Early-Game Atlas Trees for Affliction League Start
Basic Speed Progression Tree
For new and intermediate players looking to Path of exile currency​ engage effectively with league mechanics and progress their Atlas, consider the following basic Atlas passive tree setups:

Wandering Path (24 pts): Provides a 60% increase in map tier drops and 8% Kirac missions.
Map Sustain (48 pts): Ensures maps drop one tier higher and guarantees one connected map each run.
Quantity Circle (57 pts): Adds an additional 24% quantity for increased drops of currencies and maps.
Stream of Consciousness (60 pts): Enhances league mechanics without using fragments.
Harbinger (74 pts): Increases drops of Orbs of Horizon/Alchemy/Binding and offers slightly more quantity.
Shrines (83 pts): Provides buffs in red tier maps.
Searing Exarch (93 pts): Enhances staple currency drops.
Blight (121 pts): Focuses on tower defense with Cassia's Pride as a key node, suitable for builds weaker in red maps.
Expedition (116 pts): Best for currency farming, particularly through selling logbooks and refreshing vendor currencies.
Heist (114 pts): Simple cache opening strategy without Path of exile currency for sale requiring combat.