Ekbab, Ancient Steed is an Act 2 Main Boss in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). See the location, the drops or rewards, and tips on how to beat Ekbab, Ancient Steed here.

How to Beat Ekbab, Ancient Steed

Tips on Beating Ekbab, Ancient Steed
Defeat Iktab First Dodge Iktab's Central Rotating Orb Dodge to the Side to Avoid Ekabab's Attacks

Defeat Iktab First for an Easier Phase Two Fight

Defeating Iktab first leaves Ekbab for the second phase which is easier to deal with due to its lack of powerful spells. Defeating Ekbab first, though easier, lets Iktab cast stronger spells, but it creates more openings that ranged characters can use to deal damage.

Lower Their Health Simultaneously

If possible, the best way to deal with this duo would be to simultaneously lower their health down to a point where you can quickly deal with the remaining boss. Doing so essentially negates the second phase of both bosses. To do this method reliably, it is best to stick to Iktab to lure Ekbab near him.

Dodge Iktab's Central Rotating Orb

Iktab has an attack wherein a giant orb appears in the center of the area and starts periodically shooting projectiles while Iktab continues attacking simultaneously. Getting caught can significantly decrease your health, so avoid the projectiles as much as possible.

It's important to note that this attack does not fire from a consistent position. You can imagine the orb is spinning, and that the projectiles also fire from different positions.

Dodge to the Side to Avoid Ekabab's Attacks

While focusing on defeating Iktab first, Ekbab will use a variety of melee swings, charges, and slams. One attack wherein Ekbab slams the ground and a frontal wave moves forward is particularly tricky to spot quickly. Whatever Ekbab's attacks may be, dodging to the side usually lets you avoid taking damage from its attacks.

Ekbab, Ancient Steed Location

The Bone Pits - Act 2

You will face Iktab, the Deathlord, and Ekbab, the Ancient Steed, in the Blackrib Pit within the Bone Pits during Act 2 as part of the A Theft of Ivory main quest.

The Bone Pits Location, Quests, and Bosses

The Bone Pits Layout

It is important to note that the areas are randomly generated and that the maps used are meant to serve as a general guide to the map layout.

Ekbab, Ancient Steed Overview and Rewards

Basic Info

Location	Act 2 The Bone Pits
Resistances	・ Lightning
Weaknesses	・ None
Damage Types	・ Physical ・ Lightning ・ Fire
Debuffs	・ Ignite ・ Shock

Rewards

Defeating Ekbab, Ancient Steed grants these rewards, either as direct drops or as a quest completion bonus.

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Related Guides

List of Bosses

All Act 1 Bosses

All Act 2 Bosses

All Act 3 Bosses

Trial Bosses

Pinnacle Bosses