POE 3.26 Easy & Fun Ritual Farming Strategy for Consistent Currency and Big Drops
Ritual was previously considered a suboptimal currency farming strategy. However, after testing it over an extended period, its unpredictability and engaging mechanics were quickly recognized. Running 40 maps with ritual and collecting all loot in a dedicated stash tab provided valuable insights.
Mapping Process and Passive Tree Choices
Each set of 40 maps required approximately two and a half hours, averaging four minutes per map. Variations occurred depending on map content. The passive tree focused on taking all valuable ritual nodes, except for the percentage ritual nodes and “sacrifice shall do,” which proved ineffective in prior testing. It was determined that excluding these nodes yielded better results, especially since ritual was forced with the map device.
Key Point: Special reward chance in ritual nodes is not about specific items appearing in the ritual window, but rather about the ritual type. Different ritual types have hidden modifiers, such as currency-only or divination-card-only windows. The “nameless one” node, for instance, guarantees “audience with the king” in every ritual window—an extremely valuable feature this league.
Ritual Rewards and Notable Nodes
The “nameless ritual” node proved particularly powerful, producing up to six “audience with the king” rewards from a single ritual. This node was found to be highly effective and worth taking, as ritual bases themselves were largely worthless. After research, it was concluded that combining this node with select map device crafts and scrubs provided optimal results.
Map Device Crafts and Ritual Scrubs
The following setup was used:
| Scrub | Effect | Cost per Map |
|---|---|---|
| Ritual Scrub of Selectiveness (x2) | Allows one extra roll in ritual window at no tribute cost | Low |
| Ritual Scrub of Wisp | Provides a wisp in ritual; requires standing in a moving circle | Very Cheap |
| Ritual Scrub of Obans (x2) | Offers 100% increased favors (ritual rewards) | 18k chaos per scrub |
The total investment in scrubs reached seven divine orbs. Forcing ritual on the map device was deemed cheap and worthwhile, maximizing tree node benefits and point allocation.
Map Selection and Tribute Optimization
City Square and Miso maps were alternated, but Miso yielded poor tribute—sometimes as low as 7k, even with boss spawns in the ritual. City Square, with its high density and three unique bosses, consistently provided higher tribute, often reaching 11k when bosses spawned inside rituals. Maps were always rolled for 24% pack size and chiseled for optimal results.
Loot Analysis and Profit Calculation
The loot yielded:
| Item | Quantity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Divine Orbs | 21 | Only 8 dropped directly; rest from valuable fractured item sales |
| Audience with the King | 6 | Due to the nameless ritual node |
| Women of Blenching | 3 | High value |
| Women of Brilliance | 2 | High value |
| Women of Familiaration | 2 | Moderate value |
| Wealth and Power Card | 5 | Very expensive, nearly 10 divine value |
A tier one fractured minimum physical damage item was sold for 13 divine, representing the luckiest individual drop during the session. Other high-value drops like mirror shard, headhunter card, or mageblood were absent, reflecting an average luck streak according to community feedback.
Breakdown of Earnings and Hourly Rates
The total stash tab value reached 64 divine. After deducting the 7 divine investment in scrubs, the net profit was 57 divine. This averages to nearly 1.5 divine per map. In terms of hourly rates, the strategy yielded 22 divine per hour over two and a half hours.
The community consensus indicated this was an average outcome, not particularly lucky or unlucky. Discounting the highest-value individual drops would reduce profit considerably, showing the volatility and RNG inherent to ritual farming.
Consistency and Fun Factor
Ritual farming at this stage of the league felt akin to playing a slot machine—engaging but highly inconsistent compared to other strategies. While not the most reliable, it provided an enjoyable experience and the thrill of potential big-ticket drops. The strategy remains popular and well-known, primarily due to its high variance and entertainment value.
Players are encouraged to try their luck, as significant drops can occur unexpectedly, and even average runs can provide respectable returns with the right setup.