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Quest: Mercy Mission
Path of Exile 2

Quest: Mercy Mission

Navigate Path of Exile 2's Act 1 with our comprehensive guide to the Mercy Mission quest. Learn enemy strategies, boss fight tactics, and essential tips for success.

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Navigate Path of Exile 2's Act 1 with our comprehensive guide to the Mercy Mission quest. Learn enemy strategies, boss fight tactics, and essential tips for success.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin in The Riverbanks after selecting your starting Class. Equip your starting weapon and explore the area, fighting Drowned and Porcupine Crabs.
  2. 2
    Find and equip a Skill Gem to aid your progression.
  3. 3
    Defeat the first boss, The Bloated Miller, at the entrance to the Besieged Encampment.
  4. 4
    Enter the Clearfell Encampment and speak with Renly.
  5. 5
    Talk to Una to receive the 'Secrets in the Dark' quest, which directs you to the Old Forest.
  6. 6
    Your quest updates to search Clearfell for the Mud Burrow entrance and slay The Devourer within.
  7. 7
    Explore Clearfall, encountering enemies like Rotten Wolves, Vile Hags, Lumbering Dead, and Vile Imps.
  8. 8
    Defeat Beira of the Rotten Pack. This grants a permanent +10% Cold Resistance buff.
  9. 9
    Find an Abandoned Stash in the Mysterious Campsite sub-area, which drops a guaranteed Uncut Skill Gem.
  10. 10
    Enter the Mud Burrow, a labyrinth map. Traverse it to reach the Vile Nest area.
  11. 11
    Defeat The Devourer, a large worm-like creature that attacks from underground, spits poison, and summons Flesh Larva.
  12. 12
    After defeating The Devourer, the 'Treacherous Ground' quest updates. Return to Clearfell Encampment to speak with Renly and receive your reward.
  13. 13
    Head to the entrance of The Old Forest to update the 'Secrets in the Dark' quest.
Tips
  • Be prepared to dodge the slow but hard-hitting attacks of The Bloated Miller.
  • Watch out for Porcupine Crabs, as their ranged attacks can be dangerous in groups, especially for melee Classes.
  • Beira of the Rotten Pack revives Rotten Wolves and uses ice-based attacks; be ready to manage summoned adds and avoid ice spikes.
  • The Devourer uses poison attacks and summons Flesh Larva; maintain distance and manage the adds.
  • The Mud Burrow is a labyrinth; navigate carefully to find The Devourer's lair.

Upon completing the 'Treacherous Ground' quest by returning to Renly after defeating The Devourer, you will receive your reward.

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