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Path Of Exile 2 0.3.1 Patch: Precursor Tablets, Waystones, And Endgame Farming Strategies
This week, we welcomed Path of Exile 2 patch 0.3.1, which introduces significant changes compared to previous versions. First, you no longer have to search for towers on the map. Towers now only clear the fog of war from the map and provide additional tablets upon completion.
This inevitably brings changes to the gameplay landscape. With the new farming methods, the most efficient ways to farm maps and the locations where you can earn more rewards have also changed. This means that previously easy farming activities may now become more difficult.
After testing and gathering player feedback, I've summarized some of my experiences. In this post, I'll share my experiences and recommendations regarding Precursor Tablets, Waystones, and Endgame.
Precursor Tablets
First, I'll discuss the changes to Precursor Tablets, as they are the most important and attract the most attention from players.
Previously, Precursor Tablets increased the difficulty and rewards of maps around certain towers, so they were only usable on towers. In PoE 20.3.1, this feature has been removed. Tablets can now be used on all maps.
It's important to note that tablets are now significantly different from before. They now have a 10-use limit, and once they are used up, they are destroyed. You can't use them on a map you've already failed, and you can only use one tablet per map.
If your Waystones have additional modifiers, you can open more tablet slots, but the maximum is three. What impact will this change have?
Rarity, quantity, and rare monsters are the most important factors for most players, as they are closely related to the quality and quantity of dropped items.
From the modifiers in PoE 2 0.3.1 patch data, you can see the following:
- Brimming modifier's effect on rare monsters was previously 10-15, but after the update, it has increased to 15-40.
- Collector's modifier's effect on rarity was previously 7-10, but is now 10-30.
- Plundering modifier's effect on quantity was previously 3-7, but is now 4-10.
Using rarity as an example, previously, if you had three towers and nine tables, each providing a 10% rarity boost, you'd get a 90% boost. However, this only applied to one map node.
Now, you have three buff tables. Each table provides a 30% boost, giving you a 90% boost. This means that the rarity of items on our Precursors' tables will increase, reducing the amount of map you need to farm.
As a result, after the update, the value of the items you receive will be higher than before. Therefore, when setting up your map, I recommend loading Waystones from Map Device first, then selecting the buff tables that increase rarity. This will increase the value of your loot and PoE 2 Currency.
Best Waystones
For Waystones, I think you need to invest as much Juice as possible, as the more you invest, the greater the reward.
In Path of Exile 2 0.3.1, the risk-reward ratio for Waystones has been increased. This means the more Juice you invest, the more items you'll receive, and the more useful items you'll receive.
However, please note that if your current skill level isn't very high, your build isn't very strong, and you don't have good clearing skills on a level 15 map, I recommend not overusing your map, as the chances of failure are high, and if you fail, you won't be able to use Tablets on that map.
Therefore, I recommend farming within your skill level, as this will maximize your loot. Therefore, I don't recommend using Waystones to gain quantity, as this will require a higher skill level.
If your equipment is already rare enough, you may not need to add buffs to Waystones. However, if you insist on adding them, that's fine. It will just increase the difficulty of the map.
So what if your map isn't high quality? The simplest solution is to trade it in for a more valuable map. However, this will cost you a significant amount of POE 2 Exalted Orbs.
Alternatively, you can upgrade your map yourself by enabling additional modifiers. Using Chaotic Rarity, you can upgrade the modifiers in the affected area, replacing them with modifiers that increase item rarity, thereby increasing the potential of your loot.
Also, Preserve Vertebrae can be used. It adds Desecrated modifier to rare Waystones, increasing the number of rare monsters.
Another item you should be aware of is Diluted Liquid Ire, which acts as a Liquid Emotion and can be used to modifier Waystones. This increases Magic Monsters by 20%, thereby increasing the drop rate of rare monsters.
Endgame Content
As mentioned above, a tower requires three Tables slots. However, if you add a Tablet with a special effect, you'll lose one slot. This reduces the benefits of using special Tablets.
It's no secret that the best way to farm Ritual is to use Ritual Unique Tablet.
However, this will reduce the item drop rate in the map you're viewing, negating all the tablet's benefits. This is more cost-effective than using it, so we don't recommend it.
The same applies to Expeditions. If you want to increase the fun of your Expedition exploration, you'll sacrifice loot in other parts of the map.
Another option is Delirium. Using Delirium on Waystones forces you to pass through a mirror, which will cause you to lose all Delirium buffs and approximately 30% of your extra rare monsters.
So, I think the best Endgame is Breach. Not just because of the unique tablet, but also because of the Irradiator Tablet. You can use it when you're strong enough. When used, it raises the map's level by one, increasing the difficulty but giving you greater rewards.
