In Path of Exile 2, maximizing your efficiency in tower maps can significantly enhance your loot and overall progression. This guide delves into advanced strategies focusing on leveraging tower layouts, tablet usage, and understanding the mechanics of Asmary Wisps to optimize your mapping experience.
The core of this strategy involves identifying and utilizing areas on your Atlas tree that feature overlapping towers. Overlapping towers create a confluence of effects, particularly when combined with specific tablets that enhance boss modifiers and Asmary Wisp presence. The goal is to create a scenario where each boss within these overlapping tower zones is not only more challenging but also significantly more rewarding in terms of loot.
To effectively set up these maps, consider the following steps:
- Identifying Overlapping Towers: Look for areas on your Atlas where multiple towers' influence zones intersect. These intersections are prime locations for maximizing the effects of your tablets and Asmary Wisps.
- Tablet Selection: Choose tablets that specifically enhance boss attributes and Asmary Wisp encounters. Cruel Hegemani Overseer Precursor tablets, for example, add extra boss modifiers and additional bosses within range. Additionally, tablets that ensure bosses are haunted by Asmary spirits are crucial for maximizing loot potential.
By stacking these modifiers, you increase the quantity and quality of loot dropped by the bosses. Remember, more modifiers on a rare or boss monster directly translate to more overall loot. While these bosses will be more challenging, the rewards justify the increased difficulty.
Leveraging Asmary Wisps and Map Modifiers
Asmary Wisps play a pivotal role in this strategy. These spirits haunt monsters and bosses, increasing the loot they drop. The upcoming updates promise to improve the drops from monsters possessed by Asmary Wisps, making this strategy even more lucrative.
To maximize the benefits of Asmary Wisps:
- Atlas Tree Setup: Invest in Atlas tree nodes that increase the chance of encountering Asmary spirits in your maps. Nodes that increase the area of effect of these spirits and the rarity of items dropped by possessed monsters are also highly beneficial.
- Map Juicing: Utilize map modifiers that increase the quantity and rarity of items found. This can be achieved through various methods, such as using scarabs or applying specific map crafting options.
Combining these strategies ensures that your maps are not only filled with challenging, wisp-haunted bosses but also optimized for maximum loot potential. Remember to adjust the difficulty based on your character's capabilities. If four modifiers are too challenging, aim for three or even two.
Item Evaluation and Loot Filter Adjustments
One of the key aspects of this strategy is the evaluation of dropped items. Due to the high-tier modifiers present on the rare items dropped by these bosses, it's crucial to adjust your loot filter to reveal these potentially valuable items.
Many standard loot filters hide high-tier rare items to reduce clutter, but in this strategy, these items are your primary target. Take the time to double, triple, or even quadruple-check the loot that drops, paying close attention to items with multiple high-tier modifiers.
Consider the following when evaluating items:
- Tiered Modifiers: Look for items with multiple high-tier modifiers. These items are often worth significantly more than items with lower-tier mods.
- Base Types: Be aware of the valuable base types for your build and other popular builds. Some base types are inherently more valuable due to their implicit modifiers or suitability for specific builds.
- Exalt Slam Potential: Evaluate whether an item has the potential to be improved with an Exalted Orb. An item with several desirable modifiers and an open affix slot can be worth a significant amount after being Exalted.
By carefully evaluating the loot and adjusting your loot filter accordingly, you can maximize your profits from this strategy.
Tablet Combinations and Effects
To maximize the benefits of running Tower maps, it's essential to understand how different tablet combinations can affect the difficulty and reward of your runs. Here's a breakdown of some effective tablet combinations:
| Tablet Combination | Effects | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Cruel Hegemani Overseer Precursor + Haunted by Asmary Spirits | Adds extra boss modifiers and ensures bosses are haunted by Asmary spirits. | Increases both the difficulty and the loot potential of the boss encounters. |
| Additional Bosses + Increased Item Quantity | Adds more bosses to the map and increases the quantity of items dropped. | Maximizes the number of opportunities for valuable loot drops. |
| Increased Item Rarity + Increased Pack Size | Increases the rarity of items dropped and the number of monsters in the map. | Enhances the overall loot quality and quantity throughout the map. |