3.27 Farming Overview - Keepers of the Flame

Quick Summary: Comprehensive overview of the top farming strategies in Path of Exile 3.27, ranging from low-investment Heist runs (3-5 div/hr) to high-speed Harvest Rush strategies (15 div/hr). The league introduces free Breach mechanics with Graft Blood/Womb Gifts and reworked Scarab system that defines most profitable strategies.

Strategy Overview

• Coverage: S-Tier to C-Tier strategies
• Profit Range: 3-15 divines/hour
• Investment: Low to High (0-50+ divines)
• League: Keepers of the Flame (3.27)
• Status: Active (Mid-League)

Key Highlights

• ✅ Harvest Rush leads at 15 div/hr with minimal investment
• ✅ Free Breach mechanics in every map (Graft Blood/Womb Gifts)
• ✅ Scarabs are the core of most profitable strategies
• ⚠️ Speed is king - fast builds significantly outperform tanky ones
• ⚠️ Market volatility - Scarab prices can quadruple when strategies go viral

Economic Analysis

3.27 League Mechanics Impact

Breach (Free in Every Map):

• Graft Blood: Dropped by Breach monsters, used at Genesis Tree
• Womb Gifts: Can contain up to 20 Divine Orbs (2% chance)
• Impact: Adds baseline value to every map, but slows down speed-clear strategies

Scarab Rework:

• Scarabs define strategy profitability
• Low-cost Scarabs (1-7c) enable budget strategies
• High-cost Scarabs (1.6 div+) gate premium strategies
• Price volatility: Scarabs can 4x in price after streamer coverage

Divine Value Context:

• Early League: ~110 Chaos per Divine (easier to accumulate)
• Mid/Late League: ~200+ Chaos per Divine
• Speed-clearing becomes more important as league progresses

Top 5 Most Profitable Strategies

1. Harvest Rush (Low Investment, High Speed)

Profit: 15 Divine/hour Investment: Very Low (6-7c per map) Key Items: Harvest Scarab of Doubling, 8-mod Dunes maps

Strategy:

• Focus on speed over full clearing
• Use cheap Doubling Scarab instead of expensive Cornucopia (1.6 div)
• Sell Vivid Crystallised Lifeforce quickly via currency exchange
• Skip boss mechanics for pure speed

2. Stacked Deck Farm (Ritual + Cloister)

Profit: 10-12 Divine/hour Investment: Medium/High Key Items: Divination Scarab of The Cloister (9-12c), 8-mod maps

Strategy:

• Run Ritual LAST after clearing entire map
• Cloister mobs respawn in Ritual, doubling Stacked Deck drops
• Use Blue Altars (Eater) - “double basic currency” also doubles Stacked Decks
• Average 60 Stacked Decks per map with proper setup

3. Alch and Go T16 + Breach

Profit: 8.6 Divine/hour Investment: Zero (just Alch + Vaal orbs) Key Items: None - pure mapping

Strategy:

• Red Altars (Searing Exarch) carry the profit
• Skip Breach mechanics entirely for speed
• Focus on raw currency drops and Incandescent Invitations
• Can exceed 10 div/hr by ignoring Breach completely

4. Destructive Play + Expedition

Profit: 8 Divine/hour Investment: Low (optional Expedition scarabs) Key Items: Elder Guardian maps, Maven influence

Strategy:

• Destructive Play spawns additional bosses
• Farm Guardian maps → Run Invitations
• Combine with Expedition for steady currency
• Sell Tujen/Dannig reroll currencies

5. Delirium Mirror + Monster Max

Profit: 3-5 Divine/hour Investment: Low (cheap density scarabs) Key Items: Sulphite, Hordes, Domination, Beyond scarabs

Strategy:

• Run long maps (Tropical Island, Strand)
• ~100 Simulacrum Splinters per map
• Requires extreme speed-clear build
• All Atlas points into Delirium + Shrines + Beyond

Strategy Execution

Early League vs Late League

Early League (Week 1-2):

• Focus: Atlas completion, Waystone collection
• Best Strategies:
  • Heist (Chaos Recipe efficient)
  • Essence/Beast farming
  • Poverty Harvest (3-4 div/hr)
  • Harbinger (60c minimum per map)
• Currency Priority: Chaos Orbs (Divine only ~110c)
• Key Items: Tainted Fusing Orbs from Beyond (high value)

Mid/Late League (Week 3+):

• Focus: Maximum div/hr efficiency
• Best Strategies:
  • Harvest Rush (15 div/hr)
  • Stacked Deck optimization
  • Full-juice strategies with expensive Scarabs
• Currency Priority: Divine Orbs (200c+)
• Adjustments: Drop “bubblegum currency” strategies

Atlas Configuration

Universal Priorities:

1. Map Sustain: Cartography nodes for T16 sustain
2. Eldritch Altars: Choose Red (Searing Exarch) for currency
3. Scarab Nodes: Essential for most strategies

