Unlocking Idol Slots in Your Map Device in Path of Exile: A Step-by-Step Guide

The “Legacy of Phrecia”league in Path of Exile introduces an innovative mechanic that allows players to enhance their maps by farming and utilizing Idols. This feature not only enriches the gameplay experience with additional risks but also offers rewarding outcomes for players who can rise to the challenge. However, to fully leverage this mechanic, players need to unlock additional Idol slots to expand their capabilities.

Below, we’ll outline the steps necessary to unlock more Idol slots in your Map Device, allowing you to improve your loot farming potential within Path of Exile’s Legacy of Phrecia.

Unlocking Idol Slots in Path of Exile Legacy of Phrecia

Idol Inventory Slots in Map Device — Screenshot by Prima Games

To access your Idol inventory, simply open your Map Device and glance at the window adjacent to the Map Receptacle. You’ll encounter a 6×7 grid showcasing a few locked slots and offering an initial count of at least 20 slots. While this is sufficient for enhancing your maps, aiming to unlock the entire Idol inventory is crucial, as it accommodates a maximum of 32 slots.

If you come across an Idol with impressive modifiers but its size exceeds your current inventory dimensions, you will miss out on a valuable resource. Since Idols are not consumed upon use, maximizing your inventory is essential to capitalize on even the rarest finds in the game.

Prioritizing the unlocking of these Idol slots will significantly enhance your gameplay. Below is a list of challenges that must be completed to gain access to each locked slot:

Top Half Locked Slots	Bottom Half Locked Slots
Complete a T16+ map	Complete 60 Atlas Bonus Objectives
Defeat the Elder Guardian	Defeat the Elder in Shaper’s Realm
Defeat the Shaper Guardian	Defeat the Maven
Complete 100 Atlas Bonus Objectives	Defeat the Eater of Worlds
Complete 115 Atlas Bonus Objectives	Defeat the Searing Exarch
Complete 20 Atlas Bonus Objectives	Defeat The Shaper

All listed challenges are derived from the endgame map progression system. Typically, players will complete these as they engage with the various bosses and accumulate atlas passive skill points. Interestingly, notable bosses such as Sirus are not part of these requirements, which some players may find surprising given the focus on other significant bosses.

Modifying Idols in Path of Exile Legacy of Phrecia

Rerolling Idols in Path of Exile — Image via Grinding Gear Games

It is important to note that Idols are not modifiable; players cannot use any currency items to alter an Idol’s affixes. For instance, a magic Idol cannot be transformed into a rare item with a Regal Orb, nor can affixes be removed from a rare Idol using an Orb of Scouring.

Nevertheless, players can reroll Idols of the same type through the vendor using the 3:1 vendor recipe. By selling three Idols of the same type, you can acquire a random unidentified Idol of that type, which presents another opportunity to obtain desirable affixes. Additionally, the Recombinator in Kingsmarch allows players to combine two Idols, offering a chance to create a superior Idol.

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