Path of Exile 2: Zarohk, the Temporal

Zarohk, the Temporal is one of the most challenging bosses in PoE 2, not just because of his massive health pool, but also due to the complexity of the mechanics involved. The key to defeating him lies in managing your movement, and timing, and maintaining your honor pool throughout the fight.

Key Takeaways for the Fight:

Movement and Timing: Zarohk's attacks often involve projectiles that you need to dodge, and his voice lines may not always match the timing of his attacks. Having high mobility and focusing on positioning will be crucial for avoiding damage and staying in control of the fight.

Sands of Time Challenge: The clock phase requires good planning and swift execution. You'll need to complete the clock orbs challenge to progress, and failure means a reset, so stay focused during this phase.

Defensive Play: Although Zarohk doesn't deal as much direct damage, every hit will sap your honor, which acts as your life pool. Make sure to keep your honor topped up and avoid risky moves that could drain it faster than you can recover.

Damage Strategy: Focus on reducing his resistances early on and capitalize on any damage phases, especially once you hit the 33% threshold. That's when you'll be able to dish out serious damage if you've survived the earlier stages of the fight.

Loot and Rewards: After defeating Zarohk, you'll get randomized loot based on the relics you chose for the trial. This can include powerful unique items, such as the Against the Darkness Time-Lost Diamond, which is an extremely valuable item if you're aiming for specific builds.

Tips on building a character geared specifically for Zarohk and managing relics and afflictions during the Trial of the Sekhemas would be incredibly helpful. It'll be great to optimize for both surviving the fight and efficiently clearing the trial leading up to him. If you'd like, I can help you fine-tune your gear or relic setups, considering the current Path of Exile 2 items in your stash and your POE 2 currency. I can also suggest some specific strategies for gearing up depending on the kind of character you've built, whether it's a damage-focused build, minion summoner, or tanky survivor.