After conquering Geonor in Act One of Path of Exile 2, you’re ready to head into Act Two. This chapter introduces a sun-soaked desert teeming with new, challenging foes and bosses waiting for you. Just like in the first act, there are plenty of optional bosses to seek out and battle.
In this guide, we will explore all the optional bosses available in Act Two of Path of Exile 2. We’ll cover their locations and the unique items you can obtain from defeating them for the first time.
Optional Bosses in Act Two
Below is a list of every optional boss you can encounter in Act Two. While there aren’t as many as in Act One, each one presents its own set of challenges, so make sure you’re prepared!
In Act Two, you can attempt the Trial of Sekhemas to ascend. Although this part is technically optional, most players opt to complete it. This area features its own bosses; however, we haven’t included them in our main list. One notable boss here is Rattlecage, the final challenge of your first trial.
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Boss |
Unique Drop |
Location |
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Balbala, The Traitor |
Balbala’s Barya |
Traitor’s Passage This boss is essential for your ascension. |
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L’im the Impaler |
Nothing too special, but expect some rare items. |
The Halani Gates L’im doesn’t have an orange nameplate like most bosses; instead, he appears as a standard gold-named enemy. You’ll recognize you’re getting close when the path narrows and you see bodies on stakes. |
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Kabala, Constrictor Queen |
Book of Specialization |
Keth Kabala hides in a slightly sunken pit. During the fight, she will burrow under the arena if you stray too far. |
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The Ninth Treasure of Keth |
Jewel |
The Lost City This enormous beetle moves back and forth in a rectangular arena, summoning smaller beetles as you engage it. |
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Watchful Twins (Mugin and Hunin) |
Djinn Barya |
Deshar These twin bosses reside in a colossal bone arena. They can have random modifiers, which makes each encounter more unpredictable. |
