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Citadels · Pinnacle access · Runes of Aldur

Crisis Fragments in Path of Exile 2 — Three Citadel fragments open the Burning Monolith

The three Crisis Fragments — Faded, Weathered and Ancient — are the pinnacle keys of the POE2 Atlas: each is earned by defeating a Citadel boss, and together they open the door to the Burning Monolith.

Faded Crisis Fragment
2 Divine
Weathered Crisis Fragment
6.4 Chaos
Ancient Crisis Fragment
4.2 Chaos
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How to get Crisis Fragments

  • Each Crisis Fragment is a reward for defeating the boss of one of the three Citadels found while exploring the Atlas.
  • The Faded Crisis Fragment, for example, comes from Jamanra, the Abomination in the final room of the Copper Citadel.
  • All three fragments also trade on the market — buying the set is a common shortcut for players who want the pinnacle fight without hunting every Citadel.

How to use Crisis Fragments

  • Bring all three fragments — Faded, Weathered and Ancient — to the Burning Monolith; the door only opens with the full set.
  • Inside waits the Arbiter of Ash, the pinnacle boss encounter of the core Atlas progression.

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The boss behind the door

The Arbiter of Ash
The Burning Monolith's pinnacle encounter, gated behind one fragment from each of the three Citadels.

Crisis Fragments FAQ

How do you get Crisis Fragments in POE2?

Defeat the boss of each of the three Citadels you discover on the Atlas — each one rewards a different Crisis Fragment (Faded, Weathered or Ancient). The Faded fragment comes from Jamanra in the Copper Citadel. You can also buy fragments on the market; live prices are shown above.

What are Crisis Fragments used for in POE2?

All three Crisis Fragments together are required to open the Burning Monolith and face the Arbiter of Ash, the pinnacle boss of the core Atlas progression.

Should I sell my Crisis Fragments or use them?

Fragments hold solid market value because every pinnacle-chasing player needs a full set. If your build is not ready for the Arbiter of Ash, selling the fragments and rebuying later is perfectly reasonable — check the live prices above to time it.

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