The Atlas Tree: Non-Negotiable Nodes You Must Take
Completing your Atlas tree is recommended, but only specific nodes actually matter.
Mandatory nodes: Every single Tablet Notable on the tree, with special emphasis on "+1 Maximum Modifier" for Rare Tablets. You also need every Exile node available.
Key clusters you cannot skip: Overlord Domain guarantees one Exile per map. The Chosen Path gives you 100% increased chance for Rogue Exiles. The Jewelry Node increases jewelry drops, opening the door for potential Mageblood or Headhunter drops.
Abyss Tree: Choosing Your Profit Path
Complete all Abyss nodes first. Then choose between two faction options.
Option A – Ulaman (Easier, recommended for starters): This path provides Currency Chests that drop Exalted Orbs, Chaos Orbs, and Divine Orbs frequently. The rare monsters are significantly easier to defeat. Start here.
Option B – Amanu (Higher profit, higher effort): This faction drops Omen of Lights and Omen of Echoes. However, it requires either pulling rare monsters from dark clouds or killing them immediately upon exiting pits. The latter demands a high-damage build.
Abyss setup crucial decision: Select "Scattered Pits" to increase the probability that Exiles get consumed and respawn inside pits. The alternative "Effect" option produces fewer jewels. Do not take it.
The key takeaway: Start with Ulaman to learn the mechanics. Switch to Amanu only when your build can delete rares instantly.
Tablet Setup: Three Tablets Per Map, No Exceptions
Every single map requires three tablets. All maps must be six-mod corrupted maps.
Budget setup (approximately 40 Exalted Orbs per 10 maps): First, an Abyss Tablet with "Chance to spawn Abyssal Pits." More pits mean higher chance exiles end up inside them. Second, an Overseer Tablet with any modifier—spawning the map boss guarantees one exile through Overlord Domain. Third, an Eradicated Tablet with "+1 Area Level," raising the zone to level 80.
Why level 80 is magic: Rogue Exiles are unique monsters and drop gear with +2 item level. At zone level 80, they drop item level 82 gear, which rolls the highest modifiers in the game. Testing has produced hundreds of Divines solely from selling this rare gear.
