Path of Exile 2: Unveiling the Realmgate Mystery %v

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How to Find the Realmgate in PoE 2
How to Use the Realmgate in PoE 2

The Realmgate stands as a pivotal element in the endgame of Path of Exile 2, offering a unique pathway distinct from regular map nodes, which require Waystones. Instead, the Realmgate demands different resources to unlock its secrets. This comprehensive guide will illuminate the process of locating the Realmgate, the correct method to utilize it, and what adventurers can anticipate on the other side. Preparation is key to maximizing the benefits of this feature.

How to Find the Realmgate in PoE 2

To locate the Realmgate, navigate to the starting point of the mapping phase. The fastest route back is by selecting the floating home icon on the mapping screen, which will center your view back to where you began the phase. Adjacent to the stone Ziggurat, you'll find the Realmgate.

Be aware that the home icon might sometimes overlap with the red skull icon, marking the location of the Burning Monolith. These two key locations are generally in close proximity, so clicking on one will guide you to the other.

How to Use the Realmgate in PoE 2

Unlike the conventional map nodes that utilize Waystones, the Realmgate serves as a gateway to the endgame Pinnacle boss encounters. Currently, there are four such battles accessible through the Realmgate. Here's how to engage with each:

Xesht, We That Are One (Breach Pinnacle Boss): Amass 300 Breach Splinters to forge a Breachstone. Activate the Breachstone at the Realmgate to challenge Xesht.
Olroth, Origin of the Fall (Expeditions Pinnacle Boss): Secure a Logbook of Level 79 or higher, obtained from Expeditions. Converse with Dannig in your Hideout to initiate the fight. Dannig becomes a permanent resident of your Hideout after a random encounter during Expedition maps, alongside other NPCs like Rog, Gwennen, and Tujen.
The Simulacrum (Delirium Pinnacle Event): Gather 300 Simulacrum Splinters to craft The Simulacrum. Use it at the Realmgate to enter a map featuring 15 waves of Delirium enemies, ideal for mapping setups.
King in the Mists (Ritual Pinnacle Boss): Acquire An Audience With the King item through the Ritual Favour system by expending Tribute. Employ it at the Realmgate to confront this formidable foe.

Note that the Trialmaster and Zarokh, the Temporal, found at the conclusion of the Trial of Chaos and Trial of Sekhemas respectively, are not accessible via the Realmgate but are part of the 4th Ascendancy version.

The ultimate challenge, The Arbiter or Ash, the pinnacle of endgame bosses, resides within the Burning Monolith, not the Realmgate. Accessing this battle requires three Citadel keys, which you can obtain through a quest unlocked upon your first encounter with the Burning Monolith.