Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker is the first boss players can encounter during the Trial of Sekhemas in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). See the location, the drops or rewards, and tips on how to beat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker here.

Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker Location

Act 2 - Trial of Sekhemas

Rattlecage is the boss of the first floor of the Trial of the Sekhema in Act 2. You can access this area by obtaining a Barya and doing the Ascent to Power quest.

Trial of The Sekhemas Guide

How to Beat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker

Tips on Beating Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker
Focus on Avoiding the Stage Hazards Avoid Rattlecage's Three-Part Explosion Attack Stay Behind its Back

Focus on Avoiding the Stage Hazards

Rattlecage has a simple and fair moveset that players can quickly react to. However, in the last 10% of its health, the amount of falling stalactites and the magma geysers ramp up. Visually focus on avoiding these hazards while listening carefully to Balbala's warnings to dodge Rattlecage's attacks.

Avoid Rattlecage's Three-Part Explosion Attack

Players should immediately distance themselves from Rattlecage once he executes his three-part explosion attack. This attack is its most devastating one, as each explosion does a lot of damage and increases in size after each detonation. When players see Rattlecage glowing red and crouching, get away as much as possible.

Rattlecage Always Starts With This Attack

Rattlecage will always initiate the fight with this attack, so it is recommended that players initially stay away from Rattlecage and only start attacking after it is over.

Stay Behind Rattlecage's Back

Players may opt to stay behind Rattlecage's back as it's the easiest way to avoid its attacks and deal damage. Since Rattlecage's attacks are slow, players can dodge towards its behind as it executes them.

Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker Overview and Rewards

Basic Info

Location	Act 2 Trial of Sekhemas
Resistances	・ Physical ・ Fire ・ Lightning
Weaknesses	・ Cold
Damage Types	・ Physical ・ Fire
Debuffs	・ Ignite

Rewards

Defeating Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker grants these rewards, either as direct drops or as a quest completion bonus.

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Related Guides

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Trial Bosses

Pinnacle Bosses