Ah, the Map Device! An essential tool for any Path of Exile adventurer, and even more crucial in the unique setting of Affliction. Let me dissect its role and functionality within the league:
Basic Functionality:
Map Activation: Similar to the standard Map Device, you place maps inside to access the depicted zone. However, in Affliction, you’ll be transported to the Viridian Wildwood, the league’s special map realm.
Empowerment Wisps: Around the device, three types of Wisps (Wild, Vivid, and Primal) spawn. Activating them empowers nearby monsters, increasing their difficulty and rewards. Choose wisely based on your desired loot:
Wild Wisps: Boost item rarity.
Vivid Wisps: Boost item quantity.
Primal Wisps: Boost currency drops and grant the most aggressive monster buffs.
Atlas Sextant Modifiers: Affliction introduces unique Sextant modifiers that can be applied to the Wildwood map within the Map Device. These alter the realm’s challenges and rewards, offering further strategic customization.
Master Missions: Track your active Master missions and watch your progress towards invitations through the Map Device interface.
Affliction Twists:
Wildwood Progression: Each map run in the Wildwood unlocks further areas and secrets within the realm, offering progressive exploration and challenges.
Challenge Completion: Completing specific Affliction challenges unlocks hidden Ascendancy points for your chosen class, boosting your character’s potential.
Unique Bosses: The Wildwood boasts its own set of challenging bosses, offering exciting loot and demanding combat strategies.
Optimizing your Map Device Experience:
Strategic Wisp Activation: Consider your desired loot or specific challenges you want to tackle when choosing which Wisp types to activate.
Sextant Synergy: Experiment with different Atlas Sextant modifiers to tailor the Wildwood experience to your build and goals.
Progress Tracking: Monitor your Wildwood progression and challenge completion through the Map Device interface to stay on track for unlocks and rewards.
Boss Preparation: Research or strategize against Affliction’s unique bosses to ensure you’re properly geared and prepared for their encounters.
Remember, the Map Device is your gateway to the heart of Affliction. Utilize its functionalities, adapt your strategies to the Wisps and Sextants, and conquer the Wildwood’s challenges to reap its unique rewards and Ascendancy power!
Feel free to ask any further questions about specific Wisps, Sextant effects, Wildwood progression, or strategies for navigating the challenges within the Viridian Wildwood. I’m here to guide you through your Affliction adventures, optimizing your Map Device usage and conquering the league’s secrets!