“Ancient Vows” is a quest in Act 2 of Path of Exile 2 that tasks you with finding a mysterious relic, though you’re only given one vague direction: “Find a use for the Relic.”
The “Ancient Vows” quest will send you on a hunt around the Vastiri Plains of Act 2 in search for the relic’s missing half. The only problem is, the quest doesn’t tell you where to find it, how to get it, or even that it exists. On top of that, you’ll need to find a place to put the relics. But, on the bright side, you’ll receive a permanent buff for completing the quest!
Our Path of Exile 2 guide offers a full “Ancient Vows” walkthrough, including telling you where to find the relics, how to use them, and which buff you should choose.
‘Ancient Vows’ quest steps in POE2
The “Ancient Vows” neatly breaks down into four steps:
- Start the “Ancient Vows” quest by looting the Kabala Clan Relic or the Sun Clan Relic.
- Collect the missing relic of the two.
- Return the relics to the altar found in the Valley of the Titans.
- Choose one of the two buffs.
For more information on where to find the relics, how to use them, and which buff you should choose, check out the sections below.
‘Ancient Vows’ relic locations in POE2
There are two relics that you need to complete the “Ancient Vows” quest: the Kabala Clan and Sun Clan. You’ve already found one to start the quest, so you’ll only need to find the other. Both relics can be found as a random drop from enemies, but they’re found in two different maps.
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The Kabala Clan Relic can be found in The Bone Pits, while the Sun Clan Relic can be found in Keth.
How to use the ‘Ancient Vows’ relics in POE2
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After you’ve retrieved both the Kabala Clan Relic and Sun Clan Relic, make your way to the Valley of the Titans waypoint. Beside the waypoint, you’ll find a medallion that seems to fit both relics. Place both relics inside the medallion to complete the quest and receive a buff of your choosing.
If you’re having a hard time placing the relics inside of the medallion because it keeps disappearing, head over to the settings and switch to the “Interface” tab. Scroll down and turn on the “Always Highlight” setting to keep the medallion on your screen as your drag the relics over from your inventory.
Keep in mind that this setting will highlight items on the ground for you, so your screen might get a little cluttered if you leave it on!
Which Ancient Vows buff should you choose
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After you’ve successfully placed the relics into the medallion, you’ll need to choose between two buffs:
- 30% increased Charm Charges gained
- 15% increased Mana Recovery from Flasks
These buffs can work on any class, but their value will change depending on your build. For example, if you find yourself running out of mana often, the mana recovery will be better suited for you. The increased charm charges could work for those who are able to consistently take a specific type of damage. For example, Infernalists can convert cold and lightning damage taken to fire damage taken, so the charm charges buff and a ruby charm could work well.
Overall, take the buff that suits your build the best, and, if you ever want to change it, you can teleport back to the Valley of the Titans waypoint and switch your buff at no cost.