Strategy-Specific Trees:

Harvest Rush:

• All Harvest nodes
• Map effect nodes
• Searing Exarch altar nodes

Delirium Mirror:

• All Delirium nodes
• All Shrine nodes (monster density)
• Beyond nodes (Torn Veil, Fiendish Opulence)

Destructive Play:

• Destructive Play keystone
• Maven influence nodes
• Optional: Expedition nodes

Map Setup

Meta Maps (Most Profitable):

• Dunes - Fast layout, good for Harvest
• Jungle Valley - Dense, good mob count
• Toxic Sewer - Linear for Delirium
• Mesa - Open layout
• Underground Sea - Doppelganger card farming

Map Rolling:

8-Mod Maps (Required for many strategies):
- 100%+ Quantity
- 25%+ Pack Size
- Corrupt for 8 mods

Budget Alternative:
- Alch and Go (70%+ quant)
- Vaal for potential 8-mod

Key Scarab Combinations

Budget Scarabs (1-10c each):

• Harvest Scarab of Doubling (6-7c) - Core for Harvest
• Divination Scarab of Cloister (9-12c) - Stacked Deck farming
• Cartography Scarab of Escalation (1c) - Map sustain
• Shrine Scarabs - Cheap density boost

Premium Scarabs (50c+ each):

• Harvest Scarab of Cornucopia (1.6 div) - 3 T4 bosses guaranteed
• Ambush Scarabs - Strongbox strategies
• Delirium Scarabs - Mirror forcing

Execution Flow

Universal Best Practices:

1. Map Preparation

   • Roll maps in bulk (20-50 at once)
   • Sort by strategy type
   • Pre-buy scarabs for session

2. Eldritch Altars

   • Red Altars (Searing Exarch): Raw currency focus
   • Blue Altars (Eater): Double basic currency (affects Stacked Decks)
   • Priority mods: Quantity > Pack Size > Currency duplication

3. Speed Optimization

   • Skip Breach if running speed-clear (saves 30+ seconds)
   • Use movement skills constantly
   • Strict loot filter (hide sub-1c items)

4. Bulk Selling

   • List in bulk (minimum 10-20 units)
   • Use TFT Discord for large trades
   • Currency Exchange for Lifeforce/Essences

Average Completion Times:

• Speed-clear build: 2-3 minutes per map
• Standard build: 4-5 minutes per map
• Full-clear + Breach: 6-7 minutes per map

Market Context

Current 3.27 Market Dynamics

High-Value Items:

Scarab Economy

Price Volatility Examples:

• Harvest Scarab of Doubling: 6-7c (stable)
• Harvest Scarab of Cornucopia: 1.6 div (after streamer coverage, was 0.4 div)
• Divination Scarab of Cloister: 9-12c (rising)

Market Manipulation Risk:

• Popular strategies cause 4x price spikes within hours
• Monitor scarab prices before bulk buying
• Have backup strategies when prices spike

Build Meta Impact

Why This Strategy is Hot:

[Meta Build 1] is popular
    ↓
Requires [Item X] and [Item Y]
    ↓
These items spike in price
    ↓
[This strategy] generates those items
    ↓
High demand = high profit

Meta Builds Driving Demand:

1. [Build 1]: Requires [items this strategy generates]
2. [Build 2]: Needs [outputs]

Build Requirements & Recommendations

Minimum Viable Build

Class/Ascendancy: Any (recommend [X])

Core Requirements:

• DPS: [X]M+ Shaper DPS
• Clearspeed: [Must clear map in Y minutes]
• Survivability: [Requirements]

Budget: [X]-[Y] divines

Optimized Build

Recommended Build: [Build type]

Why This Build:

• [Reason 1]
• [Reason 2]
• [Reason 3]

Investment: [X]+ divines

Build Guide: [Link to build guide if available]

Profit Optimization

Maximizing Returns

High-Impact Optimizations:

1. [Optimization 1]

   • Impact: +[X]% profit
   • Cost: [Y] divines
   • ROI: [Z] hours to pay off

2. [Optimization 2]

   • Impact: +[X] div/hr
   • Implementation: [How to do it]

Efficiency Tips

• [Tip 1]: [Quick win]
• [Tip 2]: [Time saver]
• [Tip 3]: [Profit boost]

Common Mistakes

❌ Mistake 1: [What people do wrong]

• Why it’s bad: [Impact]
• Fix: [What to do instead]

❌ Mistake 2: [Common error]

• Impact: [Lost profit]
• Solution: [Correct approach]

Easy/Beginner Strategies

Low Investment, Consistent Profit

1. Heist (Always Profitable)

• Investment: Zero
• Profit: Steady Chaos income
• Method: Buy contracts from vendor, run immediately
• Best For: Chaos Recipe, early league currency

