|flavour_text = Fellshrine stood as a holy bastion opposite the<br>Chamber of Sins, and all that it represented.<br>For one to rise, the other must fall.
|flavour_text = Fellshrine stood as a holy bastion opposite the<br>Chamber of Sins, and all that it represented.<br>For one to rise, the other must fall.
|drop_text = Drops the 2 mod variant by default. 3 mod variant only drops while {{il|The Second Sacrament}} is active in the [[Relic Altar]].
|drop_text = Drops from [[Lycia, Herald of the Scourge]] when {{il|The Blood of Innocence}} is applied to a [[Sanctum]] with any level of {{il|Forbidden Tome}}.
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==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
This jewel can have 2 random modifiers of the following (or 3 random modifiers if dropped while {{il|The Second Sacrament}} is active in the [[Relic Altar]]).
This jewel can have 2 random modifiers of the following:
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It's possible for a single jewel to have multiple modifiers for the same curse. There are {{math|display=inline|formula=\binom {18}{2} = 153}} combinations of 2-mod jewels and {{math|display=inline|formula=\binom {18}{3} = 816 }} combinations of 3-mod jewels. There is a 1/17 chance to obtain a matching pair of mods in a 2-mod jewel, and a 3/17 chance to obtain a matching pair of mods in a 3-mod jewel.
It is possible for a single jewel to have multiple modifiers for the same curse. There are {{math|display=inline|formula=\binom {18}{2} = 153}} combinations of 2-mod jewels . There is a 1/17 chance to obtain a matching pair of mods in a 2-mod jewel.
Triggered curses do not grant effects from The Balance of Terror.
{{Item acquisition}}
{{Item acquisition}}
==Version history==
==Version history==
During [[Sanctum league]], the Balance of Terror was a random drop from [[Lycia, Herald of the Scourge]]. It was also possible to obtain the Balance of Terror with an additional modifier via {{il|The Second Sacrament}} or {{il|Voidborn Reliquary Key}}.<ref name="The Second Sacrament reveal" />
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{{Version history table row|3.22.0|
{{Version history table row|3.22.0|
* Sanctum Uniques are now obtainable again due to the [[Forbidden Sanctum]] being added to the core game.
* [[The Forbidden Sanctum]] has been added to the core game.
* The Balance of Terror can now be obtained using {{il|The Blood of Innocence}}.
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{{Version history table row|3.21.0|
{{Version history table row|3.21.0|
* Items specific to [[Sanctum league]] have been temporarily drop disabled as a result of the mechanic not going core. <ref>https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3324396/page/3#p24911148</ref>
* Balance of Terror can no longer be obtained from the [[Voidborn Reliquary]]. It was enabled by mistake.
* Balance of Terror can no longer be obtained from the Voidborn Reliquary. It was enabled by mistake.
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{{Version history table row|3.20.2d|
* [[Sanctum league]] mechanics and items were not added to the core game.<ref name="Sanctum after league end" /><ref name="Sanctum uniques drop disabled" />
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==References==
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<ref name="The Second Sacrament reveal">{{cite web
| author = UVSpyro
| date = December 17, 2022
| title = New Unique Relic in 3.20.1: The Second Sacrement
The Balance of Terror Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
<2 random curse modifiers>
Inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit if you've cast Conductivity in the past 10 secondsYou are Unaffected by Shock if you've cast Conductivity in the past 10 secondsImmune to Curses if you've cast Despair in the past 10 secondsInflict Withered for 2 seconds on Hit if you've cast Despair in the past 10 secondsImmune to Exposure if you've cast Elemental Weakness in the past 10 secondsGain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as a Random Element if you've cast Elemental Weakness in the past 10 seconds+(30-40)% to Critical Strike Multiplier if you've cast Enfeeble in the past 10 secondsTake no Extra Damage from Critical Strikes if you've cast Enfeeble in the past 10 secondsInflict Fire Exposure on Hit if you've cast Flammability in the past 10 secondsYou are Unaffected by Ignite if you've cast Flammability in the past 10 secondsCold Exposure on Hit if you've cast Frostbite in the past 10 secondsYou are Unaffected by Freeze if you've cast Frostbite in the past 10 secondsImmune to Reflected Damage if you've cast Punishment in the past 10 secondsIntimidate Enemies on Hit if you've cast Punishment in the past 10 secondsAction Speed cannot be modified to below Base Value if you've cast Temporal Chains in the past 10 seconds(20-25)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate if you've cast Temporal Chains in the past 10 seconds(6-10)% chance to deal Double Damage if you've cast Vulnerability in the past 10 secondsYou are Unaffected by Bleeding if you've cast Vulnerability in the past 10 seconds
Fellshrine stood as a holy bastion opposite the Chamber of Sins, and all that it represented. For one to rise, the other must fall.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Acquisition Drop restricted Sanctum Drops from Lycia, Herald of the Scourge when The Blood of InnocenceThe Blood of Innocence Censer RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge deals 50% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 50% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Balance of Terror This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"After weeks of being pursued, the veiled traveller made her stand in a sandstorm. Somehow, she wounded a god. Innocence relented; his brother and the traveller made good their escape." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run is applied to a Sanctum with any level of Forbidden TomeForbidden TomeArea Level: (68-83)Mundus noster cecidit. Daemones ubique sunt. Librum hunc in sacrarium conicio, ut forte alius viam inveniat...Take this item to the Relic Altar in the Forbidden Sanctum to enter..Vendor Offer 5x Alteration ShardMetadata Item class: Jewel
The Balance of Terror is a uniqueCobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket..
Intimidate Enemies on Hit if you've cast Punishment in the past 10 seconds
It is possible for a single jewel to have multiple modifiers for the same curse. There are combinations of 2-mod jewels . There is a 1/17 chance to obtain a matching pair of mods in a 2-mod jewel.
Triggered curses do not grant effects from The Balance of Terror.
Item acquisition
The Balance of Terror has restrictions on where or how it can drop. It cannot be chanced.
Drops from Lycia, Herald of the Scourge when The Blood of InnocenceThe Blood of Innocence Censer RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge deals 50% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 50% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Balance of Terror This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"After weeks of being pursued, the veiled traveller made her stand in a sandstorm. Somehow, she wounded a god. Innocence relented; his brother and the traveller made good their escape." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run is applied to a Sanctum with any level of Forbidden TomeForbidden TomeArea Level: (68-83)Mundus noster cecidit. Daemones ubique sunt. Librum hunc in sacrarium conicio, ut forte alius viam inveniat...Take this item to the Relic Altar in the Forbidden Sanctum to enter..
Monster restrictions
This item can be acquired from the following monsters:
During Sanctum league, the Balance of Terror was a random drop from Lycia, Herald of the Scourge. It was also possible to obtain the Balance of Terror with an additional modifier via The Second SacramentThe Second Sacrament Candlestick RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge deals 100% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 70% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Winds of Fate Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 83 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"He took many of his people's traditions and gilded them, hollowed them. They rejected his new religion, and he and his followers were forced to depart the mountains for lands unknown." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run or Voidborn Reliquary KeyVoidborn Reliquary KeyAn heirloom of the champions of Wraeclast Lies forgotten in an abandoned reliquary Born of a starry void from which time cannot escape.[1]
The Balance of Terror can now be obtained using The Blood of InnocenceThe Blood of Innocence Censer RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge deals 50% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 50% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Balance of Terror This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"After weeks of being pursued, the veiled traveller made her stand in a sandstorm. Somehow, she wounded a god. Innocence relented; his brother and the traveller made good their escape." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run.