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- Endgame · Atlas · Tablet
QUICK ANSWER
Quick answer
Slot count is set by the Waystone's modifier count: 0-2 mods = 1 slot, 3-5 = 2, 6+ = 3.
Tablets are Magic-only (one Prefix + one Suffix) and cannot be upgraded to Rare.
Pick the mechanic you want to farm, then overlap Towers so their tablets stack.
Irradiated / generic Precursor Tablets raise area level and rewards with less risk.
Slotting a Tablet on a map you cannot finish - the use is wasted.
QUICK FACTS
Quick facts
- Where
- Alongside the Waystone
- Since 0.3.1 Tablets slot with the Waystone, not the Tower.
- Slots
- 1-3 by Waystone mods
- More Waystone modifiers = more Tablet slots.
- Rarity
- Magic only
- One Prefix + one Suffix; cannot become Rare.
- Uses
- One per Waystone use
- Failed map still consumes the use.
ITEM FAMILY
Tablet types
Every Precursor Tablet shares the same Prefix pool but a different implicit that adds a specific endgame encounter to the maps in range.
Content
Breach Precursor Tablet
Breaches in range12-18 maps in range contain Breaches. Suffixes boost Magic/Rare monsters inside Breaches.
Content
Delirium Precursor Tablet
Mirrors of Delirium12-18 maps contain Mirrors of Delirium. Suffixes improve their reward tier.
Content
Expedition Precursor Tablet
Expedition encounters12-18 maps contain Expedition encounters. Suffixes raise Artifact quantity.
Content
Ritual Precursor Tablet
Ritual Altars12-18 maps contain Ritual Altars. Suffixes improve Ritual loot.
Generic
Precursor (Irradiated) Tablet
+1 Area Level12-18 maps are Irradiated (+1 Area Level). Safe, broad progression boost.
Boss
Overseer Precursor Tablet
Bosses in range2-4 maps contain Bosses, with Suffixes adding Strongboxes, Shrines and Essences.
VALID TARGET MATRIX
What a Tablet can be applied to
Tablets slot alongside a Waystone you are about to run. They affect the maps in range of that node, not the Tower itself (Towers only reveal and drop a Tablet).
| Target | Has modifier slots? | Applies to node | Affects Tower | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waystone (0-2 mods) | Yes (1 slot) | Yes | No | 1 Tablet slot |
| Waystone (6+ mods) | Yes (3 slots) | Yes | No | 3 Tablet slots |
| Tower (completed) | No | No | No | Reveals + drops a Tablet |
ACQUISITION
How to get Tablets
Tablets drop from map content and complete Towers; specific tablets favour their own mechanic.
Completing Towers
Every Tower you clear guarantees one Precursor Tablet drop.
Mechanic drops
A Breach Tablet is more likely from Breach content, Ritual Tablet from Rituals, and so on.
Distilled Despair on Waystones
Adding the '+X% Precursor Tablets found' modifier to a Waystone raises tablet drops.
Trade / Currency Exchange
Buy specific tablets from other players in trade leagues.
USE FLOW
How to slot a Tablet
Choose the node
Pick a Waystone node whose surrounding maps you want to juice.
Slot Tablet(s)
Place up to the slot limit (set by Waystone modifiers) alongside the Waystone.
Traverse
Run the map; each Tablet spends one use and its implicit applies to the range.
PRE-USE CHECKLIST
Pre-use checklist
| Done | Check | Why it matters | Quick fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map is completable You can finish the map so the Tablet use is not wasted. | A failed map still consumes the Tablet use. | Use the Tablet on a map you can clear. | |
| Enough Waystone mods Confirm the Waystone has the modifier count for the slots you need. | Too few mods = fewer Tablet slots. | Add modifiers to the Waystone first. | |
| Overlap planned Towers near each other so their tablet ranges stack. | Non-overlapping tablets waste potential. | Map Towers before slotting. |
OUTCOME ANALYSIS
Outcomes by goal
| Scenario | Benefit | Risk | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSF early endgame | Irradiated tablets raise area level safely | Low | Solo players | Low Use generic Irradiated tablets for steady progress |
| Targeted farming | Stack one mechanic's tablets for max density | Medium | Farmers | Medium Overlap Towers of the same mechanic |
| Boss farming | Overseer tablets add bosses + loot | Medium | Boss runners | Medium Pair with Strongbox/Shrine suffixes |
RISK ANALYSIS
Risk analysis
| Scenario | Gain | Loss | Risk | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tablet on a map you die in | None | That Tablet use is spent with no reward | Medium | Only slot Tablets on maps you can clear. |
| Over-investing in one mechanic | Dense farm | Starved of other content/rewards | Low | Mix Irradiated for broad gains. |
| Too few Waystone mods | Cheap map | Can only slot one Tablet | Low | Add mods if you need 2-3 tablets. |
USE / SELL / HOLD
Use, sell or hold
Best when the Tablet's mechanic is your current farm target.
COMMUNITY EVIDENCE
Community evidence
Why did my Tablet 'disappear' after a failed map?
A player failed a map and the slotted Tablet was gone.
The Tablet spends one use each time the Waystone is used; a failed map still consumes that use.
Only slot Tablets on maps you can complete.
Do I put Tablets on the Tower or the Waystone?
Players confused after the 0.3.1 change.
Since 0.3.1 Tablets slot alongside the Waystone; Towers only reveal the area and drop one Tablet.
Slot Tablets with the Waystone you are about to run.
video
Video and timestamps
Spud the King - Builds & Guides
Stop Wasting Waystones and Tablets (PoE2 Endgame Guide)
Practical endgame guide on using Waystones and Tablets efficiently.
What to watch for: Watch the Tablet slotting and overlap planning sections.
Open source ↗PROBLEMS & DIRECT ANSWERS
Problems and direct answers
Can only slot one Tablet
Direct answer: The Waystone has 0-2 modifiers, so only one slot is available.
- Add modifiers to reach 3-5 (2 slots) or 6+ (3 slots).
Tablet did nothing on the Tower
Direct answer: Tablets slot with the Waystone, not the Tower; the Tower only reveals and drops a Tablet.
- Slot the Tablet alongside the Waystone of the node you run.
Cannot make a Rare Tablet
Direct answer: Tablets are Magic-only and cannot be upgraded to Rare with a Regal Orb.
- Accept one Prefix + one Suffix; hunt a better roll instead.
PATCH HISTORY
Patch history
Tablets moved from Towers to slotting alongside Waystones; slot count tied to Waystone modifier count.
Tablet types (Breach, Delirium, Expedition, Ritual, Irradiated, Overseer) and Magic-only rarity unchanged in 0.5.4.
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