Path of Exile 2: The Slithering Dead Quest Guide

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, Apus.

The Slithering Dead Quest Walkthrough

1. Locate the Venom Crypts: Enter the Jungle Ruins map in Act 3 (and Act 3 Cruel). The Venom Crypts entrance is situated near the Jungle Ruins Waypoint. Note that this is a side path and not crucial to the main storyline. You can revisit it later if missed.

2. Explore the Venom Crypts: Thoroughly explore the Venom Crypts until you find a corpse within the Den of the Serpent Priestess. The corpse's location is randomized within the map.

3. Retrieve the Venom: Interact with the corpse to obtain the Corpse-Snake Venom.

4. Return to Servi: Teleport back to the Ziggurat Encampment and give the venom to Servi to complete the quest.

Choosing the Best Venom Draught Rewards

The Slithering Dead is a repeatable quest, appearing in both Act 3 and Act 3 Cruel (Act 6). The rewards differ each time, making the choice crucial. Remember, your selection is permanent and irreversible.

Act 3 Rewards

• Venom Draught of Stone: 25% increased Stun Threshold.
• Venom Draught of the Veil: 30% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold.
• Venom Draught of Clarity: 25% increased Mana Regeneration Rate.

Recommendation: The Venom Draught of Clarity is generally the best option. Increased mana regeneration is beneficial for most builds, especially melee characters who often face mana issues. The Venom Draught of the Veil is a strong alternative for builds less reliant on mana, such as those focusing on elemental damage. The Venom Draught of Stone is the least desirable unless your build specifically struggles with stun effects.

Act 3 Cruel (Act 6) Rewards

• Venom Draught of the Lost: Grants +10% to Chaos Resistance.
• Venom Draught of the Sky: Grants +5 to All Attributes.
• Venom Draught of the Marshes: Grants 15% Reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on you.

Recommendation: The Venom Draught of the Lost (+10% Chaos Resistance) is the superior choice for most builds, as Chaos Resistance is harder to obtain than other resistances. Only builds utilizing Chaos Inoculation, which makes characters immune to Chaos damage at the cost of 1 HP, might prefer the Venom Draught of the Sky (+5 to all Attributes) for its attribute boost.

By following this guide, you'll successfully navigate the Slithering Dead quest and make informed decisions regarding its valuable rewards.