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Path of Exile 2's endgame is notoriously challenging. To ease the transition, developers have cleverly hidden powerful permanent buffs within the main campaign. These hidden encounters offer substantial advantages, including passive skill points and even weapon set skill points. One such encounter, the Sisters of Garukhan, grants a valuable +10% Lightning Resistance buff—twice! However, its subtle nature makes it easy to miss. Let's explore how to find and activate this beneficial encounter.
Where To Find Sisters of Garukhan
The Sisters of Garukhan encounter is located in the Spires of Deshar map, appearing in both Act 2 and Act 2 Cruel. Interacting with this shrine grants the coveted +10% Lightning Resistance. Its understated icon on the world map often leads players to overlook it.
Due to PoE 2's procedurally generated maps, the Sisters' exact location within the Spires of Deshar varies. However, the encounter is always present within this map; thorough exploration is key. You'll eventually discover a shrine resembling the image above. Approach and interact with it to receive the +10% Lightning Resistance buff. Be warned: activating the shrine triggers a challenging encounter with metallic automatons guarding the area. These previously inactive guardians will spring to life and attack. In fact, this interaction activates all automatons on the map.
A helpful strategy: If you reach the checkpoint near the exit before finding the shrine, fast travel back to it using this checkpoint to avoid navigating the entire, now-hostile, map.
How to Get +10% Lightning Resistance From Sisters of Garukhan
The +10% Lightning Resistance buff is granted instantly upon interacting with the Sisters of Garukhan statues. It's not a dropped item or a reward for defeating the automatons; simply touching the shrine activates the buff.
Remember, the Sisters of Garukhan encounter appears in both Act 2 and Act 2 Cruel. Activating the shrine in both acts yields a total of +20% Lightning Resistance.
Why is +10% Lightning Resistance Not Activating
Many players find it confusing that even after activating the Sisters of Garukhan and receiving the confirmation message, their resistance values remain negative.
This is due to a game mechanic: Upon completing each act, you receive a -10% debuff to all elemental resistances (Chaos Resistance is unaffected). Therefore, after completing Act 1, activating the Sisters of Garukhan in Act 2 results in a net zero Lightning Resistance (the buff cancels the debuff). In Act 2 Cruel, the initial -40% debuff is partially offset by the +10% buff, leaving you with -30% Lightning Resistance.
To verify the buffs are active, remove all your gear in the endgame and check your resistances. A base of -40% to all resistances indicates you've successfully completed all steps.
