Ben's Gauntlet Progression Plan!
Summary
- Early Gearing: Focus on using Regal and Scour Orbs to hit physical damage rolls on weapons while being conservative with Exalted Orbs.
- Atlas Strategy: Prioritize a Harvest-focused tree for easy map completions before transitioning to a full-effect specialized tree.
- Voidstone Progression: Secure the first Voidstone as soon as possible, while potentially delaying the second stone if it does not offer immediate meaningful benefits.
- Loot Management: Filter out lower-tier resources like Imperfect Meat Sacks in favor of high-value items and specific unique maps.
Crafting and Initial Gear Setup
Current crafting focuses on using Regal and Scour Orbs to secure a physical damage roll on a new weapon. There is no immediate need to use Exalted Orbs to fill out every mod slot on an item, as those resources are better saved for later stages.
Atlas Tree and Map Completion Strategy
While a specialized setup is available in the progression spreadsheet, the current priority is an “easy map completion” tree. This tree focuses heavily on Harvest nodes to facilitate early progression.
The progression goals include:
- Completing specific map stars such as Atoll and Kindred.
- Hunting for unique maps (targeting 1 out of 236 remaining).
- Confirming level 83 scaling for specific encounters to ensure consistent difficulty and rewards.
Progression and Voidstone Timing
The strategy for Voidstones (referred to here as “stones”) is to acquire the first stone as soon as it is viable. However, rushing for the second stone is not a priority, as it may not provide a meaningful advantage for the current stage of the Gauntlet.
Loot Acquisitions and Strategy Evaluation
Testing a strategy involving full clears of low-tier maps has proven successful, notably resulting in a Mageblood drop. Additionally, while high-link items are appearing—such as a recent six-link—item quality is assessed primarily by the base rather than the current rolls.
Resource Filtering and Minions
Efficiency in resource gathering is key. For specific mechanics involving Meat Sacks:
- Ignore “Imperfect Meat Sacks.”
- Only collect standard “Meat Sacks” to optimize inventory and time.