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Bloated Miller is the first boss you face in Path of Exile 2 (PoE2). Learn how to ace your fight against him.
The Bloated Miller is a boss in Path of Exile 2 that players face pretty early on in the game. He is going to be the first ever boss fight you encounter while playing. This is why he is pretty straightforward with his tactics. Whether you find him easy to tackle or not, we always prefer going in with full preparation.
You will find the big undead near The Riverbank region. It is close to where you begin your journey in the world of PoE2. He is located in the Besieged Encampment landmark right outside the Clearfell Encampment. Players will be able to run into him in the first Act itself.
Defeating Bloated Miller in PoE2
Bloated Miller’s Attacks During Boss Fight
Bloated Miller deals Physical damage and only has access to melee attacks. However, players shouldn’t undermine his strength as his attacks can feel mighty against the small and inexperienced protagonist.
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He doesn’t ambush you, unlike some other bosses in the game. Instead, you can just charge into battle against him and he will welcome you with open arms. The Miller has a few attacks up his sleeves that you need to look out for.
Firstly, he has a horizontal slash, which can also turn into a backhand slash if you are standing close enough. And if you are standing too far away, watch out for his charging attack. He will drag his sword and run at you at full speed. If you are unlucky and get caught, he can also deliver an uppercut in the end of the charge.
There is also a ground pound, which delivers a long shockwave in a straight line from the Bloated Miller. And when you least expect it, some Drowned will also appear on the battlefield to assist this boss.
How To Counter Bloated Miller’s Attacks?
You will find it relatively easy to counter Miller’s attacks in Path of Exile 2. His movement isn’t that complicated. This is probably the fight where you also learn about dodge. So, it is a good practice to attempt to avoid all the attacks.
Dodging the slashes is pretty easy. Roll away in any direction you want, and you should be safe. However, if he lifts his sword for a ground pound, only dodge sideways. Dodging backward during a ground pound will hurt your character because of the shockwave.
When Bloated Miller gets ready for a charge, wait a moment before you dodge out of the way. He can’t home in on the players and dodging should be quite easy. Make sure not to dodge backward.
Lastly, make sure to make quick work of him. This will help you avoid the Drowned. They don’t spawn at a particular phase but show up if you take too long to defeat the boss.
So, stay prepared for these small undead minions once you are done with the boss fight in Path of Exile 2.
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