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PoE Abyss Atlas Tree 3.28

Written by:  U4N
Published: Mar 05, 2026
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In Path of Exile 3.28: Mirage, the Atlas Passive Tree has undergone significant structural changes, including starting your exploration from the center of the Atlas. Abyss remains a core mechanic for farming Experience (XP), high-value Abyss Jewels, and Stygian Vises.

Abyss Atlas Tree

CountNameCategoryDescription
1Reactive SwarmNotable
  • Abysses in your Maps spawn 10% increased Monsters for each prior Pit in that Abyss
8Abyss ChanceNormal
  • Your Maps have +8% chance to contain an Abyss
  • Scarabs dropped in your Maps have 8% increased chance to be Abyss Scarabs

Abyss Atlas Tree

CountNameCategoryDescription
1Abyssal ArmyNotable
  • Abyss Monsters in your Maps grant 50% increased Experience
  • Abysses in your Maps spawn 50% increased Monsters
1Rare Item Abyssal Socket ChanceNormal
  • Abyssal Troves and Stygian Spires in your Maps have 5% chance to drop a Rare Item with an Abyssal Socket
1Votive HoardNotable
  • Abyssal Troves and Stygian Spires in your Maps have 20% chance to drop a Rare Item with an Abyssal Socket
1Abyss Monsters and ExperienceNormal
  • Abyss Monsters in your Maps grant 10% increased Experience
  • Abysses in your Maps spawn 5% increased Monsters

Abyss Atlas Tree

CountNameCategoryDescription
1Underground KingdomNotable
  • Your Maps have +2% chance to contain an Abyss per 2% increased Pack Size

Abyss Atlas Tree

CountNameCategoryDescription
2Abyssal Depths Chance and Stygian Spire ChanceNormal
  • Abysses in your Maps have 5% increased chance to lead to an Abyssal Depths
  • Abysses in your Maps that do not lead to an Abyssal Depths have 5% increased chance to lead to a Stygian Spire
2Stygian Spire ChanceNormal
  • Abysses in your Maps that do not lead to an Abyssal Depths have 10% increased chance to lead to a Stygian Spire
1Inspired DarknessNotable
  • Stygian Spires in your Maps drop Items with +1 to Item Level
2Abyssal Depths ChanceNormal
  • Abysses in your Maps have 10% increased chance to lead to an Abyssal Depths
1Awakened DepthsNotable
  • Abysses in your Maps have 100% increased chance to lead to an Abyssal Depths

Abyss Atlas Tree

CountNameCategoryDescription
3Abyssal Jewel ChanceNormal
  • Abyssal Troves and Stygian Spires in your Maps have 10% increased chance to contain or drop an Abyss Jewel
1Corrupted GazeNotable
  • Abyss Jewels found in Abyssal Troves or dropped by Stygian Spires in your Maps have 20% chance to be Corrupted and have 5 or 6 random Modifiers

Abyss Atlas Tree

CountNameCategoryDescription
1Ancient ConflictNotable
  • Abyssal Troves and Stygian Spires in your Maps have 10% chance to drop an Abyss Scarab
3Abyss Monster CountNormal
  • Abysses in your Maps spawn 5% increased Monsters

PoE 3.28 Abyss Atlas Passive Changes

  • Ancient Conflict: This notable now grants Abyssal Troves and Stygian Spires a 10% chance to drop an Abyss Scarab (increased from 3%).
  • The Straight and Narrow: This Atlas Passive has been reinstated to the tree for the 3.28 Mirage expansion.
  • Ancient Decay: The pathing to this notable has been shortened by one small node, and those small nodes now provide 25% slower Expedition Detonation speed (previously 5%).
PoE Abyss Atlas Tree

Core Abyss Strategy & Notables

To maximize Abyss in 3.28, focus on these key clusters and notables:

  • Abyssal Army: Essential for XP farming, as it increases the number of monsters spawned from Abysses and grants them increased damage and life.
  • Corrupted Gaze: High-value for trade; it provides a chance for Abyss Jewels to drop as corrupted with 5-6 modifiers.
  • Underground Kingdom: Increases the chance of encountering Abyssal Depths, which are required for unique items like Amanamu’s Gaze or Shroud of the Lightless.
  • Trail of Destruction: Increases the number of monsters spawned by Abysses.

Synergies and Farming Tips

  • Best Maps: Dunes is a top choice due to its open layout, which prevents Abyss "cracks" from getting stuck and allows for easy boss clearing.
  • Delirium Synergy: Abyss is excellent for Delirium Orbed maps because it adds a massive amount of monster density to the map. However, it can be difficult for Delirium Mirrors because the Abyss may move in the opposite direction of the fog.
  • New Progressions: You now gain 1 Atlas Skill Point per Unique Map completed (up to 10 total), and overall total skill points have been increased, allowing for more comprehensive tree builds.
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