- Sandswept Marsh in Path of Exile 2 Act 3
- Ziggurat Encampment (Town)
- Jungle Ruins
- Venom Crypts
- Infested Barrens
- The Azak Bog
- Chimeral Wetlands
- Jiquani’s Machinarium
- Jiquani’s Sanctum
- The Matlan Waterways
- The Drowned City
- The Molten Vault
- Apex of Filth
- Temple of Kopec
- Temple of Kopec
- Aggorat (Past)
- Path of Exile 2 Act 3, The Black Chambers
As you dive deeper into Path of Exile 2, finishing up Acts 1 and 2 and taking down tough bosses like Jamanra and Count Geonor, you’ll find yourself stepping into the Act 3 region. Welcome to the untamed jungles of Utzaal—an eerie, mysterious place hiding ancient knowledge that might just hold the key to mastering corruption.
With Alva Valai by your side, you’ll trek through sprawling zones and thick wilderness in search of the lost Vaal city of Aggorat. Along the way, you’ll face off against vicious jungle beasts, relentless constructs, and the undead. And just when you think it can’t get any crazier, brace yourself for a jaw-dropping time-traveling twist that revives Aggorat’s forgotten splendor right before your eyes.
Sandswept Marsh in Path of Exile 2 Act 3
- Waypoint: Yes
- NPCs: The Hooded One, Zarka
- Bosses: Rootdredge (Optional Reward: Level 9 Uncut Skill Gem)
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Key Points of Interest:
- Orok Campfire: Contains a Lesser Jeweller’s Orb.
- Hanging Tree: Yields Magic Rings.
The Sandswept Marsh serves as the starting hub for Act 3. From its edges, cross into the combat zones to pursue your primary objective: finding the Ziggurat. However, hidden treasures and an optional boss await diligent explorers:
- Orok Campfire: Offers a Lesser Jeweller’s Orb.
- Hanging Tree: Grants Magic Rings from fallen corpses.
- Rootdredge: A unique fire-and-physical-themed boss that rewards players with a Level 9 Uncut Skill Gem upon defeat.
Ziggurat Encampment (Town)
- NPCs: The Hooded One, Alva, Oswald, Servi
As the second town of Act 3, the Ziggurat Encampment is a gathering place for treasure hunters and allies. Interact with key NPCs for valuable services:
- The Hooded One: Identifies items for free and refunds Passive Points in exchange for Gold.
- Alva: Assists in quests.
- Oswald: Trades weapons, armor, and accessories.
- Servi: Sells magical items, disenchanting services, and provides a detailed world map with interactive zone-specific information.
Progress toward the Jungle Ruins by taking the exit at the northern edge of town.
Jungle Ruins
- Waypoint: Yes
- Bosses: Mighty Silverfist (Optional Reward: 2 Passive Skill Points)
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Key Points of Interest:
- Venom Crypts: Grants a permanent character buff.
- Troubled Camp: Contains a vendor and rare chest.
- Jungle Grave: Rewards an unidentified rare belt after summoning Servi.
The Jungle Ruins feature an open forested area. Your primary goal is to locate the Matlan Waterways. Explore its secrets, including the optional boss Mighty Silverfist, who demands precise dodge mechanics to overcome.
Venom Crypts
- Waypoint: No
- Bosses: None
- Quests: The Slithering Dead
- Rewards (Choose One):
- 25% Increased Stun Threshold
- 30% Increased Elemental Ailment Threshold
- 25% Increased Mana Regeneration
An underground tomb teeming with venomous creatures, the Venom Crypts offer a permanent character buff upon delivering Corpse-snake Venom to Servi in town. Beware: your choice of buff cannot be reversed.
Infested Barrens
- Waypoint: Yes
- NPCs: Alva
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Key Points of Interest:
- Chimeral Wetlands: Hosts the unique boss Ignagduk.
- Azak Bog: A side zone with valuable rewards.
- Troubled Camp: Similar to the Jungle Ruins, this camp features a vendor and rare chest.
The Infested Barrens blend jungle terrain with towering anthill-like structures. Search for the submerged Matlan Waterways and navigate through connected zones like the Azak Bog to face formidable challenges.
The Azak Bog
- Waypoint: Yes
- Bosses: Ignagduk, the Bog Witch (Rewards: +30 Spirit, Level 10 Persistent Skill Gem)
- Quests: Tribal Vengeance
- Key Points of Interest:
- Flameskin Ritual: Provides fire resistance buffs.
Ignagduk, the Bog Witch, offers a multi-phase boss fight featuring fire-themed attacks. Exploit bone walls to knock her off her broomstick during Phase 1, and survive devastating fire abilities in Phase 2. Defeat her for powerful rewards, including the Gembloom Skull and a Magic Rarity Charm tailored to specific ailments.
Chimeral Wetlands
- Waypoint: Yes
- Bosses: Xyclucian, the Chimera (Quest Reward: Chimeral Inscribed Ultimatum)
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Key Points of Interest:
- Temple of Chaos: Offers an Ascendancy trial.
- Toxic Bloom: Rewards a Magic Amulet upon defeating a rare monster.
Navigate the Chimeral Wetlands to face Xyclucian, a tri-elemental boss with distinct attack patterns. Destroy pillars to stun him during key phases, and continue to Jiquani’s Machinarium.
Jiquani’s Machinarium
- Waypoint: Yes
- NPCs: Alva
- Bosses: Blackjaw, the Remnant (Optional Reward: Flame Core, +10% Fire Resistance)
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Key Points of Interest:
- Soul Cores: Required to unlock sections of the zone.
