PoE 2 Boss Guide: Beira of the Rotten Pack Strategy & Drops

Beira of the Rotten Pack is a relentless, high-mobility encounter found deep within the corrupted forests of Act 1. As the matriarch of the twisted wolf pack, she combines rapid physical strikes with summoning mechanics, testing the player's crowd control abilities and reflex dodging.

Lore & Background

Once a revered huntress of the Ezomyte tribes, Beira sought to commune with the spirits of the wild to protect her people from the encroaching corruption. Instead of salvation, she found madness. The corruption twisted her bond with nature, fusing her soul with the feral instincts of the wolves she once commanded.

Now, she is the "Rotten Mother," a beast in human skin who leads a pack of undead wolves. She patrols the decaying woods, hunting not for survival, but to feed the insatiable rot that consumes her from within. To defeat her is to grant a mercy killing to a noble spirit lost to the darkness.

Core Mechanics

Beira is an agility-based boss. She moves quickly and attacks in bursts. The fight revolves around managing her minions and avoiding her bleed-inducing strikes.

• 1. Alpha's Pounce (Leap Slam)
  Description: Beira crouches low and leaps across the screen, slamming onto the player's location. This attack deals high Physical damage and has a 100% chance to inflict "Bleeding" (damage over time while moving).
  Strategy: Watch for her crouch animation. Do not run in a straight line; Dodge Roll diagonally towards her previous position. If hit, use a Flask immediately to stop the Bleeding effect.
• 2. Call of the Pack (Summon)
  Description: Beira howls, summoning 4-6 Rotting Wolves from the edges of the arena. While wolves are alive, Beira gains a "Pack Tactics" buff, increasing her attack speed and damage reduction.
  Strategy: Prioritize the minions! Use AoE (Area of Effect) skills to clear the wolves immediately. Do not focus on Beira until her pack is dead, or you will be overwhelmed by their combined DPS.
• 3. Corrosive Bile (Cone Attack)
  Description: She spews a cone of green, acidic bile in front of her. This leaves a lingering patch of ground degeneration that deals Chaos damage over time.
  Strategy: Stay close to her (melee range) and circle around to her back. The cone is wide but has a short range. Avoid standing in the green pools at all costs.

Recommended Builds

Mobile builds with good AoE clear speed perform best against Beira:

• Warrior - Sunder / Earthslam: The large AoE impact can stun the summoned wolves and hit Beira simultaneously. The natural tankiness helps survive the bleed damage.
• Sorceress - Spark / Lightning: Lightning skills that chain between enemies are highly effective at clearing the pack while keeping a safe distance from Beira's pounce.
• Key Stats: High Movement Speed is crucial. Ensure you have Chaos Resistance (at least 0%) to mitigate the damage from her bile pools.

Loot Table

Defeating Beira of the Rotten Pack has a chance to drop the following specific items: