Why this method works
The Pocket-Friendly Atlas method leans into three core ideas: consistency, low variance, and high ROI. Instead of chasing rare, expensive map mods or top-tier card-combos, it streamlines mapping toward predictable sources of currency farming and divine per map return. By keeping costs tiny per map and stacking small but reliable profit drivers, you get steady profit per map that compounds across play sessions.
Emphasizes cheap consumables that provide predictable value over lottery-style mechanics.
Leverages accessible Atlas tiers and cheap map modifiers for repeatable results.
Prioritizes scalable activities (map chests, vendor recipes, low-cost crafting) that work both in Softcore and SSF.
This approach limits catastrophic losses and is beginner-friendly while still delivering very respectable returns for veteran players.
Core principles and metrics
Before you start, internalize these metrics and targets. They let you quickly tell whether a run is working or needs adjustment.
Target profit per map (baseline): aim for +0.5 to +2 chaos in early tiers and +3 to +10 chaos in higher tiers depending on your map setup and build.
Time per map (goal): keep runs between 2–6 minutes depending on density and build speed.
Breakeven map cost: your map + sextants/scarabs/mod costs should be substantially lower than expected returns. If your cost per map is 2 chaos, expect returns of 4+ chaos to be efficient.
Inventory conversion rate: aim to vendor or craft at least 1 item per 10 maps into currency or to flip for profit.
Divines and exalts: treat these as rare bonuses — do not rely on them. Use methods that yield steady chaos-level returns.
Key concept: small margins done repeatedly beat rare big wins when your upfront cost or risk is minimized.
What you need to start (budget checklist)
Minimum viable setup to run the method reliably.
A mapping build that clears maps quickly (any viable speed clear or semi-tanky build works).
20–100 low-tier maps to begin with (tier 1–11 recommended to scale gradually).
10–50 chaos or equivalent currency buffer for early consumables.
Map device access and an Atlas watchstone or two if available (not required).
Basic knowledge of vendor recipes and trade tools (for trading markets).
Optional but recommended: 1–3 Scarabs or cheap Sextants to boost returns in bursts.
Small investments you can make later:
Atlas passive unlocks for specific rewards (if you play enough to unlock them).
A few divination card sets to farm and flip.
One cheap pair of rares with life/resists if you play Hardcore.
If you play SSF, substitute trade-dependent steps with vendor recipe focuses and high-value map drops (unique maps, div cards, metamorph shards if present).
Atlas shaping vs. natural Atlas (when to choose which)
Two main modes: natural Atlas (run maps you have) or shaped Atlas (force specific maps to spawn with targeted layouts or modifiers). For a pocket-friendly strategy:
Natural Atlas: Best for minimal investment. You run what you have, chisel/vendor crafts, and use cheap sextants/scarabs selectively. Use this when you lack currency or access to trade markets.
Shaped Atlas: More efficient once you can reliably buy maps and invest in shaping. Shaping can drastically raise profit per map but requires upfront investment and knowledge of which maps produce the best returns (low-cost, high-drop nodes).
Rule of thumb: start natural; once you hit a steady profit and can afford to buy stacks of your target map, transition to shaping with caution.
Map selection and modifiers explained
Choosing the right maps and map mods is crucial. Not all maps are created equal for cheap farming.
Map features to prioritize:
High monster density and speed of movement (enables quick clears)
Simple layouts (less backtracking)
Low boss time/cost
Good chest placement, as map chests are reliable sources of items and currency
Map modifiers to avoid (costly or dangerous):
+Rare mobs with heavy reflect
No leech + elemental reflect combinations for non-leech builds
Monster life % that increases clear time massively
Cost-effective modifiers to use:
Increased pack size (density) — if achieved cheaply through sextants or atlas nodes
Additional map rewards (e.g., map drops from monsters)
Mods that boost quantity or item rarity that don't dramatically raise difficulty
Practical tip: Keep a small set of favorite map tiles (3–5 map types you enjoy and clear quickly) and rotate them. This minimizes surprises and maximizes your speed.
Zana missions, Sextants, and Scarabs: cheap uses
Consumables offer big multipliers when used correctly and cheaply.
Zana missions
Zana mods can make a map extremely profitable (e.g., additional bosses, strongboxes).
