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An Audience with the King is a Pinnacle Key in Path of Exile 2, used to access the Crux of Nothingness and challenge the endgame boss The King in the Mists. This item is consumed upon use and cannot be reused.

“On the edge of existence, he watches with ire."

Travel to the Crux of Nothingness by using this item at The Realmgate. Can only be used once.

An Audience with the King Features

• Item Type: Pinnacle Key – Map Fragment

• Function:

  • Travel to the Crux of Nothingness by using this item at The Realmgate

  • Triggers boss fight: The King in the Mists

• Consumed On Use: Yes | Tradable: Yes

• Drop Level: 1  |  Required Level: 80  |  Area Level: 80

How to Obtain An Audience with the King

• Drop Locations:

  • Drops from Ritual encounters, which are now a core game mechanic in Path of Exile 2

  • Found in high-tier maps that include Ritual encounters

• Other Sources:

  • Tradable via player markets and Currency Exchange

  • May appear in Ritual reward altars

  • Ritual Precursor Tablet increases the chance of Ritual encounters near Towers.

An Audience with the King Usage & Strategy

An Audience with the King is ideal for players seeking a high-difficulty boss challenge with unique loot and mechanics. The King in the Mists features arena-based combat and modifiers that prevent experience gain—a design choice to encourage risk-free attempts.

• Best Use Cases:

  • Builds with strong single-target burst damage

  • Defensive setups that mitigate arena pressure

• The King in the Mists Mechanics:

  • The King in the Mists appears twice during the encounter

  • Players cannot gain or lose experience during the fight

  • Arena features maze-like topologies and high mobility requirements

  • Phase 1:

    • Summons Affliction Totems that apply stacking chaos DoT

    • Ritual of Meditation (red aura): players must stop moving briefly or be rooted

    • Thorngrip: cone-shaped purple thorn burst dealing chaos damage

  • Phase 2:

    • Player is teleported to Wildwood Maze, must follow glowing Wisp to exit

    • Boss enters empowered form, activating all altar effects (toxic fog, chaos pools, monster summons)

    • Platform gains Portent Vapors, increasing incoming damage

• The King in the Mists Loot:

  • Guaranteed drop: at least one Omen item

  • Chance to drop rare items like Ingenuity Utility Belt and From Nothing Diamond

  • Defeating the boss unlocks Ritual Atlas Passive points

An Audience with the King FAQs

Is this key guaranteed to drop from Ritual encounters?

No. While Ritual is a core mechanic in Path of Exile 2, the key has a low drop rate and is more likely to appear in high-tier maps.

Can I use this key more than once?

No. It is consumed upon use and cannot be reused. Each key grants a single entry to the Crux of Nothingness.

What's the best way to farm this key?

Use Ritual Precursor Tablets to force Ritual encounters, and prioritize maps with high Tribute yield.

Is this encounter solo-friendly?

Yes. The fight is designed for solo players, though group play is supported. Builds with burst damage and mobility perform best.

Can I sell or trade this item?

Yes. The key is tradable via player markets and Currency Exchange.

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