Navali’s Rest is one of the key optional objectives in Act 4 of Path of Exile 2. Unlike side areas that only grant loot or experience, completing this objective rewards you with a permanent +5% increased maximum Mana—a powerful bonus for nearly every build that relies on skills and casting.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about finding Navali’s Rest, completing the sequence, and making sure you don’t miss this vital upgrade.
What Is Navali’s Rest?
Navali’s Rest is a hidden chamber tied to the fate of Navali, a prophetic NPC from the original Path of Exile. In PoE 2, it takes the form of a jade coffin holding her remains. Interacting with it allows your character to “Pay Your Respects,” which triggers the permanent Mana buff and opens a short dialogue about Navali’s story.
For players pushing toward endgame, every bit of base Mana scales with auras, skill rotations, and survivability—making this small bonus far more impactful than it might appear.
How to Unlock the Area
Before you can even reach Navali’s Rest, you need access to the Eye of Hinekora map in Act 4. This region unlocks after completing the Isle of Kin and defeating Krutog, Lord of Kin, inside the Volcanic Warrens. Freeing Matiki there will start the Trial of the Ancestors questline, and Makoru will ferry you across to the new islands, including the Eye of Hinekora.
Finding Navali’s Rest
The confusing part for many players is that the world map icon for Navali’s Rest appears misleading, sometimes pointing toward the Hall of the Dead. In reality, the objective is inside the Eye of Hinekora map. Here’s how to locate it:
- Explore Thoroughly – The Eye of Hinekora is randomly generated each time, so the chamber can appear in different corners of the map.
- Look for a Large Empty Hall – You’ll eventually find a checkpoint that leads into a wide, vacant hall. At the end lies a smaller chamber.
- Enter the Chamber – Inside, you’ll see a jade-encased coffin with a floating corpse. This is Navali’s Rest.
Interacting with it completes the sequence and grants the permanent Mana increase.
Reward: Permanent Mana Buff
Once you “Pay Your Respects,” your character immediately gains:
- +5% Increased Maximum Mana (Permanent Bonus)
This is not tied to gear, gems, or temporary buffs. It stacks with all other sources of Mana scaling and remains active for the rest of your playthrough. Afterward, you can also speak briefly with Navali’s spirit to learn more about her fate.
Quick Tips for Completing Navali’s Rest
- Do It Early – Don’t wait until later. The sooner you get this Mana bonus, the more it benefits leveling and mid-game fights.
- Double-Check the Map – If you think it’s bugged because the map marker seems wrong, remember it’s not in the Hall of the Dead—always search the Eye of Hinekora.
- Clear the Area First – Random monster spawns can sometimes cluster around the chamber entrance. Wipe them out before interacting to avoid interruptions.
- Solo or Party – Only the player who interacts with Navali’s Rest gains the bonus, so if you’re in a party, make sure everyone clicks the coffin.
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In Path of Exile 2, small permanent buffs like this add up significantly. Just like bandit rewards or crafting recipes, they become part of your character’s baseline strength. Missing Navali’s Rest means handicapping yourself for the remainder of the game.
For Mana-intensive builds like Sorcerers, Totem setups, or Aura-stackers, this bonus directly impacts performance. Even melee builds benefit indirectly, as extra Mana means more reliable access to utility skills, warcries, and movement abilities. Play Now!
