After the recent loot-saving patch introduced in Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt (0.2.0), several new farming methods have emerged. One promising method is farming map bosses using Azmeri Wisps and specific Atlas Tree setups. This approach can provide substantial results in both rare item drops and currency generation.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the best PoE 2 Map bosses farming strategy we've tested, covering everything from Atlas Tree configuration to tablet selection and farming tips.

POE 2 Map Bosses Farming Guide - Best Atlas Tree, Tablets, Tower Setup

Bosses now have the potential to drop high-tier rare items with valuable modifiers. While you're not likely to find a ton of Divine Orbs, you can still earn decent amounts of Exalted Orbs and Chaos Orbs. Many of the rare items dropped can sell for several divines if priced well on the market. This method is a solid choice if you're looking to earn PoE 2 currency or hunt for rare upgrades for your own build. Now following us to setup the best map boss farming strategy in Dawn of the Hunt 0.2.0 patch now:

1. Best Atlas Tree Setup for Map Bosses

To make the most of this strategy, you’ll need an Atlas passive tree focused on improving boss drops. Even with a moderate number of points, you can create an efficient farming tree.

Core Nodes to Focus On

1. Fit for a King - Increases rarity of items dropped by map bosses, this is the key node for getting high-quality rares with valuable affixes.

2. Spoils of War - Increases quantity of items dropped by map bosses, works synergistically with rarity to maximize loot volume and value.

These two should be your primary focus. If you have extra points, consider the following:

• Organized Forces - Helps to boost map area level toward 82+, which is crucial for unlocking additional Atlas points and for better boss loot pools.

• Shining Trail - Boosts variety of drops from monsters possessed by Wisps, including bosses. Also causes possessed enemies to release spirits on death, increasing Wisp density.

• Merging Worlds - Guarantees one monster in each map is possessed by a Sacred Spirit, which synergizes well with Wisp mechanics.

• Unstable Energies - Increases pack size, rarity, and quantity. Can be worth taking if you're also killing regular monsters for extra loot.

• Remnants of Power - Improves overall loot quality from possessed enemies, which includes bosses under Wisp effects.

2. Unlocking Additional Atlas Points

To fully benefit from the boss-focused Atlas tree, you need to unlock additional points by completing bosses in level 82+ areas.

Here’s how to do that:

• Run Tier 16 maps.

• Use Cleansed areas (from certain tablets).

• Combine with Organized Forces or Irradiated modifiers to increase area level.

You don't need to defeat the Arbiter to get these points - just complete boss encounters in valid areas. Using these combinations allows you to slowly build your Atlas tree without needing to engage in high-end boss content early.

3. Tablet Strategy for Map Bosses: Amplifying Boss Loot

One of the key components of this strategy is the use of tablets. These modify your maps with powerful bonuses, especially for bosses. Here's how to set them up.

Best Map Boss Tablets to Include:

Season of the Hunt

This tablet causes map bosses to be hunted by Mir Spirits, which significantly increases the number of items dropped. It's the core of the boss farming strategy and should be prioritized in every tower setup due to its high impact on loot returns.

Cruel Hegemony

Cruel Hegemony adds one or more additional modifiers to map bosses. These modifiers can make bosses more challenging, but they also improve the quality of item drops. You can stack multiple Cruel Hegemony tablets across your towers, but be cautious—too many modifiers can make some bosses very tanky.

Irradiated

The Irradiated tablet increases the area level of the map. Higher area levels lead to better base item drops and more valuable rare items. Including this tablet helps push your maps to level 82+, which is also needed to progress your Atlas Tree.

Precursor Tablets

These tablets boost the rarity of items dropped by map bosses. While quantity is often more impactful, pairing Precursor Tablets with Season of the Hunt can lead to higher-tier rare drops with better affixes, making them more valuable for trade.

Basic Quantity Tablets

Basic Quantity Tablets increase the item quantity dropped by map bosses. They help scale the number of items you receive, which is especially useful when farming for rare items to sell. More items mean more chances to find something valuable.

Vision of Paradise (Optional)

This optional tablet allows you to fight bosses twice in a single map. If your build can handle multiple boss encounters efficiently, this tablet can nearly double your returns. It's a great addition when you're looking to maximize profit per map.

4. Atlas Area Tower Setup Example

To make this boss farming strategy effective, setting up your towers with the right combination of tablets is essential. Here's an example of a setup that has worked well during testing:

Example Tower Configuration:

• 30% Increased Quantity of Items Dropped by Map Bosses
  This directly boosts the number of items you get from each boss, increasing your chances of valuable drops.

• Map Bosses Are Hunted by Mir Spirits
  Provided by the Season of the Hunt tablet. This is the core of the strategy and greatly amplifies boss loot.

• +2 Additional Modifiers on Map Bosses
  This comes from stacking Cruel Hegemony tablets. Additional modifiers can increase loot quality but also make bosses more difficult, so use with caution.

• Irradiated Bonus Active
  This increases the area level of the map, improving drop pools and enabling progression for boss-related Atlas passives.

• Overall Zone Quantity Bonus
  General quantity boosts in the area help scale all item drops, including from bosses and any monsters you choose to kill along the way.

You don’t need a full tower network. Even 1–2 towers with the right tablets can make this strategy profitable. Prioritize Season of the Hunt and at least one Cruel Hegemony tablet in your tower, and add quantity-based tablets wherever possible. Rarity is already covered well by Mir Spirits and passive tree nodes. If available, include an Irradiated tablet to raise the area to level 82+, which is useful for both better drops and Atlas progression.
This configuration resulted in high-quality rare item drops with minimal investment. Even with a basic build, we are able to collect and sell multiple rare items for several divines. Some bosses became quite tanky due to modifiers, so make sure your build has decent single-target damage.