In Path of Exile (POE), there isn’t a single, direct method to "make" an 8-mod map. However, there are several strategies to significantly increase the chance of acquiring or rolling maps with 8 modifiers (including map tiers, quality, and sextant effects). Here are two popular approaches:
1. Utilizing Scarabs and Sextants:
This method involves using specific consumable items alongside running maps:
Gilded Scarabs: These scarabs offer powerful effects when activated in the map device. Look for scarabs with the following benefits:
Gilded Legion: Increases the chance of Legion encounters and potentially significant loot explosions.
Gilded Ambush: Increases the chance of Ambush encounters, offering additional monsters and potential map drops.
Gilded Reliquary: Increases the chance of Reliquary encounters, potentially rewarding valuable currency chests.
Corrupted Sextants: These special sextants offer powerful map modifiers when applied to specific regions on your Atlas. Look for sextants that grant additional map drops, increased item quantity/rarity, or pack size to maximize map returns.
Steps:
Prepare Maps: Choose a tier of map you want to run with 8 mods (ideally Tier 16 for maximum potential).
Activate Scarabs: Place the desired Gilded Scarabs (Legion, Ambush, Reliquary) into the map device slots next to the map.
Apply Sextants: Use Corrupted Sextants on the desired regions of your Atlas that correspond to the map you’re running. Aim for sextants that grant map drops, quantity/rarity, or pack size bonuses.
Run the Map: Complete the map efficiently, focusing on clearing monsters and maximizing your rewards from Legion encounters, Ambush encounters, and potential Reliquary chests.
Important Notes:
Scarab and Sextant Costs: Gilded Scarabs and Corrupted Sextants can be expensive, so evaluate the profitability of your chosen map tier before using them extensively.
Alternative Scarabs: Consider using Polished Scarabs instead of Gilded for a cheaper option, though they might be slightly less effective.
RNG (Random Number Generation): There’s still an element of randomness involved. Even with scarabs and sextants, acquiring an 8-mod map isn’t guaranteed.
2. Buying 8-Mod Maps from Other Players:
This method involves utilizing the player trading system:
Trading Platforms: Websites like poe.trade or the official Path of Exile trade website allow you to search for specific items, including 8-mod maps.
Currency Exchange: These maps are typically bought using Chaos Orbs or other valuable currency.
Advantages:
Guaranteed 8-Mod Maps: This approach ensures you acquire a map with the desired number of modifiers.
Targeted Farming: You can search for specific map types with 8 mods to target specific farming goals.
Disadvantages:
Trading Time Investment: Finding and purchasing the desired 8-mod maps can be time-consuming compared to running your own maps.
Currency Cost: High-tier 8-mod maps can be expensive, especially for popular farming strategies.
Choosing the Right Method:
The best method depends on your resources, playstyle, and preferences:
Scarabs/Sextants (High Investment/High Risk/High Reward): If you have the currency to invest in scarabs and sextants, this approach has the potential for significant rewards but involves risk due to the random nature of map drops.
Buying from Players (Low Investment/Low Risk/Moderate Reward): Purchasing 8-mod maps offers guaranteed results and targeted farming but requires trading time and currency investment.
Additional Tips:
Map Tiers: Focus on using scarabs and sextants with high-tier maps (Tier 14+) for the best chance of acquiring 8-mod maps.
Community Resources: Consult online resources and experienced players for recommendations on scarab and sextant combinations, map farming strategies, and current market prices for 8-mod maps.
By understanding these methods and the associated benefits and drawbacks, you can make informed decisions about how to acquire 8-mod maps in Path of Exile, optimizing your endgame farming and maximizing your potential rewards.