Key Takeaways:

1. Learn strategies to defeat The Ninth Treasure of Keth in Act 2 and Ignaduk the Bog Witch in Act 3 of Path of Exile 2.
2. Discover the unique mechanics and weaknesses of these bosses to maximize your chances of success.
3. Explore the rewards, including Jewels, gear upgrades, and the coveted Gemrot Skull, which are essential for levelling and build optimization.

If you’re diving into Path of Exile 2, you’re in for a treat! With its rich storyline and intense combat, the game introduces players to numerous challenging bosses across its acts. In this guide, we’ll focus on two optional but rewarding bosses: The Ninth Treasure of Keth from Act 2 and Ignaduk the Bog Witch from Act 3. Both of these encounters provide valuable rewards, whether you’re farming Jewels, levelling up, or bolstering your build.

So, are you ready to dominate these foes? Let’s break down everything you need to know to conquer these two deadly bosses.

Act 2: Facing The Ninth Treasure of Keth

The Setup: Locating the Galleria in The Lost City

In Act 2, you’ll venture into Keth and explore The Lost City, a sprawling area filled with both main and side quests. While exploring, your objective is to locate The Galleria, a dungeon-like area where you’ll face The Ninth Treasure of Keth, a massive beetle and one of the game’s optional bosses.

Why bother with this fight? Simple: farming The Ninth Treasure of Keth yields high experience points and random Jewels valuable resources for upgrading your gear and boosting your build.

Encounter Mechanics: Adorned Beetle Swarms

Once inside The Galleria, you’ll notice that this fight is no walk in the park. The battlefield is constantly swarmed by Adorned Beetles, a smaller but relentless enemy type that aims to trap and overwhelm you. Think of it like trying to wade through quicksand while dodging bullets it’s chaotic!

Here’s how the fight plays out:

• The Ninth Treasure of Keth primarily deals Physical and Lightning damage, so you’ll want to stack resistances for both.
• The beetle boss itself is resistant to Physical and Lightning attacks, but its Achilles’ heel is Cold damage. Prepare your build accordingly.
• The endless swarm of Adorned Beetles makes it essential to bring skills or items that can clear large groups of enemies quickly. If you don’t, you’ll likely find yourself pinned down with no room to maneuver.

Strategy: How to Win

• Crowd Control is Key: Use area-of-effect (AoE) abilities or skills like Frost Nova or Cyclone to deal with the beetle swarms. Clearing them regularly gives you breathing room to focus on the boss itself.
• Cold Attacks for the Win: Exploit the boss’s weakness to Cold damage by using Cold-infused skills like Glacial Cascade or Freezing Pulse. If you’re not a Cold-based build, consider equipping temporary Cold damage buffs for the fight.
• Keep Moving: Constantly reposition to avoid getting trapped by the beetle swarms. Maintaining mobility is crucial for survival.

Rewards: Jewels and Experience

Once you slay The Ninth Treasure of Keth, you’ll earn:

• A random Jewel (either Regular or Time-lost).
• A decent chunk of experience, perfect for leveling up mid-act.

These Jewels are a key aspect of your Passive Skill Tree. Regular Jewels provide basic stat boosts, while Time-lost Jewels, obtainable from rare bosses like this one, modify passive skills within their radius perfect for optimizing your build.

Act 3: Ignaduk the Bog Witch – Tribal Vengeance Quest

The Setup: Finding Ignaduk in Azak Bog

In Act 3, the Tribal Vengeance side quest takes you to Azak Bog, where you’ll face off against Ignaduk the Bog Witch. This fiery witch isn’t just another optional boss; she’s a nightmare for melee players and a must-kill for anyone aiming to enhance their minion or summoning builds.

Finding Ignaduk is relatively straightforward. She resides in the Gor-gor Mog section of Azak Bog. Look for a large, circular area near the center of the map. If you’re lucky, the layout will make it easy to locate her.

Before engaging her, don’t skip exploring the nearby Flameskin Ritual area. Here, you can burn effigies to gain +25% Fire Resistance and increase your chance of finding rare loot while in the region both critical for this boss fight.

Encounter Mechanics: Fire and Bones

Ignaduk brings the heat literally. Her mechanics revolve around a mix of Area-of-Effect (AoE) fire spells, movement-disrupting bone spikes, and relentless aerial attacks.

Here’s what to watch out for:

1. Flying Phase: Ignaduk spends a significant portion of the fight soaring around on her broom, leaving a trail of bone spikes that can trap you. While she’s airborne, melee characters may struggle to land hits.
2. Bone AOE Explosions: Ignaduk frequently creates red AoE zones that detonate into bone explosions. Staying mobile is critical to avoid taking damage.
3. Arena Blaze: At 60% health, she sets the entire arena on fire, creating two massive lines of bone that restrict movement. There’s usually a small gap you can roll through, but be quick it doesn’t stay open for long.
4. Fireball Barrage: In the later phases of the fight, Ignaduk begins hurling fireballs and creating massive fire lines across the arena, leaving little safe ground to stand on.

Strategy: How to Beat Ignaduk

• Stack Fire Resistance: Ignaduk’s main damage source is Fire, so equip gear that boosts your Fire resistance. Completing the Flameskin Ritual before the fight is highly recommended.
• Cold Damage Advantage: Ignaduk is weak to Cold damage. Builds like Frost Sorceress or any Cold-based skills will have a much easier time chipping away her health.
• Ranged Builds Shine: If you’re using a ranged character, you’ll have a significant advantage here. Stay at a distance and focus on dodging her AoE attacks while landing consistent damage.
• Mobility is Non-Negotiable: The key to surviving this fight lies in constant movement. Ignaduk’s attacks are punishing for players who remain stationary, especially melee builds.

Rewards: Gemrot Skull

Defeating Ignaduk for the first time grants the Gemrot Skull, a unique item that provides:

• +30 Spirit, which is crucial for builds that rely on summoning minions or maintaining buffs.

This permanent buff allows you to summon additional minions or experiment with more flexibility in your build. For summoner classes, taking down Ignaduk is a no-brainer.

Why These Bosses Matter

Both The Ninth Treasure of Keth and Ignaduk the Bog Witch are optional bosses in Path of Exile 2, but their rewards make them well worth your time. Whether you’re farming Jewels to enhance your Passive Skill Tree or snagging the Gemrot Skull to boost your Spirit, these fights provide essential resources that can take your build to the next level.

With the right preparation, strategy, and gear, you’ll be able to defeat these challenging foes and reap the rewards. So, don’t shy away get out there, face the chaos, and claim your prize!

FAQs

1. Where can I find The Ninth Treasure of Keth?
You’ll find this beetle boss inside The Galleria in The Lost City during Act 2. The location is random, so you may need to explore a bit.

2. What’s the best way to deal with Adorned Beetles?
Area-of-effect (AoE) abilities are crucial for clearing swarms of Adorned Beetles. Use skills that can quickly eliminate large groups to prevent being overwhelmed.

3. How do I prepare for Ignaduk the Bog Witch?
Stack Fire resistance, complete the Flameskin Ritual for buffs, and bring a Cold-damage build for the best results. Mobility is also key to avoiding her AoE attacks.

4. What are Time-lost Jewels in Path of Exile 2?
Time-lost Jewels modify passive skills within their radius, making them ideal for optimizing builds. These Jewels are rarer and more powerful than regular Jewels.

5. Is Ignaduk’s Gemrot Skull useful for all builds?
The Gemrot Skull is particularly valuable for summoner builds or any class that benefits from extra Spirit. However, it’s less critical for non-spirit-dependent builds.