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Path of Exile 2 Best Maps (Layout & Boss) | PoE 2 Map Tier List

12/18/2024 10:21:38 AM

Grinding is an integral part of Path of Exile 2, and maps serve as the foundation for farming XP, gear, and valuable crafting materials. Whether you're just starting out, progressing through Acts, or diving into the Atlas endgame, understanding which maps to farm can save you time and maximize efficiency. Here we will provide a PoE 2 Atlas Map Tier List to highlight the best Maps to farm & favorite, detailing the layout, boss, and loot of each map.

PoE 2 Map Tier List - Best Maps To Farm in Path of Exile 2

Maps in Path of Exile 2 are a core part of the game’s progression, offering valuable opportunities to gain XP, gear, gold, and crafting materials. Early-game maps from Acts 1 to 3 are perfect for farming essential resources like shards, orbs, and gems, helping players strengthen their builds and prepare for tougher challenges. As players progress, higher-tier maps provide increased difficulty and better rewards, making them essential for continued growth and efficiency.

In the Atlas endgame, maps become even more dynamic with unique modifiers, challenging bosses, and vast loot potential. Players can customize their mapping experience using the Atlas skill tree, targeting specific types of content such as Breach or Ritual encounters. Understanding which maps are the most efficient for farming is key to maximizing rewards and progressing through Path of Exile 2's ever-evolving challenges.

Below we will break down the tier list of all 44 maps in Path of Exile 2 early access now, offering insights into their layout, navigation, and farming potential.

S Tier

Maps with linear/open layouts, minimal or no navigation/backtracking (3 or 4), and easy/very easy bosses (3 or 4). These maps are the most efficient for farming and progression.

1. Riverside

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: Hard
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

2. Burial Bog

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: Very Easy
Boss Name: Grudgelash, Vile Ent
Boss Derived From: Rootdrege (Act 3)
Biome: -

3. Oasis

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: Desert

4. Savannah

Layout: Open
Navigation: Minim
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: Easy
Boss Name: Caedron, The Hyena Lord
Boss Derived From: Rathbreaker (Act 2)
Biome: Grass, Desert

5. Steppe

Layout: Open
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: No Backtrack
Boss Difficulty: Hard
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

6. Sandspit

Layout: Linear
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: No Backtrack
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

7. Wetlands

Layout: Open
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

8. Lofty Summit

Layout: Linear
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: No Backtrack
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

9. Slick

Layout: Open
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: No Backtrack
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

10. Steaming Springs

Layout: Open
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: No Backtrack
Boss Difficulty: Medium
Boss Name: Manassa, The Serpent Queen
Boss Derived From: Kabala, The Constrictor Queen (Act 2)
Biome: -

11. Crimson Shores

Layout: Linear
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: No Backtrack
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

12. Ravine

Layout: Linear
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: No Backtrack
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: Mountain

13. Crypt

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: Very Easy
Boss Name: Meltwax, Mockery of Faith
Boss Derived From: Candlemass, The Living Rite (Act 1)
Biome: -

14. Headland

Layout: Linear
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: Easy
Boss Name: Hask, The Fallen Son
Boss Derived From: Azarian, The Forsaken Son (Act 2)
Biome: Copper Citadel (Desert?)

A Tier

Maps with good layouts, minimal or decent navigation/backtracking (2 or 3), and decent/easy bosses (2 or 3).

15. Rustbowl

Layout: Open
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: Easy
Boss Name: Gozen, Rebellious Rustlord
Boss Derived From: The Rust King (Act 1)
Biome: Desert

16. Creek

Layout: Open
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: No Backtrack
Boss Difficulty: Easy
Boss Name: Tierney, The Hateful
Boss Derived From: The Bloated Miller (Tutorial)
Biome: -

17. Willow

Layout: Open
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: Decent
Boss Name: Connal, The Tormented
Boss Derived From: Lachlann of Endless Lament (Act 1)
Biome: -

18. Forge

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: Medium
Boss Name: Vastweld, The Colossal Guardian
Boss Derived From: Zalmarath, The Colossal (Act 2)
Biome: -

19. Gothic City

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: Easy
Boss Name: Asinia, The Praetor's Consort
Boss Derived From: Asinia, The Praetor's Consort (Act 1)
Biome: Iron Citadel

20. Blooming Field

Layout: Open
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: Very Easy
Boss Name: The Black Crow
Boss Derived From: The Crowbell (Act 2)
Biome: -

21. Backwash

Layout: Open
Navigation: Decent
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: Easy
Boss Name: Yaota, The Loathsome
Boss Derived From: The Queen of Filth (Act 3)
Biome: -

22. Cenotes

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

B Tier

Maps with average layouts, moderate navigation/backtracking (2), and decent or hard bosses (2 or 3). These maps are still viable for farming but lack the efficiency of S and A Tier maps.

23. Abyss

Layout: Maze
Navigation: Decent
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: Hard
Boss Name: Zar Wali, The Bone Tyrant
Boss Derived From: Tor Gul, The Defiler (Act 2)
Biome: -

24. Bloodwood

Layout: Linear
Navigation: No Backtrack
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: Hard
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

25. Sulphuric Caverns

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Minimal
Boss Difficulty: Medium
Boss Name: Lord of The Pit + Bone Collosus
Boss Derived From: Iktab, The Deathlord + Ekbab (Act 2)
Biome: -

26. Necropolis

Layout: Maze
Navigation: Decent
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: Decent
Boss Name: Tycho, The Black Praetor
Boss Derived From: Draven, the Eternal Praetor (Act 1)
Biome: Iron Citadel

27. Penitentiary

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Heavy
Boss Difficulty: Medium
Boss Name: Incarnation of Death
Boss Derived From: The Executioner (Act 1)
Biome: Iron Citadel

28. Deserted

Layout: Open
Navigation: Decent
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

29. Hidden Grotto

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Decent
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: -
Boss Name: -
Boss Derived From: -
Biome: -

30. Seepage

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Heavy
Backtrack: Heavy
Boss Difficulty: Easy
Boss Name: The Fungus Behemoth
Boss Derived From: The Rotten Druid (Act 1)
Biome: -

31. Vaal Factory

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Heavy
Backtrack: Heavy
Boss Difficulty: Medium
Boss Name: Tetzcatl, The Blazing Guardian
Boss Derived From: Zicoatl, Guardian of The Core (Act 3)
Biome: -

32. Channel

Layout: Maze
Navigation: Decent
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: Decent
Boss Name: Hask, The Fallen Son
Boss Derived From: Azarian, the Forsaken Son (Act 2)
Biome: Copper Citadel (Desert?)

33. The Copper Citadel

Layout: Linear
Navigation: Minimal
Backtrack: Decent
Boss Difficulty: Hard
Boss Name: Jamanra, the Abomination
Boss Derived From: Jamanra, the Abomination (Act 2 Final)
Biome: -

C Tier

Maps with poor layouts (maze), significant backtracking (1), and challenging bosses (1 or 2). These maps are inefficient for farming and should be avoided unless necessary.

34. Mire