How to find and complete the Trail of Corruption in Path of Exile 2

The Trail of Corruption is a really challenging quest in Path of Exile 2, and completing it can be a difficult task to complete.

In this quest, you’ll come across a challenging enemy in the form of The Executioner. In my books, he’s certainly the hardest boss to encounter, but he’s not invincible. You’ll have to approach the boss in a strategic fashion, which will allow you to avoid damage and finish him off.

How to begin the Trail of Corruption in Path of Exile 2

You’ll have to reach Ogham Village, and it’s a pretty easy job. Before you enter the village, look out for Una’s Lute. This is a side quest, and you’ll have to find a Lute that belongs to Una. There’s also another side quest that can be completed at this location. To do so, you’ll have to find Renly’s tools from his workshop.

Once you enter the Ogham Village, you’ll be tasked to search for Seed of Corruption. To proceed, you’ll have to locate the Executioner, who is present at the Courtyard of Death. Make sure you’ve equipped your best gear and your passive skills have been fully used.

How to defeat The Executioner in Path of Exile 2

You’ll get to see a small cutscene before the Executioner starts its battle against you. As I said earlier, combatting this boss can be difficult, and the first step is to be well aware of his attacks.

Move	How to combat
Melee Axe Swing	The Executioner swings his axe frequently, doing area-based damage. The best tip is to predict the attack, and dodge as much as possible.
Summon Mercenaries	The Executioner summons two types of mercenaries – Ranged and Melee. You’ll want to defeat the mercenaries as soon as they spawn. The melee mercenaries can be dealt with ranged attacks, while the ranged mercenaries have no mobility at all. Either way, always prioritize clearing them as soon as possible.
Melee Axe Slam	While The Executioner can do a lot of damage with this specific move, it’s slow. Just wait for the Executioner to pull his axe on top of his head, and just run away until he slams it down. Just make sure to not get hit by it because the results will be nasty.
Guillotine Drop	The Guillotine Drop can do huge amount of AoE damage, but you’ll be able to hear before the move takes place. Like all his other moves, make sure to go far to avoid taking any damage.

The best strategy is to use a kit that offers AoE damage. You will be able to bait the Executioner to take damage and do the main work for you. Also, it’s safe to expect a few failures along the way, as Path of Exile 2 doesn’t allow you to tweak the in-game difficulty at all.

How to complete Trail of Corruption in Path of Exile 2

After finishing the Executioner, make sure to grab all the loot that he drops and go to the platform. Then, free Leitis, which will complete the ‘Free the Prisoner’ part. After speaking with Leitis, head back to the Clearfell Encampment, and he will be waiting. This will complete the Trail of Corruption quest, and Leitis will be available permanently at the encampment.

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