In Path of Exile 3.28: Mirage, the Atlas Passive Tree has undergone significant changes as part of a major endgame overhaul.
Maps Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
9
Higher Map Tier Chance
Normal
Tier 1-15 Maps found have 5% chance to become 1 tier higher
1
Shaping the Skies
Notable
10% increased number of Magic Monsters in your Maps
Tier 1-15 Maps found have 15% chance to become 1 tier higher
Maps Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
3
Map Magic Monsters
Normal
5% increased number of Magic Monsters in your Maps
1
Multiplying Modifiers
Notable
3% increased effect of Explicit Modifiers on your Maps per Fragment used with Map
(Fragments are non-Map items that can be used in a Map Device)
Maps Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
1
Overloaded Circuits
Keystone
Your Maps are opened with 5 additional random Unallocated Notable Atlas Passives
"Supplying the Map Device with more power has... unexpected effects.
Somehow, though, I doubt you'll be deterred."
1
Meticulous Appraiser
Keystone
Modifiers to Quantity of Items found in your Maps instead apply to Rarity of Items found in your Maps at 300% of their value
Within every treasure can be found shades of gold, should one have the patience to look.
1
Shaping the World
Notable
Final Map Boss in each Map has 5% chance to drop an additional Map at a tier higher
Tier 1-15 Maps found have 10% chance to become 1 tier higher
Maps Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
2
Map Rare Monsters
Normal
5% increased number of Rare Monsters in your Maps
1
Mounting Modifiers
Notable
2% increased effect of Explicit Modifiers on your Maps per Explicit Modifier
1
Skittering Swarms
Notable
12% increased Scarabs found in your Maps
Maps Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
3
Map Pack Size
Normal
1% increased Pack Size in your Maps
1
Invasive Adversaries
Notable
Your Maps contain 10% more Monster Packs consisting of difficult and rewarding Monsters
Maps Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
1
Shaping the Mountains
Notable
10% increased number of Rare Monsters in your Maps
Tier 1-15 Maps found have 15% chance to become 1 tier higher
Early Progression & Farming Strategies
For early Atlas progression in 3.28, common community strategies include:
Map Completion Focus: Using nodes like "Unwavering Vision" for increased map drop chances, modifier effect, and pack size to speed through the Atlas.
Speed Mechanics: Combining "fast" mechanics like Shrines, Delve, and Essences for character power and quick mapping.
Heist Sustainability: New updates allow for up to a 100% chance to find Smuggler's Caches in maps through Atlas nodes, making Heist farming highly sustainable early on.
