The Simulacrum Journey in Path of Exile 2 takes you from collecting essential Simulacrum Splinters to confronting intense wave-based challenges and lucrative boss fights.
Collection: Gather Simulacrum Splinters
- These splinters drop from monsters in Delirium-influenced maps, especially at higher tiers (Tier 11+).
- Efficient farming spots include dense, Delirium-affected maps like Burial Chambers or Strand.
- You need to collect 300 Simulacrum Splinters to craft the Simulacrum item.
- Using atlas passive points and map modifiers that boost Delirium or splinter drops speeds up farming.
Crafting the Simulacrum
- Combine 300 splinters into a Simulacrum item.
- Place the Simulacrum in the Realmgate on the Atlas; this opens multiple portals leading to the Simulacrum encounter zones, such as Clearfell Lumbermill.
Confrontation: Entering Simulacrum Waves
- The Simulacrum is a gauntlet of 15 progressively harder waves of Delirium monsters.
- Waves feature powerful modifiers affecting enemy damage, attack speed, and resistances.
- Every few waves summon formidable bosses—Kosis, the Revelation, and Omniphobia, Fear Manifest—demanding strong single-target and AoE damage.
- Maintaining high area damage, solid survivability, and mobility is critical.
- The arena changes layout throughout waves, requiring adaptability.
Rewards and Progression
- Completing waves yields Distilled Emotions (valuable crafting currency), currency orbs, and unique gear.
- Surviving all waves grants skill points in the Ritual passive tree and chances for unique item drops.
- The difficulty of Simulacrum scales with Delirium points, offering better rewards as challenge increases.
Tips for Success
- Prioritize builds with strong AoE and defenses like evasion or energy shield.
- Use flasks and Omens of Resurgence to sustain health and energy shield.
- Manage inventory between waves, as loot disappears when new waves start.
- Focus on crowd control while preparing for boss mechanics.