Mao Kun Shore Map - Path of Exile

Mao Kun Shore Map

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Mao Kun

Mao Kun is a unique Shore Map. Maps. Map Tier: 4, 7, 11, 15, 16. Guild Tag Editor: /.

  • (60–100)% increased Experience gain
  • 0% of Monster Damage is Converted to Lightning
  • Monsters deal (175–190)% extra Physical Damage as Lightning
  • Monsters gain an Endurance Charge on Hit
  • Monsters gain a Power Charge on Hit
  • (100–120)% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area

Flavour Text: The Treasures of the Tides wait in agony at the End of the World.

Mao Kun is a unique Shore Map in Path of Exile, known for its focus on defeating the undead pirate captain Fairgraves and acquiring currency. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:

Layout and Mechanics

  • Mao Kun features a typical Shores layout: an island surrounded by water with various caves and pathways.
  • The unique aspect lies in the undead pirates. These enemies are initially inactive and revive as undead upon interacting with the final boss, Fairgraves.
  • Scattered throughout the map are special chests called Booty Chests. Opening these chests spawns Fairgraves, Never Dying, a temporary version of the final boss.
  • Defeating Fairgraves after opening a Booty Chest will drop more Booty Chests, creating a loop until all chests are opened.

Boss Fight - Fairgraves

  • Once all Booty Chests are opened, the real Fairgraves appears. This boss fight is the main challenge of the map.
  • Fairgraves is a physical damage dealer, so prioritizing defenses against physical attacks is recommended.
  • He can be a tough opponent, so having good gear and life regeneration is crucial.

Rewards

  • Mao Kun is known for its high currency yield. The Booty Chests primarily drop various types of currency, making it a valuable map for farming.
  • It can also drop other items like equipment and gems, but the main focus is on currency acquisition.

Tips

  • Focus on opening all the Booty Chests before engaging Fairgraves. This maximizes the number of times you can fight him and collect currency.
  • Gear up for physical damage mitigation to survive the boss fight.
  • Consider bringing an area-of-effect skill to clear out the waves of undead pirates efficiently.
  • Since the map prioritizes currency over other types of loot, it might not be the best choice for specific item farming.

Additional Notes:

  • Mao Kun is a relatively easy map layout-wise, making it suitable for players of various experience levels.
  • The main challenge comes from the boss fight, requiring good gear and proper strategy.

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Layout

The map is an island inhabited by pirates that revive as undead when the player interacts with the boss (simply named Fairgraves). They then spawn a number of loot containers called Booty Chests, which drop currency and spawn the boss Fairgraves, Never Dying.

Fairgraves will appear a few seconds after opening a Booty Chest. When the first seven booty chests are opened, Fairgraves only uses his basic Spectral Throw with additional projectiles, and will disappear after 10–20 seconds, regardless of whether or not you engage in combat with him (this may be different behavior from previous patches, but it is how it currently works in Version 2.0.0h). Furthermore is the loot from Fairgraves apparitions proportinal to % of life lost, while fighting him. It is possible to open multiple chests next to each other, spawning multiple copies of Fairgraves, but you can simply run away before they even spawn and return to loot the currency later.

When the final eighth Booty Chest is opened, a large pack of ghost pirates are summoned in a circle around the chest and the final Fairgraves boss appears on top of the chest, using all of his abilities, does not disappear over time, and can finally be killed.

Encounter

Boss

Boss: Fairgraves, Never Dying

  • Increased Movement Speed and Attack Speed
  • Resists Elemental Damage and Chaos Damage
  • Uses Spectral Throw with three additional projectiles
  • Uses Vaal Spectral Throw
  • Casts Summon Raging Spirit
  • Casts Flesh Offering
  • Casts Desecrate

Items found from this monster

Item Level
The Skeleton 1

Boss video

Items found in this area

The following drop-restricted items can drop in this area.

Item Drop
Level
Abandoned Wealth 68
Lantador's Lost Love 23
Monochrome 80
Prosperity 61
The Journey 68
The Landing 73

Item acquisition

Mao Kun can drop anywhere. It can be chanced.

Recipes

Mao Kun can be created from the following recipes:

Amount Part Description
8 The Encroaching Darkness Random corrupted map
1 Otherworldly Incubator Random map
4 Jack in the Box Random item
1 Singular Incubator Random item
1 The Void Random divination card set exchange

Supporter attribution

Mao Kun was created by supporter magiceffect. He wanted Tricornes.