Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

Complete Act 3 Walkthrough

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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 Walkthrough

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	Travel to Ziggurat Encampment In Sandswept Marsh, talk to The Hooded One and travel to the Ziggurat Encampment.
2	Talk to the Treasure Hunters Talk to Alva and Oswald and The Hooded One.
3	Travel to the Jungle Ruins and Enter the Infested Barrens Explore the Jungle Ruins and look for the entrance to the Infested Barrens.
4	Summon Alva Look for a Canal Mechanism nearby a waypoint. Summon Alva and talk to her. Return to Ziggurat Encampment and talk to Servi.
5	Defeat Xyclucian in Chimeral Wetlands Travel to Chimeral Wetlands and defeat Xyclucian, the Chimera at the Deadly Nest section of the area.
6	Summon 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	Defeat 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	Enter The Drowned City Talk to Alva and enter The Drowned City.
13	Travel 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	Travel 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	Enter the Gateway to Utzaal After defeating Ketzuli, summon Alva and ride the elevator to Ziggurat Encampment. Enter the Gateway after arriving.
16	Explore 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	Defeat Doryani In the Black Chambers, go to The Testing Pit and defeat Doryani and Doryani's Triumph.
19	Enter 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 ・The Venom Crypts ・Infested Barrens ・The Azak Bog ・Chimeral Wetlands ・The Temple of Chaos ・Jiquani's Machinarium ・Jiquani's Sanctum ・The Drowned City ・The Molten Vault ・Apex of Filth ・Temple of Kopec ・Utzaal ・Aggorat ・The Black Chambers