ Earning Passage quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Rudja, Dread Engineer Act 2 BossRudja, Dread Engineer Act 2
Mawdun Mine		 ・ The Trail of Corruption quest progress
Path of Exile 2 - Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Act 3 BossZicoatl, Warden of the Core Act 3
Jiquani's Sanctum		 ・ Large Soul Core (Legacy of the Vaal quest item)
Path of Exile 2 - Blackjaw, the Remnant Act 3 BossBlackjaw, the Remnant Act 3
Jiquani's Machinarium		 ・ The Flame Core - Grants +10% to Fire Resistance
Path of Exile 2 - Xyclucian, the Chimera Act 3 BossXyclucian, the Chimera Act 3
Chimeral Wetlands		 ・ Chimeral Inscribed Ultimatum (Unlocks Trial of Chaos)
・ Legacy of the Vaal main quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Queen of Filth Act 3 BossQueen of Filth Act 3
Apex of Filth		 ・ Temple Door Icon (Legacy of the Vaal quest item)
Path of Exile 2 - Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun Act 3 BossKetzuli, High Priest of the Sun Act 3
Temple of Topec		 ・ Legacy of the Vaal main quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Viper Napuatzi Act 3 BossViper Napuatzi Act 3
Utzaal		 ・ Legacy of the Vaal main quest progression
Path of Exile 2 - Doryani Act 3 BossDoryani Act 3
The Black Chambers		 ・ Legacy of the Vaal main quest progression

Optional Bosses

Boss Location Reward
Path of Exile 2 - The Devourer Act 1 BossThe Devourer Act 1
Mud Burrow		 ・ Treacherous Ground quest completion
Path of Exile 2 - The Brambleghast Act 1 BossThe Brambleghast Act 1
The Grelwood		 ・ Uncut Skill Gem Level 2
Path of Exile 2 - The Crowbell Act 1 BossThe Crowbell Act 1
The Hunting Grounds		 ・ Book of Specialization - Grants two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
・ Cruel: Book of Specialization - Grants two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Path of Exile 2 - The King in the Mists Act 1 BossThe King in the Mists Act 1
Freythorn		 ・ Gembloom Skull - Grants +30 Maximum Spirit
・ Spirit Skill Gem Level 4
Path of Exile 2 - Candlemass, the Living Rite Act 1 BossCandlemass, the Living Rite Act 1
Ogham Manor		 ・ Candlemass' Essence - Grants +20 Maximum Life
・ Cruel: Candlemass' Essence - Grants 8% Increased Maximum Life
Path of Exile 2 - Beira of the Rotten Pack Act 1 BossBeira of the Rotten Pack Act 1
Clearfell		 ・ Head of the Winter Wolf - Grants +10% to Cold Resistance
・ Cruel: Head of the Winter Wolf - Grants +10% to Cold Resistance
Path of Exile 2 - The Rotten Druid Act 1 BossThe Rotten Druid Act 1
The Grim Tangle		 ・ Uncut Support Gem
Path of Exile 2 - Kabala, Constrictor Queen Act 2 BossKabala, Constrictor Queen Act 2
Keth		 ・ Book of Specialization - Grants two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Path of Exile 2 - Balbala, The Traitor Act 2 BossBalbala, The Traitor Act 2
Traitor's Passage		 ・ Balbala's Barya - Allows access to the Trial of Sekhemas
Path of Exile 2 - Mighty Silverfist Act 3 BossMighty Silverfist Act 3
Jungle Ruins		 ・ Book of Specialization - Grants two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
・ Cruel: Book of Specialization - Grants two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Path of Exile 2 - Rootdredge Act 3 BossRootdredge Act 3
Sandswept Marsh		 ・ Uncut Skill Gem Level 9
Path of Exile 2 - Ignagduk, the Bog Witch Act 3 BossIgnagduk, the Bog Witch Act 3
The Azak Bog		 ・ Gemrot Skull - Grants +30 Maximum Spirit
・ Ignagduk's Ghastly Spear (Tribal Vengeance quest item)
Path of Exile 2 - Mektul, the Forgemaster Act 3 BossMektul, the Forgemaster Act 3
The Molten Vault		 ・ The Hammer of Kamasa (Treasures of Utzaal quest item)
Path of Exile 2 - Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker Trial BossRattlecage, the Earthbreaker Trial
Trial of Sekhemas		 ・ Floor 1 completion of the Trial of the Sekhemas
Path of Exile 2 - Bahlak, the Sky Seer Trial BossBahlak, the Sky Seer Trial
Temple of Chaos		 ・ Trial of Chaos progression
Path of Exile 2 - Chetza, the Feathered Plague Trial BossChetza, the Feathered Plague Trial
Temple of Chaos		 ・ Trial of Chaos progression
Path of Exile 2 - Uxmal, the Beastlord Trial BossUxmal, the Beastlord Trial
Temple of Chaos		 ・ Trial of Chaos progression
Path of Exile 2 - Terracota Sentinels Trial BossTerracota Sentinels Trial
Trial of Sekhemas		 ・ Floor 2 completion of the Trial of the Sekhemas
・ 2nd set of Ascendancy Points
Path of Exile 2 - Ashar, the Sand Mother Trial BossAshar, the Sand Mother Trial
Trial of Sekhemas		 ・ Floor 3 completion of the Trial of the Sekhemas
・ 3rd set of Ascendancy Points

