Path Of Exile 3.26 Secrets Of The Atlas Guide: What Features Have Been Improved? - New Items And Features

While Path of Exile 3.28 won't start until early March, there's still plenty to do in the current leagues. The official announcement just came in: PoE 3.27 will bring back Legacy of Phrecia event on January 29th (PST). This mode was originally released in February 2025, but due to popular player feedback, it was extended to April. Even so, some players may still not have experienced this mode, so let's take a look at the unique mechanics and content of Legacy of Phrecia. Dates And Rules Legacy of Phrecia event is short, lasting only about 20 days, with the following dates: Start Date: 1 PM January 29th PST / Jan 29, 2026 4:00 PM (EST) End Date: 1 PM February 19th PST / Feb 19, 2026 4:00 PM (EST) League Mode Legacy of Phrecia is a standalone league, meaning you'll need to create a new orange to participate. The current announcement indicates the availability of Standard and Hardcore Solo Self-found league,. This likely means players can only choose between unlimited mode and simultaneously enabling both Hardcore and Solo rules, rather than choosing Softcore SSF alone. If this is the case, it's expected to be adjusted based on community feedback. After the event ends, Legacy of Phrecia characters will be merged into the mainstream Keepers of the Flame league, and the merged characters will fully Ascendancy passive points, as the Ascendancies introduced in the event do not exist in the base game. Rewards Players will receive a Mystery Box as a reward, as your character reaches levels 50 and 90, which can only be claimed once per account. However, please note that these are usually past chests, and their value should not be the primary motivation for participating. They will be a nice bonus if the event itself appeals to you. Legacy of Phrecia event will be available simultaneously on PC and consoles for the first time, and you can change your Ascendancies during the event. Regarding Forbidden Flame and Forbidden Flesh jewels, they still exist, but they will only provide Ascendancy passive points for the base game and will not contribute to the new Ascendancies introduced in the event, primarily for balance reasons. What Is Legacy of Phrecia? New Ascendancies The event will introduce 19 completely different Ascendancies. These are not existing classes in the game, but rather reimagined versions based on discarded designs. These Ascendancies will become part of the main league's Ascendancies after the event, with the following correspondence: Marauder: Antiquarian (Chieftain) Behemoth (Berserker) Ancestral Commander (Juggernaut) Duelist: Gambler (Gladiator) Paladin (Champion) Aristocrat (Slayer) Shadow: Servant of Arakaali (Assassin) Surfcaster (Saboteur) Blind Prophet (Trickster) Ranger: Daughter of Oshabi (Pathfinder) Whisperer (Deadeye) Wildspeaker (Warden) Witch: Harbinger (Occultist) Herald (Elementalist) Bog Shaman (Necromancer) Templar: Architect of Chaos (Inquisitor) Polytheist (Guardian) Puppeteer (Hierophant) Scion: Scavenger (Ascendant) In the previous Legacy of Phrecia event, Ascendancies like Ancestral Commander were far stronger than others, severely impacting build diversity. Therefore, Official will be making comprehensive balance adjustments this time to ensure no single Ascendancy class can dominate, encouraging more diverse build exploration. As a result, some potentially powerful but overshadowed classes, such as Gambler Ascendancy, will have the opportunity to shine. Atlas System Changes This event will completely remove the familiar Atlas system, replacing it with a new mechanic called Idols. You can think of Idols as jewels used to enhance Atlas nodes. Idols cannot be crafted using regular PoE currency. They have a 50% chance to drop from Map Bosses and will also be added to the core loot pool, with a moderate drop rate. After obtaining idols, you can consume a large amount of gold to recombine them, hoping to create perfect attributes. Idols system replaces many talent effects on Atlas. In short, if you're willing to highly specialize in a particular mechanic, Idols can elevate the Juice of the map to levels far exceeding those of regular gameplay. However, note that Breach Idols affix, which stacked and caused rampant Rogue Exile in the last event, has been completely removed. Therefore, the economy in this event won't experience the extreme inflation seen last time, but it's still expected to be quite active. Game Adjustments Global Map Affixes Each area in the event will have a random number of map affixes, which will increase with the area's level. This is equivalent to a globally applied Cartography Scarab of Risk effect. However, some extremely poor affixes have been removed, but challenging affixes such as "109% of physical damage converted to additional fire damage" or "monsters penetrate elemental resistance" may still appear. These affixes are expected to provide bonuses to quantity, rarity, and pack size, similar to regular map affixes. Boss Enhancements Some campaign bosses, and Pinnacle Bosses in Legacy of Phrecia will receive new mechanics to increase their challenge. These mechanics may be similar to or weaker versions of those in Gauntlet event. Additionally, all unique monsters will enter a berserk state when low on health. These changes mean that players choosing Hardcore will face significantly increased challenges. That's a general overview of Legacy of Phrecia. It's worth noting that the asynchronous trade system will be available during this event. It makes collecting an ideal set of idols easier than ever before, but item values will fluctuate wildly, so be prepared.

