Path of Exile 2: Understanding Realmgate

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• How to Find the Realmgate in PoE 2

• How to Use the Realmgate in PoE 2

The Realmgate is a pivotal feature in the endgame of Path of Exile 2. Unlike traditional map nodes, accessing the Realmgate does not require Waystones, but instead involves different resources and methods.

This guide will detail how to locate the Realmgate, how to effectively use it, and what you can expect once you pass through. Being well-prepared and understanding what lies ahead are essential to maximizing your experience and avoiding wasted opportunities.

How to Find the Realmgate in PoE 2

To locate the Realmgate, head directly to the starting point of the mapping phase. The quickest way to return to this spot is by clicking the floating home icon on the mapping screen (see image above). This action will center your view back to the beginning of the mapping phase, where you'll find the Realmgate next to the stone Ziggurat.

Occasionally, the home icon might be obscured by the red skull icon, which marks the Burning Monolith's location. These two points are usually in close proximity, so clicking on one will help you find the other.

How to Use the Realmgate in PoE 2

Unlike regular map nodes, the Realmgate does not accept Waystones. Its primary function is to transport players to endgame Pinnacle boss fights. Currently, there are four Pinnacle boss encounters accessible via the Realmgate. Here's how to reach each one:

• Xesht, We That Are One (Breach Pinnacle Boss): Collect 300 Breach Splinters to craft a Breachstone. Use this Breachstone at the Realmgate to initiate the Xesht boss fight.
• Olroth, Origin of the Fall (Expeditions Pinnacle Boss): Acquire a Level 79 or higher Logbook from Expeditions. Speak to Dannig in your Hideout to use it. Dannig becomes available after encountering him during Expedition maps, alongside other NPCs like Rog, Gwennen, and Tujen, and will then permanently reside in your Hideout.
• The Simulacrum (Delirium Pinnacle Event): Gather 300 Simulacrum Splinters to form 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): Earn An Audience With the King item through the Ritual Favour system by spending Tribute. Use this item at the Realmgate to challenge the King in the Mists.

Note that the Trialmaster and Zarokh, the Temporal, found at the end of the Trial of Chaos and Trial of Sekhemas respectively (4th Ascendancy version), are not accessible through the Realmgate system.

The ultimate endgame boss, The Arbiter or Ash, is encountered in the Burning Monolith, not via the Realmgate. To face this formidable foe, you'll need to collect three Citadel keys, which you can start acquiring as soon as you first encounter the Burning Monolith.