PoE Queen of Despair

Queen of Despair Guide

Start  Talk to Sin(location: The Bridge Encampment, Act 7)
Objective  Kill Gruthkul(location: The Dread Thicket)
Completion  Talk to Eramir(location: The Bridge Encampment)

Kill Gruthkul

  • Location: The Dread Thicket

The Dread Thicket does not have a waypoint and is connected to The Northern Forest. The area has a sub-area Den of Despair which is the boss room of Gruthkul, Mother of Despair.

Kill Gruthkul

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Quest Rewards

Quest Complete – You have killed Gruthkul, the Mother of Despair. Eramir has rewarded you with 1 Passive skill Point.

  • Book of Skill: Grants a Passive Skill Point

The Vaal Pyramid, a behemoth of obsidian carved from Wraeclast's ancient secrets, rises before you, casting a long shadow across the blighted landscape. Inside, echoes of a fallen empire whisper promises of power and peril. Your journey in Act 7 has brought you here, guided by the enigmatic Sin, a descendant of the Vaal themselves.

Sin's Request:

She speaks of a darkness rising, a festering corruption that threatens to consume all of Wraeclast – the Queen of Despair. To combat this encroaching menace, she needs your strength. Gruthkul, the Mother of Despair, lies hidden within the twisted depths of the Dread Thicket, a monstrous vessel channeling the Queen's power. Sin's voice trembles with urgency as she entrusts you with the task of slaying Gruthkul, severing a vital link in the Queen's web of influence.

Navigating the Vaal Maze:

The path to the Dread Thicket isn't paved with cobblestones. The Vaal Pyramid is a labyrinth of crumbling chambers, each whispering tales of forbidden rituals and forgotten sacrifices. Traps lie hidden in wait, triggered by forgotten mechanisms and the restless spirits of the Vaal. Shifting walls and illusory corridors test your perception, while cryptic puzzles, remnants of an ancient engineering prowess, demand solutions. Your wits and reflexes will be your weapons as you navigate this maze of forgotten knowledge.

Within the Twisted Heart:

Reaching the Dread Thicket, you feel the air twist and churn, heavy with an oppressive despair. Barbed vines lash out, whispering doubts and insecurities, urging you to turn back. Through the thicket's tangled heart, you finally reach the Den of Despair – a throne of tortured roots where Gruthkul awaits.

Face of Despair:

A grotesque parody of motherhood, Gruthkul rises from her throne, her form a twisted amalgam of flesh and shadow. Her eyes, though hollow, flicker with a spark of the woman Sin spoke of, a tragic victim trapped within the Queen's grasp. The battle is a whirlwind of darkness and anguish. Gruthkul's attacks lash out with despair, each blow heavy with the weight of unspoken regrets and forgotten fears. You must fight not just with steel and spell, but with your own unwavering spirit, refusing to succumb to the crushing weight of her desolation.

A Glimmer of Hope:

With each blow you strike, a flicker of light returns to Gruthkul's eyes, a testament to the humanity buried beneath the despair. Finally, with a rasping breath, Gruthkul falls, the darkness receding from the thicket. Yet, the victory is bittersweet. Gruthkul finds peace in oblivion, while you are left with the chilling memento of the Soul of Despair and the knowledge that the Queen's reach extends far and wide.

Sin's Acknowledgement:

As you emerge from the thicket, Sin is waiting, her gaze a mix of gratitude and sorrow. She acknowledges your courage, awarding you a single passive skill point, imbued with Gruthkul's remnants, a reminder of the darkness you faced. "Though one strand is severed," she murmurs, "the Queen's web remains vast. Be vigilant, Exile, for your defiance has earned you the attention of a power far greater than yourself."

The Vaal Pyramid's shadows may hold your next challenge, but for now, the taste of bittersweet victory lingers on your tongue. You have dealt a blow to the Queen's darkness, but the battle for Wraeclast's soul is far from over. Will you rise to face the challenges that await, or will you succumb to the whispers of despair that echo in the heart of the Vaal Pyramid?

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