All Path of Exile 2 bosses, locations, and rewards

Path of Exile 2 is gearing up to be one of the most exciting and expansive action role-playing games in the genre, and if you’ve ever dipped your toes into the world of PoE, you already know how intense and rewarding the boss fights can be. From terrifyingly complex mechanics to jaw-dropping visuals, bosses in PoE 2 promise to deliver some of the most thrilling challenges for both new and veteran players alike.

If you’re gearing up for PoE2 and want to know everything about its bosses, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll break down the bosses you’ll encounter, their mechanics, and some pro tips on how to deal with them. Whether you’re a casual player looking to explore the world or a hardcore boss hunter aiming for top-tier loot, this guide will have something for everyone.

What Makes Bosses in Path of Exile 2 So Special?

Before we dive into the details of individual bosses, let’s talk about what sets PoE2 bosses apart from the rest. The bosses in this game are designed with multiple layers of complexity. They’re not just bullet sponges or big damage-dealers; they come with intricate mechanics that require timing, positioning, and strategic use of your character’s skills. And let’s not forget, each boss is tied to the rich lore and narrative of PoE2, giving players a sense of accomplishment when they finally take them down.

In PoE2, you can expect:

• Multiple Phases: Most bosses in PoE2 will have multiple phases, with each phase introducing new mechanics, new attacks, and new ways for you to die if you’re not paying attention.
• Mechanics Over Damage: While damage is important, the key to surviving most boss fights will be understanding and reacting to the boss's unique mechanics. You’ll need to be nimble, keep track of their attack patterns, and sometimes even use your environment to your advantage.
• Rewards Beyond Loot: Beating bosses will not only reward you with loot (which is always great), but it will also unlock further parts of the story and progress you through the game’s endgame content.

So, without further ado, let’s dive into some of the bosses you'll be encountering in PoE2 and break down what makes each of them special.

All Path of Exile 2 Act 1 bosses

Boss name	Location	Vulnerabilities / resistances	Rewards
The Bloated Miller	The Riverbank	N/A	Uncut Skill Gem (quest reward)
Beira of the Rotten Pack	Clearfell	Vulnerable: Fire Strong: Cold Resistant: Cold	Head of the Winter Wolf (+10% to Cold resistance)
The Devourer	Mud Burrow (Clearfell)	N/A	Uncut Skill Gem
Areagne, the Forgotten Witch	The Grelwood	N/A	Uncut Support Gem
The Brambleghast	The Grelwood	Vulnerable: Fire Strong: Cold Resistant: Cold	Uncut Skill Gem
The Rust King	The Red Vale Activate all Obelisks	Vulnerable: Lightning Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	Uncut Skill Gem Runed Spikes (quest item from Renly)
Ervid, the Rotten Druid	The Grimwood Tangle (The Grelwood)	N/A	Uncut Support Gem
Asina, the Praetor’s Consort	Tomb of the Consort (Cemetery of the Eternals)	Vulnerable: N/A Strong: Cold Resistant: Cold	Asina’s Memorial Key Piece (quest item)
Draven, the Eternal Praetor	Mausoleum of the Praetor (Cemetery of the Eternals)	Vulnerable: N/A Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	Uncut Skill Gem Draven’s Memorial Key Piece
Lachlann of Endless Lament	Cemetery of the Eternals	N/A	Uncut Skill Gem Count Lachlann’s Ring (quest item)
The Crowbell	Hunting Grounds	N/A	Book of Specialization (+2 passive points)
The King in the Mists	Freythorn (Hunting Grounds) Clear all Altars	N/A	Grembloom Skull (+30 Spirit)
The Executioner	Ogham Village	Vulnerable: N/A Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	Uncut Support Gem Uncut Skill Gem (quest reward)
Candlemass, the Living Rite	Ogham Manor	Vulnerable: N/A Strong: Fire/Cold Resistant: Fire/Cold	Candlemass’ Essence (+20 Maximum Life)
Count Geonor/Geonor, the Putrid Wolf	Ogham Manor	Vulnerable: N/A Strong: Cold Resistant: Cold	Act 2 Unlocked

All Path of Exile 2 Act 2 bosses

Boss name	Location	Vulnerabilities / resistances	Rewards
Rathbreaker	Vastiri Outskirts	N/A	Uncut Skill Gem (quest reward)
Rudja, the Dread Engineer	Mawdun Mine (Mawdun Quarry)	Vulnerable: Cold Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	Uncut Skill Gem
Balbala the Traitor	Traitor’s Passage	Vulnerable: Cold Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	Uncut Skill Gem Trial of Sekhemas quest unlocked Balbala’s Barya (quest item)
L’im the Imapler	The Hilani Gates (Forward Command Tent)	N/A	Misc items
Jamanra, the Risen King	The Hilani Gates	Vulnerable: Cold Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	Uncut Skill Gem (quest reward)
Iktab, the Deathlord Ekbab, the Ancient Steed	The Bone Pits (Mastodon Badlands)	N/A	Support Gem (quest reward) Mastodon Tusks (quest item)
Kabala, Constrictor Queen	Keth	Vulnerable: N/A Strong: Cold Resistant: Cold	Book of Specialization (+2 passive points)
The Galleria	The Lost City (Keth)	N/A	Misc items
Azarian, the Forsaken Son	The Buried Shrines (The Lost City/Keth)	Vulnerable: N/A Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	Uncut Skill Gem Essence of Water (quest item) Uncut Support Gem (quest reward)
Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker	Trial of the Sekhemas	Vulnerable: Cold Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	Ascendancy unlock
Zalmarath, the Colossus	Valley of the Titans (The Titan Grotto)	Vulnerable: Cold Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	The Red Ruby (quest item) Uncut Support Gem (quest reward)
Watchful Twins	Deshar	Vulnerable: N/A Strong: Lightning Resistant: N/A	Uncut Skill Gem Djinn Barya
Tor Gul, the Defiler	The Spires of Deshar (Deshar)	Vulnerable: N/A Strong: Fire Resistant: Fire	Uncut Skill Gem Lesser Jeweller’s Orb
Jamanra, the Abomination	Dreadnaught Vanguard (The Dreadnaught)	Vulnerable: Fire Strong: Cold Resistant: Cold	Act 3 Unlocked Check out our full PoE 2 Jamanra, The Abomination boss guide

All Path of Exile 2 Act 3 bosses