With the launch of Path of Exile 3.23 and its Affliction league, Exiles everywhere are seeking out the most lucrative maps to farm for currency, divination cards, and blighted maps. This guide profiles the top maps Exiles should consider favoriting as they navigate the Atlas in pursuit of profit and progression during Trail of Ancestors. From Crimson Township's Apothecary to the Cemetery's Doctor, let us examine over a dozen maps that offer remunerative rewards for dedicated runners. Whether farming for chaos hauls, unique drops, or blighted trove amplifiers, these maps serve as the most auspicious arenas for acquiring assets to advance your character's strength.
Path of Exile 3.23 Map Changes
The 3.23 Atlas changes see certain maps like Ancient City, Arid Lake, Ashen Wood, and Burial Chambers added back to the Atlas, while others such as Alleyways, Arachnid Tomb, Barrows, and Waterways are removed, with their tiers and locations shuffled among the remaining maps; some boss requirements for Pantheon upgrades are adjusted due to removals; crafting recipes are moved to new maps as needed; and divination cards may now drop in different maps thematically tied to their rewards, as new expansions go live bringing significant renovations to maps and the endgame Atlas system overall. Here are the main changes to maps in Path of Exile 3.23 Affliction league:
The following maps have been added back to the Atlas: Ancient City, Arid Lake, Ashen Wood, Bramble Valley, Burial Chambers, Canyon, Conservatory, Core, Crater, Crimson Township, Crystal Ore, Desert, Dig, Dry Sea, Fields, Foundry, Gardens, Ghetto, Grotto, Jungle Valley, Laboratory, Overgrown Ruin, Park, Plaza, Ramparts, Relic Chambers, Sepulchre, Spider Lair, and Waste Pool.
The following maps have been removed from the Atlas: Alleyways, Arachnid Tomb, Barrows, Beach, Cells, Cold River, Courthouse, Dungeon, Excavation, Factory, Fungal Hollow, Jungle Valley, Lava Chamber, Marshes, Mud Geyser, Park, Pit, Plaza, Ramparts, Stagnation, Summit, Vault, Waste Pool, Waterways, and Wharf.
Map tiers and locations have been shuffled. Most maps are now initially found at a different tier.
Some map bosses required for pantheon upgrades have changed.
Crafting recipes from removed maps can now be found in other maps.
Some divination cards now drop in different maps as a result of the atlas changes.
Vaal Temple is no longer on the Atlas and is obtained from corrupting tier 16 maps.
Ultimatum has replaced Metamorph in the core game with adjustments to rewards and encounter rates. Many metamorph changes were also mentioned.
Transfigured Gems have replaced alternate qualities, enchants, and threshold jewels with new skill variants.
Various unique item, skill gem, and mechanic balance changes were listed.
PoE 3.23 Best Maps To Farm (Favorite) in Affliction League
The map rotations and adjustments to the Atlas in Path of Exile 3.23 will influence how players approach building their PoE 3.23 Atlas and strategy for mapping in the Affliction league. Considering factors such as layout, divination card drops, monster density and boss encounters, a selection of high-value maps have been identified for the new edition. Taking into account the updates presented in the recent patch, as well as optimum farming efficiency, the following Atlas maps stand out as prime targets for extended gameplay and material acquisition during the ongoing challenge league:
Pros: Carcass Map provides an appealing layout and mechanics for farming in Path of Exile 3.23. Its circular tileset borrowed from Act 9's Rotten Corn features easy navigation and a straightforward boss encounter. These qualities enable efficient completion of quest-based content like Boss Rushes and Blight encounters within the map. Most blighted maps are confined to one or two lanes, keeping mob density high throughout the map. Additionally, Carcass is one of the locations divining Nurses, complementing the target farm of her counterpart Doctor card. With high density inevitable during blighted maps, this increases chances of encountering desirable nurses. Combined with the map's open layout accommodating simple chaos explosions, Carcass emerges as a competitive option for dedicated blight or div card farmers this league.
Map Type: Liner
Map Layout: Square
Boss Location: End of Map
Monster Density (Average): 597
Div Cards: The Nurse, The Hunger, The Dragon's Heart, The Surveyor, etc.
Pros: The map has narrow paths and boss separated, one of the best maps that drops the best div cards. An ideal map for farming the Apothecary that can be paired with Delirium Mirror; also contains some high-value cards as Defiled Cathedral beside Innocent
Pros: Paths are narrow, easy to kill monsters
Map Type: Liner
Map Layout: Square
Boss Location: Mid/End of Map
Monster Density (Average): 485
Div Cards: The Apothecary, Seven Years Bad Luck, The Enlightened
Pros: Paths are narrow, easy to kill monsters
Map Type: Liner
Map Layout: Straight
Boss Location: End of Map
Monster Density (Average): 641
Div Cards: Whiteout, Humility, The Destination
Pros: one of the easiest maps, straightforward easy, and the boss is always located at the top right
Map Type: Liner
Map Layout: Square
Boss Location: Mid of Map
Monster Density (Average): 382
Div Cards: The Dragon's Heart, The Catch Lucky Deck,
Pros: Good map for farming The Doctor, The Offering, The Gambler and The Nurse cards; also has a decent layout and an easy boss.
