Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

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This is a walkthrough for Act 3 in Path of Exile 3. Read on for a guide to finishing Act 3, how to beat the Act 3 bosses, and their rewards here!

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Act 3 Main Quests
1 Legacy of the Vaal
Boss Battle: Xyclucian, the Chimera
Boss Battle: Zicoatl, Warden of the Core
Boss Battle: Queen of Filth
Boss Battle: Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun
Boss Battle: Viper Napuatzi
Boss Battle: Doryani

Legacy of the Vaal

Objectives
1 Ziggurat Encampment EntranceTravel to Ziggurat Encampment
In Sandswept Marsh, talk to The Hooded One and travel to the Ziggurat Encampment.
2 Alva and OswaldTalk to the Treasure Hunters
Talk to Alva and Oswald and The Hooded One.
3 Infested Barrens EntranceTravel to the Jungle Ruins and Enter the Infested Barrens
Explore the Jungle Ruins and look for the entrance to the Infested Barrens.
4 Canal MechanismSummon Alva
Look for a Canal Mechanism nearby a waypoint. Summon Alva and talk to her. Return to Ziggurat Encampment and talk to Servi.
5 Xyclucian, the ChimeraDefeat Xyclucian in Chimeral Wetlands
Travel to Chimeral Wetlands and defeat Xyclucian, the Chimera at the Deadly Nest section of the area.
6 Alva Stone AltarSummon Alva in Jiquani's Machinarium
Enter Jiquani's Machinarium and summon Alva in front of the Stone Altar.
7 Search for the Small Soul Core
Look for a Small Soul Core and place it back on the Stone Altar. Defeat Stone Sentinels after interacting witht the Altar.
8 Summon Alva in Jiquani's Sanctum
Enter Jiquani's Sanctum and summon Alva at the Grand Soul Core Nexus.
9 Search for Medium Soul Cores
Look for a Medium Soul Cores and return to Alva. Interact with the Large Soul Core.
10 Zicoatl, Warden of the CoreDefeat Zicoatl, Warden of the Core
Defeat Zicoatl, Warden of the Core and collect the Large Soul Core to place on the Stone Altar at the Infested Barrens.
11 Activate The Matlan Waterways with Control Levers
Enter the The Matlan Waterways and look for Control Levers. Return to Ziggurat Encampment after draining the Waterway.
12 The Drowned City EntranceEnter The Drowned City
Talk to Alva and enter The Drowned City.
13 Queen of FilthTravel to Apex of Filth and Defeat the Queen of Filth
Enter the Apex of Filth and defeat the Queen of Filth. Collect the Temple Door Idol and return to Alva.
14 Ketzuli, High Priest of the SunTravel to the Temple of Kopec and Defeat Ketzuli
Enter the Temple of Kopec and defeat Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun at the Altar of the Sun section of the area.
15 GatewayEnter the Gateway to Utzaal
After defeating Ketzuli, summon Alva and ride the elevator to Ziggurat Encampment. Enter the Gateway after arriving.
16 Viper NapuatziExplore Utzaal and Defeat Viper Napuatzi
Explore Utzaal and look for the Legion Blockade. Defeat Viper Napuatzi and several Viper Legionnaires after defeating her.
17 Enter Aggorat and Find the Black Chambers
Start rescuing Alva from Doryani by entering Aggorat and fighting enemies through The Black Chamber.
18 DoryaniDefeat Doryani
In the Black Chambers, go to The Testing Pit and defeat Doryani and Doryani's Triumph.
19 Gateway Cruel DifficultyEnter the Gateway in Ziggurat Encampment
After being teleported back to Ziggurat Encampment, enter the Gateway to complete the quest and start Act 1 on Cruel Difficulty.

Legacy of the Vaal Quest Walkthrough

List of All Locations in Act 3

All Locations in Act 3

Act 3 Locations ・Sandswept Marsh
・Ziggurat Encampment
・Jungle Ruins
・Infested Barrens
・Chimeral Wetlands
・Jiquani's Machinarium
・Jiquani's Sanctum
・The Drowned City
・Apex of Filth
・Temple of Kopec
・Utzaal
・Aggorat
・The Black Chambers

Act 3 Boss Guide

Mighty Silverfist

Mighty Silverfist
Boss Type Optional
Damage Types Physical
Resistances Physical
Weaknesses None

Mighty Silverfist Boss Guide

Blackjaw, the Remnant

Blackjaw, the Remnant
Boss Type Main
Damage Types Physical, Fire
Resistances Physical, Fire
Weaknesses Cold

Blackjaw, the Remnant Boss Guide

Zicoatl, Warden of the Core

Zicoatl, Warden of the Core
Boss Type Main
Damage Types Physical, Lightning
Resistances Physical, Cold, Fire
Weaknesses Lightning

Zicoatl, Warden of the Core Boss Guide

Xyclucian, the Chimera

Xyclucian, the Chimera
Boss Type Main
Damage Types Physical, Fire, Cold, Lightning, Chaos
Resistances Fire, Cold, Lightning
Weaknesses None

Xyclucian, the Chimera Boss Guide

Ignagduk, the Bog Witch

Ignagduk, the Bog Witch
Boss Type Optional
Damage Types Physical, Fire
Resistances Fire
Weaknesses Cold

Ignagduk, the Bog Witch Boss Guide

Mektul, the Forgemaster

Mektul, the Forgemaster
Boss Type Optional
Damage Types Physical, Fire
Resistances Physical, Fire
Weaknesses Cold

Mektul, the Forgemaster Boss Guide

Queen of Filth

Queen of Filth
Boss Type Main
Damage Types Physical, Chaos
Resistances Physical,
Weaknesses None

Queen of Filth Boss Guide

Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun

Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun
Boss Type Main
Damage Types Physical, Fire
Resistances Fire
Weaknesses Cold

Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun Boss Guide

Viper Napuatzi

Viper Napuatzi
Boss Type Main
Damage Types Physical, Chaos, Fire
Resistances Physical, Fire, Cold, Lightning
Weaknesses None

Viper Napuatzi Boss Guide

Doryani

Doryani
Boss Type Main
Damage Types Physical, Fire, Cold, Lightning
Resistances Fire, Lightning
Weaknesses None

Doryani Boss Guide

Act 3 Rewards

Quest Rewards

Legacy of the Vaal Unlocks Cruel Difficulty

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