Xesht, We That Are One is one of the pinnacle bosses of the endgame, encountered as the final challenge of the Breach activity. This boss embodies the chaos theme with a mix of elemental attacks, massive health (around 6.5 million), and unique mechanics that require precise timing and positioning. Below is a comprehensive guide on how to reach and defeat Xesht, along with tips on maximizing your rewards-while making smart use of your POE 2 currency and POE 2 items.

How to Reach Xesht, We That Are One

Breachstone Requirement:

To enter Xesht's domain, you must first collect 300 Breach Splinters from Breach encounters in your endgame maps. You can either farm these splinters through regular Breach activities or purchase additional splinters/Breachstones from the Currency Exchange using your POE 2 currency.

Using the Breachstone:

Once you have a complete Breachstone, place it into The Realmgate. This will open portals that transport you to the Twisted Domain, where Xesht awaits.

Navigating the Twisted Domain:

Inside, you'll encounter a long Breach encounter along a rocky path. At the end of this path, a bridge will appear as the breach circle passes through. Your goal is to defeat the wave of monsters along the way, keeping the encounter active until you reach the bridge and face Xesht.

Farming Tips for the Breach Encounter

Positioning:

Stay along the edge of the Breach circle while attacking, as this gives you a safer angle to pick off enemies. Use support gems with chain, spread, or fork effects to hit off-screen monsters, keeping the Breach open longer.

Terrain Familiarity:

Practice moving backward along the rocky sections before initiating the encounter. Familiarity with the terrain helps you avoid getting overwhelmed and ensures you can maintain a steady damage output.

Loot Opportunities:

Look for Clasped Hands inside the circle; interacting with them yields random high-value loot like Divine Orbs or Exalted Orbs.

How to Beat Xesht, We That Are One

Understanding Xesht's Mechanics:

Slow-Moving but Hard-Hitting:

Xesht doesn't have armor, making it vulnerable to physical and Chaos damage despite its high elemental resistances. This means that builds focusing on physical and Chaos damage have a significant advantage.

Telegraphed Attacks:

Xesht's attacks come with clear voice cues and visual telegraphs.

Listen for phrases like:

"She of Winter's Envy" - a phantom fires a volley of icicles.

"The abyss knocks once... and is answered by four" / "Within our grasp" - multiple huge spectral hands slam down, dealing massive Chaos damage.

"Run" - Xesht goes underground before launching dual lines of Chaos damage.

"Fate belies truth" - a heavy charge-up for a devastating straight-line Chaos blast.

"Thought by thought... destiny unwinds" / "We watch, we wait, we dream" - a phantasmal hand appears in purple before slamming down.

Key Strategies:

Timing is Everything:

Learn the Telegraphs: Spend the first moments of the fight observing the attack patterns. Each move is signaled, giving you a window to dodge.

Avoid the Charged Blast: The most dangerous attack is the Chaos blast following "Fate belies truth." Use the charge-up time to get in a few attacks, but make sure you position yourself as close as possible to Xesht just before the blast, so you can dodge sideways.

Positioning and Movement:

Close Proximity Advantage: Being near Xesht when it's charge-up completes makes dodging easier, as you have less distance to cover and can react quicker.

Maintain Balance: Constantly adjust your positioning to avoid overlapping areas of attack. The spectral hand's purple shadow is your cue-dodge out of its path immediately.

Maximize Damage Output:

Focus on Physical and Chaos Damage: Since Xesht lacks armor, physical damage and Chaos damage will be most effective. Invest in gear (using your POE 2 currency) that boosts these damage types.

Upgrade Your Gear: Utilize your earned currency to trade for items that enhance your build's DPS-better bows, quivers, or support gems can make a significant difference.

Xesht Rewards

Upon defeating Xesht, you'll be rewarded with a variety of valuable items:

Randomized Loot: Expect drops including currency items and crafting materials.

Otherworldly Book of Knowledge: This key item helps you advance through the Breach passive skill tree.

Additional Drops: Xesht's loot table may include Breach Rings, Catalysts, and other endgame treasures.

Final Thoughts

Defeating Xesht, We That Are One, requires precise timing, excellent positioning, and high damage output. By carefully watching the telegraphs of each attack and positioning yourself close to the boss before its devastating charge-up, you'll maximize your chances of dodging its worst moves. With your Path of Exile 2 currency and Path of Exile 2 items helping you upgrade your gear and enhance your build, you'll be well-prepared to face this challenging encounter and reap its rewarding loot.

Good luck, Exile-may your strikes be swift, and your dodges even swifter!