Map Type: Liner
Map Layout: Square
Boss Location: Mid of Map
Monster Density (Average): 485
Div Cards: Brother's Gift, Hope, The enlightened, Apothecary, Seven years bad luck
Pros: Wide and very open map, one of the best to do legion/breach/expedition. Great map for farming The Enlightened, The Encroaching Darkness, The Trial and The Sun cards; also has a simple layout and a fast boss.
Map Type: Wide
Map Layout: Square
Boss Location: End of Map
Monster Density (Average): 484
Div Cards: Imperial legacy, The tumbleweed
Note: More maps will be updated here after testing!
POE 3.23 Map Tiers & Location
Here we list the full list of Path of Exile 3.23 Maps, and where each map is on the passive atlas tree:
Bone Crypt (Tier 1)
Pier (Tier 1)
Flooded Mine (Tier 1)
Glacier (Tier 1)
Dunes (Tier 2)
Infested Valley (Tier 2)
Port (Tier 2)
Forking River (Tier 2)
Laboratory (Tier 2)
Fields (Tier 2)
Crimson Township (Tier 2)
Core (Tier 2)
Overgrown Shrine (Tier 3)
Strand (Tier 3)
Ancient City (Tier 3)
Estuary (Tier 3)
Chateau (Tier 3)
Ramparts (Tier 3)
Conservatory (Tier 3)
Castle Ruins (Tier 3)
Cemetery (Tier 4)
Moon Temple (Tier 4)
Vaal Pyramid (Tier 4)
Lookout (Tier 4)
Colonnade (Tier 4)
Precinct (Tier 4)
Grotto (Tier 4)
Acid Caverns (Tier 4)
Atoll (Tier 5)
Courtyard (Tier 5)
Gardens (Tier 5)
Academy (Tier 5)
Dry Sea (Tier 5)
Siege (Tier 5)
Tropical Island (Tier 5)
Ashen Wood (Tier 5)
Shore (Tier 6)
Promenade (Tier 6)
Waste Pool (Tier 6)
Palace (Tier 6)
Dark Forest (Tier 6)
Crystal Ore (Tier 6)
Thicket (Tier 6)
Cursed Crypt (Tier 7)
Relic Chambers (Tier 7)
Plateau (Tier 7)
Caldera (Tier 7)
Dig (Tier 7)
Dog (Tier 7)
Frozen Cabins (Tier 7)
Arachnid Nest (Tier 8)
Wasteland (Tier 8)
Spider Forest (Tier 8)
Overgrown Ruin (Tier 8)
Grave Trough (Tier 8)
Summit (Tier 8)
City Square (Tier 8)
Foundry (Tier 9)
Sepulchre (Tier 9)
Park (Tier 9)
Spider Lair (Tier 9)
Channel (Tier 9)
lceberg (Tier 9)
Underground Sea (Tier 10)
Crater (Tier 10)
Arena (Tier 10)
Wharf (Tier 10)
Carcass (Tier 10)
Coves (Tier 10)
Ghetto (Tier 11)
Arcade (Tier 11)
Mineral Pools (Tier 11)
Racecourse (Tier 11)
Burial Chambers (Tier 11)
Volcano (Tier 11)
Museum (Tier 12)
Necropolis (Tier 12)
Orchard (Tier 12)
Colosseum (Tier 12)
Basilica (Tier 12)
Lava Chamber (Tier 12)
Mud Geyser (Tier 13)
Arid Lake (Tier 13)
Crimson Temple (Tier 13)
Cage (Tier 13)
Canyon (Tier 13)
Temple (Tier 14)
Maze (Tier 14)
Reef (Tier 14)
Jungle Valley (Tier 14)
Plaza (Tier 14)
Underground River (Tier 15)
Ivory Temple (Tier 15)
Vault (Tier 15)
Mesa (Tier 15)
Bramble Valley (Tier 15)
Desert (Tier 16)
Residence (Tier 16)
Bazaar (Tier 16)
Stagnation (Tier 16)
How to Pick a Good Favorite Map in Path of Exile 3.23?
Every league, the maps change, but you can use these criteria to pick a good one:
Layout: Linear is better than circular. You can run faster to the boss and avoid the fog in Leader or Delirium challenges.
Divination Card: Some cards are rare and valuable, but others have lost their worth. Check the market before you farm them.
Boss Location: Killing the boss spawns altars that can duplicate currency, items, and cards. The player altars are the best, so look for maps with easy bosses.
Monster Density: More monsters mean more loot and XP. Pick maps with high density.
These are some general tips, but your favorite map may depend on your build and goals. Experiment and find what works for you.
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