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[PoE 3.28] MORE EXPENSIVE Than House of Mirrors? A New Chase Divination Card. // Everything about it

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Summary

  • Damnation has surpassed House of Mirrors as the most expensive divination card in the game, currently valued between 800 and 1,000 Divine Orbs.
  • The card awards Original Scripture, which is required to obtain the Original Sin unique ring.
  • The high price is driven by the extreme demand for Original Sin and the card’s popularity for Harvest and Fortification station gambling.
  • Damnation drops in Crimson Township and Sanctuary maps.
  • Market indicators, such as gold costs in the Currency Exchange, suggest the card is rarer than The Apothecary.
  • A decrease in Sanctum runners due to the current league mechanic being map-based has further constrained the supply of Original Scripture.

Damnation is currently the top-valued divination card on PoE.ninja, outperforming House of Mirrors. While the price fluctuates, it has recently spiked to approximately 800–1,000 Divine Orbs. If you find this card, it is advisable to list it at a premium, as the price frequently trends upward.

The Original Sin Connection

The primary value of Damnation lies in its reward: the Original Scripture. This item is used to access the challenge for the Original Sin ring.

  • Both the Original Scripture and the Original Sin ring are currently valued at approximately five Mirrors of Kalandra.
  • High demand for the ring in top-tier character builds maintains this extreme price point.

Why Damnation is a Premier Gambling Card

Despite the high cost per card and a stack size of 16, wealthy players frequently purchase Damnation for gambling at Harvest or Fortification stations.

  • Rich players often prefer gambling with Damnation over House of Mirrors because of its higher unit value.
  • The larger stack size compared to some other chase cards makes it an attractive target for those attempting to double their stack through Harvest crafting.

Farming Locations and Strategies

Damnation drops in two specific locations:

  1. Crimson Township
  2. Sanctuary

To optimize farming for this card:

  • Strongbox Strategy: Utilize a strongbox-focused Atlas tree in conjunction with the Mirage mechanic. Ensure the Mirage coverage extends across the entire map area.
  • Scrying: Use the Nameless Seer to scry Damnation onto a map with a better layout if you find Crimson Township’s floor plan undesirable.
  • Tier 17 Maps: If running Nightmare or Tier 17 maps, Sanctuary is the preferred choice for potential Damnation drops.

Rarity Comparison via Gold Costs

Using the Currency Exchange gold costs as a proxy for rarity (a method popularized by creators like Sirgog), Damnation appears to be rarer than The Apothecary.

  • The Apothecary: ~1,100 gold cost.
  • Damnation: Higher gold cost than The Apothecary.
  • Seven Years Bad Luck: Significantly lower gold cost.

This higher gold cost serves as a strong indicator that Damnation has a lower drop weight than other high-tier chase cards.

The Impact of Sanctum and Lycia

The scarcity of Original Scripture is exacerbated by current league trends. Because the 3.28 league mechanic is map-based, fewer players are dedicated to farming the Sanctum.

  • Low participation in Sanctum runs leads to a supply shortage of Original Scripture and the Second Sacrament.
  • To maximize the chance of an Original Scripture drop from the final boss, Lycia, players should focus on Relic Quantity.
  • High item quantity can force Lycia to drop two unique relics. With specific boons that increase setup effects, she can drop up to three unique relics, significantly increasing the odds of obtaining the Scripture.

Optimizing Sanctum Profitability

For those choosing to farm Sanctum over maps, a focused setup can yield steady profits of roughly 20 Divine Orbs per hour, in addition to the rare chance of hitting the Original Scripture jackpot.

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