Path of Exile: The Awakening

Path of Exile: The Awakening is an upcoming major expansion.

It has entered Closed Beta on April 20, 2015.

New Features

• Item Filter

New Skills

Active

• Icestorm
• Rallying Cry
• Summon Chaos Golem
• Summon Flame Golem
• Vigilant Strike

New Items

Base items

• Ancient Axe
• Ancient Blade
• Blade Staff
• Curved Blade
• Dagger-Axe
• Deerhorn Claw
• Grinning Wand
• Hook Sword
• Horned Sceptre
• Parrying Dagger
• Reflex Bow
• Small Sword
• Snake Mace
• Spiked Maul

Unique items

• Blood of CorruptionBlood of Corruption
  Amber AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to StrengthGrants Level 10 Gluttony of Elements Skill
  Adds 19 to 43 Chaos Damage to Attacks
  -(10-5)% to all Elemental Resistances
  +(17-29)% to Chaos ResistanceCorruptedIn my dream, a voice spoke to me. It said:
  'My reach knows no bounds.
  All that is pure is destined to rot.
  All that lives is destined to serve.'
  - Doryani, Queen's Thaumaturgist
• Doedre's ScornDoedre's Scorn
  Lunaris CircletEnergy Shield: (141-168)Requires Level 39, 83 Int+2 to Level of Socketed Curse Gems
  +(20-30) to Intelligence
  +(100-120) to maximum Energy Shield
  Adds 37 to 71 Chaos Damage for each Curse on the Enemy
  Curse Skills have (30-50)% increased Skill Effect DurationA scar of the flesh you'll never forget,
  A scar of the mind you'll never remember.
• Dyadian DawnDyadian Dawn
  Heavy BeltRequires Level 52+(25-35) to Strength+(70-85) to maximum Life
  +(20-40)% to Fire Resistance
  +(20-40)% to Cold Resistance
  1% of Attack Damage Leeched as Life against Chilled Enemies
  Ignites you inflict with Attacks deal Damage 35% faster
  Deal no Physical DamageWith her cold resolve
  And burning sacrifice
  The Eternal twins arose.
• Empire's GraspEmpire's Grasp
  Goliath GauntletsArmour: (574-800)Requires Level 53, 77 StrSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 10 Knockback
  +(400-600) to Armour
  Knockback direction is reversed"I like my vassals at sword point,
  but my enemies as close as the hilt."
  - Emperor Chitus
• Lioneye's VisionLioneye's Vision
  Crusader PlateArmour: (1803-2418)
  Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 59, 160 Str, 160 DexSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 15 Pierce
  (200-250)% increased Armour
  +(60-100) to maximum Life
  0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana
  +160 Dexterity Requirement
  Enemy Projectiles Pierce you"The Virtue Gems are a gift from the land,
  our land, and we will not let our gifts
  be destroyed by savages."
  - Marceus Lioneye
• IchimonjiIchimonji
  Corsair SwordOne Handed Sword
  Physical Damage: (45-58.5) to (167.4-195)
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Attacks per Second: (1.86-1.94)
  Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 58, 81 Str, 117 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating(80-95)% increased Physical Damage
  Adds (5-10) to (13-20) Physical Damage
  (20-25)% increased Attack Speed
  10% increased Effect of Buffs on you
  10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills
  Allies' Aura Buffs do not affect you
  Your Aura Buffs do not affect alliesMaster yourself before you seek to master others.
• Null's InclinationNull's Inclination
  Ranger BowBow
  Physical Damage: 56-117
  Chaos Damage: (50-80) to (130-180)
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
  Attacks per Second: (1.39-1.46)Requires Level 60, 212 Dex, 212 IntAdds (50-80) to (130-180) Chaos Damage
  (7-12)% increased Attack Speed
  +(7-11)% to Chaos Resistance
  +212 Intelligence Requirement
  Minions deal 1% increased Damage per 5 Dexterity
  Trigger Socketed Minion Spells on Kill with this Weapon
  Minion Spells Triggered by this Item have a 0.25 second Cooldown with 5 UsesThe hunt continues when the prey falls.
• Relentless FuryRelentless Fury
  Decorative AxeOne Handed Axe
  Physical Damage: (48-57.6) to (91.2-108)
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Attacks per Second: 1.20
  Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 29, 80 Str, 23 Dex(60-80)% increased Physical Damage
  Adds (3-5) to (7-10) Physical Damage
  2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
  Culling Strike
  You gain Onslaught for 3 seconds on Culling Strike
  100% chance to Avoid being Chilled during OnslaughtRelentless fury
  Sunder my every foe
  Fuel my boiling blood
• Shaper's SeedShaper's Seed
  Agate AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Strength and Intelligence(60-100)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
  Regenerate 4% of Life per second
  Nearby Allies gain 4% of Life Regenerated per second
  Nearby Allies gain 80% increased Mana Regeneration RateThe first light to grow in the primordial darkness.
