This guide explores the "Slithering Dead" side quest in Path of Exile 2, focusing on its walkthrough and optimal reward choices. The quest involves helping Servi uncover the fate of her son, Apus.
The Slithering Dead Quest Walkthrough:
Begin in the Act 3 (and Act 3 Cruel) Jungle Ruins map. Locate the Venom Crypts entrance near the Waypoint. This entrance is easily missed, but accessible even after completing the main storyline.
Explore the Venom Crypts until you find a corpse in the Den of the Serpent Priestess (location varies due to randomized maps).
Interact with the corpse to obtain Corpse-Snake Venom. Return to Servi in the Ziggurat Encampment to complete the quest.
Choosing the Best Venom Draught Rewards:
The rewards are different in Act 3 and Act 3 Cruel (Act 6). The choice is permanent and irreversible.
Act 3 Rewards:
- Venom Draught of Clarity (25% increased Mana Regeneration Rate): The generally best option, particularly beneficial for mana-hungry melee builds.
- Venom Draught of the Veil (30% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold): A strong alternative for builds less reliant on mana, offering increased resistance to elemental ailments.
- Venom Draught of Stone (25% increased Stun Threshold): The least desirable choice, only useful for builds heavily affected by stuns.
Act 3 Cruel (Act 6) Rewards:
- Venom Draught of the Lost (+10% to Chaos Resistance): The superior choice in almost all cases, as Chaos Resistance is difficult to obtain.
- Venom Draught of the Sky (+5 to All Attributes): Only preferable for builds utilizing Chaos Inoculation (CI) and Eternal Youth.
- Venom Draught of the Marshes (15% Reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs): Generally less valuable than the other two options.
Careful consideration of your build's needs is crucial when selecting your Venom Draught reward. Choose wisely!
