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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.

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Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Location

Jiquani's Sanctum - Act 3

Path of Exile 2 - Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Map Location

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

Jiquani

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
Checkmark Stay in Front of the Red Triangle's Vertices
Checkmark Most Attacks Can Be Dodged to the Side
Checkmark 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 Overview and Rewards

Basic Info

Path of Exile 2 - Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Act 3 Boss
Location Act 3
Jiquani's Sanctum
Resistances ・ Physical
・ Cold
・ Fire
Weaknesses ・ Lightning
Damage Types ・ Physical
・ Lightning
Debuffs TBD

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.

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All Act 2 Bosses

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Trial Bosses

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Pinnacle Bosses

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The Trialmaster Kosis, the Revelation Omniphobia, Fear Manifest

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