The Realmgate serves a crucial role in the endgame of Path of Exile 2, offering players the chance to challenge some of the most formidable bosses in the game. These bosses represent the ultimate test for endgame builds, presenting a considerable challenge. Before you can harness the power of the Realmgate, however, it’s essential to recognize its appearance and how it operates.
In Path of Exile 2, map nodes are typically accessible through Waystones once you reach the endgame stage. However, the Realmgate operates differently; it has specific prerequisites that must be met before you can engage with the pinnacle bosses. Therefore, there’s no need to farm Waystones just to activate the Realmgate—focus instead on understanding the requirements needed to commence battles.
Locating the Realmgate
Identify Starting Points for Endgame Content
After completing the main storyline, you will find the Realmgate on the endgame Atlas map. It usually appears near one of the starting points on this new map, which features several nodes leading to well-known areas. Commonly, the Realmgate is located close to Zigurrat Refuge, the southern area where you kick off your endgame journey.
To easily spot the Realmgate, take advantage of the options available in the endgame Atlas map. You can click the home icon in the upper left corner of your display when viewing the endgame map to reset your view. This action will reposition the Atlas image to reflect its initial mapping, making the Realmgate more noticeable.
Access to the Atlas of Worlds containing the Realmgate is granted only after you finish all three story Acts on Cruel difficulty. The Map Device enabling you to view the Atlas is awarded once one of your characters achieves this milestone.
When you spot the Realmgate among the various nodes on your map, make a mental note of its location. It is depicted as a small icon resembling an altar with a soft blue aura when you hover your cursor over it. Given the vast number of endgame nodes, it can be easy to overlook, particularly as you gather gear enhancements to tackle the challenges presented by the pinnacle bosses visible through the Realmgate.
How to Utilize the Realmgate
Fulfill Requirements to Confront Fearsome Bosses
Upon discovering the Realmgate, you can complete its requirements to confront one of the four exclusive Pinnacle Bosses found in Path of Exile 2‘s endgame. Each boss comes with its own set of conditions, which may include collecting a specific rare item or interacting with a particular NPC. Note that these bosses are distinct from The Arbiter, another endgame adversary that only appears during the Burning Monolith event.
As of now, the available Pinnacle Bosses include:
|
Pinnacle Boss |
Realmgate Requirement(s) |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
King in the Mists |
Spend enough Tribute through Ritual Favor to obtain “An Audience With the King,” a rare item. |
Face a powerful Ritual Pinnacle boss at the Crux of Nothingness. |
|
Olroth, Origin of the Fall |
Recruit NPC Danning during an Expedition map exploration. Afterward, speak with him to receive a Level 79 or higher Logbook required for the Realmgate. |
Journey to a new realm and confront a challenging Expeditions Pinnacle boss. |
|
The Simulacrum |
Acquire 300 Simulacrum Splinters to create The Simulacrum area at the Realmgate. |
Create a map to battle through 15 waves of Delirium enemies in a horde-mode fight against a Pinnacle boss. |
|
Xesht, We That Are One |
Combine 300 Breach Splinters to forge a Breachstone that opens the Realmgate. |
Visit the Twisted Domain to battle against a formidable Breach Pinnacle boss. |
As illustrated, special items are essential for activating the Realmgate and challenging any Pinnacle Boss. When you gather sufficient items to meet the requirements, click on the Realmgate to reveal four slots designated for offerings. Place the necessary items in these slots and then select the “Traverse” option to enter the battle arena for your challenge.
Unlike the Trials of Skhemas in Path of Exile 2, you don’t need to engage in other endgame events to reach the Pinnacle Bosses. Once you satisfy the Realmgate’s requirements, you can confront the boss at any time.
Only the most powerful endgame builds in Path of Exile 2 are equipped to handle the intense challenges offered by the Pinnacle Bosses. Enduring 15 waves in The Simulacrum or defeating a boss like Xesht demands all your skills and preparation, so get ready before you embark on this journey.
Pinnacle Bosses function similarly to endgame events, with more extensive and challenging battles than you might expect. Once you’ve grasped how to find and utilize the Realmgate in Path of Exile 2, it’s time to gather top-tier gear to face these formidable challenges.
