Xyclucian, the Chimera 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 Xyclucian, the Chimera here.

How to Beat Xyclucian, the Chimera

Tips on Beating Xyclucian, the Chimera
Break the Towers Xyclucian Sits On Avoid Massive Ground Stomps and Dives Don't Get Caught Up in Xyclucian's Ice Breath Increase Overall Elemental Resistances

Stick Close to and Break the Towers Xyclucian Sits On

During different stages of the fight, Xyclucian will stand on top of towers around the arena and fire different projectiles at you. Players can attack and destroy the towers Xyclucian sits on to stun it for a while, giving them ample time to deal damage.

Additionally, sticking close to the towers allows players to effectively dodge Xyclucian's fire and poison projectiles as they do not reach the area near the towers.

Avoid Massive Ground Stomps and Dives

One of the most lethal attacks Xyclucian has is his stomps, which can deal massive damage in a wide area. To avoid it, players should distance themselves from Xyclucian as soon as he roars since the attack comes after it. The same tip applies whenever Xyclucian leaps toward the player, as his landing is an AoE attack.

Don't Get Caught Up in Xyclucian's Ice Breath

Players should avoid getting caught up in Xyclucian's Ice Breath attack, as it's arguably the most fatal elemental attack it has. The Ice breath attack can slow players down within its radius. Once slowed, players will find it nearly impossible to escape the attack, and the continuous cold damage will likely result in their deaths.

To avoid it, players should distance themselves from Xyclucian as soon it inhales and a blue light appears around one of its mouths.

Increase Overall Elemental Resistances

Players should try to increase their fire, ice, poison, and lighting resistance before the fight. Most of Xyclucian's attacks are elemental-based, so increasing elemental resistances will help with survival during the fight.

Xyclucian, the Chimera Location

Act 3 - Chimeral Wetlands

Xyclucian awaits you at the Deadly Nest in the Chimeral Wetlands of Act 3. You'll encounter the Chimera as part of the Legacy of the Vaal main quest.

Xyclucian, the Chimera Overview and Rewards

Basic Info

Location	Act 3 Chimeral Wetlands
Resistances	・ Fire ・ Cold ・ Lightning
Weaknesses	・ None
Damage Types	・ Physical ・ Fire ・ Cold ・ Lightning ・ Chaos
Debuffs	・ Caustic Ground ・ Shock ・ Chill ・ Burning Ground

Rewards

Defeating Xyclucian, the Chimera grants these rewards upon defeat, either as direct drops or as a quest completion bonus.

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