Use Zana missions sparingly: reserve them for maps you plan to run in bulk or when you have cheap scarabs to amplify results.
Sextants
Low-cost sextants that add quantity to an area are effective on dense maps.
Use sextants on watchstoneed maps where the sextant cost is minimal relative to expected sustained returns.
Scarabs
Scarabs are high ROI when used on targeted maps (breach, abyss, delirium scarabs often have the best returns).
Cheap scarabs (1–5 chaos) used on well-rolled maps will yield far better ROI than rare expensive scarabs.
Use case: If you have 20 maps of a certain type and a few cheap scarabs, use them on a single map type to concentrate returns rather than spreading them thinly.
Cheap league mechanics to exploit (POE 3.27 specifics)
POE 3.27 introduced and adjusted various mechanics — focus on the ones that are cheap to push and give predictable returns.
Map chests and monster reward drops: These tend to yield consistent currency and are unaffected by some league-specific RNG. Prioritize map strategies that increase chest spawn or density.
Low-cost encounters that drop fragments/cards: If certain mechanics drop currency via fragments or cards, create small farms around those maps.
Vendor recipe loops: New or adjusted vendor recipes can create meat-and-potatoes income generators. Learn which drops are common in your maps and which vendor recipe turns them into currency.
Always keep an eye on patch notes and community hotspots for repeatable cheap mechanics. Small changes in a patch can shift the best low-cost farm.
Profit-boosting vendor & crafting loops
Vendor recipes and cheap crafting can turn trash into steady income.
Vendor tips
Classic chaos recipe: Identify widely-known vendor recipes that convert white/blue items into currency or that net profit when you sell.
Socket and link splicing: Items with 6-sockets or 6-links are rare but sometimes vendor recipes or crafting shortcuts allow reliable conversion to currency.
Fusing recipe: If you consistently pick up certain base items and fragments, vendor crafting may yield profit.
Cheap crafting loops
Alchemy + augmentation + regal cycles: Use cheap alts/aug/regals only if you can expect a sellable or vendorable result. Avoid this unless you have market price knowledge.
Chaos spam: Identify a guaranteed upgrade path — for example, upgrading a frequently found base into a mid-tier item that vendors well or sells.
Smart routine: Keep a running list of items you’ll vendor rather than hoard. Turning trash into chaos often yields steady profit that compounds.
SSF-specific adaptations
If you play Solo Self-Found (SSF), adapt these steps:
Prioritize vendor recipes and deterministic drops; trading is unavailable.
Aim for maps that drop divination cards, metamorph fragments, or currency that can be combined through recipes.
Use farming loops that generate tradeable uniques (if you plan to move to trade later) or that combine into valuable sets.
Use scarabs and sextants only when you can guarantee density and chest presence — they must be chosen for reliability.
SSF tip: Build for survivability and speed. A low-investment tanky clear is more valuable than a glass cannon that requires expensive gear.
Risk management and long-term scaling
Minimize losses and scale safely.
Never invest more currency into a map type than your expected profit over 10 maps. Example: if you expect 2 chaos per map on average, avoid buying more than 20 chaos worth of map rolls for that map until you prove the ROI.
Keep liquid currency available for emergencies and essential purchases (repairs, flask upgrades).
Log your runs: track cost per map, returns, and hours played for actual ROI calculations. A 10–20 map sample is often enough to see if a method is profitable.
Diversify: don’t rely on a single map, single vendor recipe, or a single scarab type. Spread risk across 2–3 parallel income streams.
Scaling path
Start with natural atlas, test 100 maps.
When you can net consistent chaos per hour, buy stacks of your preferred map.
Add cheap scarabs or sextants in bursts to scale returns when currency permits.
Consider shaping if you can guarantee >2x profit over the unshaped baseline.
Example runs and math for profit per hour
Below are sample run calculations to illustrate realistic outcomes. These are conservative, practical examples for mid-tier players.
