MMOEXP POE2:Step-by-Step Hadi of the Flaming River Guide in PoE 2 (no replies)
Introduction – Where You Face Hadi
Hadi of the Flaming River is one of two Terracotta Sentinels encountered on the second floor of the Trial of the Sekhemas, alongside Rafiq of the Frozen Spring.
This duo must be dealt with carefully — if one sentinel dies significantly earlier than the other, the surviving sentinel fully heals and the arena hazards change based on the defeated companion’s element.
Step‑by‑Step Strategy
1. Enter Prepared
Before engaging, make sure your build has good fire resistance and survivability; Hadi deals predominantly fire damage through his melee and ground abilities. Positioning and movement are key.
2. Understand the Duo Mechanic
The Sentinels share a unique mechanic: if one dies before the other, the surviving boss regains full life and becomes much harder to manage.
Ideal Kill: Bring both bosses to low health simultaneously and finish them together.
Fallback: If simultaneous killing isn’t feasible, kill Hadi first — his fire hazards are generally more manageable than the freezing effects triggered by Rafiq’s death.
3. Dodge Key Attacks
Hadi’s main attacks are telegraphed but powerful:
Fist Strike: A direct punch with heavy knockback.
Ground Slam: Hadi slams the ground, sending a fire shockwave forward.
Triple Slam: A stomp attack that produces three flaming waves.
Tips to dodge:
Sidestep laterally when you see his arms raised — many of his attacks hit in a straight frontal cone.
Keep mid‑range distance to give yourself time to react to his slams.
4. Manage Arena Hazards
If Rafiq dies first, the arena creates chilling ground and periodic projectiles — a severe slow debuff that makes dodging Hadi’s fiery attacks much harder.
By contrast, if Hadi is taken down first, fire hazards are triggered around the arena but these are typically easier to avoid with careful movement.
5. Patience and Positioning
This fight rewards measured play: don’t tunnel vision on damage. Instead:
Alternate hitting the bosses to keep their health bars close.
Use area‑of‑effect (AoE) damage or pets to tag both with damage over time (DoT) to help balance their health.
Stand near the center of the arena to avoid getting cornered by ground effects.
Conclusion
Conquering Hadi of the Flaming River isn’t just about raw damage — it’s about timing, positioning, and understanding how the cheap POE 2 Orbs duo mechanics influence hazard behavior. With good fire resist, smart movement, and a plan to keep both Sentinels’ health close, you’ll secure victory and continue your Trial of the Sekhemas conquest.