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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)
Ekbab, Ancient Steed Boss Guide
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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.
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How to Beat Ekbab, Ancient Steed
| Tips on Beating Ekbab, Ancient Steed |
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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 and Iktab Moveset
Ekbab, Ancient Steed Attack Patterns
| Moves | Details and Tips |
|---|---|
| Ground Slam | Ekbab slams the ground, sending a shockwave forward. Dodge sideways when you see it wind up for the slam. |
| Basic Melee Attack | Ekbab swings its tusks sideways, dealing damage within melee range. Keep your distance from it or position yourself on its side to avoid the attacks. |
| Charge | Ekbab charges forward in a straight line. It is still relatively slow, giving you ample time to dodge sideways. |
| Lightning Orbs | Ekbab has no new attacks if Iktab, The Deathlord dies first. However, there will be persistent lightning orbs roaming around the arena. One orb fires projectiles in all directions and the other orb follows you and explodes upon contact. Dodge the lightning orb attacks by constantly moving and positioning yourself between the projectiles. |
Iktab, The Deathlord Attack Patterns
| Moves | Details and Tips |
|---|---|
| Lightning Volley | Iktab lays down numerous marks on the ground where lightning will strike after a short pause. There is ample space in between marks to position yourself in to avoid taking damage. |
| Giant Lightning Orb | Iktab summons a giant orb of lightning that periodically shoots out beams. You can stay in the outer edge of the arena to have the most time to avoid the projectiles. |
| Meteor Shower | Iktab drops three meteors spread out across the arena. The meteors have more than enough space for you to still move freely. |
| Teleportation | Iktab can teleport away from his current position, appearing somewhere within the arena. |
| Meteor Shower Variant | If Ekbab, Ancient Steed dies first, Iktab's Meteor Shower has increased projectiles. Though there are smaller spaces between marks, they are still enough to completely avoid taking damage. |
| Lightning Volley Variant | If Ekbab, Ancient Steed dies first, Iktab's Lightning Volley has increased projectiles. Stay as far away from Iktab since there are bigger gaps between marks. |
| Giant Lightning Orb Variant | If Ekbab, Ancient Steed dies first, Iktab's Giant Lightning Orb fires more projectiles with shorter intervals in between. Stay as far away from it as you can to have ample time to go between projectiles. |
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 Rewards
First Time Clear Rewards
| ・Mastodon Tusks |
Defeating Ekbab, Ancient Steed grants these rewards, either as direct drops or as a quest completion bonus.
Ekbab, Ancient Steed Overview
Basic Info
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| Location | Act 2 The Bone Pits |
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| Resistances | ・ Lightning |
| Weaknesses | ・ None |
| Damage Types |
・ Physical ・ Lightning ・ Fire |
| Debuffs |
・ Ignite ・ Shock |
Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Related Guides
| All Boss Guides | |
|---|---|
| All Pinnacle Bosses | All Spirit Bosses |
All Act 1 Bosses
All Act 2 Bosses
All Act 3 Bosses
All Interlude Bosses
Abyss Bosses
| Tasgul, Swallower of Light | Vandroth, Blackblooded Enslaver | Vessel of Kulemak |
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 | Kosis, the Revelation | Omniphobia, Fear Manifest |
Comment
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Anonymous 12 months
Anonymous 12 monthsdon't underestimate the importance of getting resistance and life on your gear. its a really boring stat to get if didn't play poe 1, but it makes a lot of difference in surviving one-shots. I think this boss deals lightning and fire damage, so a lightning/fire resistant charm would save you a couple lethal hits.
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I recommend burning them both down at the same time while both are active. Once one dies the other enters into a second phase that includes multiple AoEs. To negate this and make the fight much easier: burn them both down to 1/10th, finish off Iktab first then Ekbab last.