In Path of Exile, Sextants offer various ways to customize your Atlas experience and enhance your map runs. Here’s a guide to unlocking their potential:
Types of Sextants:
Simple Sextants: These basic Sextants add random map modifiers within a small radius around the Watchstone they’re applied to.
Prime Sextants: These offer more potent modifiers compared to Simple ones, with a larger area of effect.
Awakened Sextants: Obtained from The Maven, these grant powerful and specific map effects within a vast area.
Elevated Sextants: Also dropped by The Maven, these offer the most potent effects with even larger areas of influence.
Using Sextants:
Target the Watchstone: Choose the Watchstone region where you want the Sextant’s effect to apply.
Right-click the Sextant: This opens its inventory window.
Left-click the Watchstone: Apply the Sextant to the desired Watchstone slot.
Activate the Watchstone: Once you have enough Sextants applied and the region is fully awakened, activate the Watchstone and enjoy the effect within the corresponding Atlas regions.
Tips and Tricks:
Plan your Atlas: Determine which regions you run most frequently and prioritize Sextants accordingly.
Consider synergies: Combine Sextants with map modifiers or your build’s strengths for potent effects.
Use Surveyor’s Compasses: These items allow you to store Sextant modifiers for later use or trade them with other players.
Upgrade your Sextant Blocks: Increasing the Watchstone Awakened Level expands the Sextant effect area and unlocks additional slots.
Research specific Sextants: Check online resources like Maxroll or Path of Building for details on individual Sextant effects and potential combinations.
Remember: Sextants add another layer of depth and strategic options to your Atlas exploration. Experiment, plan, and discover the combinations that best suit your playstyle and goals!