



if you are new to the game, or ever wondered what maps you should run, though never bothered to evaluate your options, I am here to help you out.



This post will included simple Guides of all existing Maps and their potential in both leveling fast and easy and finding good items.



I am focusing only on the Map Bases not on what you can roll on them. There is already a guide for that.



Just a few explanations in advance...



I divided the rating based on - Map Layout, Map Boss, Cards that drop and then the maps potential Exp/h gain, as well as it's possible wealth return.



I favor simple Layouts with good maneuverability, little to no backtracking and easy orientation.

Bosses I distinguish into easy, medium and hard, while medium and hard are bosses you can skip if you don't feel it is worth killing them.

Cards are valued based on their general use, their rarity and if they drop elsewhere besides this one map.



Exp is simply how fast you can clear the map and do the next.

Loot is calculated based on the runspeed of the map, the difficulty of the boss, the extra chests etc that spawn in the map and the potential divination cards that you can find.



Updates!

1.2 - Added T2 Maps

1.3 - Added T3 Maps

1.4 - Added T4 Maps





Tier 1 Maps:

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All in one view -



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Crypt Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Crypt_Map



Desert Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Desert_Map



Dunes Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Dunes_Map



Dungeon Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Dungeon_Map



Grotto Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Grotto_Map



Pit Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Pit_Map



Tropical Island Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Tropical_Island_Map





All in one view - http://i.imgur.com/nkMFBli.png Album - http://imgur.com/a/ZBPwD



Tier 2 Maps:

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Arcade Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Arcade_Map



Cemetery Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Cemetery_Map



Channel Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Channel_Map



Mountain Ledge Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Mountain_Ledge_Map



Sewer Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Sewer_Map



Thicket Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Thicket_Map



Wharf_Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Wharf_Map



All in one view - http://i.imgur.com/KRny63S.png Album - http://imgur.com/a/Fwyra



Tier 3 Maps:

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All in one view -



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Ghetto Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Ghetto_Map



Mud Geyser Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Mud_Geyser_Map



Museum Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Museum_Map



Quarry Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Quarry_Map



Reef Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Reef_Map



Spider Lair Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Spider_Lair_Map



Vaal Pyramid Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Vaal_Pyramid_Map



All in one view - http://i.imgur.com/jyH3GFn.png Album - http://imgur.com/a/w3j6D



Tier 4 Maps:

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Arena Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Arena_Map



Overgrown Shrine Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Overgrown_Shrine_Map



Promenade Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Promenade_Map



Phantasmagoria Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Phantasmagoria_Map



Shore Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Shore_Map



Spider Forest Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Spider_Forest_Map



Tunnel Map http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Tunnel_Map!



Tier 5 Maps:

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More coming later! All in one view - http://i.imgur.com/OHhybiQ.png Album - http://imgur.com/a/KiiSX Tier 5 Maps:More coming later! Hello everyone,if you are new to the game, or ever wondered what maps you should run, though never bothered to evaluate your options, I am here to help you out.This post will included simple Guides of all existing Maps and their potential in both leveling fast and easy and finding good items.I am focusing only on the Map Bases not on what you can roll on them. There is already a guide for that.Just a few explanations in advance...I divided the rating based on - Map Layout, Map Boss, Cards that drop and then the maps potential Exp/h gain, as well as it's possible wealth return.I favor simple Layouts with good maneuverability, little to no backtracking and easy orientation.Bosses I distinguish into easy, medium and hard, while medium and hard are bosses you can skip if you don't feel it is worth killing them.Cards are valued based on their general use, their rarity and if they drop elsewhere besides this one map.Exp is simply how fast you can clear the map and do the next.Loot is calculated based on the runspeed of the map, the difficulty of the boss, the extra chests etc that spawn in the map and the potential divination cards that you can find.Tier 1 Maps:Tier 2 Maps:Tier 3 Maps:Tier 4 Maps: Evasion Lolipower

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