Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia, might just be the Emperor Palpatine of Path of Exile 2. This Act 4 boss fight feels like facing a Sith Lord — hurling lightning strikes, levitating massive rocks with telekinesis, and trapping you inside deadly mazes where one wrong move means instant death. In this guide, I’ll break down how to survive and defeat Benedictus step by step: - How to counter his lightning strikes and Force-like fireballs - Surviving the falling rocks and explosive structures - Escaping his maze mechanics before they collapse - The safest times to stay close and punish him - Managing flasks and patience through this Palpatine-style showdown 00:00 Intro 00:37 Phase 1 02:13 Phase 2 03:13 Final Thoughts This fight is one of the most cinematic in Path of Exile 2 — it almost feels like boss design straight out of Star Wars. If you’ve ever wanted to duel a Sith Lord in Wraeclast, this is your chance. Do you think Benedictus was inspired by Palpatine? ⚡ Let me know in the comments! #PathofExile2 #Benedictus #BugWarrior #SithLord