2. Ritual (Diverse Rewards)

• Profit: Consistent, varied rewards
• Rewards: Synthesized bases, Divination cards, Spectres
• Investment: Minimal

3. Blight (Tower Defense)

• Profit: Oils and Blighted Maps
• Easy Mode: Use Cassia Sprite keystone - towers do the work
• Investment: Low

4. Harbinger (AFK Farming)

• Profit: 60c minimum per map
• Method: Stand and wait for spawns
• Investment: None

5. Essence/Beast (Simple & Reliable)

• Profit: Always in demand for crafting
• Method: Click essence, capture beasts
• Investment: Minimal

Alternatives & Variations

Strategy Variations

Variation 1: [Name]

• Change: [What’s different]
• Impact: [Profit/difficulty change]
• When to Use: [Conditions]

Variation 2: [Name]

• Modification: [Difference]
• Trade-off: [Pros/cons]

Competing Strategies

Alternative 1: [Strategy name]

• Tier: [X]
• Profit: [Y] div/hr
• Investment: [Z] divines
• Choose This If: [Conditions]

Alternative 2: [Strategy name]

• Comparison: [How it differs]
• Better For: [Use cases]

Data & Testing

Methodology

Testing Period: [Start date] to [End date] Sample Size: [X] maps / [Y] hours Data Collection: [How data was gathered]

Results Summary

Total Investment: [X] divines Total Returns: [Y] divines Net Profit: [Z] divines Time Spent: [W] hours Profit per Hour: [A] divines/hr

Profit Breakdown

Variance & Consistency

Profit Range: [Min] to [Max] div/hr Standard Deviation: ±[X] div/hr Consistency: [High / Medium / Low]

Best Map: [X] divines profit Worst Map: [Y] divines profit Median: [Z] divines profit

Community Feedback

Creator Endorsements

[Creator Name]: “[Quote or summary]”

• Source: [Video/stream title]
• Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
• Link: [URL]

Reddit Discussion

Thread: [Thread title]

• Link: [URL]
• Key Insights: [Summary of community feedback]
• Controversy: [Any disagreements]

Personal Testing Notes

[Your Name]’s Experience:

• Sample: [X] maps over [Y] hours
• Result: [Z] div/hr average
• Notable Drops: [Highlights]
• Issues Encountered: [Problems]

Quick Reference Card

═══════════════════════════════════════
 3.27 FARMING STRATEGIES QUICK REF
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 TOP 5 STRATEGIES BY PROFIT:
───────────────────────────────────────
 1. HARVEST RUSH: 15 div/hr
    • Harvest Scarab of Doubling (7c)
    • 8-mod Dunes maps
    • Skip bosses, pure speed
───────────────────────────────────────
 2. STACKED DECK: 10-12 div/hr
    • Divination Scarab of Cloister
    • Run Ritual LAST
    • Blue Altars for doubles
───────────────────────────────────────
 3. ALCH & GO: 8.6 div/hr
    • Zero investment
    • Red Altars carry profit
    • Skip Breach for speed
───────────────────────────────────────
 4. DESTRUCTIVE PLAY: 8 div/hr
    • Elder Guardian maps
    • Maven influence
    • Combine with Expedition
───────────────────────────────────────
 5. DELIRIUM: 3-5 div/hr
    • Long maps (Tropical, Strand)
    • Max monster density
    • 100 Splinters per map
═══════════════════════════════════════
 LEAGUE MECHANICS:
 • Breach FREE in every map
 • Graft Blood → Womb Gifts (2% = 20div)
 • Scarabs define profitability
───────────────────────────────────────
 ELDRITCH ALTARS:
 • Red (Exarch) = Raw currency
 • Blue (Eater) = Double basics/decks
───────────────────────────────────────
 WARNING SIGNS TO PIVOT:
 • Scarab price 4x increase
 • Lifeforce under 250c/bulk
 • Divine over 250c
═══════════════════════════════════════

Changelog

Version History

v1.0.0 - 2025-11-16

• Initial comprehensive overview of 3.27 farming strategies
• Compiled data from community testing and streamer results
• Covers top 5 strategies plus beginner options

Key Takeaways

For New Players

1. Start with Heist or Essence farming for consistent income
2. Progress to Harvest Doubling once you can speed-clear
3. Avoid expensive Scarab strategies until you understand the market

For Experienced Players

1. Harvest Rush dominates at 15 div/hr with minimal investment
2. Scarab prices determine strategy viability - monitor constantly
3. Speed > Everything - skip Breach if it slows you down

League-Specific Notes

• Breach is free but often not worth the time
• Womb Gifts are lottery tickets - don’t rely on them
• Scarab rework makes them essential for profits
• Divine value progression affects strategy choice

Last Updated: 2025-11-16 Strategy Status: Active Next Review Date: 2025-11-23 Confidence Level: High