For a long time Boss Rush has been regarded as one of the most core farming methods in PoE 3.25, it still retains its relevance as a farming technique for T16 invitations and T17 fragments. Despite alterations in the game, Boss Rush still remains a reliable method in earning the Maven cheel. This guide will firstly introduce various types of Boss Rush strategies and secondly equip you with critical knowledge to apply these strategies correctly.

 

• About Boss Rush
• How to Profit?
• T16 Elder
• T16 Shaper
• Regular Bosses
• Elderslayers
• Synthesize Maps
• T17 Boss Rush
• T17 Setup
• Atlas Tree
• Rolling Invites
• Most Profitable?

 

↖ About Boss Rush

Boss Rush is a simple strategy where players take the Oath of Sigma and rush for the Bosses rather than engaging in every map objective. In T16, especially with Maven influence attached it is very common, hence a synergy is formed increasing the farming efficiency.

 

Key Points:

• Boss Rush involves directly targeting and defeating bosses.
• Maven influence can be combined with Boss Rush for enhanced rewards.

 

↖ How to Profit?

The main way how T16 Boss Rush can be monetized is by earning from Crucible splinters and Maven REITs that players received as rewards in Mavens' invitation in exchange after defeating enough bosses. On top of that, players can receive Maven Chchisel and Fragments from the bosses that players encounter during the Boss Rush. Fragments of a certain type will be obtained according to the selection of bosses for the strategy.

 

 

As for the T17 Boss Rush, the emphasis is on gaining boss shards since Maven cannot see T17 maps. Players can also have a target of getting Awakened Gems, although the drop rate of these isn't something that can be said to be quite high.

 

Profitable Aspects:

• Crucible splinters and Maven REITs
• Maven Chisels and boss fragments
• Potential for Awakened Gems (T17)

 

↖ T16 Elder

Players are able to get invaluable shards and Maven invitations by killing The Eradicator, Purifier, Constrictor, and Enslaver. And on top of that, Mavens fight can be completed after the defeat of these bosses which will reveal the Twisted located behind Mavens Rift earning Mavens Cruel Splinters.

 

Bosses	Fragments Obtained	Additional Rewards
The Eradicator	Fragment of the Eradicator	Maven's Rift, Chisels
Purifier	Fragment of the Purifier	Maven's Rift, Chisels
Constrictor	Fragment of the Constrictor	Maven's Rift, Chisels
Enslaver	Fragment of the Enslaver	Maven's Rift, Chisels

 

Once the players hold four fragments, it becomes possible to fight Maven together with all masters in one battle. With this, the Twisted is also unlocked and Maven's Rift with additional chisels can now be obtained. 

 

 

By properly rolling the invitation, at least five Maven Crucible Splinters can be produced which is enough to allow completion of the mosaic for two sets of maps. (8 maps in total) Another problem which requires time investment is waiting for Elder to in fact consume the boss. 

 

↖ T16 Shaper

Another interesting boss rush strategy revolves on farming the Shaper bosses Chimaera, Hydra, Phoenix or Minotaur. Beating these bosses will grant you fragments and chances to obtain Maven Rift and extra chisels. Even though this method can be monetarily rewarding, the pricing of maps has to be weighed against the pricing of fragments so that a positive return on investment is achieved.

 

Bosses	Fragments Obtained	Additional Rewards
Chimaera	Fragment of the Chimaera	Maven's Rift, Chisels
Hydra	Fragment of the Hydra	Maven's Rift, Chisels
Phoenix	Fragment of the Phoenix	Maven's Rift, Chisels
Minotaur	Fragment of the Minotaur	Maven's Rift, Chisels

 

 

After defeating these bosses, players can use the Maven invitation and get Gautier Rift or green chisel pieces as bonus rewards. It is normal however that certain bosses have impenetrable shield phases that may lengthen this process. In every case, on the contrary to the Elder Guardian strategy, there is no time waiting for the consumption of the bosse to attack, hence it is a faster option of farming efficiently.

 

↖ Regular Bosses

In the situation of concentrating on regular bosses, high tier maps with large varieties of bosses should be run first. Select maps where the bosses are close together like them, such as Promenade, Fields, Dunes and even Jungle Valley.

 

One additional advantages of such a strategy is to try determining the so called Elder maps to enhance the profits. Boss rushing of normal high tier maps helps in acquiring Maven's Writ and even Chisels which would be helpful in farming T16 Invitations and T17 Fragments.