Path of Exile 3.27 was released on November 19th at 5 PM. This patch primarily focuses on improving quality of life and also fixes some abnormal boss behavior. This patch was released relatively late, meaning it was quickly, or even already, implemented in the game. Let's take a look at the key changes it brings. Breach Fortress Quality Of Life In Breach Hive Fortress encounters, there is now an ability that instantly destroys all surrounding walls. This ability is available at the start of the encounter. These walls were originally designed for players with less gear, serving to slow down monsters and provide a buffer. However, many players (especially late-game players) found these walls annoying because they slowed down the game's pace. Therefore, this is a significant improvement, allowing players to adjust the pace of encounters according to their own strength. Stronger players can now choose to destroy walls, allowing monsters to rush towards them more quickly, thus speeding up map progression. Players whose builds are not yet fully complete can still choose to retain the walls, making the fight safer and more controllable, but it will take longer. Sirus Adjustments In Patch 3.27, Feared Maven Invitation was dropped by Sirus and Incarnation of Dread, but Sirus performed poorly in The Feared fight. In Patch 3.27.0d, Sirus will now use a wider range of abilities than in regular combat, which may make the fight more dangerous. However, he no longer has the same health threshold as in the regular Sirus fight and can be one-shotted. For players who can instantly kill Sirus in The Feared, this change may make the fight easier, but for players who cannot finish it quickly, the fight may become more difficult. However, players who can usually challenge The Feared have already achieved Ailment immunity and Corrupting Blood immunity, so even with more abilities, Sirus's threat is relatively limited. Currency QoL Improvements In version 3.27.0, holding down the Alt key while using Orb of Alteration automatically activated Orb of Augmentation function. This has now been extended to Orb of Alchemy and Orb of Chance. Holding down Alt while using Orb of Alchemy or Orb of Chance will automatically consume Orb of Scouring. This change undoubtedly provides a smoother crafting experience, eliminating the need for players to manually switch PoE currency. For Orb of Chance and Orb of Alchemy (especially when used on the map), this is almost a complete buff, as players typically don't care about the specific numerical range of mods, only whether the mod is feasible. However, the Alt key is also a shortcut for viewing item mod details. When using Orb of Alteration, if you want to check whether the recently rolled mod is Tier 1 or Tier 2, or whether it's a Perfect Roll, holding down the Alt key will interrupt the crafting process, causing inconvenience. Ideally, there should be an option to rebind this crafting shortcut, allowing players to enjoy the convenience of new features without interfering with viewing modifier information. Sales History Upgrade On the official trading website, players can clearly see detailed information about sold items and modifiers. However, currently, the in-game sales history only displays item names, not detailed information. This patch makes some minor improvements to the in-game version, but these improvements don't bring substantial experience enhancements, as the in-game version is still far less user-friendly than the website version. Additionally, some issues with the in-game Market Browser have been fixed, such as some items requiring manual number input instead of dropdown options. Currently, most players only use the in-game Market Browser for very basic transactions; for any complex searches, players still prefer to use external trading websites. Bug Fixes The Feared Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where Sirus would remain stationary and not be counted as part of map completion in Valdo's Maps with "The Feared" affix. Fixed a bug where Portals were unusable during the fight against The Feared in Valdo's Maps. Fixed a bug where Breach Tul and Esh fights could not be completed. Fixed an issue where the chilled ground in Incarnation of Dread would sometimes spawn in the wrong location during the encounter in The Feared on Valdo's Maps. This fix made these maps more dangerous because Sirus now attacks normally. His Dive Bomb skill deals significant damage, making encounters in The Feared more difficult. Other Bug Fixes And Balance Adjustments In Ruthless Mode, fixed a bug where the uber Incarnation Boss did not drop loot. Ice Nova slam and Ice Comets in Incarnation of Neglect dealt more damage than expected and have now been nerfed. Controller-Related Fixes Added a Leave Hideout option to the pause menu for controller players in other players' hideouts. Fixed a bug where controller players couldn't switch scouting report affinity on the currency stash page. Fixed a bug where controller players couldn't use Corruption Altar on Gem items in Vaal Ruins area of the story. Added the same currency switching functionality to controllers as to keyboard players; players can switch by pressing Y or the triangle key. PoE 2 Patch 0.4.0 will be released in about three weeks, so the official team may not have much time to thoroughly fix PoE 3.27. Therefore, this patch mainly focuses on quality-of-life updates and doesn't address the fixes players care about, but it's still a very good update.