• Sire of ShardsSire of Shards
  Serpentine StaffWarstaff
  Physical Damage: 56-117
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.30%
  Attacks per Second: 1.25
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 49, 85 Str, 85 Int+20% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a StaffSocketed Gems fire 4 additional Projectiles
  Socketed Gems fire Projectiles in a circle
  +(15-20) to all Attributes
  +(5-7)% to all Elemental Resistances
  (60-100)% increased Projectile Damage
  20% increased Light RadiusThat which was broken may yet break.
• SouthboundSouthbound
  Soldier GlovesArmour: (92-103)
  Energy Shield: (19-21)Requires Level 51, 40 Str, 40 IntAdds (60-72) to (88-100) Cold Damage to Attacks
  (12-16)% increased maximum Life
  +(40-50)% to Cold Resistance
  100% increased Freeze Duration on Enemies
  Your Hits can only Kill Frozen EnemiesFar south, the winter crawls under the skin.
  Below the snow, adrift wanderers sleep.
• Tear of PurityTear of Purity
  Lapis AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to IntelligenceGrants Level 10 Purity of Elements Skill
  +(10-20) to all Attributes
  +(20-40) to maximum Life
  +(5-10)% to all Elemental ResistancesA shimmering symbol of Purity, clear as water,
  but I know better than most how quickly
  Purity can succumb to Corruption.
  How quickly water turns to blood.
  - Victario, the People's Poet
• The Consuming DarkThe Consuming Dark
  Fiend DaggerRune Dagger
  Physical Damage: 22-87
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
  Attacks per Second: 1.20
  Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires Level 53, 58 Dex, 123 Int40% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+1 to Level of all Fire Spell Skill Gems
  +(20-40) to Intelligence
  (40-60)% increased Fire Damage
  30% of Fire Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
  Your Chaos Damage has 60% chance to Poison EnemiesThe brightest flames cast the darkest shadows.
• The Restless WardThe Restless Ward
  Carnal ArmourEvasion: (1129-1358)
  Energy Shield: (329-395)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 71, 88 Dex, 122 Int+(20-25) to maximum Mana(220-250)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
  +(60-80) to maximum Life
  4% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge
  Regenerate 75 Life per second per Endurance Charge
  (100-200)% increased Endurance, Frenzy and Power Charge DurationUse the dead to stave off death,
  An armour of bones and rot.
  Hanging on with bated breath,
  One lapse and all for naught.
• The Whispering IceThe Whispering Ice
  Vile StaffWarstaff
  Physical Damage: 41-76
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.10%
  Attacks per Second: 1.30
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 33, 59 Str, 59 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+1 to Level of Socketed Support Gems
  Grants Level 1 Icestorm Skill
  Plays Whispering Ice sound on killing a rare Monster (Hidden)
  (14-18)% increased Intelligence
  (8-12)% increased Cast Speed
  1% increased Spell Damage per 10 IntelligenceGuard your darkest thoughts well, for they are
  the cracks through which the Nightmare crawls.
• Tremor RodTremor Rod
  Military StaffWarstaff
  Physical Damage: 38-114
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.60%
  Attacks per Second: 1.25
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 41, 72 Str, 72 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+2 to Level of Socketed Spell Gems
  Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 10 Blastchain Mine
  (40-60)% increased Spell Damage
  (15-20)% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold
  Mines can be Detonated an additional timeThe best way to gain the element of surprise,
  is to let your enemy learn your plans,
  and execute them - twice.
• TwyzelTwyzel
  Sage WandWand
  Physical Damage: (50.4-68.2) to (99-129.8)
  Critical Strike Chance: (8.80-9.60)%
  Attacks per Second: (1.26-1.32)Requires Level 30, 119 Int(17-21)% increased Spell DamageSocketed Gems fire an additional Projectile
  (80-120)% increased Physical Damage
  Adds (5-8) to (13-17) Physical Damage
  (5-10)% increased Attack Speed
  (10-20)% increased Critical Strike ChanceLife persisted,
  hardened, twisted.
• Ventor's GambleVentor's Gamble
  Gold RingRequires Level 65(6-15)% increased Rarity of Items found+(0-60) to maximum Life
  (-10-10)% increased Quantity of Items found
  (-40-40)% increased Rarity of Items found
  +(-25-50)% to Fire Resistance
  +(-25-50)% to Cold Resistance
  +(-25-50)% to Lightning ResistanceIn a blaze of glory,
  An anomaly defying all odds
  The "unkillable" beast met the divine
  And Ventor met his latest trophy.

