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Path of Exile 2 Interlude 3 Walkthrough: Doryani's Contingency

This walkthrough takes you through Interlude 3 of Path of Exile 2 — Doryani's Contingency — one step at a time, from The Glade to Kingsmarch. Don't leave without 4 passive skill points and 1 Spirit reward; every reward is tagged below. Optional side content is marked, so you can skip it when you're in a hurry.

12 steps · 9 zones · Updated September 2026

The Glade

  1. Waypoint

Ashen Forest

  1. Exit The Glade
    Waypoint
  2. OptionalSkill Gem: Uncut Skill Gem Lvl 14

Kriar Village

  1. Continue past the Ashen Forest
    Boss tip: Physical/fire/cold/lightning/chaos boss. All-element attacks - bring balanced resistances
    WaypointSpirit: +40 Spirit (Gemcrust Skull)Spirit Gem: Uncut Spirit Gem Lvl 14
  2. Optional

Glacial Tarn

  1. Snowy mountain zone past Kriar Village
    Boss tip: Physical/cold boss with high AoE cold damage attacks
    Waypoint

Howling Caves

  1. Optional side zone accessible from Glacial Tarn
    Boss tip: Defeat the Yeti for 2 Passive Skill Points
    OptionalWaypoint+2 Passive Skill Points

Kriar Peaks

  1. Follow the narrow mountain path upward
    Waypoint
  2. Optional

Etched Ravine

  1. Linear pathway, clear waves of enemies
    Boss tip: Physical/lightning boss (akin to Blackjaw). Use dodge roll i-frames and positioning to avoid his slams and lightning spells
    Waypoint

The Cuachic Vault

  1. Navigate the maze-like halls to find the final boss
    Boss tip: Duo boss fight, physical/cold themed. Relatively manageable compared to earlier bosses; keep moving and recover between AoE spells
    Waypoint

Kingsmarch

  1. +2 Passive Skill Points (Siege of Oriath)