The Searing Exarch (quest)

For the NPC and boss fight, see The Searing Exarch.

The Searing Exarch
Required	No
Start	Talk to The Envoy
Objective	Kill The Searing Exarch
Completion	Atlas Book of Skill
Boss	The Searing Exarch

The Searing Exarch is an epilogue quest. This quest runs in parallel to The Maven (quest) and The Eater of Worlds (quest).

Walkthrough

While the player is exploring yellow maps (T6+), they will encounter The Envoy, which notes the influence of The Searing Exarch in the map. The player will be given the Luminous AstrolabeLuminous AstrolabeAllows you to pursue The Searing Exarch by adding its influence to a map from your Map Device.Use this item on the Map Device in your Hideout to attach the Luminous Astrolabe.. If the player has started The Eater of Worlds questline prior to this one, they will find The Envoy and receive the Luminous AstrolabeLuminous AstrolabeAllows you to pursue The Searing Exarch by adding its influence to a map from your Map Device.Use this item on the Map Device in your Hideout to attach the Luminous Astrolabe. while exploring red maps (T11+) under the Eater of Worlds influence.

A picture of the Searing Exarch Beacon selected on the Atlas Device. The slices around the Beacon indicate how many bosses have been defeated.

Use the Beacon to upgrade the Map DeviceMap DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout2 Variations. A symbol of The Searing Exarch will be added to the map device, toggling that button to allow The Searing Exarch influence to spawn in a map.

Then the following steps must be completed:

• Use the map device to add The Searing Exarch influence to a tier 9+ map.
• Use the map device to add The Searing Exarch influence to a tier 10+ map.
• Use the map device to add The Searing Exarch influence to a tier 11+ map and defeat the map boss.
• The tier 11 map boss will drop a quest invitation Polaric InvitationPolaric InvitationOnce within the grasp of the Black Star,
  there can be no escape., to initiate the boss fight against The Black Star. The area level is 79.
• Use the invitation in the map device to open the map and defeat the The Black Star.
• After the boss fight, spawn The Searing Exarch's influence in a T12+ map, and then T13/14/15/16+, by using the button on the map device.
• Defeat the T16 boss and the boss will drop another invitation: Incandescent InvitationIncandescent InvitationFrom the corona of an ancient star,
  the Searing Exarch seeks to master the Atlas..
• Use the invitation in the map device to open the map and defeat the The Searing Exarch.
• Talk to Kirac to complete the quest and receive the Omniscient VoidstoneOmniscient VoidstoneTier 1-15 Maps found have 15% chance to become 1 tier higherThe Searing Exarch spread the Word of
  Enlightenment for countless eons without
  ever understanding its master's message.Socket this into your Atlas to increase the Tier of all Maps..

After defeating the final invitation, the player can repeat 24 Tier 14+ maps with The Searing Exarch’s influence to challenge a harder version of The Searing Exarch boss fight.

Pick up the Luminous Astrolabe

Pick up The Searing Exarch' beacon.

• Pick up the Luminous AstrolabeLuminous AstrolabeAllows you to pursue The Searing Exarch by adding its influence to a map from your Map Device.Use this item on the Map Device in your Hideout to attach the Luminous Astrolabe..

Use the Luminous Astrolabe to augment your Map Device

Use the Luminous AstrolabeLuminous AstrolabeAllows you to pursue The Searing Exarch by adding its influence to a map from your Map Device.Use this item on the Map Device in your Hideout to attach the Luminous Astrolabe. to augment your Map DeviceMap DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout2 Variations to enable you to perceive the influence of The Searing Exarch.

"

With this new piece of equipment, we can hunt The Cleansing Fire's footholds on the Atlas. Attack them on her behalf, and we can set them up to fight each other instead of us.

"

- Kirac

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 9+ map

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 9+ map.

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 10+ map

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 10+ map.

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 11+ map

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 11+ map.

Defeat the Map Boss

Defeat the map boss to receive an invitation.

Pick up the Polaric Invitation

Pick up the Polaric InvitationPolaric InvitationOnce within the grasp of the Black Star,
there can be no escape..

Use the Polaric Invitation in the Map Device

Use the Polaric InvitationPolaric InvitationOnce within the grasp of the Black Star,
there can be no escape. in the map device to gain access to The Black Star's arena.

"

This key glows brighter in proximity to the Map Device, as if it's trying to tell us it wants to be used. It will take you beyond the Atlas itself, to some unknown place in the celestial realm. Rather than defending known lands, this will be an offensive mission into enemy territory. Wherever it leads, be ready for a skirmish.

"

- Kirac

Enter Polaric Void

Enter The Black Star's arena.

The Black Star

Defeat The Black Star.

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 12+ map

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 12+ map.

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 13+ map

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 13+ map.

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 14+ map

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 14+ map.

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 15+ map

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 15+ map.

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 16+ map

Pursue The Searing Exarch's influence in a Tier 16+ map.

Defeat the Map Boss

Defeat the map boss to receive an invitation.

Pick up the Incandescent Invitation

Pick up the Incandescent InvitationIncandescent InvitationFrom the corona of an ancient star,
the Searing Exarch seeks to master the Atlas..

Use the Incandescent Invitation in the Map Device

Use the Incandescent InvitationIncandescent InvitationFrom the corona of an ancient star,
the Searing Exarch seeks to master the Atlas. in the map device to gain access the Searing Exarch's arena.

"

That key is not a mechanism, nor a map. It appears to be an invitation. Brace yourself for battle. The Cleansing Fire's champion will be ready for you.

"

- Kirac

Enter The Absence of Patience and Wisdom

Enter The Searing Exarch's arena.

Defeat The Searing Exarch

Defeat The Searing Exarch.

Talk to Commander Kirac

You have defeated The Searing Exarch and the Black Star, unlocking the Omniscient Voidstone. Talk to Commander Kirac for a reward.

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I'm glad you survived your battle with The Cleansing Fire's emissary, but I suspect this is hardly the end of The Maven's battle for ownership of the Atlas. Keep fighting as her champion, Godslayer. She's the best of our terrible options.

"

- Kirac

Quest Complete

Quest Complete - You have defeated The Searing Exarch and unlocked the Omniscient Voidstone and gained 1 Atlas Passive Skill Point and 2 Atlas Passive Respec Points

Version history

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Introduced to the game