MMOexp POE: Running the Maps

This strategy is designed for players with limited time who want consistent, liquid currency without expensive scarabs or juiced content. It focuses on POE currency conqueror maps, syndicate encounters, and mercenaries, delivering returns you can instantly sell on Faustus.

Setup and Investment

You can start this strategy with as little as 2 Divine Orbs. For 20 maps, the recommended investment is around 12 Divines.

Buy 20 conqueror maps, any of the four conquerors works. Identify them all at Helena, then roll them with alchemy orbs. If your build can handle it, exalt them for more quantity. Scour any modifiers you cannot run. Use blessed orbs to balance your conqueror sets so you have a full set of all four.

The scarab setup for 20 maps includes 20 Charan Scarabs at 1 chaos each, 20 Scarabs of Infamy at 8 chaos each, and 20 Influence Scarabs of Interference at 2 chaos each. Do not use Awakening Scarabs as they barely break even and are not worth the investment. For the flexible slot, you can use a Scarab of Renown for a chance at jackpot items like Mageblood or Headhunter from mercenaries, but this is optional.

Atlas Tree Strategy

The Atlas tree combines three core mechanics. Destructive Play makes Maven spawn extra bosses, rewarding synthesis maps, elder and shaper guardian maps, and conqueror maps. Syndicate members spawn frequently and are quick to defeat, dropping Syndicate Medallions worth 4 to 5 Divines each along with safehouse rewards. Run It That Fled in Transportation, Leo in Intervention, and Guff in Transportation for optimal returns. With Lutin Village allocated, all mercenaries have full backpacks, and the vile mercenaries that spawn alongside them also have full backpacks. Nodes that give a chance for all items to drop when a mercenary dies make this very rewarding. Take Nico nodes to convert sulfite into ore, which you can send on shipments for currency returns.

Running the Maps

Run City Square for its compact layout and fast boss access. The name of the game is speed. Enter the map with your scarabs, kill Syndicate members as they appear with quick interrogations or executions, then find and kill mercenaries. Always kill the wild mercenaries first if possible, because if the main mercenary dies first the wild ones become untargetable. Clear enough mobs to trigger Maven's extra bosses up to three, then kill the map bosses and the conqueror. Collect valuable loot including currency, chisels, scarabs, and mercenary equipment, then leave immediately. Do not waste time fully clearing the map.

If you trigger an anomaly like Gambling District or Manor Foyer, it is worth the detour. Gambling District can drop Divine Orbs and valuable items, while Manor Foyer offers random unique items including potential jackpots like Mageblood. Collect Nico nodes and ore deposits only if they are on your path, and skip anything that takes too much time.

What to Sell

For selling, conqueror maps sell for 10 chaos each, Elder Guardian maps for 6 chaos each, Shaper Guardian maps for 2 chaos each, Synthesis maps for 2 chaos each, Origin maps for 6 chaos each, and Nightmare maps for 35 chaos each. All of these sell instantly on Faustus. List them at bulk prices and watch them disappear. Use TFT's bulk selling tool to list your scarabs quickly, pricing them at around 88 percent of market value for instant sales. If you find a mercenary with valuable skills or gear, obtain its warrant and sell it, as some warrants can sell for multiple Divines. Divination Chisels are particularly valuable and should be prioritized.

Expected Returns

In a 30-minute session of 13 maps, you can expect approximately 25 to 30 Divines in liquid currency before subtracting costs. Costs run around 2,210 chaos orbs, roughly 12 Divines, leaving a net profit of around 18 to 20 Divines in 30 minutes. Even if you remove the syndicate medallion and some valuable scarabs, you should still see 13 to 15 Divines profit, making this a 26 to 30 Divine per hour strategy.

Ore collected during these maps can fund Kingsmarch shipments. With enough dust, you can send 13 million or even 50 million shipments. A 50 million shipment almost guarantees at least one Mirror Shard.

Quick Tips

Speed is everything. Do not over-invest in difficult content. Always check mercenary equipment for jackpot items like Mageblood or Headhunter. Fortification encounters can be skipped to save time. If you cannot run high-quantity invitations, run them white as the difference is minimal. Farm in bulk for better returns on scarab sales.

Conclusion

This strategy is perfect for players who have limited playtime and want consistent, liquid currency with buy POE orbs minimal setup. It requires no expensive scarabs, no ultra-juiced content, and delivers results you can sell instantly. With practice, you can complete 20 maps in 30 minutes and earn 30 or more Divines per hour.