Mechanic of EXP in poe 2

Hello, I have a question about how the experience (EXP) system works in this game! I am currently level 96, and I’ve taken advantage of several sources like tablets and map mods to gain bonuses — specifically, over 500% increased experience gained (as you can see in the screenshot). However, the actual effect doesn’t seem to match the numbers shown on the map! Could you please explain how the EXP system works in this game? Am I misunderstanding something in this situation? Thank you! i cant upload the img so those mods are: 1. 132% INCREASED EXPERIENCE GAIN. 2. MAP BOSSES GRANT 415% INCREASED EXPERIENCE

Experience required to level increases as you progress to higher levels, like most leveling systems.

Experience earned is relative to the players level vs enemies level.

As you out level the enemies they give less and less experience. T16-18 maps have enemies lvl 80-82, so you're farming xp from enemies 14 levels below you.

I'm not sure how much experience you're gaining per map or how much you're expecting to gain , but thats what causes the diminishing returns

Like ourcur said, there is severely diminishing returns on XP gain. Especially if you get into the mid to high 90s. That's why even now, 6 weeks after release of DotH there is only 15 characters at level 100 (in SC trade), 72 at 99+ and about 600 at 98+. Compared to PoE1, where 6 weeks into any league you usually have over 15k players at level 100, it's a monumental grind to get there in PoE2. So I wouldn't worry too much about XP gains after level 96, since they might as well be nonexistent...

You are into diminishing returns.

Look at this table for more info:

https://pathofexile.fandom.com/wiki/Experience#Experience_penalties