"Sorrow Among Stones" is the fourth major quest you'll undertake during Act One of Path of Exile 2. After surviving the perils of the earlier missions, this quest takes you into the Cemetery of the Eternals, where long-forgotten souls stir and hidden truths lie buried beneath stone and sorrow. Your goal is to retrieve two pieces of a key-one from the Praetor and one from his consort-and use them to unlock a path deeper into the wilderness. You'll confront undead horrors, tackle environmental challenges, and face three difficult bosses along the way. Here's everything you need to know to complete this quest.

1. Enter the Cemetery of the Eternals

The quest begins with your arrival at the Cemetery of the Eternals, a gloomy, open-ended area haunted by undead spirits. Your task is to locate and explore two crypts: the Mausoleum of the Praetor and the Tomb of the Consort. These can be completed in either order, though many players stumble upon the Mausoleum first.

Expect to encounter Death Knights and other reanimated corpses roaming the graveyards. Death Knights are heavily armored and can shrug off basic attacks-use spells, armor-piercing skills, or elemental damage to break through their defenses efficiently.

2. Explore the Mausoleum of the Praetor

The entrance to the Mausoleum lies hidden among broken statues and leaning gravestones. Inside, you'll delve into a shadowy catacomb filled with Eternal Knights, Blood Cretins, and Courtesans. These foes are more challenging than the ones outside:

Eternal Knights block attacks from the front with massive shields. To defeat them, try to flank them or use stun/knockback effects.

Blood Cretins and Courtesans leave bloody pools that deal damage over time-stay mobile and don't linger.

While exploring, keep an eye out for a map icon labeled "Forgotten Riches." If you find this hidden room, search for a switch on a nearby pillar to reveal a chamber filled with gold and rare loot chests. Be prepared to fight off a rare ambush enemy guarding the treasure.

Eventually, you'll reach a large ceremonial hall, where a green spectral figure-Draven, the Eternal Praetor-glides into a grave. This triggers the boss fight.

3. Defeat Draven, the Eternal Praetor

Draven is a powerful spectral warrior who uses area-of-effect and melee cleave attacks. The main mechanic involves grasping ghouls-spiritual wisps that float toward him to empower his abilities.

Step on the ghouls to destroy them before they reach Draven.

Avoid stepping on them over a grave, or you'll resurrect an Eternal Knight, adding extra danger to the fight.

Managing these ghouls is the key to controlling the battle. Once defeated, Draven drops the Memorial Key Piece. Loot it, then take the portal back to the cemetery.

4. Explore the Tomb of the Consort

Head across the Cemetery of the Eternals to locate the Tomb of the Consort. On the way, speak to Lachlann the Lost, who'll share more backstory and express hope of seeing his family again.

Inside the tomb, you'll fight familiar enemies, and you might find haunted treasure chests that summon rare Eternal Knight mini-bosses when you attempt to open them. These are worth tackling for the loot and challenge they present.

5. Defeat Asinia, the Praetor's Consort

At the far end of the tomb lies Asinia, the Praetor's Consort. Like Draven, she is introduced via a spectral apparition entering a grave.

Asinia's fight mirrors the Praetor's:

Grasping ghouls once again appear, trying to reach her and grant her additional power.

Use the same strategy-step on the ghouls quickly, but avoid doing so over a grave.

Asinia uses soul-based magic and summons spectral blades, so be prepared for high magic damage. After you defeat her, collect the second Memorial Key Piece and return to Lachlann.

6. Confront Lachlann the Lost

With both key pieces, return to the Memorial Gate and unlock it. Lachlann is eager to see his family again and rushes through the newly opened path. Follow him into the Memorial of the Lost, a quiet and eerie resting place.

Here, Lachlann discovers a dark truth about his family's fate. In his grief and rage, he transforms into Lachlann of Endless Lament, a monstrous zombie boss you must now defeat.

Lachlann uses ice-based magic, leaving slippery trails across the battlefield.

He also slams the ground with heavy attacks that can one-shot you if you're not careful.

A good strategy is to kite him around the central tomb, using it as cover to block his spells.

Once defeated, loot Count Lachlann's Signet Ring-the final key item for this quest.

7. Complete the Quest

Take the ring to Una, who uses it to perform a resurrection ritual for The Hooded One, a mysterious figure who reveals cryptic lore: Count Geonor has stolen something from him, a "seed" that must be "put back."

Una interprets this clue and points you toward your next destination: the Hunting Grounds. A new waypoint will open up here, connecting back to the Clearfell Encampment.

Conclusion

"Sorrow Among Stones" is one of the standout quests in Path of Exile 2 Act One, weaving together mystery, exploration, and challenging boss fights. The quest not only deepens the narrative with the tragic story of Lachlann and his family but also sets up future conflicts involving powerful forces like Count Geonor and The Hooded One. To succeed, carefully manage grasping ghouls, leverage positioning during boss encounters, and don't overlook optional rooms packed with rare loot. Having a solid stash of Path of Exile 2 currency and powerful Path of Exile 2 items can make all the difference, especially as the enemies become deadlier. Stay sharp, explore thoroughly, and prepare for what lies ahead. Be sure to manage enemy mechanics carefully, use positioning in boss fights, and explore optional side rooms for rare treasures.