Pinnacle Bosses

Boss How to Encounter
Path of Exile 2 - The Arbiter of Ash Atlas BossThe Arbiter of Ash
The Burning Monolith 		Use the keys obtained from the Iron, Copper, and Stone Citadels to unlock the encounter with the Arbiter of Ash in the Burning Monolith.
Path of Exile 2 - Zarokh, the Temporal Trial BossZarokh, the Temporal
Trial of the Sekhemas 		Reach the last room on the 4th floor of the Trial of the Sekhemas with a Djinn Barya that has an Area Level of at least 74.
Path of Exile 2 - The Trialmaster Trial BossThe Trialmaster
Trial of Chaos 		Use the three different Fate key items that you can obtain in the Trial of Chaos to open the door at the end of the 10th trial.
Path of Exile 2 - Xesht, We That Are One Atlas BossXesht, We That Are One
Breach 		Use a Breachstone in a Realm Gate. When in the Breach Domain, defeat enough monsters in the Breach before the time runs out to be able to reach Xesht, We That Are One.
Path of Exile 2 - Olroth, Origin of the Fall Atlas BossOlroth, Origin of the Fall
Expedition		 You'll encounter Olroth, Origin of the Fall by destroying the Kalguran Tomb that randomly appears in high-level Expedition Logbooks.
Path of Exile 2 - Omniphobia, Fear Manifest Atlas BossOmniphobia, Fear Manifest
Delirium 		Omniphobia, Fear Manifest, along with Kosis, the Revelation, randomly spawn in higher Simulacrum waves, with a guaranteed chance to spawn by the last few waves.
Path of Exile 2 - Kosis, the Revelation Atlas BossKosis, the Revelation
Delirium 		Kosis, the Revelation may randomly spawn in Delirium maps or in higher waves during a Simulacrum at a Realmgate, with a guaranteed chance to spawn during the last few waves.
Path of Exile 2 - The King in the Mists Act 1 BossThe King in the Mists
Ritual		 Use An Audience with the King which you can purchase in Ritual Altars to fight the endgame version of The King in the Mists.

Atlas Bosses

Boss How to Encounter
Path of Exile 2 - The Pale Angel Atlas BossThe Pale Angel
Corrupted Nexus 		The Pale Angel is one of the Bosses you can encounter upon clearing a Corrupted Nexus.
Path of Exile 2 - The Skittermind Atlas BossThe Skittermind
Corrupted Nexus 		The Skittermind is one of the Bosses you can encounter upon clearing a Corrupted Nexus.
Path of Exile 2 - The Eater of Flesh Atlas BossThe Eater of Flesh
Corrupted Nexus 		The Eater of Flesh is one of the Bosses you can encounter upon clearing a Corrupted Nexus. It is the boss you will face while clearing a Corrupted Nexus during the quest The Cataclysm's Wake.
Path of Exile 2 - The Immured Fury Atlas BossThe Immured Fury
Cleansed Maps 		The Immured Fury randomly spawns exclusively in Cleansed Maps. You must clear a Corrupted Nexus in order to Cleanse the surrounding areas.

General Boss Tips

General Tips to Defeat Bosses
Checkmark Wear the Appropriate Charms
Checkmark Use Better Gear Base
Checkmark Resistances are Important
Checkmark Make Small Upgrades to your Gear

Wear the Appropriate Charms

Charms are the most versatile equipment slot in your arsenal and can be easily swapped for others to aid you in reducing the damage you take, or granting you immunity to ailments that could lead to your death.

Use Better Gear Base Types

The modifiers on your armors are not the only important thing to look out for when upgrading your equipment. Also consider the amount of base defenses (Armor, Energy Shield, or Evasion) a piece of armor can provide which helps in surviving fights. Better weapon Base Types also have better damage stats or Spells which can be crucial to increasing your damage potential.

Resistances are Important

Never underestimate getting as much Resistances you can get from your gear as they can greatly decrease the damage you take from Elemental and Chaos damage. Rings are a great way to start to get more Resistances since Sapphire, Ruby, and Topaz rings give Resistances as their Implicit Modifier.

Make Small Upgrades to your Gear

Don't forget that there are multiple ways to upgrade your gear to prepare for a boss. Adding Quality to your gear with Blacksmith Whetstones or Armorer Scraps, adding sockets with Artificer Orbs to slot in Runes, or adding Explicit Modifiers through different Crafting Currencies all good ways prepare for a difficult fight.

How Many Bosses are There?

Over a Hundred and More to Come

Path of Exile 2 will feature over 100 bosses, as confirmed by the Game Directors in various pre-release videos. Future expansions will continue to add even more, ensuring a steadily growing roster of challenging encounters.

50 Bosses in the Early Access

At the start of Early Access, the game will include 50 bosses. This reduced number is due to the removal of Acts 4 to 6, allowing the developers to concentrate on the Atlas endgame content. While unconfirmed, additional bosses may be introduced during the Early Access period, which is expected to last at least six months.

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