PoE 3.26 Patch Breakdown: What It Means for Currency Farmers

Patch 3.26 is live and the currency market has already moved. Here's what the patch notes don't tell you — and what savvy farmers are doing about it.

The Hidden Loot Change

Arcanist's Strongbox loot tables were quietly rebalanced. They now have a significantly higher chance to roll with the "additional items" implicit, making them a top-tier currency target when combined with Atlas nodes that boost Strongbox quality. Expect prices on Arcanist's Strongbox scarabs to spike.

Expedition Nerfs

Tujen's reroll budget was reduced by approximately 15%. This doesn't kill Expedition farming but does reduce the ceiling. Adjust your Divines-per-hour estimates downward by about 0.5–1 per hour for a standard logbook setup.

Heist Buffs

Grand Heist reward rooms now have a higher chance of containing Replica Uniques. This is a meaningful buff for Heist farmers — budget 2–3 extra Divine Orbs per Blueprint run in expected value.

Market Reaction

Chaos:Divine ratio has held steady through patch day, but Expedition Logbooks are already -20% versus pre-patch. Arcanist's Strongbox scarabs are up 35%. Act accordingly.