U4GM - Loot and Currency Drops in POE 2: Why They Feel Scarce and How

The scarcity of loot and "poe 2 currency" drops in Path of Exile 2’s current patch is a significant factor contributing to player dissatisfaction. Players report that valuable items such as divine orbs and high-tier rares are too infrequent, making the gameplay feel unrewarding for long stretches. For instance, an average player might find only one divine orb every eight hours of gameplay, which is far too rare to maintain excitement.

Improving loot drops involves increasing the frequency of tiered rares and extending the variety of drops, including divination cards. While the total number of rare drops may be balanced, the chance of finding meaningful, high-value items is too low. Enhancing the drop rates would make farming more enjoyable and provide players with more frequent positive feedback loops. Additionally, unique items mostly feel underwhelming compared to POE 1, and increasing their drop rate or impact could help restore excitement to the endgame loot chase.