Path of Exile 2: The Slithering Dead Quest - A Comprehensive Guide
This guide covers the "Slithering Dead" side quest in Path of Exile 2, detailing its walkthrough and offering advice on choosing the optimal rewards. This quest, initiated by Servi in the Ziggurat Encampment, involves uncovering the secrets of a rival tribe and the fate of her son.
The Slithering Dead Quest Walkthrough
- Locate the Venom Crypts: Access the Jungle Ruins map in Act 3 (and Act 3 Cruel). The Venom Crypts entrance is adjacent to the Waypoint, easily missed but accessible even after progressing the main storyline.
- Find the Corpse-Snake Venom: Explore the Venom Crypts until you locate a corpse within the Den of the Serpent Priestess (location varies randomly per map generation).
- Return to Servi: Interact with the corpse to obtain the Corpse-Snake Venom. Return to Servi in the Ziggurat Encampment and deliver the venom to complete the quest.
Choosing the Right Venom Draught Reward
The Slithering Dead is a repeatable quest (Act 3 and Act 3 Cruel), offering different rewards each time. The choice is permanent and irreversible.
Act 3 Rewards:
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Venom Draught of Stone: 25% increased Stun Threshold. Least desirable unless specifically needed for stun mitigation.
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Venom Draught of the Veil: 30% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold. A strong option for builds vulnerable to elemental ailments, particularly Witches and Sorceresses.
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Venom Draught of Clarity: 25% increased Mana Regeneration Rate. Generally the best choice, especially beneficial for melee builds often facing mana issues.
Act 3 Cruel (Act 6) Rewards:
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Venom Draught of the Lost: +10% to Chaos Resistance. Highly recommended due to the scarcity of Chaos Resistance on gear.
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Venom Draught of the Sky: +5 to All Attributes. Consider this only for Chaos Inoculation builds relying on Energy Shield.
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Venom Draught of the Marshes: 15% Reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs. Less impactful compared to the other options.
Careful consideration of your build's needs is crucial when selecting your Venom Draught. Choose wisely!
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