What Changed in The Shaper’s Fall?

The major shift in The Shaper’s Fall is the return of Shaper influence, alongside a complete rework of Atlas passive trees, Map Memory mechanics, and a new progression layer tied to “Fallen Stars.” The goal? Defeat the Shaper’s corrupted lieutenants, push back the Void, and restore the Atlas to balance.

Key changes include:

Shaper-influenced maps now spawn with Void-altered modifiers

New bosses: The Void Heralds

Regional progression via “Fallen Star” nodes

A rework of Atlas passive trees focused on map shaping, boss rushing, and influence farming

Step 1: Completing Your Base Atlas Progression

To unlock The Shaper’s Fall content, you need to:

Complete the campaign and access the endgame Atlas

Unlock at least 60 maps and defeat the initial Maven, Elder, and Exarch influences

Trigger the “Falling Star” event by completing a T10+ map while holding four Watchstones

Once triggered, Zana returns with new Shaper-aligned objectives and the Shaper’s Void Influence begins to spread.

Step 2: Understanding Shaper’s Void Influence

When a region becomes Void-Influenced, maps in that area:

Have increased pack size and monster life

Drop Shaper-themed loot (Memory Fragments, Void Splinters)

Occasionally spawn Void Breaches mid-map

End with a chance to summon a Void Herald boss

Farming these maps increases your Void Progression Meter, allowing you to:

Unlock Void Keystone passives

Summon new map bosses: Void Heralds of Decay, Silence, and Hunger

Open portals to The Shaper’s Memory Nexus

Tip: Focus on a single region to reach full influence quickly. Use Scarabs to boost your rewards.

Step 3: Harnessing the Fallen Star System

Fallen Stars act as regional milestone rewards, tied to how much Void Influence you’ve pushed back.

Each region has three Fallen Star milestones:

Void Breach Mastery – Buffs breach rewards and adds mini-bosses

Starfall Sanctum – Grants a chance to spawn a hidden Shaper Arena

Collapse the Void – Unlocks a new Atlas Keystone (e.g., “Shaper’s Supremacy”)

To activate them, complete 10 maps under Void Influence in the region, then talk to Zana and choose a Star to empower.

Step 4: Optimizing Your Atlas Passive Tree

With The Shaper’s Fall, the Atlas passive tree gets 15 new notables focused on:

Shaper Map Upgrades

Boss duplication

Void loot multipliers

Map sustain and horizon efficiency

Recommended Tree Focus Paths:

Mapping-focused builds:

Void Cartography: +40% chance for maps to be Void-Influenced

Memory Hoarder: +20% Shaper Memory drop rate

Echoes of Time: Shaper’s Arena can appear twice per region

Boss rush builds:

Void Herald’s Descent: +50% Void Herald encounter rate

Double Collapse: Chance for bosses to drop duplicate void loot

Breacher’s Might: Adds a guaranteed breach to influenced maps

Step 5: Farming The Shaper’s Memory Nexus

After collecting 5 Shaper Memory Fragments, you unlock access to The Memory Nexus, a 5-boss gauntlet culminating in a powered-up Shaper.

Inside the Nexus:

You face elite versions of Void Heralds with map modifiers

Each victory adds another Void Keystone to your Atlas

The final encounter is Shaper Prime, who drops unique loot and the new Void Crown item

Void Crown Effects:

Applies a passive “Cold Void” aura

Boosts all Shaper-influenced map stats

Enables exclusive cosmetic transmog for Void-themed gear

Tips for Nexus Success:

Use cold resistance and movement-heavy builds

Avoid physical DoT-heavy maps for Void Herald of Hunger

Save Vaal Grace or Fortify for Shaper Prime phases

Step 6: Profiting from Void Influence

The Shaper’s Fall adds lucrative farming opportunities:

Void Splinters can be sold for Divine Orbs

Void-touched bases offer massive crafting potential

Shaper Fractured Items enable new meta builds

Fallen Star Orbs (cosmetic-only) sell well in early leagues

Recommended Farming Strategy:

Focus on one tier 14+ map (e.g., Crimson Temple or Cemetery)

Use Void Scarabs and Sextants with “Void Breach” mod

Invest in Breach, Shaper, and Boss nodes in that region

Sell Memory Fragments and Void Herald Uniques

Mastering the Atlas: Step-by-Step Progression

Unlock at least 60 maps to activate Atlas endgame.

Trigger the Falling Star event by running a T10+ map with four Watchstones.

Push Void Influence in one region by completing maps under its effect.

Hunt and defeat the three Void Herald bosses.

Complete all three Fallen Star milestones in a region.

Enter the Shaper’s Memory Nexus and defeat Shaper Prime.

Allocate Void-focused passives on your Atlas skill tree.

Final Tips

Pick one strategy: rushing bosses vs. sustained mapping

Keep your Void Meter visible on HUD to track influence

You can save Void Herald portals in your hideout if needed

Trade extra Memory Fragments early — prices dip fast

The Shaper’s Fall is the most impactful endgame expansion since Echoes of the Atlas. By carefully shaping your passive tree, progressing through Void Influence, and mastering Nexus mechanics, you can unlock powerful rewards and dominate the Atlas like never before.

So step into the void, exile — and cheap POE orbs shape it into your own.