Example A: Low-tier run (tier 9 maps)
Map cost: 0.2 chaos (per map)
Time per map: 3 minutes (20 maps/hour)
Expected returns: 1 chaos per map (via drops, vendor, and small crafts)
Net profit: ~0.8 chaos per map
Hourly profit: 0.8 * 20 = 16 chaos/hour
Example B: Mid-tier run with cheap scarab (tier 14 maps)
Map cost: 0.5 chaos
Scarab cost amortized: 0.25 chaos (used across 10 maps)
Time per map: 4 minutes (15 maps/hour)
Expected returns: 2 chaos per map
Net profit: ~1.25 chaos per map
Hourly profit: 1.25 * 15 = 18.75 chaos/hour
Example C: SSF vendor-focused run (tier 11 maps)
Map cost: 0 (using owned maps)
Time per map: 3.5 minutes (17 maps/hour)
Expected vendor recipe returns: 0.6 chaos per map equivalent
Net profit: 0.6 chaos per map
Hourly profit: 0.6 * 17 = 10.2 chaos/hour
Notes: These numbers are conservative and assume consistent play and minimal down-time. Your mileage will vary depending on build, map roll quality, and market conditions.
Daily and weekly routines and goals
Turn the method into repeatable habits.
Daily routine (1–2 hours)
Warm-up: 5–10 maps to test your build and the map pool.
Main run: 50–100 maps on your chosen map types, using reserved scarabs/sextants on prime sessions.
Vendor/crafting session: 15–30 minutes to process and convert loot into liquid currency.
Review: log results (maps run, time, currency gained) to improve next session.
Weekly routine (5–7 hours total)
Rotate map types: test 2–3 map types for longer trends.
Bulk scarab/sextant use: concentrate scarabs on your best map identified earlier.
Market check: if trading, sell accumulated high-value items and buy map stock if shaping.
Upgrade gear: invest a small portion of profits into core upgrades that reduce clear time.
Goals
Short-term: hit a steady baseline profit per hour for three consecutive sessions.
Medium-term: accumulate enough to buy stacks of maps for shaping.
Long-term: have a persistent 100–200 chaos buffer and expand to higher-tier shaped farms.
Build recommendations and simple template builds
You don’t need the best or most expensive build—just something reliable and efficient.
General build traits:
Fast clear speed (AoE spells or cleave-style attacks)
Good movement speed and strong mapping flasks
Enough survivability to handle random map mods (life, resistances)
Minimal dependency on extremely rare uniques
Example affordable templates
Budget Templar/Scion caster: Use a freely available spell (e.g., Spark/Firestorm or similar) with life and resist gear; focus on cast speed and AoE clusters.
Ranged deadeye-ish bow clear: Cheap rares with high attack speed and pierce or chain; use cheap synergies for clear.
Juggernaut/Champion melee: Simple tanky clear that uses high life and bleed immunity; great for map mods that punish glass builds.
Prototype gear priorities
Life (highest)
Resistances to cap
Damage multipliers on main skill (inexpensive rare weapon or sceptre)
Movement speed (boots or flasks)
One utility ring with life and some stat increases
These templates allow you to clear quickly and avoid expensive gear investments.
QoL tips, macro-settings, and inventory management
Small optimizations add up.
Hotkeys: Map device, flasks, movement skill, and hideout portal.
Auto-pickup: Use an item filter that highlights currency and vendor-craftable items; hide low-value junk to speed looting.
Stash organization: Keep separate tabs for sellables, crafting bases, maps, scarabs, and vendorables. A "processing" tab prevents duplicate effort.
Flasks: Keep one movement flask and anti-freeze/magic layers to reduce downtime.
Mouse and camera sensitivity: Tune for quick targeting and clearing.
Inventory routine
Immediately drop low-value items you don’t need.
Save unique drops and possible divination cards.
After each map, quickly vendor any recipe materials or stash for bulk processing.
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Mistake: Over-investing in an unproven map type.
Fix: Test with 20–50 maps before buying a stack.
Mistake: Chasing rare big wins instead of steady returns.
Fix: Stick to your baseline targets and diversify income streams.
Mistake: Ignoring vendor recipes or cheap crafting flips.
Fix: Keep a simple list of vendorable items and process them after each map session.
Mistake: Using expensive scarabs/sextants unnecessarily.
Fix: Use them only when they multiply returns enough to justify cost.
Quick-reference checklist before each run
Are your flasks fully charged and utility flasks set?
Do you have at least 20 maps of your chosen type?
Have you reserved sealable scarabs/sextants for the session?
