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Quest: Intruders in Black
Path of Exile 2

Quest: Intruders in Black

Complete walkthrough for the 'Intruders in Black' quest in Path of Exile 2. Learn how to find and defeat enemies, navigate areas, and progress through the game.

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Complete walkthrough for the 'Intruders in Black' quest in Path of Exile 2. Learn how to find and defeat enemies, navigate areas, and progress through the game.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin in The Riverbanks after selecting your starting Class. Equip your starting weapon and any found Skills.
  2. 2
    Defeat Drowned and Porcupine Crabs.
  3. 3
    Face the first boss, The Bloated Miller, a slow but hard-hitting enemy who summons Drowned.
  4. 4
    Enter Clearfell Encampment and speak with Renly.
  5. 5
    Talk to Una to receive the 'Secrets in the Dark' quest, which requires traveling to the Old Forest. Your objective updates to search Clearfell for the Mud Burrow entrance and slay The Devourer.
  6. 6
    Explore Clearfell, encountering enemies like Rotten Wolves, Vile Hags, Lumbering Dead, and Vile Imps.
  7. 7
    Defeat Beira of the Rotten Pack, who uses ice attacks and revives Rotten Wolves. This grants a permanent +10% Cold Resistance buff.
  8. 8
    Find an Abandoned Stash in the Mysterious Campsite sub-area for a guaranteed Uncut Skill Gem.
  9. 9
    Enter the Mud Burrow, a labyrinth filled with Mud Simulacrums, Flesh Larvas, and Wretched Rattlers.
  10. 10
    Reach the Vile Nest area within the Mud Burrow to trigger the appearance of The Devourer.
  11. 11
    Battle The Devourer, a large worm that moves through tunnels, spits poison, and summons Flesh Larvas.
  12. 12
    After defeating The Devourer, the 'Treacherous Ground' quest updates. Return to Clearfell Encampment to speak with Renly for your reward.
  13. 13
    Head to the entrance of The Old Forest to update the 'Secrets in the Dark' quest.
Tips
  • Pay attention to enemy attack patterns, especially The Bloated Miller's slow but powerful swings and The Devourer's poison spit.
  • Utilize the found Skill Gem early to gain an advantage.
  • The Abandoned Stash in Clearfell is a good source for an Uncut Skill Gem.
  • Be prepared for the labyrinthine nature of the Mud Burrow.

Completing the quest by defeating The Devourer and returning to Renly yields a reward. Additionally, defeating Beira of the Rotten Pack provides a permanent +10% Cold Resistance buff.

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