The Shaper's Fall expansion in Path of Exile brings a fresh twist to endgame mapping and POE orbs Atlas progression, along with new boss mechanics, divination cards, and revamped loot tables. As always, one of the key pillars of the PoE economy is efficient currency farming. Whether you're a solo mapper, juiced-party enjoyer, or boss-slayer, this guide will teach you how to maximize Chaos Orbs, Exalted Orbs, Divine Orbs, and valuable loot during this expansion.
1. Understand the Shaper's Fall Economy
What's Changed?
With The Shaper's Fall, GGG has:
Rebalanced Shaper influence and Atlas passive nodes.
Added new Shaper-themed divination cards and uniques.
Boosted map-based boss drops, especially in influenced areas.
Introduced new Eldritch currency mechanics with revamped implicit systems.
Knowing where the value lies is the first step to efficient currency farming.
2. Farming Strategy #1: Shaper-Influenced Maps (Solo or Group)
Overview
Shaper-influenced maps are the centerpiece of this expansion. They can now drop Shaper Fragments, Eldritch Currency, influenced rares, and exclusive div cards.
How to Set Up:
Use Shaper Scarabs (newly rebalanced and cheaper now).
Apply Polished or Gilded Cartography Scarabs to increase map drops.
Prioritize Shaper-themed map tiles (like Estuary, Promenade, or Malformation).
Atlas Passives to Prioritize:
Shaper's Dominion: Chance for maps to become Shaper-influenced.
Conqueror's Domain: Improved chances for Guardian maps (fueling Elder influence farming).
Remnants of the Past: Boosts Elder and Shaper Guardian drops.
Profit Sources:
Shaper Fragment Sets: Can sell for multiple Chaos or use to spawn Shaper himself.
The Polymath, The Web, and new div cards drop exclusively here.
Influenced rares with good bases and implicits sell well to crafters.
3. Farming Strategy #2: Boss Rushing – Shaper & Guardians
Overview
Boss rushing is back in full force. With Shaper now more accessible and more rewarding, farming his fragments and uniques is a lucrative method.
Required Setup:
Efficient bossing build (e.g., Ice Trap, Poison Concoction, or Lightning Arrow).
Map sustain through Voidstones, Atlas Passive Tree, and Sextants.
Fragment sets for Shaper: Phoenix, Hydra, Minotaur, Chimera.
High-Value Drops:
Starforge, Voidwalker, and Dying Sun are all valuable depending on meta.
Fractured Watchstones can fetch high prices.
Divine orbs are a possible drop from Uber Shaper with certain Atlas mods.
Tip:
If running Uber Shaper, stack Altars with Divine drop modifiers.
Farm several sets and sell complete Shaper Fragment Sets for bulk profit.
4. Farming Strategy #3: Blight Maps + Shaper Scarabs
Overview
Blight remains an insane Chaos/hr method, and combining it with Shaper Scarabs can double your currency yield.
How to Do It:
Use Blight-ravaged maps with Choking Mists and Oil Modifiers.
Apply a Shaper Scarab for double-dipping loot from map boss.
Use Towering Ichor Scarabs or Oil Extractors to reroll Blight rewards.
Drops to Look For:
Golden Oils
Blighted maps (T14+)
Influenced rares and Shaper-related uniques
Gear Tip:
Use gear with minion damage, aura AoE, or tower range modifiers for max efficiency if you're self-running Blight.
5. Farming Strategy #4: Eldritch Altars (Red Influence Farming)
Overview
Eldritch Altars were revamped in The Shaper's Fall to include better rewards and more frequent currency modifiers.
Setup:
Choose either Searing Exarch or Eater of Worlds influence (focus on one).
Use Sextants that increase altar frequency or add additional bosses.
Choose Scarabs that increase monster density or add expedition (synergy with altars).
Best Altars to Pick:
"Map Boss drops 1-3 Divine Orbs" (rare, but top tier).
"Monsters drop additional Chaos/Exalts"
"Unique monsters drop Scarabs" (can be sold for profit)
Optimization Tip:
Pair this with Wandering Path Atlas passive for map spam farming.
Use Dunes, Strand, or Cemetery for open layouts.
6. Farming Strategy #5: Heist and Contracts
Overview
Heist has retained its value in The Shaper's Fall due to unchanged currency drop rates and blueprint value.
What to Focus On:
Currency blueprints: Drop large amounts of raw currency.
Replicas and Experimented Base Blueprints sell well.
