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Xyclucian, the Chimerais a main boss in Act 3 ofPath of Exile 2. While searching in the Chimeral Wetlands for Jiquani’s Machinarium, you will find its entrance guarded by Xyclucian, the Chimera. This three-headed best uses a variety of elemental attacks that can be difficult to avoid.
If you’re struggling with this boss, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ll take a look at everything you need to know about Xyclucian, the Chimera, including tips for avoiding each of its attacks and some general things to keep in mind for the fight.
Where To Find Xyclucian, The Chimera
Xyclucian is found in the Deadly Nest in the Chimeral Wetlands map in Act 3. You’ll find it as part of the Legacy of the Vaal main story quest, so you won’t miss this boss.
How To Beat Xyclucian, The Chimera
Here are each of the attacks Xyclucian will use during this fight, as well as tips for avoiding them.
Notes
Slam
Xyclucian willroarbefore slamming down its front legs, creating ashockwave of damagefrom its position.
When the boss roars,get far awayor prepare to dodge to avoid this attack.
Ice Breath
The Chimera will breathe ice from its right head, covering the area around it in ice that deals continuous damage.
The area of this attack isdeceptively bigand deals a lot of damage, soget far away from the bosswhen you see its right head poised to breathe ice.
Jump Slam
Xyclucian will leap into the air slightly before slamming down, dealing damage where it lands.
The boss will land a short distance ahead of where it jumped. Keep this in mind when moving to avoid the attack.
Flamethrower
The Chimera’s center head will shoot out a wave of fire.
Xyclucian willsweep its head back and forthduring this attack, making the entire cone to its front dangerous. Movebehind the bossto stay safe.
Stone Pillar
Xyclucian will fly to one of thestone pillarsand land on top of it, then shoot fireballs at you.
Destroying the stone pillar will cause it to topple, bringing Xyclucian down and making itvulnerablefor a few seconds.
Flying Flamethrower
Xyclucian will fly into the air before breathing fire down onto the arena.
The boss will move in amostly straight linewhile performing this attack, so if you canmove behind it, you’ll be relatively safe for the duration.
Poison Lob
Xyclucian will shoot out balls of poison from its tail in acone to its frontthat explode when they hit the ground, dealing damage in a small area and inflicting Poisoned.
Due to the number of poison projectiles, it’s difficult not to get hit by at least a few of them in a row, which can be lethal. However,this attack does not hit behind the boss, making that a safe place.
Lightning Breath
The Chimera’s left head will shoot outorbs of lightningthat move around for a moment before exploding.
Watch for the trajectory of these projectiles and move accordingly to avoid them.
Flying Slam
Xyclucian will leap into the air, disappearing for a second, then drop back down, dealing damage where it lands.
It can be difficult to see this attack coming, but if youdodge as soon as the Chimera reappearsin the air, you should be safe.
Xyclucian will beinvulnerable during each of its jumping, flying, or leaping attacks, which can make it difficult to deal consistent damage. When Xyclucian goes invulnerable,focus on dodging and avoiding damageso that you’re ready for when you can attack the boss again.
While you should do your best to avoid each of Xyclucian’s attacks, itsIce BreathandPoison Lobattacks are by far the most dangerous, and can easily kill you if you’re not careful.
Xyclucian usesall three types of elemental damage, soboosting each of your resistances equallyis preferred for this fight. Focus on increasing whichever of your elemental resistances is lowest so that you are equally prepared for each of Xyclucian’s attacks.
For the most part,Xyclucian’s back is the safest place to beduring this fight. Most of its attacks, including itsFlamethrower,Poison Lob, andLightning Breath, can’t hit behind the boss, so you’re safest there.
When Xyclucian lands on thestone pillars, be sure todestroy them as quickly as possible. This will cause Xyclucian to topple to the ground and writhe around for a few seconds, giving you a lot of time to focus on dealing damage.
