Welcome, Exiles! Today, we're going to discuss an efficient leveling strategy that will help you reach level 100 in Path of Exile quickly. This method focuses on maximizing pack size and monster density in maps to optimize your experience gain.

• Step 1: Atlas Tree Preparation
• Step 2: Emphasize Shrines
• Step 3: Focus on Altars
• Step 4: Utilize Outer Nodes and Fortune Favors
• Step 5: Enhance Map Quantity with Scarabs
• Step 6: Map and Heist Investment
• Step 7: Execute the Strategy
• Step 8: Evaluate Results and Adapt
• Conclusion:

↖ Step 1: Atlas Tree Preparation

To begin, we want to increase the number of monsters on our maps. One way to achieve this is by prioritizing strongboxes. When rolling your Atlas, take note of maps that have more packs of monsters around strongboxes. This will set the foundation for our strategy.

↖ Step 2: Emphasize Shrines

Next, we want to prioritize maps with shrines. Shrines not only provide additional bonuses but also spawn more monsters. The more shrines you have on your maps, the more monsters you'll encounter. Aim for maps with a higher number of shrines to maximize your experience gains.

↖ Step 3: Focus on Altars

Altars are another valuable feature to consider when selecting maps. They not only provide additional monsters but also spawn unique and powerful mobs. This cumulative effect greatly enhances the number of monsters in your maps, making it an excellent source of experience. Look for maps with altars and prioritize them for increased monster density.

↖ Step 4: Utilize Outer Nodes and Fortune Favors

Invest points in the outer nodes of the skill tree that increase pack size. These nodes, combined with Fortune Favors the Brave, provide a 10% increase in pack size. While this may require an investment for each map, the cost is manageable and well worth it for the experience gains.

↖ Step 5: Enhance Map Quantity with Scarabs

To further boost pack size, consider using rusted scarabs. Each rusted scarab adds a 5% increase to pack size. Roll your maps for increased pack size, and if you find magic strongboxes, make them rare using alchemy orbs or chaos orbs to enhance their quantity bonus. Scarabs can be transformed and consumed to get other scarabs, allowing you to experiment until you're satisfied with the results.

↖ Step 6: Map and Heist Investment

Invest surplus skill points into maps to sustain your map pool. This ensures a continuous flow of high-density maps for optimal experience gain. Additionally, allocate resources towards heist content as a secondary source of experience. Cherry-pick contracts and blueprints, focusing on the better ones for efficient leveling.

↖ Step 7: Execute the Strategy

Now that you've prepared your map, it's time to venture into the chosen map. Take Defiled Cathedral as an example. Utilize Elder of Worlds and Fortune Favors the Brave for increased pack size. Open strongboxes for additional monster spawns and focus on clearing the map efficiently. Encounter shrines and altars along the way, maximizing the number of monsters you encounter.

↖ Step 8: Evaluate Results and Adapt

After completing a map, evaluate the experience gained and adjust your strategy as needed. Note the effectiveness of different scarabs and the impact of shrines and altars on your experience gains. Use this feedback to refine your approach and further optimize your leveling process.

↖ Conclusion:

This leveling strategy proved effective, offering a significant amount of monsters and experience within a relatively short time frame. While the focus was primarily on experience gain, you also obtained valuable loot along the way. Remember to adapt the strategy to suit your playstyle and preferences, and continue your journey towards mastery in Path of Exile.