Another advantage is running two Irradiated Breaches. Now all items on the map are dropping, allowing you to quickly farm the map and get a lot of loot.
These are some of my experiences and suggestions from playing Path of Exile 2 patch 0.3.1. I hope you find them useful. If you have other ideas, please share them.
…Monopoly Go Sticker Treasures Event Guide: How To Play & All Rewards? | October 12–15
Monopoly Go will launch a new event called Sticker Treasures on October 12th at 4 PM ET. It will last for three days and end at 1 PM ET on October 15th.
Let's take a look at how to play Sticker Treasures event and what rewards you can get.
How To Play?
Sticker Treasures will feature 20 levels for you to challenge and uncover hidden treasures. Each challenge begins with a grid, and players must use Pickaxes to clear the grid and uncover hidden items to advance to the next level.
Players should be aware of the approximate number of Pickaxes required for each level.
Not every area on the grid needs to be cleared, so plan your Pickaxe usage wisely. This will help you maximize the hidden treasures while minimizing the number of Pickaxes used.
As the level of challenges increases, the number of Pickaxes required increases. Therefore, it's important to reserve enough Pickaxes early on for higher-level levels.
As we've seen above, Pickaxes play a crucial role in Sticker Treasures excavation event, so it's crucial to have a sufficient number of them prepared.
The primary source of Pickaxes is through completing objectives and earning milestone rewards in major tournaments and events. There are other ways to earn Pickaxes, but the number of Pickaxes earned is smaller, so it's not recommended to rely on them as a primary source.
After completing all levels, if you have any extra Pickaxes, you can exchange them for dice at a specific rate.
Milestone Rewards
Players who complete certain milestones in Sticker Treasures event will receive a wealth of rewards.
This event offers rewards beyond the usual free dice rolls and cash. Players also can receive Wild Stickers, 5-star sticker packs, or Swap Packs during certain levels. Players can collect Monopoly Go Stickers from these sticker packs.
Different levels have different board sizes, and the rewards are also different. Details are provided below.
Level 1 has a 4x4 grid, and the reward is a one-star green pack.
Level 2 has a 5x4 grid, and the reward is a two-star yellow sticker pack.
Level 3 has a 6x4 grid, and the reward is 4-12 Pickaxes and cash.
Level 4 has a 7x5 grid, and the reward is 8-16 Pickaxes and cash.
Level 5 has a 5x5 grid, and the reward is 100 free dice rolls.
Level 6 has a 5x5 grid, and the reward is a two-star yellow sticker pack.
Level 7 has a 6x6 grid, and the reward is 10-20 Pickaxes and cash.
Level 8 has a 7x7 grid, and the reward is a four-star blue sticker pack.
Level 9 has a 5x5 grid, and the reward is 200 free dice rolls.
Level 10 has a 6x6 grid size and rewards a three-star pink sticker pack.
Level 11 has a 7x6 grid size and rewards 20-30 Pickaxes and cash.
Level 12 has a 6x6 grid size and rewards a five-star purple sticker pack.
Level 13 has a 5x6 grid size and rewards 400 free dice rolls.
Level 14 has a 5x6 grid size and rewards a three-star pink sticker pack.
Level 15 has a 6x7 grid size and rewards a three-star pink sticker pack and a two-star yellow sticker pack.
Level 16 has a 7x7 grid size and rewards a Swap Pack.
Level 17 has a 7x7 grid size and rewards 800 free dice rolls.
Level 18 has a 7x7 grid size and rewards a four-star blue sticker pack.
Level 19 has a 7x7 grid size and rewards cash.
Level 20 has a 7x7 grid size and rewards a Wild Sticker.
This concludes the gameplay and rewards for Monopoly Go's new Sticker Treasures event. The event is launching soon, and we hope you enjoy the game.
…Borderlands 4 The Importance Of Being Furnished Side Quest Guide
In Borderlands 4, besides completing the main mining quest, side quests are also crucial, offering numerous rewards.
For example, after completing the main quest, Shadow of the Mountain, and unlocking Belton's Bore as a primary faction town, you'll unlock The Importance of Being Furnished.
Wrenchless Allen is a man who values artistic creation. He runs a humble art stall in the game. If you meet him in the game, he may invite you to join his artistic journey, but he no longer remembers where the chair instruction manual is. Your task is to help him find it, but beware of attacks from his art critics along the way.
How To Craft Wrenchless Allen's Chair?
Wrenchless Allen is located in a small stall on the right side of the second-floor room. Approach him and speak to him to accept this quest.
First, he instructs you to search the trash cans located on the same floor as the vending machines. You'll need to follow his instructions and search the trash cans along the staircase. However, the side quest cannot be so easy, so there must be nothing in the trash can.
