Isle of Kin and the Eye of Hinekora Explained

Isle of Kin

The Isle of Kin contains one of Act 4's more awkward boss fights: Krutog, Lord of Kin. The arena is tight, and Path of Exile 2 Currency Krutog's massive size makes movement difficult, especially for melee builds.

Defeating Krutog rewards you with a weapon piece required by the Hooded One, making this island mandatory for story progression.

Eye of Hinekora (Optional but Powerful)

The Eye of Hinekora quest sends you back to Shrike Island and rewards multiple permanent character upgrades:

+2 Passive Skill Points
+5 Dexterity or +5% Lightning Resistance
+5 Strength or +5% Fire Resistance
+5 Intelligence or +5% Cold Resistance
+5% Increased Maximum Mana

These bonuses significantly improve survivability heading into harder Act 4 zones and the Interludes, making Eye of Hinekora one of the most valuable optional quests in the campaign.

How to Unlock Arastas

Arastas is part of the main Act 4 storyline, but if you attempt to enter too early, you'll find all exits blocked.

To properly unlock Arastas, you must first complete:

Whakapanu Island
Shrike Island
Abandoned Prison

Each of these locations contains bosses that drop weapon components required by the Hooded One. Once all required pieces are collected, Arastas becomes fully accessible, and poe2 trade site progression resumes normally.