Path of Exile 2: How To Find More Citadels

Path of Exile 2: Mastering the Elusive Citadels

After conquering the main campaign and Acts 1-3 on Cruel difficulty, Path of Exile 2 players unlock the Endgame and the Atlas of Worlds. This sprawling map introduces unique structures, including Realmgates, Lost Towers, Burning Monoliths, and the enigmatic Citadels. This guide focuses on locating and utilizing these challenging endgame objectives.

Citadels are unique map nodes, appearing as Iron, Copper, or Stone variants. Each houses a significantly empowered campaign boss:

• Iron Citadel: Count Geonor (Act 1 boss). Visually identified by large black city walls.
• Copper Citadel: Jamanra, The Abomination (Act 2 boss). Appears as a large encampment surrounding the map node.
• Stone Citadel: Doryani (Act 3 boss). Resembles a stone pyramid, similar to Act 3 ziggurats.

Defeating these bosses yields Crisis Fragments, crucial keys for accessing the Burning Monolith and its pinnacle boss, the Arbiter of Ash. This progression completes the "Pinnacle of Flame" quest.

Accessing a Citadel requires a minimum Tier 15 Waystone. Remember, each Citadel attempt is a one-life challenge; failure means searching for another. The rewards, however, are substantial, offering high-value loot.

Finding Citadels:

The 0.1.1 update significantly improves Citadel visibility. A prominent light beacon now marks their location, even through the Fog of War.

If Citadels remain elusive, employ these strategies:

• Strategic Pathing: Travel in straight lines across the Atlas, maximizing Fog of War removal and map exploration.
• Lost Tower Exploration: Investigate Lost Towers; clearing them reveals a significant area, potentially uncovering nearby Citadels.
• Biome Targeting: Citadels tend to spawn in specific biomes:
  • Iron Citadels: Grass or Forest
  • Copper Citadels: Desert
  • Stone Citadels: Coastal areas
• Targeted Searches: Once a Citadel is found, assume others are distant. Multiple Citadels rarely cluster together. Explore in a completely new direction after each discovery.

With the 0.1.1 update's improved visibility, Citadels should be readily apparent within a few map screens of your explored territory. If not, revert to the straight-line pathing strategy to uncover their beacons. Good luck, Exile!