
By placing them in a map device, maps can be consumed to create a randomized instance in which monsters can be fought.

Maps are the main type of endgame content in Path of Exile. After it has been completed, it can drop from ANY map in the same tier range, meaning it does not drop only from maps that are connected anymore. Another important thing to note is that before a map is complete, it can only drop from the previously connected map on the node. Completing more maps increases the chance of higher tier map drops. Nodes indicate how far you have progressed on this expansive map tree. The Atlas acts as a visual representation of your progress, you can easily see from the layout which areas you have completed and which you have not. 3: Always do the highest tier map you have, even if you have holes in your atlas.Ītlas of Worlds is a visual representation of maps along with completion rate. No idea why, but it’s suggested a lot on Reddit. 2: Only focus on one quadrant of the map, progressing map by map up to that particular quadrants guardian. 1: only progress to Tier N if you have all the maps in that tier ready.1) Put one of each sacrifice piece into the map device at once to open a portal to Atziri 2) Put one or more different pieces into the map device with a map to add 5% bonus quantitiy to that map 3) Put one piece in by itself to open a short corrupted area.6 portals means you can enter that same map 6 times before losing access. This opens 6 portals that lead to a specific location, the location is dependent on the Map item that you have put into the device.

To use maps, you will need to put them into the Map Device that is located in Templar’s Laboratory and Chamber of Sins (Act 7).

Players cannot use maps until they have access to the Eternal Laboratory, which can be entered after completing Lady Dialla's quests in Act 3 on Merciless difficulty. Maps can be consumed to create a randomized instance where monsters can be fought by placing them in a map device. In Path of Exile maps are the major type of endgame content.
