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Expedition has become a highly profitable farming strategy in Path of Exile 2, especially for players who want to build up POE2 Currency without committing to an expensive setup. The basic investment is surprisingly low, as the core requirement is simply a suitable map and a Logbook. With a strong character, good map preparation, and enough knowledge of Expedition mechanics, players can generate substantial returns. The source experience describes an eight-to-nine-hour farming session that increased a Divine Orb total from 325 to 562. Even without counting lucky items or other valuable drops, that represented more than 25 raw Divines per hour, while the overall farming value was estimated at around 50–60 Divines per hour. These figures are personal results rather than guaranteed profits, but they show why Expedition can be so attractive.

One reason Expedition remains popular is that it does not demand a huge amount of additional investment. Players can enter the strategy with maps and Logbooks, then improve their results through tablets, Waystones, Atlas passives, and better rune selection. The strategy did change after the removal of Olroth's Saga from normal event league spawning. It can now appear randomly on Grand Expedition maps, meaning the extremely high profits associated with guaranteed Saga setups are no longer expected. However, Expedition still offers strong rewards because its core mechanics can multiply monster quantity, rarity, and the number of encounters.

Tablet selection is one of the first areas players should optimize. The recommended setup uses three Eradicated Tablets, while Excision Tablets reportedly do not work for Grand Expeditions. Three tablets can add additional random map modifiers, and the most desirable options are usually increased monster effect or an increased number of rare monsters. Item rarity is another possible choice, although it is generally considered less valuable than the other options. Expensive three-tablet setups are best reserved for particularly strong five-, six-, or seven-mod Expedition maps. Players with weaker characters can instead use cheaper two-mod tablets featuring monster effect, rare monster bonuses, or monster rarity. This lowers the difficulty and investment while still maintaining a reasonable level of profit.

Waystones are equally important. Monster effect should generally be the first priority because it directly improves the value of the Expedition encounter. Monster rarity and item rarity can also contribute to better rewards. The farming approach described in the source focuses on preparing many Waystones and using an Omen of Chaotic Quantity before corruption. Pack size is generally avoided unless it appears on an eight-mod map, where the additional modifiers can make the map more attractive. This approach allows players to spend less time obsessing over individual map rolls and more time actually running profitable content.

The Atlas setup should also reflect the player's character strength. Monster effect is recommended when the build can handle increased difficulty, while rarity can be selected when survivability or clear speed is more important. Desert Expedition layouts are suggested for higher rewards, whereas Forest can provide an easier experience. Expedition-specific passives that improve remnants, explosives, monster life, and quantity can further increase the value of each run. For the Expedition master setup, the source favors Jatko with options such as Unexpected Missions, Eastern Knowledge, Partial Translations, and Keen Appraisal. Doriani is presented as another option, particularly for players who want a more forgiving setup.

The most important skill to learn is how to build rune chains. At the beginning of a Grand Expedition, players should focus on finding valuable purple runes instead of immediately chasing the highest rune count. The goal is to propagate strong modifiers into later encounters and finish with powerful seven-, eight-, or nine-rune combinations. A highlighted rune can carry its effect forward to subsequent remnants, allowing an excellent early modifier to influence multiple later groups of enemies. This is where much of Expedition's scaling comes from.

Among the available modifiers, Opulent is especially valuable. It is the unique golden rune and can significantly improve the value of other runes. If it appears in a practical location, moving toward it can be worthwhile. Other strong choices include Power, Death, Bond, and Oath, while Time and Rebirth can also provide useful effects. The ideal route will depend on the map layout, available explosives, and the modifiers appearing during the run, so players should expect some trial and error.

Rerolling weak runes is another important part of the strategy. Liquid Verisium can be used to change rune options, and the source suggests that it can sustain itself through regular Expedition farming. Early in the map, four- or five-rune options without useful purple modifiers can often be rerolled. However, guaranteed rewards such as one or more Divines, or an item worth around a Divine or more, can be worth keeping. Toward the end of the Expedition, seven-plus rune combinations should receive much more attention because they can create significantly stronger enemy waves and loot opportunities.

Finally, players should remember that Expedition has considerable RNG. Some runs may produce only a few raw Divines, while others can generate ten, twenty, or more. The source estimates a long-term average of around eight to ten raw Divines per Expedition, but actual results will vary based on map quality, rune combinations, character power, and luck. Grand Expeditions can also be extremely dangerous because multiple rare monsters may receive powerful modifiers. A strong build and careful decision-making are therefore essential. With enough practice, players can learn when to reroll, which runes to prioritize, and how to create powerful chains. For those who want to supplement their farming progress rather than rely entirely on drops, they can also POE 2 Exalted Orbs for sale and focus their in-game time on mastering challenging Expedition content.