Golden Idols in PoE 2: Unlock Their Secrets

Path of Exile 2: Uncovering the Hidden Golden Idols

Path of Exile 2 features numerous quests, some less obvious than others. The Golden Idols in Act 3 are a prime example; these are marked as quest items but function differently. Unlike typical quest items, acquiring a Golden Idol doesn't add a quest to your log. Instead of progressing a questline, these idols offer a substantial gold reward upon sale. There are five to find.

Locating the Golden Idols

After exploring the Vaal ruins beneath the Ziggurat Encampment in Act 3 and traveling through a time portal, you'll arrive in Utzaal (The Drowned City in the present). This ancient Vaal city holds three Golden Idols, with two more located in the connected area of Aggorat. These idols aren't random enemy drops; they're found on the ground or pedestals, often in side rooms.

• Utzaal:

  • Glorious Idol
  • Golden Idol
  • Grand Idol

• Aggorat:

  • Exceptional Idol
  • Elegant Idol

Selling Your Treasures

Once collected, return to the Ziggurat Encampment and speak to Oswald, located in the northern part of the area. He'll buy your idols for a significant sum:

• Golden Idol: 500 Gold
• Grand Idol: 1000 Gold
• Glorious Idol: 1500 Gold
• Elegant Idol: 1000 Gold
• Exceptional Idol: 1500 Gold

Finding all five yields a total of 6000 Gold. Given their limited inventory space and sole purpose as valuable trade goods, consider selling them immediately to free up space.