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Mektul, the Forgemaster Boss Guide

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

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Location
How to Beat
Moveset
Rewards
Overview
Related Guides

Mektul, the Forgemaster Location

The Molten Vault - Act 3

Mektul is an optional boss that you can encounter at the Aureaduct in The Molten Vault area of Act 3.

The Molten Vault Location, Quests, and Bosses

The Molten Vault 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 Mektul, the Forgemaster

Tips on Beating Mektul, the Forgemaster
Get as Much Damage as Possible for This Fight Lure the Boss Out the Lava

Get as Much Damage as Possible for This Fight

While Mektul has a few dangerous attacks, the real challenge in this fight is the time limit. If you take too long, molten gold will flood the arena, dealing heavy Fire Damage every second. Adjust and optimize your build to ensure you defeat Mektul before the arena is overwhelmed!

Make Upgrades to Your Weapons

For attack-based builds, prioritize flat damage modifiers like Adds X to Y Physical Damage or similar bonuses in other damage types. For spellcasters, the best modifier to get is +X to Level of All Y Spell Skills, while Gain X% of Damage as Extra Y Damage would be the next best for increasing spell damage.

Adjust Your Support Gems for Full Damage

For this fighting Mektul, you can compromise on speed, defense, or comfort for more damage by adjusting your Support Gems. Try to look for utility Support Gems that you can swap out to maximize your skill damage output.

Use Debuffs to Weaken Mektul

Debuffs can significantly increase your damage. Skills that apply Armor Break, Exposure, Wither and skills like Curses and Marks, can weaken Mektul and amplify your damage. Incorporating these debuffs can be a game-changer in the fight.

Lure the Boss Out the Lava

Mektul, the Forgemaster, can be tricky to defeat, especially if you do not have ranged attacks. Aside from beating the boss before lava fills the area, Mektul has several AoE attacks that prevent you from getting too close. Lure Mektul away from the flowing lava by moving away from him, but don't lure him out too far, or he will go back into the lava.

Mektul, the Forgemaster Moveset

All Attack Patterns

Moves	Details and Tips
Melee Slash	Mektul swings his axe forward, dealing damage within melee range. You can attack in between his swings or keep your distance to completely avoid taking damage.
Charged Smash	Mektul swings back and charges a slam attack, sending out a shockwave and fissures along the way. Quickly dodge to the side to avoid taking damage.
Jumping Attack	When a considerable distance away, Mektul will jump towards you and slam the ground upon landing. Dodge away while Mektul is still mid-air to avoid taking damage.
Lava Waves	After going into the lava, Mektul unleashes ripples of lava as he walks back out. Position yourself between the lava waves to avoid taking damage.
Explosion	Mektul summons a circular mark in the ground before triggering an explosion. Get out of the circle or time your dodge through the explosion to avoid taking damage.
Molten Rock Spikes	Mektul stomps twice before swinging his weapon forward, sending molten rock spikes in a straight line. Quickly dodge away and to the side once you see him stomp twice.

Mektul, the Forgemaster Rewards

First Time Clear Rewards

・The Hammer of Kamasa

Defeating Mektul, the Forgemaster grants these rewards, either as direct drops or as a quest completion bonus.

Mektul, the Forgemaster Overview

Basic Info


Location	Act 3 The Molten Vault
Resistances	・ Physical ・ Fire
Weaknesses	・ Cold
Damage Types	・ Physical ・ Fire
Debuffs	・ Molten Gold

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Related Guides

Path of Exile 2 - All Bosses Partial Banner
List of Bosses

All Boss Guides
All Pinnacle Bosses	All Spirit Bosses

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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