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Path of Exile 2: Burning Monolith Explained

Author : Andrew Jan 27,2025

Conquer the Arbiter of Ash: A Guide to the Burning Monolith in Path of Exile 2

The Burning Monolith, a unique map location in Path of Exile 2's Atlas of Worlds, resembles a Realmgate but presents a significantly more challenging encounter. Accessing it requires three Crisis Fragments, each obtained by conquering a Citadel – an exceptionally rare and difficult map node.

Unlocking the Arbiter of Ash

The Burning Monolith is the gateway to the endgame pinnacle boss, the Arbiter of Ash. Your first attempt to activate the Monolith's door initiates "The Pinnacle of Flame" quest, comprising three sub-quests: Ezomyte Infiltration (Iron Citadel), Faridun Foray (Copper Citadel), and Vaal Incursion (Stone Citadel). Successfully completing these Citadels yields the three necessary Crisis Fragments. Combine these fragments at the Monolith's altar to unlock the Arbiter of Ash encounter. Prepare a powerful build; the Arbiter is the game's toughest pinnacle boss, boasting devastating attacks and immense health.

Locating the Elusive Citadels

Path of Exile 2 features three Citadels: Iron, Copper, and Stone, each guarded by a unique boss that drops a corresponding Crisis Fragment. The primary challenge lies in their unpredictable location.

Citadels are one-time attempts. The Atlas is procedurally generated, making Citadel locations unique to each player. While no definitive strategy exists, community observations suggest:

  1. Directional Exploration: Choose a direction on the Atlas and systematically explore until you locate a Citadel. Utilize Towers for a broader map overview.
  2. Corruption Tracking: Focus on areas with corruption indicated on the Atlas edges. Clear these nodes, unlock nearby Towers, and repeat. This can be combined with directional exploration.
  3. Clustered Appearance: If you find one Citadel, the others may be nearby.

Citadel hunting is a late-game activity, best undertaken with a fully optimized build and considerable boss-killing experience.

Alternative Acquisition: Purchasing Crisis Fragments

Crisis Fragments, the ultimate goal of Citadel hunting, can be purchased through in-game trading websites or the Currency Exchange. However, their rarity makes them expensive. Weigh the cost against the time investment required for hunting them yourself.

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