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Dec 12, 2025
12:26 AM
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You’re usually just minding your own business, tearing through the Grim Tangle to find the next waypoint, when things go sideways. Suddenly, you’re trapped in a damp, fungal pit with Ervig, The Rotten Druid. He’s technically an optional boss, but walking away feels like a missed opportunity, especially since the early loot drops can save you from needing to hunt for PoE 2 Currency or trade items heavily later on. Finding him is the first real hurdle since he doesn't have a fixed spawn point, which is a bit of a pain if you're trying to farm him. I’ve mostly spotted him in the back half of the zone, usually lurking in those suspicious, wide-open cavern sections that branch off the main path. If you see a room that looks like an arena covered in mushrooms, get your buffs ready.
Deceptive Difficulty
The fight itself is a bit of a chaotic dance and requires you to actually pay attention to where you're standing. At first glance, Ervig looks like a squishy caster you can just bulldoze, but that’s bait. He has some serious zoning tools that will punish you for standing still. His signature move, the Scatter-Bomb Barrage, is the real run-killer here. He fires a radial spread of explosives that acts like a shotgun. If you’re right in his face when he casts it, you’re going to eat all the projectiles and likely die instantly. You’ve got to react fast or pop a movement skill the second you see the animation start. Then there's the Fungal Projectile toss that lobs toxic gunk at you. It explodes on impact and leaves a nasty damage-over-time patch on the floor, so you really can’t camp in one spot for more than a second.
Tactics for Survival
Beating him really comes down to respecting his personal space. The one breather you get is his Massive Stone Throw. The telegraph is super obvious—he heaves a giant rock into the air—so just step to the side. If you get hit by that slow boulder, it’s honestly your own fault. If you are running a melee build, don't get greedy. I’ve died plenty of times trying to get that extra hit in when I should have been dodging. Wait for the stone throw animation, dash behind him, burst him down for a second, and then back off. Ranged players have it a bit easier since you can just kite him in circles, but keep moving sideways between shots to avoid the poison arcs. Also, check your gear before you engage. If your resistances are low, he’s going to feel like a raid boss.
Is the Loot Worth It?
As for the payout, it’s usually worth the detour. The loot table is randomized, but getting an Uncut Support Gem or a handful of Orbs of Augmentation this early can really smooth out your leveling curve. I have seen him drop Superior armor pieces and enough gold to make it worth the time investment. It’s not always a jackpot, but every bit of power helps in the early game. If you struggle here, you might feel tempted to look for a poe2 divine orb buy option later to fix your gear, so it is better to just master the mechanics now. Just stay mobile, watch for the big wind-ups, and you will drop him without too much trouble. Good luck, Exile.
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