 

 

↖ Elderslayers

The Godly Strategy of farming Sold Elder Slayer Guardians such as Baran, Veritania, Al-Hezmin and Drox is yet another strategy among many. While this method has its revenue advantages, it has to be noted that the vale of maps owning to the frags interred to these guardians may be prohibitive.

 

Nonethems, that there is scope for coming across a unique currency among the guardians and being able to get Maven's Writ makes it worthwhile. When running these maps, make sure to pay attention to rolling for higher quantity to get as much returns as possible.

 

↖ Synthesize Maps

An extra solution lies in the Synthesize Maps, so to say. These maps however do not give fragments and materials of bosses, but rather the synthesis of cortex drops is the goal. Prepare these maps and plan to get cortex drops, as in the league start, these can be easy and rewarding.

 

They are great for wormholing randomness to trance map or synthesis memories as they great for currency or divination cards. However, it should be noted that sometimes clearing the maps will need to be done when implementing this strategy.

 

↖ T17 Boss Rush

When focusing on T17 Boss Rush, your primary focus is obtaining the T17 fragments, especially the decaying fragment, the reality fragment, and the tik faction divor in fragment. The different T17 maps will drop the different T17 fragments which means one has to pay attention to certain map types for efficient farming. 

Map Type	Associated Fragments
Sanctuary	Reality Fragment
Abomination	Decaying Fragment
Ziggurat	Divor Fragment, Reality Fragment

 

Such maps will find any fragment but especially divor and reality fragments, that is why Zth maps are recommended when most efficiency of farming is concerned. Even though it is possible to farm all fragments through using any type of map, concentrating on a specific map type streamlines the harvesting of the sought after fragments making your experience more enjoyable as far T17 Boss Rush is concerned.

 

↖ T17 Setup

When addressing T17 boss Rush maps, it is essential to incorporate limitations as well as modifiers when trying to optimize the number of fragments dropped. Optimally, aim for a high quantity of roughly 400% so as to enable you drop two fragments rather than one.

1. Use chisels to increase maps quality.
2. Planning on a specific Atlas strategy referring to T17 maps is recommended.
3. Sacrifice fragments like dusk, noon, midnight, dawn could also be added to the map to increase its quantity.
4. Select the maps which are having maximum quantity possible.
5. Change the layout of the Atlas so that it maximizes the number of dropped maps.
6. Don't forget to activate quantity in your map device.

 

The device fragment drops will also be minimum if quantity is not activated in the map device. Although it’s suggested that the T16 maps should have some support skins so that the internal setup is not so strict, white maps are still available. This is not to say with regards to the T17 maps, we can ignore these setup guidelines because of the reasons that are explained above.

 

↖ Atlas Tree

When creating the Atlas tree, emphasize the rewards from bosses first, the most important of which are his Remnants of the Past, Conqueror, Vivid Memories.

 

 

Table: Atlas Tree Setup

Tier	Recommendations
T16	Pick bonuses from bosses, prioritize quantity stacking, consider Maven for Destructive Play
T17	Drop Maven and PE, focus on quantity stacking and explicit modifiers, consider Shadow of Hunger

 

Also, it would be wise to make the mappers bonuses like Shaping the World and additional mob bonuses and obtain high number of maps from bosses. There is no alternative for this blocking content, as better scarabs mean more drops to defend more valuable in these bosses. It is also very necessary for constructing the Atlas by maximizing the probability of receiving valuable scarabs.

 

↖ Rolling Invites

As for the rolling of the invitation, 60% quantity is generally the target for such a strategy. It is this setup that drastically lowers the chances of receiving even more bonuses and gives more rewards from maven along with better overall loot.

 

Even if the fight itself does not change much more in terms of difficulty, completing it with the right mods can raise your odds of victory. As an example, it is possible to use certain mods to earn worthy splinters during the climate fight and come out with a few essential items.

 

↖ Most Profitable?

Most of all, T17 Ziggurat boss fights at present time are the most profitable in a purely commercial sense because there is a chance to receive at least 2 very expensive fragments as a drop. This is even though the cost may be high, returns justify the risks.

 

For T16 boss fights, Elder Guardians SPS appears to be one of the better margins options. Both fragments from these fights go for high cost, and they are reasonably fast poses. However, because of the dynamic market, one has to be careful as the same profitability may not be there in the next season due of differences in the price structure due to league marketing.

 

Adapting to these strategies, you will be sure to make a profit while farming T16 invitations and T17 fragments in Poe 3.25. Thank you for reading and happy boss rushing!