PoE Settlers Bosses 3.25 — Path of Exile

The Settlers league in Path of Exile introduces a host of new and challenging bosses, each with unique mechanics, abilities, and rewards. These bosses can be encountered in various locations and are integral to progressing through the league’s content. This guide will provide an overview of some of the key bosses you’ll face in the 3.25 expansion.

Challenging Competitors

Defeat Settlers of Kalguur Boss encounters while the area is level 83 in any four of the specified ways.

  • Admiral Valerius without being hit by Anchor Smash
  • Admiral Valerius without being affected by more than 5 stacks of Soaked to the Bone
  • Sasan, the Bandit Lord without being hit by Circle of Flame
  • Sasan, the Bandit Lord without being hit by Hail of Arrows
  • The Black Knight without being hit by any falling rocks
  • The Black Knight without being affected by Verisium Laser

1. Admiral Valerius

  • Level: 84
  • Location: Sailor’s Folly
  • Damage Types: Cold/Physical
  • Monsters grant 100% increased Experience.
  • 15000% increased Rarity of Items Dropped
  • Action Speed cannot be modified to below 50% of base value
  • cannot be stunned for 4000 ms after stun finished
  • cannot be stunned while stunned
  • Cannot be Knocked Back
  • Resistances: 50% Fire, 50% Cold, 50% Lightning, 30% Chaos

Encounter with Admiral Valerius

Admiral Valerius is a unique boss that players can encounter during the Settlers league when pirates take control of their ships during a Shipping encounter in Kingsmarch. The Admiral will hold your workers and shipments for ransom, forcing you to face him in combat to regain control.

Abilities

  1. Dash: Admiral Valerius lunges forward, stabbing with his weapon. This attack converts 100% of his physical damage to cold and always freezes the target, making it a deadly strike that can immobilize unprepared players.
  2. Cannon Fire: Valerius marks an area in orange before unleashing a barrage of cannonballs. This ability requires quick reflexes to avoid, as it can deal significant damage if not dodged.
  3. Anchor Smash: The Admiral marks an area in blue, signaling the imminent drop of a massive anchor from the sky. This attack deals physical damage, with 50% of it converted to cold. Valerius will shout “Sink!/Depths crush you!” before executing this move.
  4. Tidal Waves: Tidal waves sweep across the arena, knocking players back. These waves can disrupt positioning and make it difficult to avoid other incoming attacks.
  5. Water Geysers: Valerius creates a maze of geysers that deal cold damage and apply the “Soaked to the Bone” debuff. Each stack of this debuff increases the damage taken by the player, making it essential to avoid these geysers whenever possible.

Loot and Rewards

Defeating Admiral Valerius rewards players with a large quantity of gold and a chance to obtain the unique item Admiral’s Arrogance. This item is a rare drop that embodies the might and authority of the Admiral, making it a prized possession for those who manage to defeat him.

  • Admiral’s Arrogance is a unique Antique Gauntlets.
  • Runes

2. Sasan, the Bandit Lord

  • Level: 83
  • Location: Abandoned Port
  • Damage Types: Fire/Physical
  • Resistances: 50% Fire, 50% Cold, 50% Lightning, 30% Chaos
  • Monsters grant 100% increased Experience
  • 15000% increased Rarity of Items Dropped
  • Action Speed cannot be modified to below 50% of base value
  • cannot be stunned for 4000 ms after stun finished
  • cannot be stunned while stunned
  • Cannot be Knocked Back

Encounter with Sasan

Sasan, the Bandit Lord, is notorious for ambushing your map runners, holding them hostage, and demanding ransom. When encountered, you must face him in battle to free your Atlas Runners and continue your progress. His combination of fire and physical damage, coupled with high resistances, makes him a formidable opponent.