Jiquani’s Machinarium combines puzzle-solving with intense combat. Use Small Soul Cores to unlock areas and challenge Blackjaw, a fire-themed boss. Defeat him to earn a permanent Fire Resistance buff, and continue your journey to uncover more secrets of the Vaal.
Jiquani’s Sanctum
- Waypoint: Available
- NPCs: Alva
- Bosses: Zicoatl, Guardian of the Core
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Points of Interest: Two Medium Soul Cores, Paquate’s Mechanism
Jiquani’s Sanctum in Path of Exile 2 Act 3, is an intricate subterranean area designed with puzzle-like challenges. To summon Zicoatl, Guardian of the Core — a unique boss specializing in physical and lightning attacks — you must locate and place two Medium Soul Cores into designated power generators.
Start by interacting with Alva at the entrance. Explore the sanctum to locate the randomly scattered Medium Soul Cores. Once inserted, return to Alva and use the Large Soul Core to initiate the boss fight.
Zicoatl employs a variety of telegraphed physical and lightning-based attacks. Close-quarters combat and well-timed dodge rolls can help you avoid his most devastating moves, such as the triangular expanding slam. After emerging victorious, claim the Large Soul Core and proceed to the Infested Barrens, where you can unlock the entrance to the Matlan Waterways.
Note: During exploration, you might encounter a corruption altar that unpredictably alters item properties.
The Matlan Waterways
- Waypoint: Not Available
- Bosses: None
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Points of Interest: Narag’s Hut (Optional)
The Matlan Waterways comprise an interconnected network of canals requiring players to manipulate numerous levers to drain waterlogged paths. At the zone’s conclusion, a final, larger lever clears the way forward. Return to town, speak to Alva at the Ziggurat base, and enter the Drowned City.
Optional Discovery: Narag’s Hut contains a rare foe that drops an exclusive weapon.
The Drowned City
- Waypoint: Available
- Bosses: None
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Points of Interest: Secret Gold Cellars
This zone features crumbling, waterlogged ruins swarming with dangerous enemies, including volatile foes that detonate upon death. A new mechanic, the drowning orb, limits visibility and causes rapid death if players linger in its area too long.
The primary objective is to reach the Apex of Filth, but players may also explore the Molten Vault, a challenging optional area. Hidden cellars brimming with gold and loot await the brave.
The Molten Vault
- Waypoint: Available
- Bosses: Mektul, the Forgemaster (Optional)
- Quests: Treasures of Utzaal (Level 10 Uncut Skill Gem)
This fiery forge houses Mektul in Path of Exile 2 Act 3, the Forgemaster, a boss specializing in physical and fire damage. To reach him, follow molten gold streams, pulling levers to unlock paths and exploring side chambers for treasure.
Boss Abilities:
- Rapid melee slams
- AoE leap slams
- Charged linear slams
- Waves of molten gold
Players have less than four minutes to defeat Mektul before molten gold engulfs the arena.
Apex of Filth
- Waypoint: Available
- Bosses: Queen of Filth
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Points of Interest: Cauldron Keeper (Optional)
This runic battleground swarms with cannibals, shamans, and volatile foes. At its center lies the Queen of Filth, a chaotic and physical-damage boss with exceptional agility. Avoid her cursed ground abilities, maintain positioning, and utilize dodge rolls effectively to prevail.
Optional: Visit the Cauldron Keeper for caster gear and flasks crafted from Red, Green, and Blue Mushrooms.
Temple of Kopec
- Waypoint: Not Available
- NPCs: Alva
- Bosses: Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
This temple introduces the indoor solar hazard, applying a stacking burn debuff. Stick to the shadows as you ascend the temple’s levels, culminating in a battle against Ketzuli, a fire-centric boss with devastating spells and relentless arena-wide abilities.
After defeating Ketzuli, Alva performs a blood ritual, revealing a time portal that transports you to the Vaal Empire moments before the Cataclysm.
Temple of Kopec
- Waypoint: Available
- NPCs: Alva
- Bosses: Viper Napuatzi
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Points of Interest: Chaos Statue, Secret Peculiar Fortunes
This zone features icy enemies and dangerous Vaal foes. Equip cold-resistance gear to mitigate damage from Eye of Winter casters. The highlight is the Viper Napuatzi boss fight, requiring swift reflexes to counter her chaotic poison attacks and arena-shrinking mechanics.
Aggorat (Past)
- Waypoint: Available
- Bosses: None
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
- Points of Interest: Blood Sacrifice (2 Weapon Set Passive Skill Points)
Aggorat’s open design is populated with aggressive Vaal enemies. Use the Sacrificial Dagger on the altar to claim bonus skill points, then search for the Black Chambers entrance.
Path of Exile 2 Act 3, The Black Chambers
- Waypoint: Available
- NPCs: Alva
- Bosses: Doryani, Royal Thaumaturge
- Quests: Legacy of the Vaal
This climactic area pits players against Doryani in a multi-phase fight, incorporating physical and elemental abilities. Be prepared for his mech phase, Doryani’s Triumph, featuring devastating lasers, molten gold attacks, and arena-spanning abilities.
Upon victory, Alva unlocks the portal to Cruel Difficulty, marking the beginning of the New Game Plus mode.
Good luck on your journey in Path of Exile 2 Act 3, and may your path be ever prosperous!
