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Path of Exile 2: How to Sustain Waystones While Mapping

Author : Mia Jan 11,2025

Path of Exile 2 Endgame Mapping: A Waystone Sustainability Guide

Navigating Path of Exile 2's endgame mapping phase can be challenging, especially when you're constantly running low on Waystones. This guide provides key strategies to ensure a steady supply, allowing for consistent high-tier map progression.

Prioritize Boss Maps

The most effective method for Waystone acquisition is focusing on Boss map nodes. Bosses yield a significantly higher Waystone drop rate. If short on high-tier maps, use lower-tier maps to reach Boss nodes, reserving your higher-tier maps for the boss encounter itself. Defeating a boss often rewards one, or even multiple, Waystones of equal or higher tier.

Boss Map Node

Invest Currency Wisely

Resist the urge to hoard your Regal and Exalted Orbs. Consider Waystones an investment: the more you invest, the greater the return (provided you survive). Here's a currency allocation strategy:

  • Tier 1-5 Waystones: Upgrade to Magic items (Orb of Augmentation, Orb of Transmutation).
  • Tier 6-10 Waystones: Upgrade to Rare items (Regal Orb).
  • Tier 11-16 Waystones: Utilize Regal Orbs, Exalted Orbs, Vaal Orbs, and Delirium Instills for maximum upgrades.

Prioritize Waystone drop chance (aim for above 200%) and increased item rarity. Increased monster quantity, especially rare monsters, is also beneficial. List items for Regal Orbs if Exalted Orb sales are slow; they sell faster.

Currency Investment

Utilize Atlas Skill Tree Nodes

Strategic Atlas skill tree allocation is critical. Prioritize these nodes early:

  • Constant Crossroads: +20% Waystone quantity.
  • Fortunate Path: +100% Waystone rarity.
  • The High Road: 20% chance for Waystones to be one tier higher.

These nodes are accessible by completing Tier 4 maps. Respeccing is worthwhile if necessary; Waystones are far more valuable than the gold cost of respeccing.

Atlas Skill Tree Nodes

Optimize Your Build

Insufficient build optimization leads to frequent deaths, hindering Waystone sustainability. Consult a build guide and respec if needed. Endgame mapping demands a refined build; campaign strategies may not suffice.

Build Optimization

Leverage Precursor Tablets

Precursor Tablets boost monster rarity and quantity, and stack when used on nearby towers. Utilize them liberally, even on T5+ maps, rather than hoarding them.

Precursor Tablets

Utilize the Trade Site

If despite these strategies you find yourself short on Waystones, purchasing them from the trade site is a viable option. Prices generally hover around 1 Exalted Orb per Waystone, with lower-tier Waystones sometimes available for less. The in-game trade channel (/trade 1) offers bulk purchase opportunities.

Trade Site

By implementing these strategies, you'll significantly improve your Waystone sustainability and enjoy a smoother, more consistent endgame mapping experience in Path of Exile 2.

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