Stash tabs separated and ready (sellables, crafting, maps)?
Hotkeys and item filter optimized?
If yes, start your focused session.
FAQ
What is the minimum currency I need to start this method?
You can begin with as little as 10–20 chaos if you already have a few maps and a decent speed-clearing build. With that buffer you can buy a few inexpensive scarabs or sextants for occasional boosts.
Is this method viable for SSF players?
Yes. The guide emphasizes vendor recipes, deterministic drops, and careful map selection — all SSF-friendly tactics. Swap trading steps for vendor crafting and focus on map types known to drop the items you need.
Which maps should I focus on first?
Pick 2–3 low-to-mid tier maps you clear quickly and that have high chest or pack density. Avoid maps with many navigational traps or reflect mechanics that punish your build.
How do I know if a scarab or sextant is worth using?
Compare its cost amortized across your intended map batch versus the expected returns. If a scarab costs 5 chaos but is likely to increase returns by more than that across 10 maps, it’s worth it. Start small and test.
How often should I vendor and craft?
Vendor or craft after each session (20–100 maps). Small, regular processing is better than hoarding loot for weeks because you reduce inventory bloat and convert returns to liquid currency faster.
What if my build dies often to map mods?
Either switch to easier maps or invest a small portion of profits into defensive gear or life rolls. Alternatively, use Zana or map mods to avoid the most punishing mechanics for your build.
Can I scale this into shaped Atlas farming?
Yes. Use natural Atlas profits to buy map stacks and test shaping in small increments. Shape only when you’ve confirmed consistent profit and understand the cost curve.
Is this strategy dependent on meta changes?
All strategies depend to some degree on meta and patch changes. The approach here is resilient: focus on low-investment, repeatable mechanics and vendor recipes that change less dramatically.
Closing: how to apply this guide in your first session
Pick 2–3 map types you clear fastest and gather 50 maps total.
Ensure you have 10–20 chaos spare currency and 1–3 cheap scarabs.
Run an initial testing batch of 20 maps to measure baseline profit per map.
Use results to tune map choice, consumable use, and whether to vendor or craft immediately.
Log results, and once steady, scale by buying map stacks or concentrating scarabs on your best map.
This Pocket-Friendly Atlas guide gives you a repeatable, low-risk framework to farm currency and gold reliably in POE 3.27. Implement the steps incrementally, measure each session, and iterate.
Sample Item-Filter Rules for Pocket-Friendly Atlas Farming
Below are compact, copy-ready item-filter rule blocks and explanations tailored to the Pocket-Friendly Atlas method for POE 3.27. Use these in an item filter (custom, SimpleFilter, or FilterBlade-compatible) to speed pickup, highlight currency, and hide low-value junk.
Priority 1 — Always show (highest)
Show; Class "Currency"; Rarity Unique; SetTextColor 255 215 0; PlayAlertSound 1 300
Purpose: Always see uniques and high-value currency.
Show; Class "DivinationCard"; MinStackSize 1; SetBorderColor 0 128 255; PlayAlertSound 1 300
Purpose: Div cards are SSF-friendly and tradeables.
Priority 2 — Currency & Valuable fragments
Show; Class "Currency"; BaseType "Chaos Orb" "Exalted Orb" "Divine Orb" "Orb of Fusing" "Orb of Alchemy"; SetTextColor 255 140 0
Purpose: Quick visual on high-value currency.
Show; Class "Fragment"; Rarity Normal; SetTextColor 255 255 255
Purpose: Show fragments used in crafting/vendor recipes.
Priority 3 — Scarabs, Sextants, Maps
Show; Class "Map"; MapTier >= 1; SetBorderColor 34 139 34; MinMapTier 1
Purpose: Maps should always be highlighted for stash sorting.
Show; Class "Scarabs" "Sextant"; SetTextColor 173 216 230
Purpose: Scarabs/sextants pickup to stash for session planning.
Priority 4 — Vendor and crafting bases (highlight for sell/craft)
Show; BaseType "Rustic Sash" "Iron Ring" "Two-Stone Ring" "Linen Gloves" "Simple Robe" "Rusted Sword"; Rarity Normal; SetTextColor 192 192 192
Purpose: Common vendor recipe bases you keep for chaos recipe loops.
