Path of Exile Act 3 Walkthrough: The Sarn Encampment
This walkthrough takes you through Act 3 of Path of Exile — The Sarn Encampment — one step at a time, from The City of Sarn to The Upper Sceptre of God. Don't leave without 2 passive skill points and an ascendancy trial; every reward is tagged below. Optional side content is marked, so you can skip it when you're in a hurry.
20 steps · 20 zones · Updated March 2026
The City of Sarn
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Follow the road into the city
The Sarn Encampment (Town)
The Slums
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From Sarn Encampment, head east
The Crematorium
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Enter from SlumsBoss tip: Piety - transforms between fire/ice/lightning forms. Dodge her beam attack.
The Sewers
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Entrance from Slums
The Marketplace
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From Sewers exit
The Catacombs
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Side area from Marketplace
The Battlefront
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West from Marketplace
The Docks
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From Battlefront, north
The Solaris Temple Level 1
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From Battlefront
The Solaris Temple Level 2
Return to Sarn Encampment
The Ebony Barracks
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From Marketplace, eastBoss tip: Gravicius - fire damage, summons guards
The Lunaris Temple Level 1
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From Ebony Barracks
The Lunaris Temple Level 2
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Boss tip: Piety - same 3 forms but stronger. Focus on dodging ice form.
The Imperial Gardens
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From Ebony Barracks, east
The Library
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Side area from Imperial Gardens
The Archives (optional)
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From Library
The Sceptre of God
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From Imperial Gardens, main path
The Upper Sceptre of God
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Boss tip: Dominus Phase 1: lightning, totems. Phase 2: blood rain, stay close. Phase 3: touch of god slam.