He then instructs you to check the washing machines, located directly below and across from the trash cans. After searching six washing machines, you'll still find nothing. Wrenchless Allen finally gives you crucial information: go to the grill.
Next, follow the path out of Belton's Bore and onto the section between the two bridges. Look for the grill in the rest area and find the clue inside. After talking to Wrenchless Allen on the phone, you will be attacked by a group of art critics led by Ripper. They are very dissatisfied with Wrenchless Allen, and you need to defeat them.
After completing the above requirements, return to Belton's Bore and find the chair fragments Wrenchless Allen needs. The chair fragments are scattered across the following five locations in town:
- On the wall near the bridge at the town entrance;
- On the crate next to Belton's Bore Active Checkpoint;
- On the floor above the doorway to the circular alcove on the left side of the room;
- On the upper floor on the left side of the room, above the trash can;
- On the two blue barrels outside Belton's Bore entrance.
Once you have collected all the chair fragments, bring them back to Wrenchless Allen's stall and assemble them. You will then have two choices: sell the chair to Wrenchless Allen or destroy it.
End-Of-Mission Rewards
While you are making this choice, Wrenchless Allen may be temporarily marked as an enemy, but you cannot harm or attack him; your only target is the chair.
However, no matter which method you choose, this side quest is successfully completed, and both options will give you basic rewards in the end, including some Borderlands 4 money and items.The only difference is that if you choose to sell the chair to Wrenchless Allen, you'll receive an additional cash reward: EXP, 1,000 Cash, and some Eridium. This is his way of paying you back for your hard work.
At this point, the side quest has been successfully completed. I believe that you, as a smart person, have quickly grasped the key points. So don't hesitate, open the game quickly, complete the quest and get the rewards.
…The First Monopoly Go Offline Dough Fest Preview | Food, Fun & Special Rewards
Great news! Monopoly Go will be holding its first-ever offline Dough Fest at the Truman Brewery in East London from 12pm to 6pm this month, September 27th (Saturday) and 28th (Sunday). Tickets are free!
For Monopoly Go die-hards, this Dough Fest is a perfect opportunity to show off their skills. Many of the activities are inspired by their beloved game. Players can also trade Monopoly Go Stickers face-to-face.
A Gathering Of Foodies
Bread Ahead's Innovation
Renowned foodie Grace Dent described Dough Fest as "unique," a testament to its allure. But that could also be because he's teamed up with the internet-famous bakery Bread Ahead to create the highlight of the event - 'Double Down' donut.
This brand-new creation, featuring double chocolate, mango lassi, and chili sauce, sounds incredibly exciting. To get this innovative treat, you'll need to roll two sixes, just like you do in Monopoly Go, but this time in a real-life Community Chest.
Whether you're looking for the delicious 'Double Down' donut or the thrill of transitioning from online to offline gameplay, this exciting competition with its generous prizes is not to be missed.
In addition to the donuts created in collaboration with Dent, Bread Ahead has also created other special donuts, including a Turkish delight-inspired Rose Jelly Jackpot and a Bacon Caramel Cream flavor.
Soft Serve Society Is Here To Help
Like Bread Ahead, Soft Serve Society (the famous ice cream shop) has made plenty of preparations for the event. They've launched a variety of flavors, including Cash Grab Ketchup Mayonnaise, Lime Pickle Payday, and Mega Heist Miso Corn. They all sound fantastic.
Michele Pascarella's Surprise Joins The Event
If desserts aren't your thing, world-renowned pizza chef Michele Pascarella is also at Dough Fest, serving up his Napoli on the Road pizzas, with a variety of pizzas guaranteed to surprise and satisfy.
Trading Spree
It's no secret that stickers are a key collectible in Monopoly Go. Since the game launched, players have traded over 3 billion Monopoly Go Stickers. However, during the two days and 48 hours of Dough Fest, participants' on-site transaction limit doubled. This means you can earn even more loot in a fraction of the time.
Furthermore, every event participant who collects stamps and stamps them on their unique Flavor Passport (exclusive to the event) during the two days of the event will unlock delicious treats, generous gifts, and in-game rewards.
Also Read: Monopoly Go September 26-27 Tycoon Class Tournament Schedule And Rewards From Different Recourses
Large-Scale Offline Gathering
Dough Fest is a two-way effort between the game and its players. Monopoly Go is celebrating its fans by hosting this event, allowing tycoons to truly experience the game offline. It's a place where the community, creativity, and connection that players love can all be realized.
Monopoly Go intentionally brings the in-game experience to life, adding a touch of culinary delight. Regardless of the purpose, this fun and imaginative event will not disappoint players. This event reflects Monopoly Go's full sincerity.
This opportunity is rare. Monopoly Go fans, don't miss it. At the same time, I wish all players have fun and enjoy the event and spend a pleasant weekend.
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