Path of Exile 2: Uxmal, The Beastlord Boss Guide

Uxmal, the Beastlord, is a unique boss encounter in Path of Exile 2 that might seem simple at first glance but has its challenges, mainly due to the setup and the length of the fight. Here's everything you need to know to prepare for and defeat Uxmal, the Beastlord.

How To Find Uxmal

Uxmal, the Beastlord, can be found in Act Three within the Temple of Chaos. To access Uxmal, you'll need to progress through the Trials of Chaos, which must be completed first. These trials feature various challenges, and you won't be able to reach Uxmal until you finish all four trials.

The Trials of Chaos

The Trials consist of different challenges, each introducing various hazards or debuffs. If you fail any challenge, you'll have to restart the trial. The challenge is made harder by the cumulative negative effects you must carry forward into the Uxmal encounter.

Tip: Be sure to familiarize yourself with the debuffs and obstacles in the trials beforehand so you can properly plan your gear and strategy.

Preparing for Uxmal

Elemental Resistance: Uxmal uses a wide range of elemental attacks, so you will need to prepare for all types of damage. However, balancing resistances to all elements can be difficult, so prioritize your most significant weaknesses.

Negative Effects from Trials: Keep in mind that the debuffs from the Trials will still be active during the Uxmal fight. These effects can make the encounter more dangerous, so take extra care to manage them.

Every Uxmal Attack

While Uxmal's attacks are varied, they aren't overly complex or difficult to avoid. Here's a breakdown of the major attacks:

Elemental AoE Attacks: These are wide-range area-of-effect (AoE) attacks that target different elements. Be prepared to dodge or mitigate these effects.

Flight Mechanics: Uxmal spends a lot of time flying between different sections of the arena. While this isn't harmful on its own, it does extend the length of the fight, especially if you're having trouble hitting Uxmal while it's flying.

Summoning Minions: Uxmal may summon minions or create hazards in certain parts of the arena that you need to deal with while avoiding Uxmal's attacks.

Tips For Defeating Uxmal

While Uxmal isn't the most difficult boss in PoE 2, the fight can be lengthy, and that's where many players trip up. Here are some key strategies to make your fight easier:

Bring Damage-Over-Time (DoT) Effects:

The most effective strategy for Uxmal is to use DoT effects, such as poisons, burning damage, or bleeding. Since Uxmal spends a lot of time flying and avoiding your attacks, applying DoTs will ensure that it takes damage even when you can't reach it for a few seconds.

Retreat to Heal:

If you've been hit hard by an attack, you don't always need to waste a healing flask. Instead, move to the other side of the arena, as Uxmal typically won't follow you there. This allows you to regenerate some health or buy time for healing effects to kick in.

Take It Slow:

The fight against Uxmal can drag on for quite a while, and impatience is one of the most common ways players fail. Don't rush the fight. Every heavy attack Uxmal uses is avoidable. Focus on dodging and gradually chipping away at its health, and be careful not to take risks just to get in extra damage.

Positioning is Key:

Since Uxmal spends a lot of time in the air, getting into position to attack can be tricky. Focus on positioning yourself so you can attack when Uxmal lands and avoid the worst of the AoE effects. Having a ranged skill or a movement skill to reposition quickly can be a huge help here.

Additional Considerations

Gear Preparation: Make sure your gear is optimized for surviving long fights. High health regeneration, resistance, and damage mitigation will help keep you alive through Uxmal's long-duration fights.

Minion Support: If you're running a summoner build, Uxmal's minions can help provide some distraction, although they aren't always reliable.

Patience: Uxmal's long fight duration requires patience. Don't get discouraged if it takes a while—just maintain focus and keep dodging.

Conclusion

While Uxmal, the Beastlord, may seem intimidating due to the length of the fight, it's a manageable boss encounter if you plan your approach carefully. By using DoTs, positioning yourself properly, and making use of healing strategies, you can defeat Uxmal without much trouble. Take your time and don't rush the fight, and you'll come out victorious!

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