Ultimatum Farming: Strategies for Maximum Profit

Ultimatum remains a top-tier mechanic for profitable farming with effective strategies and careful play.

### Mastering Ultimatum: Strategies for Maximum Profit in Gameplay
* 🎮  Ultimatum has evolved into a **highly profitable mechanic** since its introduction, remaining valuable even after significant changes in the farming landscape due to the **Scarab shifts in version 3.25**.
* 💰  Players can maximize their profits by focusing on two main pillars: **catalysts and inscribed ultimatums**, with the potential for **additional rewards such as currency drops**.
* 🔍  Catalysts appear specifically on waves four and eight, while inscribed ultimatums and lucrative currency can show up after wave eight, making it **essential to progress further in the encounter**.
* 📝  Inscribed ultimatums allow players to engage in unique encounters that can yield **significant rewards**, but failing the encounter results in **losing the sacrificed item**, highlighting the **importance of strategy**.
* ⚔️  Players should aim to run maps with open layouts like Mesa or Dunes for optimal efficiency, as these layouts facilitate **quicker completion of ultimatum encounters**.
* 📈  While running higher tier maps like tier 17 can be tempting, the profit difference compared to tier 16 is **minimal**, so players can comfortably farm in lower-tier maps for **similar rewards**.
* 💡  To enhance profitability, players can combine strategies, such as focusing on **inscribed ultimatums** while using scarabs to **boost catalyst drops**, ensuring a balanced approach to **maximize returns**.
* ⚠️  However, players should be mindful of the ruin mechanic during encounters, as **accumulating too much ruin can lead to automatic failure**, emphasizing the need for **careful gameplay and strategic planning**.

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[PoE 3.25] ULTIMATUM Farm Guide IN DEPTH - ALL Strategy & Inscribed Ultimatum Tips - Path of Exile

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The Ultimatum mechanic has remained profitable despite changes in the game, with 10 stages that can be increased to 13.

Profit can be generated through catalysts and inscribed ultimatums, with catalysts dropping on waves four and eight, and inscribed ultimatums appearing after wave eight.

Inscribed ultimatums offer special encounters with unique item sacrifices and currency rewards, and their tier system determines the rarity and value of the rewards.

Selling five inscribed ultimatums of the same tier together can help roll for better tier ultimatums.

Running inscribed ultimatums yourself maximizes profit, but selling them is also a viable option.

Dropping and rerolling basic catalysts through Harvest can be a good way to make currency, especially if you have a lot of them.

There are various challenges to choose from, with protecting the altar being the fastest option.

Open layout maps like Messa and Dunes are preferred for running ultimatum, while tier 16 and 17 offer similar profits.

The Catalyst strategy, using two scars of brain and sacrificing for quantity, can be profitable in boosting catalyst drops.

Strategies for Maximizing Ultimatum Rewards

Quantity affects catalysts and ultimatum points, so it's important to focus on phase ultimatum opportunities.

Gring Gauntlet is a strong keystone for additional rounds and rewards, making it a viable alternative to the boss.

Using a combination of catalyst and ultimate scarabs can maximize the number of inscribed ultimatums received in a map.

Maximizing Currency with Inscribed Ultimatums

Taking the "Worthy of the Present" bonus is recommended for increased inscribed ultimatum V currency.

"Stand Your Ground" may create challenging situations and is not worth the hassle, but can be taken if manageable.

The strategy of trading inscribed ultimatums of the same tier offers a chance for better rewards, while using ultimatum as a supportive mechanic can be combined with other strategies for optimal results.

The Ultimatum mechanic allows players to take risks and prove their worth, with a focus on managing Ruin to avoid losing encounters.

Dodging Ruin monsters and blocking their attacks can help mitigate their impact.

The Ruinous Vager Keystone on the Atlas can significantly reduce damage from Ultimatum monsters, making it a valuable choice for squishy builds.