Path of Exile 2: How to Get and Use Kulemak's Invitation

With the Third Edict update, Path of Exile 2 introduced one of its most intriguing pieces of endgame content: the Kulemak's Invitation. This rare item is the key to facing a brand-new Pinnacle Boss and unlocking the highly sought-after Abyssal Lich Ascendancy. But just like much of PoE's endgame, nothing about this process is simple. Acquiring the invitation requires luck, strategy, and sometimes a bit of smart trading with POE 2 Currency.

If you're wondering where to find Kulemak's Invitation, how to use it, and whether it's worth the grind, this guide breaks it all down.

What Is Kulemak's Invitation

Kulemak's Invitation is a consumable, one-time use item that grants entry to the Black Cathedral, where you'll face the Vessel of Kulemak, a new Pinnacle Boss encounter. Unlike other invitations, this one isn't just about loot. It also opens the only path to the Abyssal Lich Ascendancy, one of the most powerful new Ascendancies in Path of Exile 2.

Because of its importance, the invitation is highly coveted. And since it disappears after one use, you'll need to acquire more if you want repeated attempts at the boss or to farm its rewards.

How to Acquire Kulemak's Invitation

There are two primary ways to obtain this invitation: boss farming and the in-game economy.

1. Farming Abyssal Bosses

The invitation only drops from two specific Abyssal Bosses:

Tasgul, Swallower of Light

Vandroth, Blackblooded Enslaver

Both can only appear in areas that are Level 79 or higher, and both are exceptionally tough fights. If you manage to defeat either one, you are guaranteed a Kulemak's Invitation drop.

However, the tricky part is that their spawns are random. To streamline the grind, you can use a Desecrated Waystone, which guarantees the appearance of an Abyssal Boss in the area you're running. While this method increases your chances, it doesn't guarantee that you'll encounter Tasgul or Vandroth specifically, so patience is required.

Both bosses have unique mechanics you need to prepare for. For example:

Tasgul can periodically shroud the arena in darkness, making it extremely difficult to anticipate incoming attacks.

Vandroth is known for overwhelming minion summons and damage-over-time effects.

Taking them down is a serious challenge, even for endgame builds.

2. Buying with POE 2 Currency

If farming isn't your style, or if RNG hasn't been kind, another option is to purchase the invitation directly from other players. Like many endgame items in Path of Exile 2, the invitation is tradeable, and prices fluctuate depending on supply and demand.

At the time of writing, each invitation typically costs around 10 Chaos Orbs or 20 Exalted Orbs. This can shift quickly based on patch changes or the state of the league, so always check current listings on the exchange market before committing.

For players who prioritize efficiency, this is often the fastest way to secure access to the Black Cathedral. Of course, this also makes POE 2 Currency management a critical part of progressing in the new content.

How to Use Kulemak's Invitation

Once you've secured the invitation, here's how to put it to use:

Travel to the Well of Souls with the invitation in your inventory.

At the well, you'll notice a new option beside the one used to reveal Desecrate mods.

Clicking on it will consume the invitation and transport you into the Black Cathedral, where the Pinnacle Boss fight awaits.

This triggers the battle against the Vessel of Kulemak.

The Vessel of Kulemak Fight

At first glance, the Vessel fight may seem like a standard Pinnacle encounter. But the real twist is in how it scales. After you defeat the boss, you'll be given a choice:

Cash out early and take your loot.

Revive the boss for another round.

You can revive the boss up to four times, with each revival adding a new modifier that makes the fight progressively harder. Naturally, the rewards scale alongside the challenge.

The ultimate milestone comes if you defeat the Vessel of Kulemak in its final form as a Lich. Doing so unlocks the ability to ascend into the Abyssal Lich Ascendancy, a game-changing power option for certain builds.

Final Thoughts

Kulemak's Invitation is one of the most exciting additions to Path of Exile 2's endgame. It embodies what makes the franchise so beloved: challenging fights, rare rewards, and tough decisions about when to risk it all for greater gains.

While farming Tasgul or Vandroth will always be the "purest" way to earn the invitation, trading for it with POE 2 Currency is often the more practical route. Whichever path you choose, the Black Cathedral offers one of the deepest and most rewarding challenges currently in the game.

So whether you're looking to test your build against one of the toughest bosses or striving for the prestige of the Abyssal Lich Ascendancy, mastering the process of getting and using Kulemak's Invitation should be at the top of your to-do list.

MMOexp POE 2 Team