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The King in the Mists Boss Guide

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

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The King in the Mists Location

Act 1 - Freythorn

Path of Exile 2 - The King in the Mists Location

The King in the Mists is encountered by completing all the Rituals in the Freythorn during Act 1.

The King in the Mists How to Beat

Understand the “Green Light, Red Light” Mechanic

Ritual Mechanic
Understand the “Green Light, Red Light” Mechanic
Path of Exile 2 - Ritual of Meditation Ritual of Meditation Effect: Stop moving or you will be imprisoned.
Path of Exile 2 - Ritual of Dance Ritual of Dance Effect: Keep moving or you will be imprisoned.

The King in the Mists fight has a lot of ground degen effects which becomes much more challenging with the Ritual of Meditation and Ritual of Dance debuffs which imprisons you if you fail the mechanic.

When affected by the Ritual of Meditation, take a moment to look for a safe spot to go to and stay still until the debuff expires. However, when affected by the Ritual of Meditation you have to keep moving until the timer expires to avoid being imprisoned.

The King in the Mists Overview and Rewards

Basic Info

Path of Exile 2 - The King in the Mists Act 1 Boss The King in the Mists
Location Act 1
Freythorn
Resistances ・ Physical
・ Chaos
Weaknesses ・ None
Damage Types ・ Physical, Chaos
Debuffs ・ Ritual of Dance
・ Ritual of Meditation
・ Boiling Blood
・ Maim
・ Soulrend

Rewards

・ Gembloom Skull - Grants +30 Maximum Spirit
・ Spirit Skill Gem Level 4

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

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