Lost Towers are Atlas maps in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) which can lighten up foggy areas on the map within its range and vicinity. See a guide and explanation of the Lost Towers and its mechanics below!

Lost Towers Mechanics Explained

Lost Towers Mechanics
Special Atlas Map to Reveal Surrounding Areas Tool to Influence Maps with Precursor Tablets Lost Towers Range

Special Atlas Map to Reveal Surrounding Areas

Lost Towers are core Atlas maps used to lighten up foggy areas within its vicinity. To activate them, players must use a Waystone to enter one and proceed through the map until they reach the end, where a Precursor Beacon lies. Interacting with the beacon activates and completes the Lost Tower.

The next time players open the Atlas map, the fog within the completed Lost Tower's vicinity disappears, further revealing the area. Players should note that they do not have to kill every monster or rare monster to complete the tower and can simply rush toward and activate the Precursor Beacon.

Tools to Influence Maps with Precursor Tablets

Once players complete a Lost Tower, they can open their Map Device, click on the completed Lost Tower, and place a Precursor Tablet into the open slot. When they click the Influence button, the Precursor Tablet's modifiers get applied to all the maps within the tower's range.

For example, if players place a Ritual Precursor Tablet, then seven uncompleted maps within the tower's range will have a Ritual mechanic. Players should note that they can only use one Precursor Tabler per completed Lost Tower.

Precursor Tablet Effects and How to Get

Lost Towers Range

To know the range of each Lost Tower, players can hover over it in the Atlas to reveal a large, circular, fiery ring around it. Anything within the circle is considered the Lost Tower's range.

On another note, players have reported bugs wherein a tower's range ring would not appear while hovered or disappear when not hovered. As of the 0.1.1 patch, these bugs still seem to occur.

List of All Patch Notes

Lost Tower Types

Currently, there are five types of Lost Towers which players can encounter in the Atlas, four of which were recently added in the 0.1.1 patch.

1. Lost Tower
2. Mesa
3. Bluff
4. Sinking Spire
5. Alpine Ridge

Lost Tower

The Lost Tower, commonly found in the Forest biome, consists of several connecting towers and bridges. It has two levels, with a flight of stairs connecting the two. The first level houses all the monsters, while the second contains the Precursor Beacon.

Mesa

The Mesa, commonly found in the Desert biome, is a vast desert characterized by red sand and rocks, cactuses, gorges, ravines, and overhanging cliffs. It only has one level but with multiple elevations, and the Precursor Beacon is located at a narrow, elongated cliff edge.

Bluff

Bluff, commonly seen in the Grass biome, is a rocky mountain surrounded by flora and fauna consisting of a continuous, explorable path with little branching pathways. Players can find its Precursor Beacon on the mountain peak at the end of the path.

Sinking Spire

The Sinking Spire, commonly found in the Swamp biome, is a sinking Vaal temple that has a similar structure to the Temple of Kopec, but with open walls and an infestation of moss and vines.

It consists of four levels, with each floor connected by a staircase and the Precursor Beacon on the fourth floor.

Alpine Ridge

The Alpine Ridge, commonly found in the Mountain biome, is a mountain ridge consisting of a combination of lush, flat, and spacious areas and long and narrow stone paths connecting these areas. It has a single level with multiple elevations, with the Precursor Beacon placed at the area's highest point.

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