Shipping in Path of Exile (PoE) presents an engaging way to convert your accumulated resources into valuable currency and items. This system involves loading resources onto boats, assigning a crew, and dispatching them to various ports. After a set real-time duration, your boat returns, ideally laden with rewards that enhance your PoE experience.
However, PoE Shipping is not without its perils. Successfully navigating these risks is crucial to safeguard your crew and maximize your potential earnings.
Please note: The Settlers of Kalguur Challenge League is currently live. This PoE shipping guide is being continuously updated to reflect the latest information, but some details may be subject to minor inaccuracies as the league evolves.
Understanding Shipments in PoE
Each voyage begins with preparing a shipment – a collection of resources you intend to trade. Upon a successful return, each resource within the shipment is exchanged for standard Path of Exile rewards. These rewards can range from valuable currency to unique items and scarabs, significantly boosting your in-game wealth.
As you enhance your Harbour, you gain the capacity to operate up to three boats simultaneously. This expansion allows for parallel shipments, effectively tripling your trading efficiency and reward potential.
Maximizing Shipment Value for Better Rewards
The quality and quantity of rewards from each shipment are directly tied to its “Shipment Value.” Each resource type carries a specific Shipment Value, with rarer and more refined resources contributing more significantly to the total value.
The Power of Dust Multipliers
Thaumaturgic Dust acts as a crucial multiplier for your Shipment Value. Incorporating Dust into every shipment is highly recommended to substantially increase your Shipment Value with fewer resources.
| Dust Amount | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 10 | x 1.5 |
| 55 | x 2 |
| 520 | x 2.5 |
| 8150 | x 3 |
Exploring Ports and Their Unique Rewards
Each shipment is directed towards a specific port, each offering distinct reward types based on the resources traded. The available ports expand as you upgrade your Harbour, providing access to a wider array of potential rewards.
Reward Breakdown by Resource and Port
The type of rewards you receive is determined by the combination of resources shipped and the destination port, as detailed in the following table:
| Resource | Ngakanu | Riben Fell | Pondium | Te Ondui | Kalguur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Iron | STR Armor | Armor | Int Armor | DEX Armor | Armor |
| Orichalcum | STR Weapons | Weapons | INT Weapons | DEX Weapons | Weapons |
| Petrified Amber | Belts | Rings | Amulets | Jewellery w/ Quality | Rings, Belts |
| Bismuth | Support Gems w/ Quality | Skill Gems w/ Quality | Flasks & Tinctures | Jewels | Ward Armor |
| Verisium | Stacked Decks | Scarabs | Catalysts, Fossils, Contracts, Oil | Uniques | Splinters |
Notably, all Crop resources yield Currency as rewards, with the amount and quality scaling with the shipment value.
Additionally, shipments to Kalguuran Ports (Riben Fell, Pondium, Kalguur) can yield Runes as bonus rewards, while Karui Ports (Ngakanu, Te Onui) offer Tattoos as potential extras.
Distance and Reward Quality
The distance to each port from Kingsmarch influences the shipment duration. Current observations suggest that ports farther away may offer higher quality rewards, though community testing is still underway to confirm this definitively.
Port Quotas: Boosting Shipment Value
Each port features a list of resources in high demand, known as quotas. Meeting these quotas with your shipments applies a shipment value bonus to those resources, maximizing your reward potential. The specific bonus is indicated next to each quota.
Remember that Bars are equivalent to 5 times Ore for quota fulfillment. Avoid over-shipping smelted ingots to efficiently meet quotas.
Quotas can be completed over multiple shipments, but the bonus is only applied to the shipment that finalizes the quota. Prioritizing quota fulfillment with each shipment is key to optimizing your shipping returns in PoE.
Utilizing Crew to Mitigate Risks
Beyond resources, you can enhance your boat’s safety by assigning Workers as crew members.
Crew members effectively reduce the Risk meter, with higher-tier Workers offering greater risk reduction. This allows you to ship higher Shipment Values with minimal risk exposure.
However, be mindful that crew members can be permanently lost to shipment risks. Exercise caution when selecting your crew for each voyage.
Navigating Risks and Random Events in PoE Shipping
Shipments are vulnerable to unforeseen events during transit, including pirate attacks and severe weather conditions.
As your Shipment Value increases, a “Risk” meter rises, indicating the probability of adverse events. Higher risk percentages not only increase the likelihood of an event but also the severity of its consequences. Risks typically result in a percentage-based loss of your shipment’s rewards.
Potential Risk outcomes include:
| Message | Outcome |
|---|---|
| The King decided to institute a one-time tax of three-quarters of our entire outgoing shipment! | Lose 75% of rewards |
| Corrupt customs officials demanded half of our entire shipment! | Lose 50% of rewards |
| A Karui raiding party waiting outside Kingsmarch demand half of our entire shipment! | Lose 50% of rewards |
| A quarter of our entire shipment was somehow misplaced at port! | Lose 25% of rewards |
In addition to general risks, random events can occur regardless of the Risk level, potentially leading to the loss of a crew member or ship commandeering by pirates. These Random Events are:
| Message | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Unfortunately, a crew member was killed in a tavern brawl. | Lose a random worker |
| One of our crew decided to stay at port and start a new life. | Lose a random worker |
| Pirates have commandeered the Ship! They will execute the Crew and steal the Shipment unless you Intervene. | Pirate Commandeer Boss |
Pirate Commandeering: A High-Stakes Encounter
When pirates commandeer your ship, they hold your crew and shipment hostage. You are presented with three choices:
- Fight the Bandit: Engage in a boss battle against the pirate leader. Victory secures boss loot and the release of your crew and shipment. However, you have only one portal attempt, and failure means losing everything.
- Pay Ransom: Pay a Gold ransom to the pirates to recover your shipment and crew, avoiding the boss fight and its potential loot.
- Abandon Them: Choose to abandon your crew and shipment, resulting in the same outcome as losing the boss fight – complete loss of both.
Conclusion: Mastering PoE Shipping for Profit
This Poe Shipping Guide offers a comprehensive overview to help you effectively engage with the Shipping mechanic in Path of Exile. By understanding shipment values, port rewards, crew management, and risk mitigation, you can optimize your resource trading for maximum profit and enjoyment within the Settlers of Kalguur league.
Explore other sections of our guide for in-depth information on various aspects of Settlers of Kalguur. Stay tuned for future updates to this guide, and feel free to share your feedback and discoveries on the PoE Vault Discord!
Good luck, and happy farming in Settlers of Kalguur!
