We’re going to dive into one of the more interesting mechanics in Path of Exile 2—Ritual. Whether you’re a veteran Exile or a newcomer, you’ve probably heard the buzz around Ritual and the potential for high rewards. But the question remains: Is Ritual farming truly worth it? To answer that, I’ve decided to run 100 Ritual maps and provide you with detailed results based on the loot drops, POE 2 Currency returns, and overall investment. Strap in because this is going to be an exciting journey through one of the game’s more lucrative, yet RNG-heavy, mechanics.

Why is Ritual Considered a Good Mechanic to Farm?

Before we jump into the results of our test, let’s talk about why Ritual is considered a prime mechanic for farming. For starters, there’s the potential for some truly amazing drops. High-ticket items like Audience with the Kings can sell for a solid 3 Divines, while the Omens, especially the purple variants, can go for anywhere between 14 to 40 Divines. If you hit the jackpot, you’re looking at an insane return on investment.

Besides these sought-after items, Ritual also provides a plethora of other valuable drops such as gear with high rolls that could sell for a decent chunk of currency. Even the Ritual tablets themselves, while not always top-tier, can fetch anywhere from 1 to 3 Divines depending on the rules they drop with. This makes Ritual a tempting mechanic to farm for those chasing big-ticket items and willing to gamble a bit on RNG.

The Setup: My Atlas Passive Tree and Farming Strategy

In order to maximize the chance of high-value drops, I tailored my Atlas passive tree and farming strategy around Ritual. Let me walk you through the points I prioritized in my tree to increase my chances of getting those juicy Omens and Audience with the Kings.

1. Ominous Portents: This node grants a 50% increased chance to contain Omens, which is essential because these purple Omens can be worth a massive amount of currency. We’re aiming for the high-reward drops, so this one is a must-have.
2. Heat Approaches: This passive increases the chance to find Audience with the Kings, which is worth 3 Divines. More of these mean more currency, so it’s an essential point to focus on.
3. Tempting Offers: This node allows you to reroll the favor and gives additional time. Essentially, it lets you see more items per Ritual altar, increasing the likelihood of finding high-value loot.
4. Promise of Devotion: This node helps reduce the cost of deferring items. This becomes useful when you’re trying to save up for big-ticket items, allowing you to spend less favor and get more value from your Ritual runs.

Alternatively, Spreading Darkness can guarantee that you always have 4 Ritual altars, but I opted for Promise of Devotion to double-dip into the benefits of increasing altar count naturally and saving favor on defers.

The Strategy: Farming 100 Ritual Runs

The approach I took for this test was to complete 3 Rituals per map and roll any items that seemed worth a closer look. If I didn’t see anything that was potentially valuable, I would leave the map and immediately hop into the next one. This streamlined method allowed me to run maps quickly without getting bogged down by low-value loot. The focus was on getting through as many maps as possible, while always keeping an eye out for those high-value drops like Omens and Audience with the Kings.

To avoid wasting time, I skipped over gear pieces and other items that didn’t seem to have high resale potential, opting to focus on the items with the highest profit margins. This testing method was all about maximizing loot per hour and focusing solely on the big-ticket items.

First 50 Runs: Results and Insights

After running the first 50 Ritual maps, the results were somewhat underwhelming. Despite running through 50 maps, I only received:

• 2 Audience with the Kings (worth 6 Divines)
• 1 Omen of Corruption (worth 4-5 Divines)
• 1 Divine Orb (worth ~1 Divine)

In total, this amounted to roughly 7 Divines and 150 Exalts. To be honest, this was a bit disappointing given the high expectations I had for Ritual Farming. The problem, I realized, was that I wasn’t running maps at the correct monster level.

Adjusting the Strategy: Running Maps at Level 80+

After doing some research and seeing others in the community recommend running higher-level maps, I realized my mistake. Maps with monster levels below 80 had a much lower chance of dropping high-value Omens and other rare loot. By adjusting my strategy to focus on T16 maps or running maps with the +1 monster level mod, I was able to increase my chances of seeing the higher-tier drops.

Additionally, I revisited my Atlas passive tree and added pack size modifiers, which increased the number of monsters per Ritual altar, further boosting my chances of getting high-value loot. It was time to test this adjusted strategy in the next 50 runs.

Second 50 Runs: Results and Insights

The second half of my 100 Ritual runs saw a significant improvement. Thanks to running higher-level maps and optimizing for pack size, I received:

• 4 Audience with the Kings (worth 12 Divines)
• 1 Omen of Corruption (worth 4-5 Divines)
• 1 Divine Orb (worth ~1 Divine)

This brought my total for the second set of 50 maps to 13 Divines and 150 Exalts. In total, after 100 Ritual runs, my returns were:

• 20 Divines
• 300 Exalts

Is Ritual Farming Worth It?

So, after completing the 100 Ritual runs, is it worth your time to target farm Ritual in Path of Exile 2? The answer, unfortunately, is not a simple yes or no.

Pros of Ritual Farming:

• High potential for massive returns, especially if you hit rare drops like Omens or Audience with the Kings.
• The chance for high-value gear drops and Ritual tablets that can also sell for decent amounts.
• Ritual can be a great secondary mechanic to include on high-value maps, such as those focused on Breach farming or Delirium farming.

Cons of Ritual Farming:

• It’s highly RNG-dependent. You could run dozens of maps without seeing a significant return, or you could hit big on the first few.
• Ritual farming is not the most consistent currency maker, as it depends heavily on luck.
• The time investment might be better spent on other mechanics that provide a more reliable and steady stream of currency, like Breach or Legion.

Conclusion:

If you’re looking for a consistent and reliable way to farm POE 2 Divine Orbs, Ritual might not be the best mechanic to focus on. It’s a great way to get high-reward loot, but it’s also a gamble. That said if you’re already running high-tier maps with other mechanics, throwing Ritual onto the map pool as a secondary mechanic could pay off handsomely. But if you’re hoping for a steady income from Ritual alone, you might want to explore other farming strategies.

Ultimately, Ritual farming is an exciting and profitable mechanic, but it’s more of a high-risk, high-reward activity. For those with patience and a willingness to gamble on RNG, it’s certainly worth trying out.