Path of Exile 2: Uncovering the Hidden Golden Idols
Path of Exile 2 features numerous quests, some subtly integrated into the gameplay. This guide focuses on the five Golden Idols hidden within Act 3, which, despite being labeled "Quest Items," don't appear in your quest log. Unlike typical quest items, these aren't traded with NPCs to advance a specific questline. Instead, they're valuable sellable items.
Locating the Golden Idols
After exploring the Vaal ruins beneath the Ziggurat Encampment in Act 3 and traveling through a time portal, you'll find yourself in Utzaal (The Drowned City in the present). This ancient Vaal city holds three of the Golden Idols, with the remaining two located in the connected area, Aggorat. These idols aren't random enemy drops; they're found on the ground or pedestals, often in side rooms.
Golden Idols Locations:
Utzaal:
Aggorat:
Selling Your Treasures
Once you've collected a Golden Idol, return to the Ziggurat Encampment and locate Oswald in the northern part of the area. He's the only vendor who will purchase these unique items. Selling prices are as follows:
- Golden Idol: 500 Gold
- Grand Idol: 1000 Gold
- Glorious Idol: 1500 Gold
- Elegant Idol: 1000 Gold
- Exceptional Idol: 1500 Gold
Collecting all five will net you a substantial 6000 Gold. Given their limited inventory space and sole purpose as high-value currency, it's recommended to sell them immediately after discovery to maximize your gold and free up space.