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U4GM - Is Divination Card Farming Still Viable for Currency in PoE 2?

With the upcoming release of Path of Exile 2, players are once again diving into theorycrafting and exploring ways to build up wealth in the new economy. One of the long-standing methods in the original game has been divination card farming. But with new systems, changes in map layouts, and potential adjustments to drop mechanics, many are asking: is divination card farming still a viable way to generate PoE 2 currency?

The Legacy of Divination Card Farming

In Path of Exile 1, divination card farming became a staple strategy for solo players and low-budget farmers alike. Cards like The Nurse, The Hoarder, and The Doctor could drop in specific maps and were reliably farmable with the right build and strategy. Players could target farm these maps to exchange sets for valuable uniques or exalted orbs, making the grind profitable over time.

This strategy worked well because of the predictability. You knew which map dropped which card, and farming a high-density layout with increased item quantity modifiers made it easier to hit those drops consistently. But will this system carry over in PoE 2?

What We Know About Divination Cards in PoE 2

So far, GGG has confirmed that many core mechanics, including divination cards, will remain in PoE 2, though some systems may receive adjustments. With the engine upgrades and shift in campaign structure, the way maps and loot work may evolve. If divination cards remain tied to specific areas or new endgame maps, the old farming routes may no longer be viable, but the method could still remain relevant.

Some key factors will influence whether farming divination cards remains effective for PoE 2 currency:

• Map Accessibility: Will players have early access to maps that drop high-value cards?

• Drop Rates: If card drop rates are nerfed or shifted to encourage boss fights over raw map clear, that could reduce the appeal.

• Market Demand: Currency farming always depends on supply and demand. If high-value uniques tied to cards are still relevant in PoE 2’s meta, the cards will hold value.

• Build Efficiency: Clear-speed builds that thrive in large open maps will still likely be optimal for this method.

Current Community Sentiment

Among the veteran PoE community, opinions are split. Some players believe that new mechanics and a more boss-focused endgame may make raw divination card farming less efficient compared to newer strategies like crafting or boss rushing. Others believe that because the base game systems are preserved, card farming will adapt and continue to be one of the few deterministic ways to target high-value items and PoE 2 currency.

Early league testing and the first month of the game’s release will likely tell us more. For now, many farmers are planning to test old strategies and map rotations to see what sticks in the new environment.

Divination card farming may not be as straightforward in PoE 2 as it was in the first game, but its core principles—targeted, deterministic farming—still hold value. For players who enjoy structured gameplay and grinding specific areas, it remains a potentially strong method for generating PoE 2 currency. As always in Path of Exile, adaptation is key. Keep an eye on map layouts, drop rate data, and market trends in the early stages of the game to decide whether this strategy fits your playstyle.