[3.25] List of Best Atlas Strategies & Commentary on Loot Nerf

Summary

The video script discusses the impact of loot changes in Path of Exile's 3.25 update, confirming Reddit's concerns about significant nerfs to random loot. It highlights that while not all content was affected, top-end farming strategies like divination card farming saw a drastic reduction in rewards. The script also points out that certain mechanics, such as adding mobs to maps, have become less valuable. However, it notes that unique monsters and Exiles remain strong in terms of loot drops. The summary concludes by suggesting that players may revert to currency per hour numbers from a year ago, with top farms yielding around 20 divines per hour.

Takeaways

• 📉 Random loot in Path of Exile (PoE) has been significantly nerfed by at least 100%, affecting the overall farming experience.
• 🔍 The nerf is especially noticeable in the top section of the loot chart, where base monsters and their associated mechanics have less value.
• 💔 Divination cards and other mechanics that rely on monster quantity have been negatively impacted by the changes.
• 🌟 Exiles stand out as a bright spot in the random loot section, with unique monsters still dropping a considerable amount of loot.
• 🏆 Guaranteed specific loop section remains strong, with mechanics like Harvest, Essence beasts, and delve continuing to be reliable for crafting.
• 🛡️ Sanctum and Ubers maintain their status as top-tier farming options with consistent and strong drops.
• 🚀 T17 bossing and currency farming are still viable strategies, offering a good balance of currency and other rewards.
• 🔮 Delirium with five Scarab orbs remains a top choice for maximizing Scarab generation, which is crucial for most farms.
• 📦 Blighted maps and other guaranteed loot scenarios offer consistent, if not spectacular, returns on investment.
• 💎 The newly buffed Simulacrum and the unique Jewel 'Voices' are notable for providing fast and valuable rewards.
• 💼 Heist rewards have the potential to become some of the best in the game, reflecting the high value of the items it can yield.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic is discussing the overall loot changes in the game Path of Exile (PoE) update 3.25, and how these changes impact the players' farming strategies and potential income from the game.

What is the claim made by Reddit that the speaker agrees with?

The claim is that the random loot in the game has been significantly nerfed by at least 100%, affecting the quantity and quality of items players can obtain.

What types of loot changes are not affected by the update?

Loot that is not random and has guaranteed drops, such as specific farming mechanics like Harvest, Essence beasts, and delve, are not affected by the update.

Why have divination cards become less viable according to the speaker?

Divination cards are linked to monster quantity, and since the update has reduced the quantity of loot from monsters, farming for divination cards has become less effective.

What is the speaker's personal experience with farming for divination cards in the new update?

The speaker has farmed nearly 100 Juiced maps with Legacy Quant gear and obtained only two divination cards, which is significantly less compared to the previous league.

What is the impact of the update on adding mobs to the map for farming?

Adding mobs to the map is now less beneficial because the mobs added do not drop loot as effectively as before, making this strategy less valuable.

What part of the random loot section is still considered viable after the update?

Exiles are still considered a strong part of the random loot section because unique monsters have not been nerfed and can drop a significant amount of loot.

What are the guaranteed specific loop section mechanics mentioned in the script?

The guaranteed specific loop section includes mechanics like Harvest, Essence beasts, delve, Expedition, Harbinger, sanctum, Ubers, and 100% delirium, which provide consistent drops based on completing the mechanic.

How does the speaker describe the impact of the update on t17 bossing and currency farming?

The speaker mentions that t17 bossing and currency farming are still good strategies despite being nerfed, as they provide a combination of currency rolls, boss fragments, and other valuable drops.

What is the speaker's prediction for the top strategies in the new update?

The speaker predicts that the top strategies will likely revert to the currency per hour numbers from a year ago, with top farms making around 20 divines per hour, very good farms making 10, and average farms making 5.

What advice does the speaker give regarding the current state of currency farming?

The speaker advises not to worry if players are making 2 to 5 times less currency, as this is a common experience for everyone, and the market prices reflect this new reality.