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What’s the Weathered Crisis Fragment? A Guide for PoE 2 Players
The Weathered Crisis Fragment is one of the three essential Pinnacle Keys needed to access Path of Exile 2’s toughest endgame content—The Burning Monolith and its final boss, the Arbiter of Ash. Collecting this fragment is a major milestone for top-tier players seeking the highest-level loot and challenge in PoE 2’s endgame.
How to Obtain the Weathered Crisis Fragment
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Defeat Citadel Bosses:
The fragment drops as a reward for clearing specific Citadel encounters found throughout the Atlas in endgame mapping. Specifically, you must defeat two powerful lieutenants in adjacent zones and then take down the Citadel’s faction leader, often an Uber Act boss. Only upon victory will the Weathered Crisis Fragment drop. -
Atlas Progression & Citadel Location:
Citadels are significant structures on your Atlas, guarded by tough bosses. For the Weathered version specifically, look for and clear the Stone Citadel, whose boss is known as Doryani. -
Influence of Waystone Drop Chance:
The number of Crisis Fragments you receive from a Citadel run is affected by your Waystone Drop Chance. By rolling your Waystone map device with as many Suffix modifiers as possible (using six-mod suffix-only Waystones or corrupting with a Vaal Orb), you can significantly increase the quantity of fragments that drop—sometimes even getting two, three, or rarely four per run. -
Currency Exchange:
If you prefer not to farm, the Weathered Crisis Fragment can be acquired from the Currency Exchange NPC starting in Cruel Difficulty (after Act 3), though this is less common among experienced endgame players.
Using Crisis Fragments
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Unlock Endgame Boss:
To open the Burning Monolith’s entrance and face the Arbiter of Ash, you’ll need to gather a set of all three Pinnacle Keys: Weathered Crisis Fragment, Faded Crisis Fragment, and Ancient Crisis Fragment. Insert these into the Monolith’s door for entry. -
Trade Value:
Weathered Crisis Fragments are highly valuable and tradable. Many players choose to sell them for significant amounts of Exalted or Divine Orbs, especially early in new leagues. Keep an eye on market prices if you’re considering selling. -
Optimize Waystone Mods:
Strive for six Suffix Waystone setups for maximum drop chances.
Corrupting Waystones with Vaal Orbs can convert all mods to suffixes, making perfect fragments runs possible. -
Prepare Your Build:
Six Suffix Citadel maps are very difficult—ensure your build is ready before attempting. -
Efficient Routing:
Plan Atlas progression to unlock Citadels quickly; smart routing saves time and increases fragment acquisition rates.
The Weathered Crisis Fragment is a key component for endgame boss access and high-stakes trading in PoE 2. Earn it by defeating Citadel bosses, boost your farming with Waystone suffixes, and use or trade it to accelerate your late-game ambitions.
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