The Azmadi, the Faridun Prince boss fight in Path of Exile 2 has quickly developed a reputation as one of the most punishing encounters in the campaign. Unlike optional bosses you can skip or revisit later, Azmadi is a mandatory Interlude fight that acts as both a skill check and a major narrative milestone. His fast-paced swordplay, brutal combos, and deadly second-phase empowerment leave little room for error. For ranged glass-cannon characters, the fight can feel like a nightmare, and even tankier builds will need to respect his timing.

In this guide, we'll cover where to find Azmadi, his attack patterns, strategies for both phases, recommended gearing tips, and preparation advice to help you overcome this duel and continue your campaign journey.

Where to Find Azmadi in Path of Exile 2

Azmadi is fought during the second Interlude quest of Path of Exile 2. His arena is located inside the Qumah Reservoir, a region connected to both the Khari Crossing and the Galai Gates.

Story-wise, Azmadis's role is tied to the ongoing conflict with Asala, Sekhema of Sekhemas, whom he opposes. By the time you reach him, the Interlude has built up both narrative tension and gameplay intensity-making his battle an unskippable test of your mechanical skills.

Unlike many other campaign bosses that you might sidestep until stronger, Azmadi is unavoidable. Defeating him is required to progress the storyline and access later stages of the game, including key steps toward the endgame.

Azmadis Arena

The fight takes place in a large, open arena, giving you enough space to maneuver around his dashes and AoE attacks. This space is vital because Azmadis's biggest threat is his ability to chain combos that can lock you in place until you're dead. Proper positioning and patience are essential here.

Azmadi, The Faridun Prince: Attack Breakdown

Like most major Path of Exile 2 bosses, Azmadi scales in complexity as the fight goes on. At the start, his moves are slower and telegraphed, but once his health dips below 60%, Zarokh, the Temporal, freezes time and empowers him. From this point forward, Azmadi becomes much faster, chaining together attacks that can overwhelm unprepared players.

 Here's a full breakdown of his moves:

1. Sword Dash - A quick forward dash ending in a swing. It can be rolled sideways.

2. Basic Sword Swing - A single melee slash, often used to bait dodges.

3. Multi-Swing Combo - A rapid three-hit melee chain that can lead into other attacks.

4. Sword Throw - Hurls spectral swords one after another in a sequence. Each throw follows the previous direction.

5. Spectral Heavy Slash - Creates illusions before charging up a devastating wide-area slash.

6. Blink AoE Slash - Teleports several times around the arena, leaving AoE zones on each strike.

7. Spectral Sword Dash - Summons spectral blades and dashes from one to another, dealing AoE damage.

8. Aerial Slam with Clones - Jumps high, creates three illusions, and slams down, releasing slashing shockwaves.

9. Delayed Three-Hit Combo - Fires waves of slashes with a deceptive delay on the third, punishing premature dodges.

How to Beat Azmadi in Path of Exile 2

Victory against Azmadi requires learning his animations and resisting the urge to panic-roll. His attacks are designed to punish sloppy timing. Let's break it down phase by phase.

Phase One Strategy (100% → 60% HP)

·Stay calm and observe. His first-phase moves are slower and highly telegraphed-perfect for pattern recognition.

·Bait his dashes. Wait for him to commit to the dash or swing, then punish his recovery frames.

·Ranged builds: Kite around the arena edges, forcing him to chase. His Sword Throw is the biggest threat here, so move laterally to dodge.

·Melee builds: Hug close, but be ready to sidestep his three-hit combo. Punish only after he finishes swinging.

Phase Two Strategy (60% → 0% HP)

When Zarokh freezes time, Azmadi gains massive speed and aggression. Expect chain combos and overlapping AoE.

·Spectral Sword Dash: Watch for the glowing sword-it marks his path. Roll sideways just before impact.

·Delayed Three-Hit Combo: Dodge the first two, wait briefly, then dodge the third. Many players roll too early here.

·Aerial Slam with Clones: Don'tt run backward. Instead, move diagonally behind him before he lands. This avoids the shockwave spread.

·Blink AoE Slash: Stay mobile and don't get cornered. His teleports cover wide ground, but reaction time is generous if you watch the shadows.

·Sword Throw: Maintain lateral movement. Treat this like a bullet-hell moment, weaving between projectiles.

Recommended Tips for Victory

·Use the arena size. Don'tt box yourself into corners-always reposition.

·Prioritize defense. Glass-cannon builds may need temporary adjustments (life flasks, defensive passives).

·Mobility skills matter. Dashes, leaps, or blinks provide a huge advantage during his AoE sequences.

·Interrupt if possible. Some builds with stun, freeze, or chill can briefly disrupt his combos. This creates precious DPS windows.

·Practice patience. Treat early attempts as learning runs. Oncyou'veve memorized his animations, the fight feels dramatically easier.

How Path of Exile 2 Items Help Against Azmadi

Like all major bosses, your gear choices will heavily influence how manageable Azmadi feels.

·Defensive Flasks: Prioritize armor, evasion, or resistance-boosting flasks.

·Movement Gear: Boots with movement speed or dash-support modifiers will drastically improve survivability.

·Unique Items: Life gain on hit, mitigation, or conditional defenses (like Fortify effects) help sustain through combos.

·Crafted Gear: Stack resistances and life. If undergeared, farming or buying PoE2 items from marketplaces can save time before attempting him.

Final Thoughts

The Azmadi, the Faridun Prince, encountered in Path of Exile 2, stands out as one of the most memorable skill checks. Unlike some campaign bosses that crumble under raw DPS, Azmadi punishes impatience, poor timing, and bad positioning. His second-phase empowerment transforms him from a duel-style opponent into a relentless combo machine capable of ending runs in seconds.

Success comes down to three pillars:

1. Learning his patterns during phase one.

2. Reacting properly to his deadlier phase two attacks.

3. Preparing your build with defensive and mobility options to survive his burst windows.

If you're struggling, don't be discouraged-many players take multiple attempts before finding their rhythm. Once mastered, this fight becomes less of a brick wall and more of a satisfying dance of skill and timing. Defeat Azmadi, anyou'llll not only progress the Interlude storyline but also gain the confidence to face Path of Exile's 2s even harsher endgame challenges.