In Path of Exile 3.28 (Mirage), Heist received significant buffs to its Atlas Passive Tree, making it possible to guarantee a Smuggler's Cache in every map. This update is considered a major buff for players looking to farm Contracts and Blueprints directly from mapping.
Heist Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
1
The Dutiful Soldier
Notable
Huck accompanies you on opening the first Smuggler's Cache in each of your Maps
7
Heist Smuggler's Cache Chance
Normal
Your Maps have +10% chance to contain a Smuggler's Cache
Heist Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
1
Heist Contract Lockpicking, Brute Force and Perception Chance
Normal
Heist Contracts found in your Maps are 100% more likely to require Lockpicking, Brute Force or Perception
1
Heist Contract Demolition, Counter-Thaumaturgy and Trap Disarmament Chance
Normal
Heist Contracts found in your Maps are 100% more likely to require Demolition, Counter-Thaumaturgy or Trap Disarmament
1
Heist Contract Agility, Deception and Engineering Chance
Normal
Heist Contracts found in your Maps are 100% more likely to require Agility, Deception or Engineering
1
Friends in High Places
Notable
Heist Contracts found in your Maps are 80% more likely to target High Value Targets
Heist Contracts found in your Maps are 55% more likely to target Precious Targets
Heist Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
1
Casing the Joint
Notable
Smuggler's Caches in your Maps have 100% increased chance to drop Blueprints
Blueprints that drop in your Maps have 10% chance to be fully Revealed
3
Additional Smuggler's Cache Chance
Normal
Your Maps that contain Smuggler's Caches have a 20% chance to contain an additional Smuggler's Cache
1
No Honour Among Thieves
Notable
Smuggler's Caches in your Maps have 10% increased chance to contain Blueprints for each Smuggler's Cache opened in the Map
Smuggler's Caches drop 10% more Rogue Markers for each Smuggler's Cache opened in the Area
Your Maps that contain Smuggler's Caches have a 15% chance to contain 6 additional Smuggler's Caches
3
Heist Blueprint Chance
Normal
8% increased Blueprints found in your Maps
Heist Atlas Tree
Count
Name
Category
Description
1
Secret Stash
Notable
Your Maps have +30% chance to contain a Smuggler's Cache
Strategy Tips
League Start Currency: Heist is highly recommended for early league currency because it provides raw chaos, stacked decks, and valuable gems without requiring a high-budget build.
Boss Rushing Integration: You can combine Heist with a "Boss Rush" strategy. Rush to the Smuggler's Caches, grab the contracts, and then head straight to the map boss for Maven witnessing.
Full Reveals: While fully revealed Blueprints can be worth a lot, most of your profit will come from selling bulk Deception contracts or running high-tier Blueprints for Replica Uniques like Replica Alberon's Warpath.
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