Quest Type: Normal
Act: 4
Objective: Defeat the Beast within the mountain
Reward: Support Gems
In Path of Exile, "The Eternal Nightmare" is the climactic quest of Act 4. This quest takes you deep into the heart of the mountain to destroy the Beast, a monstrous entity responsible for much of the corruption in Wraeclast. Completing this quest marks the end of Act 4 and offers powerful support gems as rewards.
The quest begins when you speak with Dialla, who is waiting for you at the Aqueduct. She will guide you to Highgate, where the Maraketh tribe resides.
After your conversation with Dialla, she instructs you to travel to Highgate, a town located north of the Aqueduct. Once there, speak with Oyun, the Maraketh leader, to learn more about the mission ahead.
Dialla reveals that the Beast lies deep within the mountain, but the entrance has been sealed by Sekhema Deshret. Your task is to break this seal and gain access to the Mines.
To proceed, you must break the seal that blocks the entrance to the Mines. Use Deshret’s Banner to break the seal and unlock the way forward. Return to Dialla in Highgate for further instructions.
Your next task is to locate the Rapture Device, which Dialla intends to use to kill the Beast. This device is hidden deep within the Crystal Veins, a dangerous area filled with deadly foes.
To activate the Rapture Device, you must find two special gems: the Eye of Fury and the Eye of Desire. These gems are held by Kaom and Daresso, respectively. Defeat them and retrieve the gems to power the device.
With the Rapture Device powered, Dialla uses it to create an opening into the Beast’s lair. However, the device drains much of her life force and fails to kill the Beast. You must enter the Belly of the Beast and destroy it from within.
As you journey through the Belly of the Beast, you will encounter a transformed Piety, who has become a monstrous figure due to the Beast’s influence. Defeat her to progress further into the Beast.
After defeating Piety, she reveals that Malachai, the architect of much of the chaos in Wraeclast, resides within the Black Core of the Beast. Use the organs of Malachai’s guardians to gain access to the Black Core.
Inside the Black Core, you must face and kill Malachai, the mastermind behind the Beast. This is one of the most challenging battles in Act 4, so prepare well before confronting him.
With Malachai dead and the Beast destroyed, the nightmare ends. Return to Highgate and speak with Tasuni to complete the quest and receive your rewards.
Upon completing the quest, you will receive a selection of support gems. These gems can greatly enhance your character’s abilities and are essential for optimizing your build.
"The Eternal Nightmare" is a pivotal quest in Path of Exile that concludes Act 4. It involves a series of challenging battles against powerful foes, culminating in the defeat of Malachai and the destruction of the Beast. Completing this quest not only progresses the story but also provides valuable support gems to strengthen your character’s build.