Jewels

• To DustTo Dust
  Cobalt Jewel(20-10)% reduced Skeleton Duration
  Minions deal (8-12)% increased Damage
  (7-10)% increased Skeleton Attack Speed
  (7-10)% increased Skeleton Cast Speed
  (3-5)% increased Skeleton Movement SpeedCorruptedIn the end, time comes for all of us.
  It just comes for some much sooner.Place into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Atziri's ReignAtziri's Reign
  Crimson JewelLimited to: 1(15-20)% increased Vaal Skill Effect Duration
  Vaal Skills have (15-20)% chance to regain consumed Souls when usedCorruptedAtziri went to great lengths to ensure her immortality,
  but nothing is eternal.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• BrawnBrawn
  Crimson Jewel(4-6)% increased Dexterity
  (4-6)% increased Strength
  (15-10)% reduced Intelligence"Take your time, make all your plans.
  Then tell me which plan pulls my axe from your ribs."
  - Barkhul, the ButcherPlace into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Cannibalistic HabitsCannibalistic Habits
  Viridian JewelLimited to: 1Recover 2% of Life when you Consume a corpseWhen you get down to it, we're all really just an unprepared meal for something or someone.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Careful PlanningCareful Planning
  Viridian JewelRadius: Large+(16-24) to Dexterity
  Intelligence from Passives in Radius is Transformed to DexterityCorrupted"Greatly outnumbered, Deshret dressed her personal guard in identical garb. When the Empire rode north, Deshret and her guard took turns revealing themselves, creating the illusion of speed beyond the capabilities of even the Virtue Gems."
  - History of the MarakethPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Clear MindClear Mind
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
  (40-60)% increased Spell Damage while no Mana is ReservedWhen your thoughts flow like a river, why build a dam?Place into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• CombustiblesCombustibles
  Crimson Jewel10% reduced Quantity of Items found
  (20-30)% increased Burning DamageCorruptedThe hotter something burns, the less is left at the end.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Controlled EnergyControlled Energy
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1(20-30)% increased Spell Damage while your Energy Shield is Full
  5% chance to Dodge Spell Damage while your Energy Shield is Full"Once one understands the flow of energy,
  the world becomes yours to shape."
  - Malachai the SoullessPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Dark ThoughtsDark Thoughts
  Cobalt JewelRadius: LargeIf at least 70 Intelligence is Allocated within the Radius, Enemies can have an additional CurseClose your eyes,
  Halt your breath,
  Accept your fate.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Eldritch KnowledgeEldritch Knowledge
  Cobalt JewelRadius: Medium5% increased Chaos Damage per 10 Intelligence from Allocated Passives in Radius"True Thaumaturgy can only be learned
  by the brilliant or the mad."
  - Shavronne of UmbraPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Fevered MindFevered Mind
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1
  Radius: Small+(5-10) to Intelligence
  Notable Passive Skills in Radius are Transformed to
  instead grant: 10% increased Mana Cost of Skills and 20% increased Spell DamageCorruptedIn sickness, the insane becomes sane.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Fragile BloomFragile Bloom
  Crimson JewelLimited to: 1Maximum 10 Fragile Regrowth
  0.7% of Life Regenerated per second per Fragile Regrowth
  Lose all Fragile Regrowth when Hit
  Gain 1 Fragile Regrowth each secondThe first green shoots of Spring are the most resilient,
  and the most vulnerable.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Fluid MotionFluid Motion
  Viridian JewelRadius: Large+(16-24) to Dexterity
  Strength from Passives in Radius is Transformed to DexterityCorruptedEven the strongest of steel can be made to bend.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Hidden PotentialHidden Potential
  Viridian JewelLimited to: 1(20-25)% increased Damage for each Magic Item EquippedCorruptedThe difference between the master and his apprentice
  is what they see when they look at the same block of wood.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• HotheadedHotheaded
  Viridian JewelLimited to: 1(10-20)% increased Movement Speed while Ignited
  (10-20)% increased Attack Speed while Ignited
  (10-20)% increased Cast Speed while IgnitedIt's hard to stay still when you're engulfed in flames.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• InertiaInertia
  Crimson JewelRadius: Large+(16-24) to Strength
  Dexterity from Passives in Radius is Transformed to StrengthCorruptedThere is no force without movement.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Intuitive LeapIntuitive Leap
  Viridian JewelRadius: SmallPassives in Radius can be Allocated without being connected to your treeThe carpenter who picks up a blade is not mad.
  He's ambitious.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Lioneye's FallLioneye's Fall
  Viridian JewelRadius: MediumMelee and Melee Weapon Type modifiers in Radius are Transformed to Bow ModifiersThe shield crab does not leave his shell unless it is forced to,
