Pillars of Arun Dunes Map - Path of Exile

Pillars of Arun Dunes Map

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Pillars of Arun

Pillars of Arun is a unique Dunes Map. Maps. Map Tier: 15, 16, 16, 16, 16. Guild Tag Editor: A.

  • (60–100)% increased Experience gain
  • Area contains unbridged gaps to cross
  • Monsters have 50% chance to Avoid Ailments
  • (20–25)% increased Monster Movement Speed
  • (20–25)% increased Monster Attack Speed
  • 0% increased Monster Cast Speed
  • Players have 200% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate for Movement Skills
  • (100–150)% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area
  • (200–300)% increased Rarity of Items found in this Area
  • (Ailments are Bleeding, Ignited, Scorched, Chilled, Frozen, Brittle, Shocked, Sapped, and Poisoned)

Flavour Text: Man creates where nature cannot.

The Pillars of Arun is a unique Dunes Map in Path of Exile known for its platforming challenge and focus on movement skills. Here's a breakdown of its key features:

Layout and Mechanics:

  • Pillars of Arun consists of several large platforms separated by smaller platforms.
  • You'll need a movement skill like Flame Dash, Leap Slam, or Lightning Warp to traverse these gaps.

Challenges:

  • Limited Jumping: There's no natural jumping ability in Path of Exile, so relying solely on your movement skill is crucial.
  • Whirlwinds: Smaller platforms periodically spawn whirlwinds that damage you if you linger. Be quick when crossing them.
  • Proximity Shields: Large platforms are surrounded by proximity shields, preventing you from attacking enemies on the platform before landing on it.
  • This forces you to take some damage when clearing each area.

Boss:

  • The boss of the map doesn't have a unique name but has a chance to drop the unique helmet, Gorgon's Gaze.

Rewards:

  • Pillars of Arun offers increased experience gain and a chance for valuable currency and items like other maps.
  • However, the main focus is on the challenging platforming experience.

Tips:

  • Movement Skill Choice: Pick a movement skill you're comfortable with and that has a short cooldown. Flame Dash is a popular option.
  • Movement Speed: Gear and buffs that increase your movement speed can be helpful for navigating the platforms more efficiently.
  • Flasks: Utilize Quicksilver Flasks for short bursts of speed to quickly cross platforms or dodge whirlwinds.
  • Prioritize Movement: Focus on reaching the next platform quickly instead of lingering on small platforms to minimize taking damage from whirlwinds.

Additional Notes:

  • Pillars of Arun comes in tiers, with difficulty and monster level increasing at higher tiers.
  • The map can be frustrating for new players due to the heavy reliance on movement skills.
  • However, for experienced players with good movement skill proficiency, it can be a rewarding and fast experience for gaining levels or farming currency.

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Layout

Pillars of Arun is a series of platforms populated by monsters, separated by smaller platforms. Players must use a movement skill (i.e. Flame Dash or Lightning Warp) to cross between platforms. Each small platform also intermittently spawns a whirlwind which will damage the player while remaining on the small platform.

Each large platform is surrounded by a proximity shield, so it's not possible to kill the monsters before being on the platform, unless you have a proxy (eg. totem) to deal damage. Because of this, players should expect to get hit when arriving on each platform.

The Boss has a chance to drop Gorgon's Gaze.

Encounters

Boss

  • Talin, Faithbreaker

Items found from this monster

Item Level
Gorgon's Gaze 52

Boss video

Items found in this area

The following drop-restricted items can drop in this area.

Item Drop
Level
Imperial Legacy 80
Monochrome 80

Item acquisition

Pillars of Arun can drop anywhere. It can be chanced.

Recipes

Pillars of Arun can be created from the following recipes:

Amount Part Description
8 The Encroaching Darkness Random corrupted map
1 Otherworldly Incubator Random map
4 Jack in the Box Random item
1 Singular Incubator Random item
1 The Void Random divination card set exchange