The Trail of Corruption Quest Walkthrough
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This is a guide for The Trail of Corruption, a Main quest for Act 1 and Act 2 in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Learn more about how to complete The Horn of Vastiri, unlocking The Trail of Corruption, complete its objectives, and its quest rewards here!
| ◄ Previous Quest | Next Quest ▶ |
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| The Mysterious Shade (Act 1) | The Mad Wolf of Ogham (Act 1) |
| Earning Passage(Act 2) | The City of Seven Waters (Act 2) |
How to Unlock The Trail of Corruption
Act 1 and Act 2 Unlock Conditions
| Act 1 |  You can unlock the the first part of The Trail of Corruption by entering the Hunting Grounds from the Cemetery of the Eternals. |
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| Act 2 |  Unlock the second part of The Trail of Corruption by completing the Earning Passage quest, then speaking to Zarka, and entering the Ardura Caravan. |
Act 1 The Trail of Corruption Objectives
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1. Enter Ogham Village from the Ogham Farmlands
After defeating Lachlann of Endless Lament, enter the Hunting Grounds just behind the Count's Grave. The entrance to Ogham Village is found in the Ogham Farmlands sub-area of the Hunting Grounds.
Lachlann of Endless Lament Boss Guide
2. Defeat The Executioner and Free Leitis
In Ogham Village, travel to The Courtyard of Death to face The Executioner. Defeat The Executioner by dodging its kicks, axe swings, and dealing with mobs.
Afterwards, go up the execution platform and pull the lever to free Leitis and talk to her.
3. Return to Clearfell Encampment
Complete the quest by traveling back to Clearfell Encampment and talking to Leitis once again. The The Mad Wolf of Olgham will unlock soon after.
Act 2 The Trail of Corruption Objectives
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1. Talk to The Hooded One and Sekhema Asala
In the Ardura Caravan, talk to The Hooded One first and then with Sekhema Asala. Use the Desert Map on her table to travel and explore Mawdun Quarry. From there, make your way through enemies towards Mawdun Mine.
2. Defeat Rudja, Dread Engineer
Rudja can be found in Munitions Bunker section of Mawdun Mine. Defeat Rudja by dodging her melee strikes, flame attacks, and bombs. Talk to Risu, Faridun Defector after releasing her from the cage.
Rudja, Dread Engineer Boss Guide
3. Talk to Risu and Use the Desert Map
Return to the Ardura Caravan and use the Desert Map to travel to Halani Gates. From here, the caravan will stop. Talk to Sekhema Asala near the entrance way and then go back inside the caravan to talk to Risu once again.
4. Ascend Traitor's Passage
Use the Desert Map again to travel to Traitor's Passage. Ascend the passage to find and exit towards Halani Gates.
Optional Boss Fights: Balbala, The Traitor
Entering an area called Ancient Seal will lead to a boss fight against Balbala, the Traitor. Start the fight by burning the three seals. Defeating Balbala will unlock the optional quest: Ascent to Power.
Balbala, the Traitor Boss Guide
5. Explore Halani Gates with Asala
Upon reaching Halani Gates, defeat a wave of enemies and summon Asala. She will accompany you in this section.
6. Defeat Jamanra, the Risen King
Defeat Jamanra, the Risen King by dodging melee strikes, elemental attacks, and dealing with summoned mobs. The fight will stop once he reaches 30% HP as he flees.
Jamanra, the Risen King Boss Guide
7. Return to the Caravan and Complete the Horn of Vastiri
After Jamanra's initial defeat, enter the stairs and travel near the edge of the sandstorm. She will instruct you to return to the Caravan and speak with Zarka.
Afterwards, speak with Asala again and from this point, it is a must to finish the following quests to complete The Horn of Vastiri and proceed:
Once everything is done, take The Horn of Vastiri from Zarka and return to the sandstorm area.
8. Ascend Deshar to the Path of Mourning
Use The Horn of Vastiri to clear the sandstorm then use the Desert Map to travel to Deshar. Fight through enemies as you reach the entrance to the Path of Mourning.
Optional Boss Fights: Watchful Twins
The Watchful Twins can be a tough encounter due to their two random monster modifiers each. However, the fight becomes more manageable if you lure them out individually.
9. Defeat Tor Gul, The Defiler
Explore the Path of Mourning and enter the Spires of Deshar. Go to The Defiled Spire to face Jamanra once again. He will then summon Tor Gul, The Defiler to fight you.
Tor Gul, the Defiler Boss Guide
10. Fight Through the Dreadnought
After defeating Tor Gul, return to the Caravan and talk to Asala. Use the Desert Map to travel to the Dreadnought and fight your way to Jamanra while Asala accompanies you.
11. Defeat Jamanra, The Abomination
Go to The Faridun Throne section of the Dreadnought to defeat Jamanra, The Abomination. Speak with Asala after Jamanra's defeat and then return to the Caravan.
Jamanra, the Abomination Boss Guide
12. Talk to The Hooded One and Asala
Once you're at the Caravan, head northwest and go down the ramp to reach the Shrine of Garukhan where you need to talk to The Hooded One. Return to Asala afterwards and travel to Sandswept Marsh to complete the quest.
The Trail of Corruption Rewards
Quest Rewards
| Rewards | |
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| Act 1 | Act 2 |
| ・Uncut Skill Gem | ・Unlocks Next Quest |
Completing the The Trail of Corruption quest grants these rewards. You can obtain them after completing a certain objective or by completing the entire quest.
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| Ascent to Power | |
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Missing the end of the quest, Use a ramp to the northwest of the caravan's midpoint to find the Hooded One. Seems pretty important since it it's the next step in the questline.