As you know, Path of Exile series is known for its complex and extensive game system, which is reflected in every aspect, including the currency system: there are multiple currency types, each with a unique function. Therefore, once any new league starts, your immediate priority is to quickly accumulate enough currency to smoothly experience the new league's exclusive content. Of course, the simpler the method for farming currency, the better. Based on this, this guide will use the current 3.27 league as a foundation to show you how to obtain a large amount of currency in Path of Exile by farming strongboxes. Strategy Overview As a core gameplay element of Path of Exile series, map running is actually a general term, as running different maps utilizes various buffs to bring different benefits, allowing you to selectively farm according to your needs. The method we introduce this time focuses on acquiring currency, so you can utilize maps like T17 boss rushing or T16 Kalguuran farming, combining numerous map affixes, and stacking class skills on the passive talent tree to obtain better strongboxes. This allows you to maximize your final currency and other loot gains beyond regular farming, maximizing rewards within a limited number of farming attempts. What Are Strongboxes? As a comprehensive form of loot, strongbox farming has become a well-established farming strategy, especially when combined with Atlas passive tree. This approach allows you to maximize currency, scarabs, and other gains by investing in strongboxes nodes on Atlas skill tree and farming strongboxes on high-tier maps, particularly Tier 17 maps. More importantly, once you've acquired enough Chaos Orbs through farming, you can use this currency to roll strongboxes again to increase their rarity, further boosting subsequent farming rewards - this currency consumption is essential. How To Maximize The Effectiveness Of Strongbox Farming? Building upon the core strategy above, you first need to unlock truly effective strongboxes nodes, rather than unlocking every node related to strongboxes, which will only waste your points. Generally, it's recommended to prioritize unlocking nodes that can duplicate currency and divination cards, increasing the chance of reopening strongboxes, or corrupting them to make them rarer. Additionally, Niko-related Atlas passive tree nodes deserve special mention. These nodes increase your chances of encountering Niko on the map, increasing the number of additional strongboxes you find and maximizing your rewards. When choosing maps, prioritize running T17 maps, as they contain additional barrels that drop bonus loot. However, ensure you can handle the enemies spawned by strongboxes on higher-level maps, as losing to them will actually reduce your rewards. If you're unsure which maps to farm, we recommend Defiled Cathedral and Jungle Valley. Best Maps Defiled Cathedral has a circular layout with a main corridor and numerous platforms along the way. Potential bosses include Woad, Mockery of Man. Here, you simply need to defeat all the enemies you encounter. In contrast, Jungle Valley offers a more in-depth farming strategy. You can combine Legion or Breach encounters, or other nodes and passive skills, on this map to maximize enemy density and high-value drops. When farming Jungle Valley using map devices with the legion affix, you can maximize encounters by clearing all monster groups. Overlapping Legion and Breach encounters further speed up the clearing process. It's worth noting that when farming currency using legions on the map, you can choose to avoid bosses, as they will take more time, but the rewards are not proportional to that. Also Read: Path Of Exile 3.27 Genesis Tree Guide | Best Nodes Recommendation For Maximum Rewards It's also worth noting that you can increase the reward drop rate of Jungle Valley by allocating frequently used map slots to it, or by placing a slot on an adjacent map. At the same time, don't forget to utilize Eater of Worlds influence. It allows related altars to consistently provide more valuable currency drops, such as Chaos Orbs or Unmaking Orbs. Furthermore, enemies affected by this influence are easier to control. In summary, the steps to running maps to obtain more strongboxes or direct currency drops are as follows: 1. Obtain the map through trading, crafting, or drops. 2. Add usable affixes and scarabs. 3. Prioritize finding and activating altars to gain valuable buffs. 4. Utilize the buffs from other map devices. 5. Clear the entire map. How Profitable Is It? The most frequently dropped currency type using this farming strategy is Divine Orbs. Based on the rarity of this currency and the changes to 3.27 league drop mechanics, on average, even with bad luck, you'll find one Divine Orb in various junk drops per map run. Combined with the investment in increasing map value and the average time to complete a map (approximately five minutes if you're skilled), the overall return is quite good, as you can't always be unlucky enough to only get the minimum value. This concludes the guide to using map running to obtain strongboxes and thus complete currency farming in Path of Exile Keepers League. If you're accumulating currency, this should help!

