To obtain Watchstones in Path of Exile, you need to run maps in the Conqueror-influenced regions. Defeating Conquerors will drop Watchstones. You can then socket them into your Atlas to progress and unlock higher-tier map drops.
Exploring Regions
In Path of Exile, Watchstones are crucial items used to upgrade your Atlas and unlock higher tier maps. To obtain Watchstones, you need to explore the regions of the Conquerors of the Atlas expansion. Your goal is to defeat the Conquerors and obtain these powerful items. The regions in the Atlas of Worlds are divided into different colors, each controlled by one of the Conquerors.
Conquerors Encounters
To encounter the Conquerors and earn Watchstones, you have to run maps in those influenced regions. When you run a map, there is a chance that the Atlas will be influenced by one of the Conquerors. You will be able to identify the influence by looking at the map device in your hideout or the map Stash tab. By completing the influenced maps and their objectives, you can spawn the Conqueror for that region.
Defeating the Conquerors
Once you've activated the Watchstone altar for a region, you need to complete a set number of influenced maps in that region to lure out the Conqueror. Each Conqueror requires a different number of influenced maps to spawn. When the Conqueror appears, defeat them in a special boss encounter. These fights can be challenging, so make sure to be prepared with proper gear and skills.
Obtaining Watchstones
After defeating a Conqueror, you will receive a Watchstone for that region. The Watchstone will be socketed into the appropriate region on your Atlas. You can socket up to four Watchstones in each region to upgrade that part of the Atlas. This will increase the tier of maps that can drop in that region and unlock new maps for you to explore.
Progressing Through the Atlas
As you collect more Watchstones and upgrade different regions on your Atlas, the difficulty and rewards of the maps will increase. You will need to defeat multiple Conquerors and earn all the Watchstones to progress to the highest level of the Atlas. This involves strategizing which regions to upgrade first and balancing the power level of the maps you run.
Endgame Content
Obtaining Watchstones is essential for progressing through the endgame content in Path of Exile. By upgrading your Atlas with Watchstones, you can access higher tier maps, better loot drops, and challenging boss encounters. The Conquerors of the Atlas expansion adds depth and complexity to the endgame, providing players with long-term goals to strive for and new challenges to overcome.