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Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Boss Guide

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Path of Exile 2 - Zicoatl, Warden of the Core
Zicoatl, Warden of the Core is an Act 3 Main Boss in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). See the location, the drops or rewards, and tips on how to beat Zicoatl, Warden of the Core here.

List of Contents

Location
How to Beat
Movesets
Rewards
Overview
Related Guides

Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Location

Jiquani's Sanctum - Act 3

After activating the generators in Jiquani's Sanctum, head to the Grand Soul Core Nexus where Alva is. Interacting with the Large Soul Core starts the fight against Zicoatl, Warden of the Core.

Jiquani's Sanctum Location, Quests, and Bosses

Jiquani's Sanctum 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.

How to Beat Zicoatl, Warden of the Core

Tips on Beating Zicoatl, Warden of the Core
Stay in Front of the Red Triangle's Vertices Most Attacks Can Be Dodged to the Side Focus on Dodging the Laser Grid

Stay in Front of the Red Triangle's Vertices to Stay Safe

Zicoatl Attack
Zicoatl has a lot of telegraphed laser attacks that you can Dodge Roll or reposition to dodge. The red triangle wave, however, is a bit deceptively hard to assess where to reposition to avoid damage. Always remember to stay in front of the triangle's vertices or points to stay out of trouble!

Most Attacks Can Be Dodged to the Side

Zicoatl Attack
Most of Zicoatl's attacks go only forward, along with a reasonably long start-up animation. This window gives you more than enough time to dodge to the side and avoid taking damage.

Focus on Dodging the Laser Grid

Zicoatl Laser Attack
One of Zicoatl's biggest AoE attacks would be a grid of lasers that shoot out after some time. Once you see glowing lines across the ground, look for open spaces you can stay in during the attack.

Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Movesets

List of All Moves

Moves	Details and Tips
Laser Attack	A row of lasers charge up in front of Zicoatl, sending all of it toward your general direction after a short delay. How to Dodge: You may dodge to the side of the attack while it charges, or you can dodge through the beams if you are caught in the middle.
Beam Combo	Zicoatl releases a single stationary laser beam before firing a series of lasers from its core. How to Dodge: Though the boss does face you, it locks in its direction once it charges up its core. Use this short delay to position yourself safely or dodge to its side to counterattack.
Triangle Wave	Zicoatl glows red and charges up, unleashing three waves. How to Dodge: The attack is set up like a triangle, with a wave from each side. Line yourself up with one of the triangle's points to avoid the attack completely.
Laser Barrage	Numerous beams appear and cut through the whole area. How to Dodge: Faint beams of light appear and indicate where the lasers will be. They glow and eventually become a real attack after a delay, so use this opportunity to position yourself safely between the beams.
Melee Rush	Zicoatl faces your general direction and rushes forward, dealing melee physical damage. How to Dodge: Dodge to the side once you see the boss start to rush towards you.
Default Melee Attack	A series of quick jabs that deal damage within melee range. How to Dodge: Quickly dodge to the side or behind the boss. Use the pauses between attacks to counterattack.

Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Rewards

First Time Clear Rewards

・Large Soul Core (Legacy of the Vaal quest item)

Defeating Zicoatl, Warden of the Core grants these rewards, either as direct drops or as a quest completion bonus.

Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Overview

Basic Info


Location	Act 3 Jiquani's Sanctum
Resistances	・ Physical ・ Cold ・ Fire
Weaknesses	・ Lightning
Damage Types	・ Physical ・ Lightning
Debuffs	TBD

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Related Guides

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All Act 1 Bosses

The Bloated Miller	The Devourer	Beira of the Rotten Pack
Areagne, Forgotten Witch	The Brambleghast	The Rust King
The Rotten Druid	Draven, the Eternal Praetor	Asinia, Praetor Consort
Lachlan of Endless Lament	The King in the Mists	The Crowbell
Vargir the Feral Mutt	The Executioner	Candlemass, the Living Rite
Count Geonor	-	-

All Act 2 Bosses

Rathbreaker	Rudja, Dread Engineer	Balbala, The Traitor
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	-

All Interlude Bosses

Akthl and Anundr	Isolde and Heldra	Siora, Blade of the Mists
Sigbert and Godwin	Oswin, the Dread Warden	Thane Wulfric and Lady Elswyth
Vornas, the Fell Flame	Lythara, the Wayward Spear	Rakkar, the Frozen Talon
The Abominable Yeti	Stormgore, the Guardian	Zolin and Zelina

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

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