Act 1 Walkthrough 16 zones · area level 1–15
Each zone with its area level, waypoint, bosses (and the element they resist least), quests and permanent rewards.
- 1
The Riverbankarea level 1
- Bosses
- The Bloated Miller
- 2
Clearfellarea level 2 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Beira of the Rotten Pack (weak to Fire)
- Permanent bonus
- +10% to Cold Resistance
- 3
Mud Burrowarea level 3
- Bosses
- The Devourer
- 4
The Grelwoodarea level 4 · waypoint
- Bosses
- The Brambleghast (weak to Fire)
- 5
The Red Valearea level 5 · waypoint
- Bosses
- The Rust King (weak to Cold)
- 6
The Grim Tanglearea level 6 · waypoint
- Bosses
- The Rotten Druid
- 7
Cemetery of the Eternalsarea level 7 · waypoint
- 8
Mausoleum of the Praetorarea level 8 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Draven, the Eternal Praetor (weak to Cold)
- 9
Tomb of the Consortarea level 8 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Asinia, the Praetor's Consort (weak to Fire)
- 10
Hunting Groundsarea level 10 · waypoint
- Bosses
- The Crowbell
- Permanent bonus
- +2 passive skill points
- 11
Freythornarea level 11 · waypoint
- Permanent bonus
- +30 to Spirit
- 12
Ogham Farmlandsarea level 12 · waypoint
- Permanent bonus
- +2 passive skill points
- 13
Ogham Villagearea level 13 · waypoint
- Bosses
- The Executioner (weak to Cold)
- 14
The Manor Rampartsarea level 14 · waypoint
- 15
Root Hollowarea level 15
- Bosses
- The Rotten Druid
- 16
Ogham Manorarea level 15 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Candlemass, the Living Rite (weak to Cold), Count Geonor (weak to Fire)
- Permanent bonus
- +20 to maximum Life
Order = area level, then the game's zone numbering. Side areas inside the act (trial rooms, league encounters) are listed on their own pages.
Game data: Path of Exile 2 client · How we source this
Permanent bonuses in Act 1
Game dataRewards that stay with your character for good.
- +20 to maximum Life — Ogham Manor
- +10% to Cold Resistance — Clearfell
- +2 passive skill points — Hunting Grounds
- +2 passive skill points — Ogham Farmlands
- +30 to Spirit — Freythorn
Act 1 of Path of Exile 2 runs through 16 zones from The Riverbank to Ogham Manor, area level 1 to 15. 14 bosses are placed in these zones; the last one on the route is Count Geonor. It holds 5 permanent rewards, including +4 passive skill points.
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Act 1 FAQ — PoE 2 0.5.5f
What level is Act 1 in Path of Exile 2?
Act 1 zones run from area level 1 to 15.
What zones are in Act 1?
Act 1 has 16 zones. In order, it starts with The Riverbank, Clearfell, Mud Burrow, The Grelwood, The Red Vale, The Grim Tangle.
Which bosses are in Act 1?
In route order: The Bloated Miller, Beira of the Rotten Pack, The Devourer, The Brambleghast, The Rust King, The Rotten Druid, Lachlann of Endless Lament, Draven, the Eternal Praetor.
What permanent bonuses are in Act 1?
+20 to maximum Life, +10% to Cold Resistance, +2 passive skill points, +2 passive skill points, +30 to Spirit.