One of the more intriguing side quests you'll encounter in Path of Exile 2 is Ancient Vows, which involves finding and using two relics for a powerful reward. Here's how to successfully complete this quest.
Begin the quest
Trigger Event: The Ancient Vows quest will automatically start when you collect either the Kabala Clan Relic or the Sun Clan Relic. These relics can be dropped by enemies in different zones:
Kabala Clan Relic: Found mainly in the Keth region.
Sun Clan Relic: Drops in the Bone Pits.
Quest Mechanics
Collect both relics
Once you have one relic, your goal is to find the other. This involves farming in the respective areas until both relics are in your inventory.
Using the Relics
Travel to the Valley of the Titans waypoint. Here you'll find an altar next to the waypoint that requires both relics to be placed inside.
Interacting with the altar
For PC players, hold down the ALT key to drag and drop the relics into their correct locations on the altar. Controller players may find this step easier, but be sure to align the relics correctly.
Rewards
Permanent buffs: Once you've placed both relics, you'll be presented with two options for permanent buffs:
30% Increased Charm Gained: Improves your Charm mechanics, useful for builds that rely on Charm for defence or utility.
15% Mana recovery from flasks: Boosts your mana retention, useful for spellcasters or builds that consume a lot of mana.
Switching Buffs: You can return to this altar at any time to switch between these buffs as your build requirements change.
Strategic Tips
Build considerations: Choose the buff that best suits your current build. For example, if you're struggling with mana, the mana recovery from flasks might be more beneficial. Conversely, if your build relies heavily on Charms, you may want to opt for the Charm Charge buff.
Preparation: Make sure your build can handle the enemies in both Keth and Bone Pits. These areas can be challenging, so having a solid defence or crowd control can make relic farming less painful.
Efficiency
Keth: Look for serpentine enemies; they have a higher drop rate for the Kabala Clan Relic.
Bone Pits: Focus on the hyena mobs for a chance at the Sun Clan Relic.
Challenges
Map Variability: The exact location of the altar in the Valley of the Titans may vary due to the game's procedural generation. Use your mini-map to locate it near the waypoint.
Rarity and RNG: The drop rates for these relics may not be high, so you'll need to be patient or possibly trade for them if you're particularly unlucky.
Thank you for reading
The Ancient Vows quest in Path of Exile 2 is a rewarding endeavour once you've mastered its challenges. With the right strategy, you can secure one of two permanent buffs that can greatly enhance your character's abilities. Remember, this quest isn't just about the destination, it's about the journey through some of PoE2's unique environments.
May your relics be found quickly and your buff choices lead to glory in the dark world of Wraeclast.
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