Zekvir Lair Challenge Delve: Unlocking, Difficulty, and Rewards

As players venture through the Delves in The War Within Season 1, a new challenge has emerged - the 13th delve, Zekvir's Lair. This "challenge-mode" delve offers a unique set of requirements, difficulty settings, and rewards for those brave enough to take it on.

Zekvir's Lair Location

Zekvir's Lair is located in the southwest part of the Azj-Kahet region.

Difficulty Settings

Unlike other delves, Zekvir's Lair has only two difficulty settings: ? and ??.

• ? Difficulty: Recommended for players with an item level of 600 or higher.

• ?? Difficulty: Designed to be an "unfathomable challenge" for players seeking the ultimate test.

Unlocking Zekvir's Lair

To unlock Zekvir's Lair, players must meet the following requirements:

• ? Difficulty: Unlocked after clearing a Tier 8 delve with revives remaining.

• ?? Difficulty: Unlocked after clearing a Tier 10 delve with revives remaining.

Zekvir Fight Overview

? Difficulty

• Zekvir has 89.9 million HP for solo players.

• Mechanics include Claw Smash, Angler's Web, Call Web Terror, Enfeebling Spittle, and Horrendous Roar.

?? Difficulty

• Zekvir has 195 million HP for solo players.

• Retains all mechanics from ? difficulty, with some changes:

  • Claw Smash and Angler's Web cast times reduced

  • Call Web Terror spawns a more powerful Web Terror

  • Enfeebling Spittle deals significantly more damage

  • Horrendous Roar cast time reduced

• New Abilities:

  • Regenerating Carapace (heals Zekvir if not interrupted)

  • Unending Spines (creates void portals to dodge)

  • Blood-Infused Carapace (heals Zekvir by 25% if not interrupted)

  • Infinite Horror (fear lasts forever if hit)

Rewards

Achievements

• Nemesis Nemesis: Awarded for defeating Zekvir in any difficulty.

• Hunting the Hunter: Awarded for defeating Zekvir on ?? difficulty.

• Let Me Solo Him: Awarded for defeating Zekvir on ?? difficulty solo.

• Heavy-Handed: Awarded for being killed by Zekvir.