Path of Exile 2: Draven, the Eternal Praetor Boss Guide
Dec. 7, 2024Path of Exile 2 is much more difficult in the early game than its predecessor. In Path of Exile, the difficulty mainly came down to the build used by the player, which is still the case in PoE 2.However, with the introduction of dodge mechanics, many early-game bosses are also quite violent and require a certain level of mobility from players to avoid damage.
One such early game boss is Draven, the Eternal Praetor, who is part of the main questline boss in Act 1. Many players are reportedly stuck on this boss. Are you one of them? Keep reading as we tell you about how to beat Draven the Eternal Praetor in Path of Exile 2.
Where to Find Draven, the Eternal Praetor in Path of Exile 2
Draven, the Eternal Praetor islocated inside the Mausoleum of Praetor found in Cemetery of the Eternals. This boss must be defeated to progress the Sorrow Among Stones quest, which eventually progresses to the Mysterious Shade questline, one of the main quests of Act 1.
After you have entered the Mausoleum of Praetor, look for the largest chamber, which is named theHeart of the Mausoleum.After entering this area, Draven, the Eternal Praetor, will rise from his grave to fight you.
Draven, the Eternal Praetor is a fairly difficult fight early on in the game, especially if you have not familiarized yourself with the movement mechanics yet.The fight isabout your positioning, dodging his most damage-heavy attacks, and punishing him.Ranged characters will have an easier time handling this boss than melee characters.
Here are all the mechanics of Draven, the Eternal Praetor:
With his moves learned, here’s how to defeat Draven, the Eternal Praetor, in Path of Exile 2:
After defeating Draven, the Eternal Praetor,he will drop the Memorial Key Piece, which is an essential item for finishing the Sorrow Among Stones quest. Furthermore, he drops random loot with a good chance of dropping an uncut Skill gem, which can be used to unlock orupgrade Skills in Path of Exile 2.
So, that’s it. This guide should help you defeat Drave the Eternal Praetor in Path of Exile 2. Tell us in the comments if you are still having trouble, and we will try to help you further.
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