PoE Abyss Atlas Tree 3.28

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

Count	Name	Category	Description
1	Reactive Swarm	Notable	Abysses in your Maps spawn 10% increased Monsters for each prior Pit in that Abyss
8	Abyss Chance	Normal	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

Count	Name	Category	Description
1	Abyssal Army	Notable	Abyss Monsters in your Maps grant 50% increased Experience Abysses in your Maps spawn 50% increased Monsters
1	Rare Item Abyssal Socket Chance	Normal	Abyssal Troves and Stygian Spires in your Maps have 5% chance to drop a Rare Item with an Abyssal Socket
1	Votive Hoard	Notable	Abyssal Troves and Stygian Spires in your Maps have 20% chance to drop a Rare Item with an Abyssal Socket
1	Abyss Monsters and Experience	Normal	Abyss Monsters in your Maps grant 10% increased Experience Abysses in your Maps spawn 5% increased Monsters

Abyss Atlas Tree

Count	Name	Category	Description
1	Underground Kingdom	Notable	Your Maps have +2% chance to contain an Abyss per 2% increased Pack Size

Abyss Atlas Tree

Count	Name	Category	Description
2	Abyssal Depths Chance and Stygian Spire Chance	Normal	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
2	Stygian Spire Chance	Normal	Abysses in your Maps that do not lead to an Abyssal Depths have 10% increased chance to lead to a Stygian Spire
1	Inspired Darkness	Notable	Stygian Spires in your Maps drop Items with +1 to Item Level
2	Abyssal Depths Chance	Normal	Abysses in your Maps have 10% increased chance to lead to an Abyssal Depths
1	Awakened Depths	Notable	Abysses in your Maps have 100% increased chance to lead to an Abyssal Depths

Abyss Atlas Tree

Count	Name	Category	Description
3	Abyssal Jewel Chance	Normal	Abyssal Troves and Stygian Spires in your Maps have 10% increased chance to contain or drop an Abyss Jewel
1	Corrupted Gaze	Notable	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

Count	Name	Category	Description
1	Ancient Conflict	Notable	Abyssal Troves and Stygian Spires in your Maps have 10% chance to drop an Abyss Scarab
3	Abyss Monster Count	Normal	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%).

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.