  and even then, it knows to keep its distance.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Malicious IntentMalicious Intent
  Cobalt Jewel5% chance to Gain Unholy Might for 4 seconds on Melee KillEach life taken makes the next a little easier.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Martial ArtistryMartial Artistry
  Crimson JewelLimited to: 1
  Radius: Small+(0.3-0.4) metres to Melee Strike Range while Unarmed
  Passive Skills in Radius also grant: 1% increased Unarmed Attack Speed with Melee SkillsA gentle hand rarely leaves a mark on the world.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Projected ForceProjected Force
  Viridian JewelLimited to: 1+4 to Unarmed RangeWith focus, your influence will far exceed your reach.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Rain of SplintersRain of Splinters
  Crimson JewelLimited to: 1(50-30)% reduced Totem Damage
  Totems fire 2 additional ProjectilesCorrupted"If one is an annoyance
  then a hundred is a threat."
  - Ancient Karui ProverbPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Sacrificial HarvestSacrificial Harvest
  Viridian JewelLimited to: 1(20-30)% chance to gain an additional Vaal Soul on KillCorruptedThe Vaal used human sacrifice to power their empire.
  They, too, eventually sought means to
  make their machines run more efficiently.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Selfless LeadershipSelfless Leadership
  Cobalt JewelRadius: SmallPassives in Radius apply to Minions instead of youThe Darktongue clan has long let their undead feed at the table
  with their slaves, and occasionally on them.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Spire of StoneSpire of Stone
  Crimson JewelLimited to: 1
  Radius: Large3% increased Totem Life per 10 Strength Allocated in Radius
  Totems cannot be StunnedThe strongest Karui tribes left the longest impressions on the land.
  Their symbols served as guidance many generations
  after their creators had been buried deep beneath the earth.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Stimulated GrowthStimulated Growth
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1(10-15)% increased Life Regeneration rate when on full Energy ShieldEven after two cataclysmic events,
  this land still teems with vicious life.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Sturdy GrowthSturdy Growth
  Crimson JewelRadius: MediumIf at least 70 Strength is Allocated in Radius, 15% increased Life Recovery rateWhen fire sweeps through the woods,
  the oldest, largest trees
  have the best chance at survival.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• SurplusSurplus
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1(15-25)% increased Spell Damage while not on Low Mana
  10% reduced Mana Cost while not on Low ManaOriath's bankers were not the first to understand that enough wealth and power brought even more, but they certainly made the best use of it.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Survival InstinctsSurvival Instincts
  Viridian JewelLimited to: 1 Survival20% reduced Flask Charges gained
  50% increased Flask Effect Duration
  SurvivalObserve and master your surroundings.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Survival SecretsSurvival Secrets
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1 SurvivalFlasks applied to you have 20% reduced Effect
  Flasks gain 3 Charges every 3 seconds while they are inactive
  SurvivalNature provides its own solutions.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Survival SkillsSurvival Skills
  Crimson JewelLimited to: 1 SurvivalFlasks gain 2 Charges when you hit a Non-Unique Enemy, no more than once per second
  80% less Flask Charges gained from Kills
  SurvivalA helping hand has long reach.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Vaal SentencingVaal Sentencing
  Cobalt Jewel(80-120)% increased Vaal Skill Critical Strike ChanceCorruptedIn their final days, every crime was punishable by death.
  Atziri's empire ran on blood, but the blood was running dry.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Vampire's MightVampire's Might
  Crimson Jewel(20-10)% reduced total Recovery per second from Life Leech
  (25-30)% increased Damage while LeechingNever pet a feeding Hellion.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Weight of SinWeight of Sin
  Viridian Jewel(15-20)% increased Chaos Damage
  15% reduced Movement SpeedCorruptedIll will is the greatest of burdens.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.

New Monsters

• Gladiator Zombie
• Soldier of Purity
• Restless Blackguard
• Vulture Leech
• Archer of Purity
• Foul Vortex
• Kaom Warrior
• Kaom Archer
• Taniwha
• Abyssal Goliath
• Abyssal Miner
• Shrieking Soul
• Dust Leaper
• Pitbull
• Cockerel
• Bull
• Gladiator

New Unique Monsters

• Pikerivet

New Areas

• The Aqueduct (x, 54, x)
• Highgate
• Dried Lake
• The Mines (x, 55, x)
• Daresso's Dream (x, 55, x)
• Kaom's Stronghold (x, 56, x)
• The Grand Arena (x, 56, x)
• The Belly of the Beast
• The Harvest
• The Black Core

Progression

		The Aqueduct 33/54/67
		↓
		Highgate	→	Dried Lake 34/55/67
		↓
		The Mines 34/55/67
		↓
Kaom's Dream 36/55/68	←	The Crystal Veins 35/55/68	→	Daresso's Dream 37/55/68
↓		↓		↓
Kaom's Stronghold 36/56/69		The Belly of the Beast 38/56/69		The Grand Arena 38/56/69
		↓
		The Harvest 40/57/70

New Quests

• The Eternal Nightmare