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Path of Exile 2: The Slithering Dead Quest – A Comprehensive Guide

The Slithering Dead is a side quest in Path of Exile 2, initiated by Servi in the Ziggurat Encampment. Players assist her in uncovering the secrets of a rival tribe and the fate of her son, Apus. While the quest itself is straightforward, selecting the appropriate reward presents a crucial decision.

Navigating The Slithering Dead Quest

Step-by-Step Walkthrough:

Locate the Venom Crypts: Enter the Jungle Ruins map (Act 3 and Act 3 Cruel). The Venom Crypts entrance is adjacent to the Waypoint, easily missed but accessible even after progressing the main storyline.

Find the Corpse: Explore the Venom Crypts until you locate a corpse within the Den of the Serpent Priestess (location varies due to map randomization).
Retrieve the Venom: Interact with the corpse to obtain Corpse-Snake Venom.
Return to Servi: Teleport back to the Ziggurat Encampment and deliver the Venom to Servi to complete the quest.

Choosing Your Venom Draught Reward

The Slithering Dead is repeatable (Act 3 and Act 3 Cruel), offering different rewards each time. The choice is permanent and irreversible.

Act 3 Rewards:

Venom Draught of Stone: 25% increased Stun Threshold. Least desirable, primarily beneficial for builds heavily impacted by stuns.
Venom Draught of the Veil: 30% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold. A strong option for builds vulnerable to elemental ailments (bleed, poison, etc.), particularly beneficial for Witch and Sorceress classes.
Venom Draught of Clarity: 25% increased Mana Regeneration Rate. Generally the best choice, especially for melee builds often facing mana issues.

Act 3 Cruel (Act 6) Rewards:

Venom Draught of the Lost: +10% to Chaos Resistance. Highly recommended for most builds due to the rarity of Chaos Resistance on gear.
Venom Draught of the Sky: +5 to All Attributes. Only preferable for builds utilizing Chaos Inoculation (CI) and Eternal Youth.
Venom Draught of the Marshes: 15% Reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs. Generally less valuable than the other two options.

Careful consideration of your build's strengths and weaknesses is crucial when making your selection. The rewards significantly impact character progression, making informed choices vital for optimal gameplay.