Path of Exile 2: How to Defeat Jamanra, the Abomination

Among the most memorable and challenging encounters in Path of Exile 2, few bosses leave as strong an impression as Jamanra, the Abomination. Once the proud Faridun King, Jamanra's corruption has twisted him into a monstrous force of nature, embodying the chaos and decay that plague the Vasiri Desert. Throughout Act Two, he taunts and torments you from afar, until the climactic confrontation aboard The Dreadnought, a massive desert caravan rolling toward oblivion.

This comprehensive boss guide explains where to find Jamanra, breaks down each phase of his battle, and offers essential strategies for victory. You'll also learn what rewards await you.

Where to Find Jamanra, the Abomination

You'll encounter Jamanra at the end of The Trail of Corruption, Part 2, one of the most cinematic sequences in Path of Exile 2. The journey culminates on The Dreadnought, a sprawling network of interconnected carts hurtling through the desert sands. This setting makes for a dynamic and dangerous battleground, with tight spaces, shifting hazards, and limited mobility.

To reach Jamanra, fight your way across the Dreadnought, defeating waves of Faridun soldiers and cursed undead until you reach the boss arena. The moment you set foot on the final cart, Jamanra will descend in a storm of lightning and rage, initiating the first phase of the battle.

Phase One

The first phase of the Jamanra fight unfolds aboard the Dreadnought. The confined environment heightens the danger of his attacks, forcing constant movement and awareness.

Jamanra's Attacks

Jamanra specializes in lightning-based area-of-effect (AoE) abilities, capable of devastating large sections of the battlefield. His attacks include:

Chain Lightning Crystals: Two lightning-charged crystals appear on the field, tethered by deadly arcs of electricity. Standing between them is fatal. Move toward the upper edges of the arena, these corners are generally safe zones.

Sandstorm Summon: Jamanra conjures a massive sandstorm that sweeps across the Dreadnought, obscuring vision and dealing continuous damage. When this happens, take shelter behind Asala, your ally. Asala's barrier shields you from the worst of the storm, allowing you to survive while waves of undead swarm in.

Undead Reinforcements: During the sandstorm, Jamanra summons undead Faridun to keep you occupied. They attack relentlessly in tight quarters, so keep your life flask active to maintain health.

When the sandstorm clears, Jamanra briefly kneels to regain his composure, this is your best window to unleash your strongest abilities. Use this opportunity to deal massive damage before he resumes his assault.

Tactical Tips for Phase One

Mobility is crucial. Stay light on your feet, keep your distance from the tethered lightning crystals, and use ranged attacks or AoE skills to clear the undead efficiently. Once the sandstorm passes, close in for a flurry of strikes or heavy spells.

Players focusing on cold damage or armor-breaking builds should begin applying pressure early, as Jamanra's defenses only grow more dangerous in the next phase.

Phase Two

Once Jamanra's health drops below 66%, he unleashes his fury. With a roar, he summons a colossal sword and cleaves The Dreadnought in half, sending both you and him tumbling into the sands below. The second phase takes place in the open desert, a larger arena, but one filled with deadly hazards.

Jamanra's New Arsenal

Phase Two introduces several new attacks and hazards, most of which appear in pairs, the number two is the theme of this fight:

Twin Tornadoes: Two massive whirlwinds sweep across the arena, dealing heavy damage and applying movement slow effects. Keep moving to avoid getting trapped.

Lightning Pylons: Jamanra summons two pylons that create electric fields between them. Avoid standing within the connecting beams.

Dark Portals: He opens twin portals that spawn cursed energy orbs or additional minions. These portals dissipate over time but are quickly replaced.

The challenge lies in managing these hazards while staying close to Jamanra. Despite his intimidating size, his melee attacks are surprisingly weak. His power lies in ranged magic and environmental control.

Exploiting His Weakness

Jamanra's one true weakness is his vulnerability to cold damage. Ice-based skills, weapons imbued with frost, or minions that deal cold damage can bypass his elemental resistances and stagger him mid-cast.

For physical fighters, focus on Armor Breaking, you'll need around 850 points to crack through his defenses. Once broken, his armor remains weakened for a duration, allowing for rapid burst damage.

Stay close, but watch for his vertical slam attack, which he telegraphs with phrases like "Our gift to you!" or "Take our hate!" When you hear these lines, dodge immediately, the attack can one-shot lightly armored characters.

Positioning and Mobility

As the battle progresses, Jamanra increasingly floods the arena with overlapping AoEs. Keep him within your sightline, and lure him toward the safe zones between tornado paths or pylon beams. Ranged builds should maintain medium distance, while melee builds should stick close to exploit his weak close-range attacks.

Rewards

Defeating Jamanra, the Abomination yields an assortment of randomized loot, as well as a substantial amount of POE 2 Currency. Players can expect to earn crafting orbs, shards, and enhancement items used to improve equipment or trade with other exiles. As Path of Exile 2 emphasizes a dynamic economy, these currency drops are essential for upgrading your gear and refining your build heading into Act Three.

Among the loot pool, Jamanra also has a chance to drop high-tier weapons and items not normally available until later acts, most notably the Cultist Bow, a powerful ranged weapon that synergizes with elemental builds. Collecting these items early gives players a strong advantage as the campaign grows more difficult.

Finally, defeating Jamanra frees the Vasiri Desert from his tyrannical grasp. Though the material rewards, loot and POE 2 Currency, are valuable, the narrative satisfaction of vanquishing one of the desert's darkest rulers is a victory in itself.

Final Thoughts

The fight against Jamanra, the Abomination is a showcase of Path of Exile 2's evolving design philosophy, combining cinematic scale, layered mechanics, and intense resource management. To succeed, players must master both movement and timing, capitalize on elemental weaknesses, and adapt to rapidly shifting terrain.

While the battle demands precision and patience, the rewards, especially the valuable POE 2 Currency and high-level loot, make it one of the most worthwhile encounters in Act Two. Defeating Jamanra isn't just a triumph of skill; it's a defining moment for any exile determined to reclaim the world from corruption and chaos.

MMOexp POE 2 Team