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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

The Fallen Hero Quest Walkthrough

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How to Unlock The Fallen Hero

Obtain an Expedition Logbook

You automatically get this quest upon obtaining an Expedition Logbook for the first time in an Atlas Map.

The Fallen Hero Objectives

Quest Clear Conditions

Objectives
• Bring an Expedition Logbook to Dannig to begin an Expedition
• Search the area for signs of Olroth
• Defeat Olroth
• Return to Dannig to tell him of your triumph

These are the objectives required to complete The Fallen Hero.

The Fallen Hero Rewards

Quest Rewards

Rewards
・Runic Book of Knowledge - Grants two Expedition Atlas Passive Skill Points

Completing the The Fallen Hero quest grants these rewards. You can obtain them after completing a certain objective or by completing the entire quest.

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