Path of Exile Maps

Maps are the primary end-game content in Path of Exile. Once players complete the main campaign, they gain access to the Atlas of Worlds, where Maps become the gateway to some of the game’s most challenging and rewarding encounters. By placing a Map into the Map Device, players open six portals to a randomized instance filled with powerful monsters, dangerous bosses, and valuable loot.

Just like other PoE items, Maps vary in rarity and can be modified with currency to enhance their difficulty and rewards. Higher-tier Maps offer better loot but come with more lethal mechanics. Efficient Map farming and Atlas progression are essential for high-level gameplay, character development, and acquiring top-tier gear.

Map Rarity and Attributes

Maps in Path of Exile come in several rarities that influence their affixes and difficulty:

• Normal Maps (white): No modifiers. Least rewarding, but can be upgraded easily.
• Magic Maps (blue): Up to 2 affixes. Provides moderate challenge and rewards.
• Rare Maps (yellow): Up to 6 affixes (8 when Corrupted). Preferred for farming and Atlas progression.
• Unique Maps (brown): Feature predefined modifiers, layouts, and boss mechanics, offering a unique experience with custom rewards.

Maps also have Quality (up to 20%) that increases item quantity in that area. Quality can be enhanced using Cartographer’s Chisels, with the most efficiency gained when used on Normal rarity Maps.

Types of Maps in Path of Exile

In addition to standard Map types, there are several specialized and league-exclusive Maps:

• Blighted Maps – Feature a long and difficult Blight encounter. High risk and high reward.
• Synthesised Maps – Available through Zana’s missions, inhabited by Synthesis monsters and offering unique loot.
• Breachstones – Open portals to Breach Lords’ domains. Known for high EXP per hour.
• Zana’s Missions – Random or Hideout-triggered special maps with unique objectives and only one portal.
• Map Fragments – Used to access high-end content like the Shaper, Uber Elder, and Atziri. Often obtained via rare drops or trade.

Map Tiers and Atlas Progression

Maps are divided into tiers based on their monster level and Atlas classification:

• Low Tier Maps (T1–5) – White Maps with monster levels 68–72.
• Mid Tier Maps (T6–10) – Yellow Maps with monster levels 73–77.
• High Tier Maps (T11–17) – Red Maps with monster levels 78–84. Includes Shaper and Uber Elder maps.

To complete a Map with a bonus objective on your Atlas, you must finish it under specific conditions—typically by upgrading its rarity and corrupting it.

You can also upgrade Maps using vendor recipes by trading three of the same type and tier for a higher-tier Map. However, the result depends on your Atlas progression path and adjacent Maps.

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