Path of Exile 2's Hidden Golden Idols: A Guide to Finding and Selling Them

Path of Exile 2 boasts numerous quests, but some remain hidden or unlisted in your quest log. A prime example is the five Golden Idols scattered throughout Act 3. Unlike typical quest items, these don't trigger a quest entry upon discovery. Instead of progressing a specific questline, these unique items offer a substantial gold reward upon sale.

Locating the Golden Idols

After exploring the Vaal ruins beneath the Ziggurat Encampment in Act 3 and traveling through a time portal, you'll find yourself in Utzaal, the once-magnificent Vaal city (known as The Drowned City in the present). Within Utzaal and the connected Aggorat, you can discover these valuable artifacts. They're not random enemy drops; instead, they're located on the ground or pedestals, often tucked away in side rooms.

• Utzaal:
  • Glorious Idol
  • Golden Idol
  • Grand Idol
• Aggorat:
  • Exceptional Idol
  • Elegant Idol

Cashing In Your Discoveries

Once you've collected a Golden Idol, return to the Ziggurat Encampment and seek out Oswald, located in the northern part of the area. He's your buyer. The idols fetch a handsome sum:

• Golden Idol: 500 Gold
• Grand Idol: 1000 Gold
• Glorious Idol: 1500 Gold
• Elegant Idol: 1000 Gold
• Exceptional Idol: 1500 Gold

Collecting all five yields a total of 6000 Gold. Given their size and limited use beyond their monetary value, it's advisable to sell them immediately to free up inventory space.