The Burning Monolith is the most difficult end-game system in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Read on to learn more about the Burning Monolith and the rewards you get for completing it.

Burning Monolith Explained

High Difficulty Area That Contains the Pinnacle Boss

The Burning Monolith is considered to be the most difficult area in both the Atlas of Worlds and in the entirety of Path of Exile 2. This is also where players can encounter the Pinnacle Boss.

Requires Three Keys to Enter

There are enemy factions that will be fighting to get inside the Monolith, with each of the faction's leader possessing a key. A faction will be led by an Uber Act Boss, and in order to defeat him you'll first have to deal with his lieutenants in the areas nearby.

Do note that failure to take out either lieutenants or even the leader himself will cause the faction to move away from the area, requiring you to find them once again.

Burning Monolith Rewards

Earn Points for Atlas Tree

When you gather all three keys, you will be able to take on the Pinnacle Boss of the Atlas. Defeating him rewards you with unique items and points you can use for the Burning Monolith section of your Atlas Tree.

The Burning Monolith Atlas Passive Tree

List of The Burning Monolith Altas Passives

#	Passive	Effects
1	Arbiter Difficulty	• +1 to Arbiter Difficulty
2	Ancient Relics	• 25% increased Rarity of Items dropped by the Arbiter
3	The Way Forward	• Arbiter drops 3 additional tier 15 Waystones
4	Central Terraformer	• Arbiter drops an additional Corrupted Rare Precursor Tablet
5	Modular Servant	• Arbiter has 10% chance to drop a valuable Socket Currency
6	Lost Techniques	• Arbiter has 10% chance to drop a valuable Gem
7	Witness to History	• Arbiter has 20% chance to drop an additional Unique item

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