Path of Exile 2: Count Geonor Boss Guide

Defeating Count Geonor in Path of Exile 2 is a tough challenge, especially when you face his second form, the Putrid Wolf. This boss fight serves as a skill check for players, making sure you're prepared for the steep difficulty curve of the game's endgame content. Here's a breakdown of how to overcome this fierce foe.

Where to Find Count Geonor:

Location: After you defeat The Executioner in Ogham Village, you'll progress to the Ogham Manor Ramparts and eventually the Ogham Manor.

Dangers Along the Way: You'll encounter Blood Carriers who leave pools of blood that deal heavy damage over time. Be cautious, as these pools can quickly drain your health, and enemies can hit hard. You'll also see a cage containing a tentacle-like beast.

Optional Boss - Candlemass, The Living Right: Before facing Geonor, consider taking on Candlemass for valuable experience and Skill Gems that can power up your character.

Preparation: Ensure your gear is up-to-date, especially your weapon, as blue PoE 2 items often outperform yellow rarity items. Visit the NPC Finn in town for gear upgrades and gambling.

How to Defeat Count Geonor

Count Geonor has two distinct phases: his sword-wielding form and his Putrid Wolf form. Both forms feature challenging mechanics that require careful dodging and positioning.

First Form: Count Geonor (Sword Wielder)

Hammer and Anvil:

Geonor throws his sword and dashes forward, slashing behind him.

Tip: Stay on the opposite side of the arena to avoid the slash.

Sword Impale:

Geonor rushes forward to impale you, pinning you briefly.

Tip: Simply dodge or move out of the way to avoid getting pinned.

Ice Walls:

Geonor slashes twice to create two large walls of ice, then slams his sword down.

Tip: Back up and dodge out of the ice walls or break them with melee attacks.

Blood Leap:

Geonor transforms into a wolf, leaping into the air and landing in a blood circle.

Tip: Keep moving and roll out of the blood circle before it lands.

Blood Dash:

Leonor creates several bloody circles on the ground before dashing between them, sending out sprays of damaging blood.

Tip: Get behind Geonor and stand beyond the circles to avoid the damage.

Blood Summon:

Geonor summons several werewolves that will try to block your dodges.

Tip: Quickly deal with the werewolves before they overwhelm you.

Second Form: Putrid Wolf (50% Health)

Once Geonor reaches 50% health, he transforms into the Putrid Wolf, gaining back all his health. In this form, he becomes much more dangerous and aggressive.

Requiem on High:

Ice shards fall from the sky, marked by bluish light pillars.

Tip: Do not attack or roll during this phase, as the ice can freeze and kill you instantly. Walk around to avoid the pillars.

Ice Spikes:

Frost spreads out from Geonor, and ice spikes erupt in circular patterns.

Tip: Stand outside the circles to avoid the spikes, while attacking Geonor from a distance.

Desolation:

Geonor breathes out frost in a cone, slowing you down if you walk through it.

Tip: Attack Geonor freely from the sides while avoiding the frost cone.

Misty Attack:

Geonor howls, summoning mist that shrinks the arena.

Tip: Geonor will move into the mist, and werewolves will spawn. You can choose to either run away from the werewolves or use AoE skills to deal with them. Be aware of Geonor dashing from the mist after his speech.

Upgraded Requiem on High:

At 25% health, the ice shards from Requiem will turn red and appear faster.

Tip: Avoid getting hit by the faster shards, or risk bleeding and taking heavy damage.

General Tips for the Fight:

Avoid Cold Damage: Both forms of Count Geonor are resistant to Cold damage, so don't rely on skills like the Sorceress' Frost Bolt or the Monk's Frozen Locus.

Focus on Dodging: Most of Geonor's attacks are telegraphed, so dodging and positioning will be key to surviving.

Ranged Attacks: In the Putrid Wolf form, you'll want to use ranged attacks to stay out of the melee range while still dealing damage.

Monitor Your Health: The blood pools and damage-over-time effects can kill you quickly, so always be mindful of your health and stay out of dangerous areas.

Final Thoughts

The Count Geonor fight in Path of Exile 2 is a true test of your skill and preparation. With effective management of your PoE 2 currency and PoE 2 items,  avoiding Geonor's dangerous skills, particularly his ice attacks and blood circles, and using your dodging abilities wisely, you'll be able to defeat him and progress further into the game.