Path of Exile 2: Best Atlas Nodes and How to Get Atlas Points

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The Atlas system in Path of Exile 2 (PoE2) is a big part of the endgame, letting you customize your gameplay and rewards. This guide explains how to earn points for the Atlas Passive Tree and how to make the best choices for your build.

How to Earn Atlas Points

1. Complete the Cataclysm’s Wake Quest

   • This quest requires you to complete maps of increasing difficulty.

   • Start with 10 Tier 1 maps, then move on to two Tier 2 maps, and so on.

   • Each step of the quest rewards you with two Atlas Passive Points.

2. Unlock Map Skill Points

   • At level 79 maps (roughly Tier 15), you start earning Map Skill Points.

   • To progress, complete higher-tier maps, such as Tier 16 or maps with special corruption effects.

   • These points boost map-specific rewards like item rarity, quantity, and boss drops.

Best Ways to Spend Atlas Points

1. Focus on Rare Monsters

   • Rare monsters drop the most loot, so investing in points that increase their frequency and rewards is a good choice.

   • Key nodes to pick:

     • Rare Monster Duplication: Increases the number of rares in your maps.

     • Deadly Evolution Keystone: Adds extra modifiers to rares and uniques, making their drops even better.

2. Rarity and Quantity Bonuses

   • Other great options are nodes that increase the rarity and quantity of items dropped by enemies.

   • These bonuses stack as you progress to higher-tier maps, making them especially useful in endgame farming.

3. Map-Specific Bonuses

   • Invest in nodes that boost specific mechanics like Breach, Essence, or other league content you enjoy farming.

Sustain Siege Node

1. How to Unlock Sustain Siege

   • Defeat the Bridge Lord in his domain.

   • To access this fight, collect 300 Splinters and place a Bridge Stone in the Atlas Gate.

2. What Sustain Siege Does

   • Keeps Breaches open longer and makes them spawn more monsters as you kill.

   • This significantly boosts loot, especially when paired with Deadly Evolution and rare monster bonuses.

3. Tips for the Bridge Fight

   • The Bridge Lord’s fight can be tricky in narrow areas. Make sure your build has decent defenses and clear speed.

   • Once defeated, this node can easily double the rewards from Breach encounters.

Last Notes

If you’re just starting to farm Tier 15 maps, focus on building up points in rarity, quantity, and rare monster bonuses. Breach mechanics are currently one of the most rewarding in the game, especially with Sustain Siege and Deadly Evolution. Experiment with different nodes and respec if needed—it’s cheap and easy to adjust your Atlas setup.

This setup works best if your build can handle tough rare monsters and lots of enemies. If you can manage that, your loot rewards will skyrocket.

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