Ekbab the Ancient Steed and Iktab the Deathlord in Bone Pits of Act II present a duet challenge that hinges on positioning, timing, and resource control.Currency is a decent place to begin in gearing up adequately, as better defenses and damage decisions mostly depend on having the PoE 2 Currency one would need to purchase upgrades.
The first stage is a question of keeping both bosses within a manageable radius and keeping their single-target damage-causing attacks from happening. One method is to pull them both into the center of the room and coordinate focus such that one is gradually whittled down while the other is kept from executing its most damaging attacks. Even spacing avoids getting overwhelmed with adds or arena threats that appear during mid-fight.
Iktab will be the more dangerous short-term threat when they are alive because of rapid projectiles and powerful zone bursts. Eliminating Iktab first will likely simplify the second half of the fight so long as Ekbab's bull-charge-like charge is telegraphed and dodged aside. The key to this is knowing their telegraphs, dodging side, and punishing on brief frames after each massive attack.
When one of your bosses drops to low health, the other can start to boost its attack or attempt to isolate you from your targeted target. A successful way of doing this is breaking the proximity by creating a temporary distance and then closing in, so you do not overuse your resources. If you have an emergency save for a seal or protective device, this is where it comes into action, allowing you to stabilize the fight and re-apply steady pressure.
Gear and materials are equally critical as reflexes. Prioritize defenses that buffer area damage and better cooldown consistency, and invest in weapons or artifacts that deal sustained AoE or high single-target damage. If you're targeting a more aggressive role, ensure your PoE 2 Currency allows you to equip gear that boosts survivability through the most damaging bursts, and you can maintain DPS longer during the fight.For the latest Poe 2 updates and tips, follow U4gm for expert guides and reliable services.