Path of Exile announced that the second week's patch for 3.27 will be released this week. In addition to fixing some bugs and improving the game, this patch adds over 80 previously unfinished Foulborn Unique items. The official preview of PoE Patch 3.27.0c has been released, which fixes issues such as Breach, Scarabs, and other bugs, bringing numerous changes. QoL Bug Fix Patch PoE 3.27.0c fixes a bug that allowed players to consume PoE currency stored in their Map Device when using it on maps, including Strongboxes and Essences. Some players are quite surprised by this, as many considered it a very convenient and beneficial feature, saving inventory space and improving map clearing efficiency, so this fix seems to be a nerf. Boss Related 1. Fixed a bug where the endgame bosses' Ignite damage was too high; it is now 2–3 times the normal amount. 2. Incarnation of Dread can no longer be stunned while casting Fire Circle skill. Breach Enhancements Breach mechanics have been significantly improved. While there's no direct increase in loot, the number of monsters has increased. Here are the main changes to Breach in this patch: The amount of Graftblood players can obtain in level 83 Maps has increased by 25%. The number of monster groups spawning per wave in Breach encounters and maps has increased, with an 80% increase in level 83 Maps. The number of destructible Hive pack generators has increased by 40%. Ailith provides slightly more skill objects in Breach Hive encounters. Destroying a burnable Hive pack spawner releases a purple fire wave that destroys all walls within a 7.5-meter radius and may trigger a chain reaction. Fixed an issue where the visual effect of burns breach Hive walls did not match their actual effective range. A confirmation prompt will now appear if there are unsaved changes when Genesis Tree is closed. Although many players dislike Breach mechanic, this patch significantly improves it. Destroying a burnable Hive pack spawner now burns a large area of walls and can trigger a chain reaction, making it easier for players to rush to the center and start combat with minimal deviation. This will make Hivebrain Gland maps much more juicy. Additionally, monster spawn rates will be greatly increased, as will wombgifts and Graftblood, with a reduced Graftblood consumption. While this doesn't solve all problems, it's certainly an improvement. Scarabs Enhancements This patch includes numerous adjustments to scarabs: Scarab of Divinity: Maximum number increased from 2 to 3. The number of rare monsters affected by Pantheon-Touched in the area also increased from 2 to 3. Horned Scarab of Nemeses: Maximum number increased from 1 to 2. Torment Scarab of Possession: Maximum number of Possessions reduced from 4 to 3, and increases the chance of rare monsters in the area being possessed by up to 3 tormented spirits. Titanic Scarab of Legend: Now grants unique monsters in the area 4 additional modifiers (up from 2), significantly increasing their drop rate and difficulty. Torment Scarab: Possessed monsters have a 50% chance to be released (up from 25%). Allflame Ember of Propagation: Increases the number of monster groups in the area by approximately 50%. Legion Scarab of Eternal: Within the affected area, the rewards for defeating Legion monsters increase by 30% with each subsequent Legion monster killed. Abyss Scarab of Profound Depth: Monsters spawning from Abyss gain rewards based on the depth of Abyss cave from which they originate. Horned Scarab of Bloodlines: Now grants Magic Monsters an additional modifier in addition to its existing effects. Beyond Scarab of Haemophilia: Killing Beyond Rare Monsters has a 30% chance to temporarily grant their modifier, equivalent to a Headhunter. The effects of these buffs are significant. The above scarabs have received substantial enhancements, which will spur many new farming methods. Their market value skyrocketed after the announcement. For example, Legion Scarab of Eternal, Horned Scarab of Bloodlines, and Horned Scarab of Nemeses can generate insane profits. Impact On Builds The bug that caused players to convert monster physical damage to elemental damage has been fixed. This bug would convert all monster physical damage into elemental damage. Players with low elemental resistance would take more damage. Additionally, monster elemental damage affixes have been increased by up to 300%, making the penalty for adding physical damage as additional elemental damage in map affixes more severe. This bug also affects Elementalist passive skills Shaper of Flames, Pyroshock Clasp Unique Belt, and Kaom's Binding Unique Belt. This bug had a huge impact on Elementalist builds, almost destroying them. After it was fixed, Elementalist builds. are definitely worth trying. Overall, while the official update brought several fixes, player feedback suggests it didn't bring any revolutionary changes. They even fixed a bug that could have increased QoL (likely for game file security). Most player complaints focus on insufficient loot drops. Although the patch increased the frequency of encounters and the number of monsters, this is essentially a multiple of zero, and ground loot drops haven't been effectively improved. However, after the patch goes live, players can try using the modified scarabs to see if they get a more significant increase in loot drops.