And then there are bosses like Mektul, the Forgemaster.

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You’ll gain a quest to enter this area called Treasures of Utzaal in Act Three.

Mektul prepares his axe as lava encroaches behind him in Path of Exile 2.

Preparing For Mektul

As mentioned before, Mektul himself is not a big issue.

Occasionally, Mektul will slash back again with this attack quickly.

Leap Slam

If you’re a distance from Mektul, he’llleap and slam into the ground toward you.

Uxmal, the Beastlord rears their heads in Path of Exile 2.

Just like Magma Slam,dodge to the side.

These are usually just a movement impediment, but sometimes,Mektul will roar and glow orange.

When he does, anynearby stalagmites are going to glow and detonate.

Mektul roars as lava pours over his body in Path of Exile 2.

When he roars,get away as quickly as it’s possible for you to.

The circle willgrow brighter, and after a second, explode.

This means you’re going to need toget as much single-target damage going as you possibly can.

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Forsome builds, this is going to be fine.

This will let you get through your damage rotations more often, and keep you from getting interrupted.

If youdodge toward Mektul instead, you’ll be able to damage him a second or two sooner.

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Mektul slams a hammer into the ground in Path of Exile 2.

Mektul spreads magma across the ground in Path of Exile 2.

A character dodges an attack from Mektul in Path of Exile 2.

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