Path of Exile 2 Guide:Beating Captain Hartlin in Act Four
Grinding Gear Games has built Path of Exile 2 around bosses that demand more than raw damage—they test awareness, positioning, and adaptability. One of the standout challenges in Act Four is Captain Hartlin, a tragic figure bound to the seas and cursed into undeath. Hartlin appears during the Dark Mists questline. Freya Hartlin sends you searching for her missing son in the fog-drenched waters of Kedge Bay. Unfortunately, by the time you reach Journey Edge, it's too late—he has been twisted into a grotesque abomination, his body merged with rusted anchors, nautical relics, and spectral weaponry. This fight is more than just another boss battle. It serves as both a dramatic narrative moment and a major difficulty spike that tests whether your build is ready for midgame. The Battlefield Journey Edge provides an open arena, giving Hartlin the freedom to unleash sweeping AoE attacks. Positioning is critical—standing still for too long will get you punished. Melee builds struggle agains...