Perception and Counter-Thaumaturgy rooms are best for Chaos drops.
Tips for Success:
Use Rogues with maxed Heist skills.
Filter contracts by value—don't run junk.
Invest in Perception trinkets and Gear with alert level reduction.
When to Do It:
Ideal if you're gearing an alt or low on mapping resources.
Heist currency is stable and ideal for Chaos farming at any gear level.
7. Farming Strategy #6: Expedition with Shaper Mods
Overview
Expedition remains one of the top league mechanics for currency, and with The Shaper's Fall, it now synergizes with Shaper-influenced maps.
Setup:
Use Expedition Scarabs
Stack Quantity, Pack Size, and Remnants with explosion/chest rewards
Apply Shaper Scarab to the map for dual-layer farming
What to Target:
Artifacts (converted to Chaos)
Logbooks
Tujen for raw currency gambling
Pro Tip:
Use Wandering Path + all Expedition nodes for infinite sustain and currency rains.
8. Miscellaneous: Flipping Shaper Scarabs and Fragments
Beyond running maps, you can make great profit trading and flipping key items.
Items to Flip:
Shaper Scarabs – Buy during non-event times, sell during mapping races.
Shaper Fragment Sets – Break apart sets and sell individually or flip full sets.
High-roll influenced rares – Buy low with mediocre mods, slam/craft and resell.
Trading Tips:
Use trade macros and PoE Trade to monitor price fluctuations.
Use bulk selling to attract resellers.
Avoid flipping during league start unless you're farming 24/7.
9. Currency per Hour Benchmarks (List Format)
Here's a breakdown of estimated Chaos Orb income for each strategy in The Shaper's Fall, along with notes on their variability and requirements:
Shaper Map Farming
Estimated Income: 100 to 250 Chaos Orbs per hour
Notes: Highly dependent on map type, investment, and speed. Fragment drops and div cards boost value.
Uber Shaper Rushing
Estimated Income: 300 to 600 Chaos Orbs per hour
Notes: Requires a strong bossing build and fast execution. Valuable uniques and Divine drops increase profit margins.
Blight + Shaper Scarabs
Estimated Income: 150 to 350 Chaos Orbs per hour
Notes: Great for semi-casual players. Ideal for passive income with Golden Oils and Blighted map drops.
Eldritch Altar Farming
Estimated Income: 200 to 400 Chaos Orbs per hour
Notes: High variance depending on altar RNG. Strong in long sessions, especially when using quantity mods.
Heist Contract Farming
Estimated Income: 100 to 250 Chaos Orbs per hour
Notes: Consistent and low-risk. Best for new characters or players low on mapping supplies.
Expedition (with Shaper Modifiers)
Estimated Income: 300 to 500 Chaos Orbs per hour
Notes: Very rewarding but requires careful planning and good explosive placement. Ideal for artifact flipping and logbook farming.
10. Sample Farming Routine (Solo)
Here's a sample 60–90-minute farming loop that maximizes The Shaper's Fall synergy:
Prepare 10 T16 Shaper-influenced Dunes maps
Apply Alch + Vaal
Add Shaper Scarab + Expedition Scarab
Sextants: Duplicate Scarabs, Additional Altar, Pack Size
Run Maps
Prioritize Altars with Divine/Exalt drops
Clear full map, especially Expeditions and bosses
Loot
Pick up valuable influenced rares, fragments, oils, scarabs
Skip most rares unless influenced with good base
Sell
Post bulk Shaper Fragments, Oils, and Expedition Artifacts
Trade duplicate div cards and logbooks
Final Tips for Currency Farming in Shaper's Fall
Don't over-invest in gear if you're just farming currency. Efficiency > DPS.
Watch the market—if Divine prices spike, switch to Altar/Expedition farming.
Join bulk trading discords if you're flipping or bulk selling fragments.
Practice fast clearing—currency/hour depends on clear speed and map knowledge.
Consider secondary income like crafting influenced items with Eldritch Chaos spam.
Conclusion
Path of Exile: The Shaper's Fall brings exciting new opportunities for savvy currency farmers. Whether you're exploiting the rebalanced Shaper mechanics, rushing Uber bosses, or combining league content like Expedition and cheap POE orbs Blight, there's a wealth of lucrative strategies at your disposal. By optimizing your Atlas tree, leveraging synergy between mechanics, and adapting to market trends, you'll not only thrive but potentially build your wealth faster than ever in this expansion.
