Universal Gem & Passive Tips:
1. Bleed Combo:
Use Lacerate to Path of Exile 2 Currency apply Bleed.
Follow up with a Bloodlust-supported skill for huge damage.
Use Lacerate to Path of Exile 2 Currency apply Bleed.
Follow up with a Bloodlust-supported skill for huge damage.
2. DPS Boosters:
Martial Tempo: Great for general DPS output.
Close Combat: For melee builds- ideal since you're always near Mektul.
Life Thief: Sustain minor damage while maintaining pressure.
Martial Tempo: Great for general DPS output.
Close Combat: For melee builds- ideal since you're always near Mektul.
Life Thief: Sustain minor damage while maintaining pressure.
3. Execute Finisher:
Equip Execute on your primary attack for 35% HP and below phase.
Essential for burst-damage push at the end.
Equip Execute on your primary attack for 35% HP and below phase.
Essential for burst-damage push at the end.
4. Respect Passives:
Remove defense nodes and pick offensive ones.
Speak to The Hooded One in town to respec easily.
Remove defense nodes and pick offensive ones.
Speak to The Hooded One in town to respec easily.
Battle Tactics & Pro Tips
1. Move Mektul Away from the Lava
Pull him further up the lane early on. The more time you create between lava and your current position, the more chances you get to stop and burst.
Pull him further up the lane early on. The more time you create between lava and your current position, the more chances you get to stop and burst.
2. Dodge Toward, Not Away
Most of Mektul's attacks are telegraphed. Dodging toward him, rather than away, keeps you in his melee range, minimizing downtime between dodging and attacking.
Most of Mektul's attacks are telegraphed. Dodging toward him, rather than away, keeps you in his melee range, minimizing downtime between dodging and attacking.
3. Save Mobility Cooldowns for Lava Waves
When he enters his Magma Walk phase, use your movement skills (Leap Slam, Dash, Whirling Blades) to bypass stalagmites and reposition. This is a DPS downtime phase- survival is key here.
When he enters his Magma Walk phase, use your movement skills (Leap Slam, Dash, Whirling Blades) to bypass stalagmites and reposition. This is a DPS downtime phase- survival is key here.
Loot & Rewards
Mektul has a higher-than-average drop chance for Path of Exile 2 Currency, molten-themed uniques, and support POE 2 Orbs, including:
Molten Mantle (Armor)
Forgemaster's Wrath (Support Gem)
Rare crafting materials tied to Fire and AoE interactions
Molten Mantle (Armor)
Forgemaster's Wrath (Support Gem)
Rare crafting materials tied to Fire and AoE interactions
Final Thoughts
Mektul, the Forgemaster, is a DPS check wrapped in cheap POE2 Currency environmental dread. It's a puzzle disguised as a fight. Bring damage, bring awareness, and above all, don't let the lava catch you.