Farming a Mirror of Kalandra is one of the most lucrative goals in Path of Exile, and the Phrecia League offers a prime opportunity for efficient mirror farming. Read our PoE 1 Phrecia Mirror farming guide, we'll talk about the best methods to get mirrors.

POE 1 Mirror of Kalandra Farm for Legacy Of Phrecia Event

The Titanic Rogue Exiles strategy focuses on leveraging map mechanics, Scarabs, Idols, and advanced farming setups to generate massive loot. The core of the strategy revolves around Rogue Exiles, which drop PoE1 currency, Scarabs, and high-value items. Combining this with Wildwoods, rituals, and delirium mechanics results in unparalleled farming potential. By following this Path of Exile 1 mirror farming strategy, you can farm over 30 Divines per hour consistently and potentially find high-value items like Mirrors.

What's Mirror in Path of Exile 1?

In Path of Exile, the Mirror of Kalandra is an exceptionally rare and valuable currency item that allows players to create an exact duplicate of a non-unique, non-corrupted equipment piece or map. The duplicated item inherits all properties of the original but is labeled as "mirrored," preventing any further modifications. Due to its extreme rarity—dropping approximately once in every 500,000 instances—the Mirror of Kalandra is highly coveted within the game's economy. Players often reserve its use for replicating top-tier rare items or engage in "mirror services," where they duplicate high-quality items for others in exchange for substantial in-game currency or items. 

Path of Exile Mirror Drop Rate

The Mirror of Kalandra can drop from any monster in the game, but it has a drop level of 35. This means it will only drop in areas with a level of 35 or higher. The drop rate for mirrors is extremely low, with estimates suggesting you might need to run around 500,000 maps to see one drop. Many players report going thousands of maps without finding a single mirror.

How to Farm Mirror in POE 1 Phrecia?

1. Mirror Farming Strategy

Scarabs

Mandatory Scarabs:

Titanic Anarchy Scarab: Adds Rogue Exiles to your maps.

Two Gigantification Scarabs: Increases Rogue Exiles' size and loot drops.

One Wisp Scarab: Enhances loot and adds Wildwoods, which are critical for bonus loot.

Optional Scarabs

Partnership Scarab: Guarantees two additional Rogue Exiles with the boss. (Expensive but may be worth considering.)

Idols

Large Idols:

Rogue Exiles in your maps have a 95% chance to be possessed by a Tormented Spirit (mandatory for increased quantity and rarity).

Increased explicit modifiers on maps: Enhances map quality.

Scarabs found are more likely to be less common varieties: Boosts the value of Scarabs dropped.

Small Idols:

Aim for 100% chance of additional Rogue Exiles, 100% chance for rituals, and 100% chance for map bosses to have Rogue Bodyguards.

Add flat scarab bonuses or increased scarab drop chances from unique monsters.

Map Setup

Run 8-mod corrupted maps with:

Escalation, Multitude, Corruption, and Delusions.

Buy 8-mod corrupted maps from players or craft them yourself.

Use delirium orbs and sextants to maximize loot.

2. Mirror Farming Setup

Gear and Character Build

Defensive Layering:

Aim for at least 15,000 maximum hit for physical and elemental damage.

Use defensive mechanics like Aegis Aurora and spell suppression.

Consider running Melding of the Flesh if you can cap resistances.

Rarity and Quantity:

Target at least 200% increased item rarity.

Use items like Bisco’s Collar, Ventor's Gamble, or other rarity-focused gear.

Speed:

Aim for clearing maps in 2 minutes without rituals, or 4 minutes with rituals.

Movement speed and high DPS are critical.

Build Recommendations:

Penitence Brand (great for high investment).

Wretched Defiler's 400% rarity necromancer build (cheaper but harder to optimize this league).

3. Mirror Farming Process

Step-by-Step Guide

Prepare Maps:

Use 8-mod corrupted maps with high quantity and rarity.

Apply Scarabs (Titanic Anarchy, Gigantification x2, Wisp).

Use Sextants and Delirium Orbs to boost the map value.

Run the Maps:

Clear the entire map to maximize loot.

Rogue Exiles: These give a significant portion of your loot.

Wildwoods: Often drop high-value items like Mirrors, Magebloods, and Apothecaries.

Ritual Altars: Open only if they contain 2+ Rogue Exiles.

Loot Optimization:

Prioritize selling Scarabs, Divines, valuable cluster jewels, and unique items.

Keep track of high-value drops like Mirrors, Magebloods, and Apothecaries.

Manage Costs:

Keep Scarab costs low to maintain profitability.

If you can't run 8-mod maps, outsource them to mappers using TFT (The Forbidden Trove).

4. Mirror Farming Tips

Expect Variance:

Loot is random. High-value drops like Mirrors, Magebloods, and Apothecaries happen every 100-150 maps on average.

Investment:

This strategy requires significant upfront investment in gear, Scarabs, and maps.

Experiment with Idols:

Use Recombinators to craft better Idols if you can’t find ideal ones.