Path of Exile 2: How to Sustain Waystones While Mapping

Path of Exile 2 Endgame Mapping: A Waystone Sustainability Guide

Navigating Path of Exile 2's endgame mapping can be challenging, especially when Waystones become scarce. This guide provides crucial strategies to maintain a steady supply, ensuring smooth progression.

Prioritize Boss Maps

The most effective method for Waystone acquisition is focusing on Boss map nodes. Bosses have a significantly higher Waystone drop rate. If high-tier maps are limited, use lower-tier maps to reach Boss nodes, reserving higher-tier maps for the boss encounters. Defeating bosses often yields one, or even multiple, Waystones of equal or higher tier.

Invest Currency Wisely

Resist the urge to hoard currency. Consider Waystones an investment; strategic spending yields greater returns. Allocate currency as follows:

• 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 (above 200%) and increased item rarity. Boosting monster quantity, especially rare monsters, further enhances rewards. List items for Regal Orbs instead of Exalted Orbs for faster sales and usable currency.

Optimize Atlas Skill Tree

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

• Constant Crossroads: 20% increased Waystone quantity.
• Fortunate Path: 100% increased Waystone rarity.
• The High Road: 20% chance for higher-tier Waystones.

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

Build Optimization for Tier 5+ Maps

Insufficient build optimization leads to frequent deaths, hindering Waystone sustainability. Consult build guides and respec if needed to ensure survivability in higher-tier maps. Endgame mapping demands build adjustments compared to campaign strategies.

Utilize Precursor Tablets

Precursor Tablets significantly enhance map modifiers. Stack their effects by applying them to nearby towers for amplified results, even in T5+ maps. Don't hoard them; utilize them strategically.

Trade Site Acquisition

Despite optimal strategies, occasional Waystone shortages may occur. Utilize the trade site as a temporary solution. Waystones generally cost around 1 Exalted Orb, with lower-tier options often cheaper. Bulk purchases are more efficient via the in-game trade channel (/trade 1).