Show; Class "Helmet" "Gloves" "Boots" "Chest"; LinkedSockets >= 4; SetBorderColor 255 69 0
Purpose: Highlight 4+ socket bases for crafting.
Priority 5 — Rare upgrades and good rares
Show; Rarity Rare; LinkedSockets >= 4; WeaponClass "Any" "Bow"; SetBorderColor 255 215 0
Purpose: Rare gear with 4+ sockets may be vendorable or sellable.
Show; Rarity Rare; BaseType "Wand" "Sceptre" "Claw"; SetTextColor 0 255 127
Purpose: Common affordable upgrade bases.
Priority 6 — Hide low-value clutter
Hide; Rarity Normal; BaseType "LowValueList" (e.g., common currency shards below vendor threshold)
Hide; Rarity Magic; ItemLevel < 60; BaseType "TrashList"
Purpose: Reduces screen clutter to speed clears.
Alert & Visual Settings (recommended)
PlayAlertSound for Currency, DivinationCard, Unique.
Larger text size or border thickness for Currency and Maps.
Use high-contrast colors: Currency = orange/gold; Maps = green; Scarabs = light blue; Vendorable bases = grey.
Quick Notes for Implementation
Test with 5 maps to ensure you don’t hide anything useful; tweak MinItemLevel thresholds for your league/economy.
Use border color for “stash sorting” priorities: border color cues speed drag-and-drop into the correct stash tab.
Keep Map and Scarab rules at the top so they never get hidden by other rules.
Stash Tab Layouts Tailored to the Strategy
Organize your stash to minimize clicks and processing time. Use named tabs, colors, and simple rules so you (or your buyer) can quickly find tradables or vendorable items.
Tab 1: Maps — Color: Green
Name: Maps
Contents: All maps, organized by Tier (use notes or tab rows)
Purpose: Quick access for map device and shaping buys/sells
Tab 2: Currency & Scarabs — Color: Orange
Name: Currency + Scarabs
Contents: Chaos/Exalts/Divines/Scarabs/Sextants
Purpose: Liquid assets and session consumables
Tab 3: Sellables — Color: Yellow
Name: To Sell
Contents: Uniques, valuable rares, div cards, fragments to list on trade
Purpose: Items you will post or keep for vendor flips
Tab 4: Vendor Bases & Recipes — Color: Grey
Name: Vendor Bases
Contents: Low-value armor/weapons for recipes; jewelry for chaos/vendor loops
Purpose: Immediate vendoring after session
Tab 5: Crafting & Currency Crafting — Color: Blue
Name: Crafting
Contents: Essences, fossils (if any), crafting modifiers, 5–6 socket bases
Purpose: Offline crafting and small-time upgrades
Tab 6: Bulk Stash / Overflow — Color: Brown
Name: Bulk
Contents: Junk that may later be processed or sold in bulk
Purpose: Reduce in-session decisions; clear at session end
Tab 7: Shaping / Trade Stock — Color: Purple
Name: Trade Stock
Contents: Map stacks, shaped maps, target map types for shaping
Purpose: Ready-to-run map stacks and tradeables
Tab 8: SSF / Alternate — Color: Light Blue (optional)
Name: SSF Stash
Contents: Div cards, sets, metamorph bits, vendor sets reserved for SSF-specific loops
Purpose: Keep SSF resources separate to avoid accidental sale
Simple Stash Tab Workflow (how to use in-session)
Pick up prioritized items per filter.
At end of each map, press “stash” and drop all highlighted items into temporary stash (Bulk).
Every 20–50 maps, sort:
Move maps to Maps tab.
Move currency & scarabs to Currency tab.
Move vendorable bases to Vendor Bases.
Put high-value items to To Sell or Trade Stock.
Quick vendor run: open Vendor Bases tab and vendor everything matching your recipe list.
Post or bank Trade Stock items after each session.
Example Quick-Reference Filter + Stash Pairings
Currency highlighted (orange) -> Stash Tab: Currency + Scarabs (orange)
Maps highlighted (green border) -> Stash Tab: Maps (green)
Vendor bases (grey) -> Stash Tab: Vendor Bases (grey)
Div cards (blue border) -> Stash Tab: To Sell (yellow) or SSF Stash (light blue)
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