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  reachstones 101: What They Are, How They Work & Where to Get One

  Posted by Spencer on 07/07/2025 at 11:55 AM

  in Path of Exile 2 are better known as Waystones, which are essential items used to access and traverse the endgame Atlas of Worlds. They act as keys or portals that open pathways to various maps and endgame content, fundamentally shaping your progression through the Atlas.

  • come in 16 tiers, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 16, with higher tiers unlocking access to more challenging and rewarding maps.

  • They can be normal, magic, or rare, with rarer Waystones having additional modifiers that can alter the difficulty and loot of the maps they open.

  • Using a Waystone on a map node in the Atlas allows you to “Traverse” to that map, opening a portal with the Waystone’s effects applied.

  • Waystones are consumable, so you need a steady supply to continue running maps and progressing in the endgame.

  • You place a Waystone into a map node on the Atlas of Worlds interface.

  • Each Waystone modifies the map it opens, adding special effects or increasing monster difficulty and loot quality depending on the Waystone’s tier and rarity.

  • Higher-tier Waystones open portals to higher-level maps, which are essential for advancing through the endgame and unlocking new content.

  • Waystones can drop from monsters, bosses, and chests within maps, and you can also purchase lower-tier Waystones early on from NPCs like Doryani.

  • : Waystones drop frequently from monsters and bosses in maps, with higher-tier Waystones dropping in higher-tier maps.

  • : Boss encounters in maps have a higher chance to drop Waystones, often yielding multiple Waystones of equal or higher tier than the one used.

  • : Early in the game, you can buy Tier 1 to Tier 3 Waystones from Doryani or other vendors to help sustain your initial map runs.

  • : Running maps with modifiers that increase monster density and rarity, or using league mechanics like Breach or Delirium, improves Waystone drop rates.

  • : Investing points in Atlas passives that increase Waystone drop quantity and tier can help sustain your supply as you push into higher tiers.

  • Reachstones, or Waystones, are the key to unlocking and sustaining your journey through Path of Exile 2’s endgame Atlas. They are consumable map-opening items that come in various tiers and rarities, influencing the difficulty and rewards of maps. You acquire them mainly through drops in maps and bosses, with early access via NPC vendors. Efficient farming, investing in Atlas passives, and targeting boss maps are the best ways to maintain a healthy stock of Waystones to keep your Atlas progression smooth and rewarding.

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