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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) - The Rust King
The Rust King is an Act 1 Main Boss in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). See the location, the drops or rewards, and tips on how to beat The Rust King here.

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The Rust King Location

Act 1 - The Red Vale

Path of Exile 2 - The Rust King Location

Players can encounter The Rust King in The Red Vale area, while doing the Secrets in the Dark main quest. He will spawn near the player once they collect the third and final rune of power.

How to Beat The Rust King

Tips on Beating The Rust King
Checkmark Avoid his Summoned Weapons
Checkmark Defeat Ancient Ezomytes

Avoid His Summoned Weapons

The Rust King Summoned Weapons
The Rust King will often ignite his weapons and launch them at you in various ways. Check each of its motion to see which directions the weapons will fly to avoid them.

Defeat Ancient Ezomytes

The Rust King Summons
You will encounter an attack wherein The Rust King raises his weapon, a bolt of lightning encircles the area, and Ancient Ezomytes emerge and may be able to surround you. Make sure to deal with these smaller enemies before focusing back on The Rust King.

The Rust King Overview and Rewards

Basic Info

Path of Exile 2 - The Rust King Act 1 Boss
Location Act 1
The Red Vale
Resistances ・ Fire
・ Physical
Weaknesses ・ Lightning
Damage Types ・ Physical
Debuffs TBD

Rewards

・ Rune Skull Cap (Secrets in the Dark quest item)

Defeating The Rust King grants these rewards upon defeat, either as direct drops or as a quest completion bonus.

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The Bloated Miller The Devourer Beira of the Rotten Pack
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All Act 2 Bosses

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L'im the Impaler Jamanra, the Risen King Kabala, Constrictor Queen
Zalmarath, the Colossus Tor Gul, the Defiler Ekbab, Ancient Steed
The Ninth Treasure of Keth Azarian, the Forsaken Son Watchful Twins
Jamanra, the Abomination Sisters of Garukhan -

All Act 3 Bosses

Rootdredge Mighty Silverfist Blackjaw, the Remnant
Xyclucian, the Chimera Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Ignagduk, the Bog Witch
Mektul, the Forgemaster Queen of Filth Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun
Viper Napuatzi Doryani -

Trial Bosses

Bahlak, the Sky Seer Uxmal, the Beastlord Chetza, the Feathered Plague
Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker Terracota Sentinels Ashar, the Sand Mother

Pinnacle Bosses

Zarokh, the Temporal Xesht, We That Are One The Arbiter of Ash
The Trialmaster - -

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