Abilities

  1. Hail of Arrows: Sasan calls upon his archers to unleash a deadly rain of arrows. He commands them with phrases like “Archers; Fire!” and “Put ’em down!” This ability covers a wide area and can deal significant damage if not avoided.
  2. Circle of Flame: Sasan traps you in a ring of fire, leaving you with little room to maneuver. He taunts you with phrases like “You’re Trapped!” and “Cooked alive!” This ability not only deals fire damage but also restricts your movement, making it difficult to escape.
  3. Snipe: With deadly precision, Sasan lines up a shot and fires, declaring “Meet your maker!” or “In my sight!” This attack is powerful and can deal a significant amount of damage if it connects.

Loot and Rewards

Upon defeating Sasan, the Bandit Lord, players will be rewarded with several runes and a large amount of gold. Additionally, there is a chance to obtain The Living Blade, a unique item that embodies Sasan’s ruthless combat style. This item is highly sought after for its powerful modifiers and the prestige of having defeated one of the Settlers league’s most dangerous foes.

  • Runes
  • Gold
  • The Living Blade

3. The Black Knight

  • Level: 83
  • Location: Starfall Crater
  • Damage Types: Cold/Physical
  • Resistances: 50% Fire, 50% Cold, 50% Lightning, 30% Chaos
  • 20% Chance to Block Attack Damage
  • You take 10% of Damage from Blocked Hits
  • Cannot be Knocked Back
  • Removes all Energy Shield
  • Gain 5% of Maximum Life as Ward

How to Find The Black Knight

The Black Knight can be found in the Starfall Crater, which is a hidden area that can randomly appear in map areas during the Settlers league. Upon entering the Starfall Crater, players will encounter The Black Knight guarding several Verisium Outcrops. These outcrops are valuable and can be interacted with after defeating the boss.

Abilities and Strategy

The Black Knight shares many abilities with Aul, the Crystal King, making him a tough opponent with a mix of physical and cold damage abilities. Here’s what to watch out for:

  1. Whirling Blades: The Black Knight dashes towards the player, performing a quick slash that deals physical damage converted to cold. This attack can be swift and deadly, so be ready to dodge or block.
  2. Cleave: A powerful sword attack that deals physical damage converted to cold with an additional 200% chill effect. This ability can severely slow your movement, making it hard to escape subsequent attacks.
  3. Crystalline Arc: The Black Knight swings his sword, releasing a fan-shaped arc of piercing projectiles that deal physical damage. This attack is reminiscent of Aul’s abilities and can cover a wide area, making it difficult to avoid.
  4. Rockfall: With a warning cry, “Steel yourself, warrior!” The Black Knight causes rocks to fall in marked areas of the arena. Stay alert and move quickly to avoid being crushed.
  5. Stalagmite Burst: The Black Knight drives his sword into the ground, channeling energy before releasing a series of spikes that burst from the ground in a large area. This attack deals significant damage, so be prepared to move out of the affected zones.
  6. Verisium Laser: A devastating laser attack that deals cold damage with 15% cold penetration. You can temporarily block this laser using stone pillars in the arena, but the pillars will eventually be destroyed.
  7. Summon Pillars: The Black Knight creates several stone pillars in the arena, which can obstruct movement and block attacks. He may also summon a ring of pillars to shrink the arena, limiting your space to maneuver.

Rewards

After defeating The Black Knight, you will be rewarded with several runes, and five Verisium Outcrops in the Starfall Crater will become interactable. These outcrops do not spawn monsters and cannot be channeled, but they are valuable resources to collect. Additionally, The Black Knight has a chance to drop Svalinn, a unique item highly sought after by players.

  • Runes
  • Verisium Outcrops
  • Svalinn is a unique Girded Tower Shield.

Conclusion

The Settlers league in Path of Exile 3.25 brings a diverse array of bosses, each with distinct mechanics and rewards. To succeed, players must adapt their strategies to counter the unique abilities of each boss. Whether it’s navigating the shrinking arena of The Black Knight or surviving the fiery onslaught of Sasan, these encounters offer both challenges and valuable loot for those brave enough to face them. Prepare well, and the rewards will be worth the effort.

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