Deadly Map Boss Explained
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Deadly Map Bosses are powerful and more rewarding bosses tied to special maps in the Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Atlas end game. Learn more about Deadly Map Bosses, including a list of all the Deadly Map Bosses and how to unlock their maps here.
Deadly Map Boss Explained
Stronger Boss Fights with Unique Rewards
Deadly Map Bosses are unique and powerful encounters found in the Atlas endgame. As of Patch 0.3.0, they are stronger versions of the Act 4 and Interlude bosses and now feature their own drop pools, including Unique Items and Lineage Support gems.
Unique Map Layout and Unlock Conditions
Maps containing Deadly Map Bosses have unique layouts and are marked with a distinct Deadly Map Boss icon. These maps are typically not connected to the normal map nodes and must be unlocked by completing objectives on nearby maps.
Deadly Map Bosses can only be opened with Tier 6 Waystones or higher.
List of Deadly Map Bosses
All 4 Deadly Map Bosses
| Deadly Map Boss | Location and Map Name |
|---|---|
| Avelyne, the Withered Rose and Varloch, the Ashen Lord |  Mansion in the Mists (Derelict Mansion) |
| Zahmir, the Blade Soveriegn |  Temporal Sandstorm (Sacred Reservoir Map) |
| Ytzara, Blood Oracle and Maztli, Flesh-Shaper | Estazunti's Vault (Sealed Vault Map) |
| Manoki, the Chosen | Eye of the Storm (The Jade Isles Map) |
There are currently four Deadly Map Bosses, each with their own unique rewards, map layout, and unlock conditions for their maps.
How to Unlock Deadly Map Bosses
Complete Objectives in Nearby Maps
| Map | Objective |
|---|---|
| Mansion in the Mists (Derelict Mansion) |  Find and activate a set of nearby Draiocht Hengestones in Maps. |
| Temporal Sandstorm (Sacred Reservoir Map) |  Find and activate three Temporal Tethers in nearby Maps. |
| Estazunti's Vault (Sealed Vault Map) | Find an Idol of Estazunti in one of the Maps connected to this Map |
| Eye of the Storm (The Jade Isles Map) | Find and activate a Karui Beacon in a nearby Map |
Deadly Map Boss maps are always inaccessible when encountered in the Atlas end game. Each map has specific objectives that must be completed in connected or nearby maps to unlock their map node.
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