This guide outlines a tested strategy for currency farming using Lush Isle Expedition Logbooks in Path of Exile 2. The experiment included running 50 logbooks to evaluate profitability, efficiency, and potential improvements. Below is a detailed breakdown of the strategy and its results.
Path of Exile 2 0.2 Expedition Logbook Currency Farming Strategy
Expedition farming has proven to offer a very decent profit in the current league. While many players sell logbooks instead of running them, this strategy focuses on testing the actual profitability of running Lush Isle logbooks. The test aimed to determine how many bosses appear, the number of flasks and Divines dropped, and whether it’s better to sell or run the logbooks.
How to Farm Logbooks in Lush Isle
Lush Isle is a special zone within Expedition logbooks. When opening a logbook, Lush Isle will appear as one of the selectable zones, usually located at the bottom if available. Some logbooks will have Lush Isle as an option, and others will not—thus, farming this strategy requires specifically buying logbooks that feature Lush Isle.
The focus during farming is on special Arangui hordes, which yield additional PoE 2 currency including Exalted Orbs, Chaos Orbs, and Divines. The strategy avoids killing rare monsters, as they are currently considered a waste of time.
When inside a Lush Isle logbook, look for zones with barriers—these often appear at the edges of the map. Use explosives to access the hordes behind these barriers. Always identify and clear all such locations before detonating to maximize profit.
What Targets to Aim For
The main profit comes from:
- Currency stashes
- Arenui Quartz
- Oroth boss (if present)
Ignore rare monsters and other distractions. Focus only on currency-related nodes. Timely and efficient pathing is key; the mini-map reveals horde locations, often represented by large icons or heads.
Time & Cost
Running 50 Lush Isle logbooks should take only a few hours, each logbook can be completed in 1–2 minutes. This makes logbook farming one of the fastest current farming methods.
- Cost: Approximately six logbooks per Divine Orb, totaling around 8 Divines for 50 logbooks.
- Time investment: Around 2 hours or less, depending on build speed and efficiency.
Currency Drop Results
Here’s a summary of the the Path of Exile 2 items from running 50 Lush Isle logbooks:
- 10 Divine Orbs (from general drops)
- 1 Timeless Jewel (worth ~2 Divines)
- 27 Calluses (~1 Divine)
- 356 Exalted Orbs (~1 Divine)
- 7 Uncut Skill Gems (level 20) (~1 Divine)
- Miscellaneous currency (not counted towards total)
Total Value: ~15 Divines
Net Profit: ~7 Divines (after deducting the 8 Divine cost)
The strategy also yielded 20 Oroth boss fights, though only one Timeless Jewel dropped, showing that boss drops can be inconsistent.
How to Make the Farm Better
To optimize currency farming:
- Skip bosses if your build is not efficient at killing them; they contribute little to overall profit compared to time spent.
- Focus entirely on horde locations and currency stashes.
- Use websites or Discord channels to buy Lush Isle logbooks in bulk.
- If possible, farm your own logbooks through Expedition content for free runs.
Even without engaging the Oroth boss, Lush Isle remains highly profitable. Efficiency in clearing and looting is the most important factor to maximize returns.
Is This Strategy Worth It?
Yes, Lush Isle Expedition logbook farming is very worthwhile, even before the upcoming patch. With profits ranging from 3 to 6 Divines per hour, it’s one of the most efficient farming methods available.
The strategy requires minimal setup, is fast to execute, and yields consistent results. Additionally, upcoming buffs to Lush Isle (as announced by GGG) may increase its profitability even further.
Whether using purchased logbooks or farming your own, this is a low-effort, high-reward strategy that fits well into any currency-making plan in Path of Exile 2.
