Act 2 Walkthrough 18 zones · area level 16–31
Each zone with its area level, waypoint, bosses (and the element they resist least), quests and permanent rewards.
- 1
Vastiri Outskirtsarea level 16 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Rathbreaker (weak to Fire)
- 2
Mawdun Quarryarea level 17 · waypoint
- 3
Mawdun Minearea level 18 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Rudja, the Dread Engineer (weak to Cold)
- 4
Traitor's Passagearea level 19 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Balbala, the Traitor (weak to Cold)
- 5
The Halani Gatesarea level 20 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Jamanra, the Risen King (weak to Fire)
- 6
Ketharea level 21 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Kabala, Constrictor Queen (weak to Fire)
- Permanent bonus
- +2 passive skill points
- 7
Mastodon Badlandsarea level 21 · waypoint
- 8
Valley of the Titansarea level 21 · waypoint
- Permanent bonus
- choose one: 30% increased Charm Charges gained, +1 Charm Slot / 30% increased Charm Effect Duration, +1 Charm Slot Can be changed later
- 9
The Lost Cityarea level 22 · waypoint
- 10
The Bone Pitsarea level 22 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Ekbab, Ancient Steed
- 11
The Titan Grottoarea level 22 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Zalmarath, the Colossus (weak to Cold)
- 12
Trial of the Sekhemasarea level 22 · waypoint
- 13
Buried Shrinesarea level 23 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Azarian, the Forsaken Son (weak to Cold)
- 14
Deshararea level 28 · waypoint
- Permanent bonus
- +2 passive skill points
- 15
Path of Mourningarea level 29 · waypoint
- 16
The Spires of Deshararea level 30 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Tor Gul, the Defiler (weak to Cold)
- Permanent bonus
- +10% to Lightning Resistance
- 17
The Dreadnought's Wakearea level 30 · waypoint
- 18
Dreadnoughtarea level 31 · waypoint
- Bosses
- Jamanra, the Abomination (weak to Fire)
Order = area level, then the game's zone numbering. Side areas inside the act (trial rooms, league encounters) are listed on their own pages.
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Permanent bonuses in Act 2
Game dataRewards that stay with your character for good.
- +2 passive skill points — Deshar
- +2 passive skill points — Keth
- choose one: 30% increased Charm Charges gained, +1 Charm Slot / 30% increased Charm Effect Duration, +1 Charm Slot — Valley of the Titans
- +10% to Lightning Resistance — The Spires of Deshar
Act 2 of Path of Exile 2 runs through 18 zones from Vastiri Outskirts to Dreadnought, area level 16 to 31. 10 bosses are placed in these zones; the last one on the route is Jamanra, the Abomination. It holds 4 permanent rewards, including +4 passive skill points.
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Act 2 FAQ — PoE 2 0.5.5f
What level is Act 2 in Path of Exile 2?
Act 2 zones run from area level 16 to 31.
What zones are in Act 2?
Act 2 has 18 zones. In order, it starts with Vastiri Outskirts, Mawdun Quarry, Mawdun Mine, Traitor's Passage, The Halani Gates, Keth.
Which bosses are in Act 2?
In route order: Rathbreaker, Rudja, the Dread Engineer, Balbala, the Traitor, Jamanra, the Risen King, Kabala, Constrictor Queen, Ekbab, Ancient Steed, Zalmarath, the Colossus, Azarian, the Forsaken Son.
What permanent bonuses are in Act 2?
+2 passive skill points, +2 passive skill points, choose one: 30% increased Charm Charges gained, +1 Charm Slot / 30% increased Charm Effect Duration, +1 Charm Slot, +10% to Lightning Resistance.