PoE 2 Patch 0.5 Lineage Support Gems Guide

With the arrival of Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5: Return of the Ancients, one of the game’s most valuable endgame item categories has been completely reworked. Lineage Support Gems are now among the most profitable and build-defining drops available, with some ultra-rare gems commanding hundreds of Divine Orbs on the trade market.

For players looking to maximize their wealth, secure powerful upgrades, or accumulate valuable PoE 2 Currency, understanding where these gems drop and how to efficiently farm them has become essential.

This guide covers every confirmed Lineage Support Gem drop source, estimated drop rates, and the most effective farming strategies currently used in PoE 2 0.5.

What Are Lineage Support Gems?

Lineage Support Gems are unique variants of traditional support gems that offer powerful bonuses alongside meaningful trade-offs. Unlike regular support gems, they:

Patch 0.5 removed the old guaranteed Lineage drop from Anomaly bosses and replaced it with a weighted rarity system, making efficient farming more important than ever.

Lineage Support Gem Drop Rates in Patch 0.5

Anomaly Map Bosses

Anomaly maps remain the most reliable target-farming method.

Key Observations

· Overall Lineage drop chance is estimated between 45% and 65% per boss kill.

· Tier 6+ maps provide significantly better results.

· Irradiated Tier 79/80 maps are currently considered optimal.

· Variance is substantial; multiple maps without drops is common.

Pinnacle Boss Drop Rates

Pinnacle encounters offer access to exclusive Lineage gems.

Within the drop pool:

This means premium gems such as Uhtred’s Augury or Zarokh’s Refrain generally have an effective drop rate around 3–4% per kill.

Best Anomaly Map Bosses for Farming

The Jade Isles (Manoki)

The most popular Lineage farming location.

Why Farm Jade Isles?

· Relatively common atlas appearance.

· Access to Rakiata’s Flow.

· Consistent profit potential.

Sacred Reservoir (Zahmir)

Garukhan’s Resolve has reached values exceeding 180 Divine Orbs during peak demand periods.

Sealed Vault (Ytzara & Maztli)

The rarity of Idol Keys makes this one of the more difficult farms to sustain.

Derelict Mansion

While the pool is smaller, these gems still command strong market value depending on league demand.

Pinnacle Boss Lineage Gem Sources

The Arbiter

Zarokh

Trialmaster

Xesht (Breach Pinnacle)

Among these, Uul-Netol’s Embrace remains one of the most sought-after physical damage support gems in the game.

Uhtred

Uhtred remains one of the most efficient Pinnacle farms because every drop pool slot has meaningful value.

Abyssal Depths Exclusive Gems

These gems can only be obtained from Large Abyssal Troves.

If you’re already running Abyss content, these gems provide valuable supplemental income alongside your regular loot.

Global Drop Pool Lineage Gems

The following gems can drop from any level 52+ area:

These drops are exceptionally rare and should be considered bonuses rather than target-farm opportunities.

Optimal Farming Strategy for Patch 0.5

1. Prioritize Anomaly Maps

The most profitable gems currently come from:

2. Take Mandatory Atlas Passives

Always allocate:

· Memories of the Marrath

· Memories of the Kurui

Both provide:

15% chance for an additional Anomaly Lineage Support Gem drop

These bonuses roll independently and dramatically improve long-term returns.

3. Use Jado Atlas Ascendancy

Recommended nodes:

This setup currently offers the strongest Lineage farming efficiency.

4. Roll High-Quantity Maps

Recommended targets:

Use:

· Alchemy Orbs

· Exalted Orbs

· Corruptions

to maximize map value.

5. Stack Quantity Tablets

The strongest modifier is:

Increased Quantity of Wastelands Found in Maps

Stacking three tablets with this modifier significantly improves overall farming efficiency and indirectly increases opportunities for valuable drops.

6. Run Pinnacle Bosses at Maximum Difficulty

Never farm Pinnacle bosses on lower settings.

Only maximum difficulty provides worthwhile Lineage drop rates.

Building Wealth Through Lineage Farming

Patch 0.5 has transformed Lineage Support Gems into one of the most lucrative endgame farming targets available. A single drop such as Rakiata’s Flow, Garukhan’s Resolve, or Uhtred’s Augury can generate enough value to fund an entire character build.

Players seeking to accumulate large amounts of PoE 2 Currency should prioritize high-tier Anomaly maps, maximize atlas bonuses, and focus on efficient boss farming. For those who prefer accelerating their progression rather than grinding every resource themselves, many players also choose to buy PoE 2 items to quickly gear new builds and take advantage of profitable farming opportunities while market demand remains high.

By combining optimized atlas passives, high-quantity maps, and targeted boss farming, even the rarest 2% chase gems become achievable goals over a dedicated weekend of endgame grinding.

The U4GM Team