Xesht, We That Are One, is one of the most iconic and challenging pinnacle bosses in the endgame of Path of Exile 2. As the final boss of the Breach activity, Xesht is a manifestation of chaos, unpredictability, and overwhelming spectral power. Conquering this formidable foe is a rite of passage for Breach-focused players and endgame seekers looking for elite rewards and progression.

How to Reach Xesht, We That Are One

To face Xesht, you must first gain access to the Twisted Domain, the chaotic realm where it resides. Here's how:

Step 1: Collect Breach Splinters

Participate in Breach encounters in high-tier endgame maps.

Each Breach encounter will drop Breach Splinters, fragments of a portal key.

Collect 300 Breach Splinters to form a Breachstone.

Step 2: Buy or Exchange

You can also purchase Breachstones or extra Splinters through the Currency Exchange for faster access.

Step 3: Activate The Realmgate

Place the full Breachstone into The Realmgate, PoE 2's primary endgame portal device.

This opens six portals into the Twisted Domain, where your run begins.

Navigating the Twisted Domain

This map is more than just a boss arena-it's a timed gauntlet filled with Breach monsters. You'll run along a fragmented rocky path while fighting to maintain the breach timer.

Core Mechanics:

Moving Breach Circle: Stay within or near the Breach ring as it expands along the path.

Bridge Appearance: The bridge to the final arena only appears when the breach circle crosses it.

Timer Refill: Killing enemies refills the breach timer-slowing down means failure.

Survival Tips:

Stay on the Edge: Kite enemies at the breach's edge to avoid getting swarmed.

AoE and Spread Skills: Skills with chain, fork, or projectile spread are vital for mowing down crowds.

Practice Terrain: Pre-run the map if possible to familiarize yourself with any tricky terrain that could slow you down or cause you to get stuck.

At the end, you'll reach a platform where Xesht emerges from the void.

How to Defeat Xesht, We That Are One

Xesht is a towering chaos construct with roughly 6.5 million HP, high resistances to elemental damage, and devastating attacks.

Weaknesses:

No Armor: Physical damage bypasses mitigation-ideal for bleed or crit-based melee builds.

No Chaos Resistance: Chaos DoT builds like Essence Drain or Poison have an edge.

Key Attack Voice Lines:

"She of Winter's Envy" - Summons a phantom that fires icy projectiles.

"The abyss knocks once... and is answered by four" - Massive spectral hands slam down in AoE Chaos.

"Run" - Burrows and releases lateral chaos lines after resurfacing.

"Fate belies truth" - Charges a powerful straight-line chaos beam.

"Thought by thought... destiny unwinds" - A spectral hand tracks and slams your position.

Strategy and Movement:

Learn the Voice Cues: Each attack has a voice line and a wind-up animation. Use these as timing tools.

Prioritize Dodging: Never greed for damage. One hit from "Fate belies truth" can one-shot unprepared players.

Stay Close During Charges: If you're too far away when the chaos beam charges, dodging becomes harder. Stay near and sidestep at the last second.

Best Builds and Tools:

Chaos DoT builds are ideal (like Bane or Essence Drain/Contagion).

Mobile Skills like Flame Dash or Frostblink are mandatory.

Flasks: Use Amethyst Flasks for chaos resistance, and Quicksilver for movement speed.

Xesht, We That Are One - Rewards

Successfully defeating Xesht nets a large reward chest and guaranteed endgame loot.

Guaranteed Drops:

Otherworldly Book of Knowledge

Used to gain passive points for the Breach passive tree.

Vital for progressing Breach farming and maximizing splinter/catalyst yield.

Unique Breach Item (at least one)

Xesht always drops one item from its specialized loot table.

Loot Table Highlights:

Xesht's Embrace (Unique Gloves)

Boosts chaos skill damage.

Grants a chance to inflict Wither on hit and synergy with Breach monsters.

We That Are One (Unique Helmet)

Increases Chaos resistance and boosts Chaos skill gem levels.

Unique affix: "Nearby enemies have reduced chaos resistance."

Fractured Breach Ring

Can roll mods like increased Breach duration, double Splinter drop chance, or damage boosts against Breach monsters.

Catalysts

Especially Abyssal and Turbulent Catalysts for enhancing chaos and elemental modifiers on jewelry.

Currency and Scarabs

Includes Exalted Orbs, Chaos Orbs, and Breach Scarabs for future map juicing.

Conclusion

Defeating Xesht, We That Are One is not just a triumph of mechanical skill-it's a gateway to mastering Breach content in Path of Exile 2. The Twisted Domain tests your ability to manage overwhelming mobs, movement, and fast reaction times. With precise timing, a well-crafted build, and smart resource use, Xesht becomes a predictable and farmable source of power, loot, and progression.

Think of Path of Exile 2 currency and Path of Exile 2 items as a fuel that powers your flexibility and endgame momentum. Whether you're crafting, buying, mapping, or min-maxing, a strong economic foundation ensures you'll be able to consistently defeat Xesht and any other challenge the Breach has in store.