PoE2 0.4.0 Ultimate Gold Farming Guide: 4 Methods from Castaway to Temple
💰 The Lifeblood of PoE2: Gold
In Path of Exile 2, Gold is not just trash currency; it is the foundation of the economy. You need it for:
- Trading: Buying items on the exchange.
- Gambling: Betting with Ange for high-tier items.
- Respecs: Adjusting your passive tree.
If you want to be a "Hideout Warrior" or simply never worry about trade taxes again, you need a steady stream of Gold. This guide covers the 4 Best Methods in Patch 0.4.0, ranked by playstyle and budget.
🗺️ Method 1: The Castaway Map (High Investment / Group Play)
Best for: Players with Divine Orbs to invest and who are willing to use Discord (TFT).
The Mechanic: "Castaway" is a Unique Map specifically designed for Gold farming.
- Key Mod: "(500—1000)% increased Gold found in this Area".
- Yield: A single map typically yields 550,000 - 750,000 Gold.
The Strategy: Because this is a Unique map, dropping it yourself is rare.
- Do NOT run this solo. It is a waste of a key.
- Join a Group: Go to TFT (Discord) or the global chat.
- Rotation (Rota): Players pool their maps. A 6-player rotation means you run 6 maps for the price of 1 key.
Cost & Profit:
- Early Season: 0.3D - 0.5D per map.
- Late Season: Stabilizes around 1D per map.
- Verdict: The fastest "legitimate" way to generate gold if you have the capital.
📜 Method 2: Logbook Farming (Budget / Solo)
Best for: Solo players with low budget who want consistent returns.
The Mechanic: Not all Logbooks give Gold. You must look specifically for the "Barren Atoll" layout.
- Why: Specific chests in Barren Atoll contain piles of gold.
- Yield: Approximately 200,000 Gold per logbook.
The Strategy:
- Buy "Barren Atoll" Logbooks. The Item Level does not matter for Gold drops, so you can buy low-level ones cheaply (often costing only a few Exalts, not Divines).
- Synergy: Combine this with Runic Splinter Farming (Guide: How to Farm Runic Splinter).
- Farm Gold from chests.
- Farm Splinters from flags.
- Verdict: This creates a "Double Dip" profit strategy that is extremely efficient for solo players.
⚖️ Method 3: The Vendor Arbitrage (Hideout Warrior)
Best for: Players who prefer menu-management over killing monsters.
The Mechanic: You use Expedition NPCs (Rog and Gwennen) to generate items and sell them back to the game for profit.
The Setup:
- Buy Artifacts: You need Broken Circle Artifacts (Gwennen) and Order Artifacts (Rog). These are very cheap (1 Exalt buys dozens).
- Buy Currency: You need Exotic Coinage to refresh their inventory (1-2 Exalts each).
- The Process: Buy Rare items from them -> Sell them to the vendor.
- Standard Value: A rare item sells for ~3,000 - 5,000 Gold.
The Secret Tech: Omen of Bartering To maximize this, use the Omen of Bartering.
- Effect: "Next sold item's Gold value will be incorrectly assessed by the Vendor".
- Reality: The sell price fluctuates between 0.1x and 10x.
- Yield: On average, spending 1 Divine on Omens results in 300,000 - 500,000 Gold profit.
🏛️ Method 4: The Temple (0.4.0 Meta / Broken)
Best for: Everyone (while it lasts). This is the "Loot Explosion" of Patch 0.4.0.
The Mechanic: The Vaal Temple in Patch 0.4.0 has massive inflation issues due to mob density in fully cleared instances.
- Requirement: A fully built Temple (70+ Rooms connected).
- Time: These runs are long (~30 minutes).
The Yield:
- 15 Million - 20 Million Gold per run.
- Yes, you read that correctly. Millions.
The Strategy:
- Join a Group: In Patch 0.4.0, many hosters run "Free Leech" groups.
- Role: You just follow the carry. Pick up Gold, Raw Currency (Exalts/Chaos), and drops.
- Warning: This method is specific to the current 0.4.0 balance and might be nerfed in future patches. Abuse it while you can.
📝 Summary Comparison
| Method | Investment | Yield (Approx) | Difficulty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castaway | High (Divines) | 600k / map | Easy | Best done in groups (TFT). |
| Logbook | Low (Exalts) | 200k / book | Medium | Only "Barren Atoll". Synergize with Splinters. |
| Vendor | Medium (Artifacts) | 400k / Divine | Zero (Hideout) | Uses Omen of Bartering RNG. |
| Temple | Free (Leech) | 15M - 20M | Hard (Time) | The 0.4.0 Meta. Requires 30 mins per run. |
Choose the method that fits your budget and playstyle. Good luck filling your coffers, Exile!