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Strongboxes are a special type of loot container found throughout Wraeclast. When opened, a strongbox will release groups of monsters to surround and attack the character. Only once all of the ambushing monsters are slain will a strongbox relenquish its loot. The monsters released by a strongbox also drop loot and grant experience when killed.[1]
Loot
Strongboxes come in different base types which determine the kinds of items that can normally be obtained from them.[2] Modifiers can further alter the loot contents, such as granting additional rare items or gems.
Base Type | Contents |
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Arcanist's Strongbox | Crafting currency that do not affect quality |
Armourer's Strongbox | Armour |
Artisan's Strongbox | Crafting currency that affect quality |
Blacksmith's Strongbox | Weapons |
Cartographer's Strongbox | Maps |
Chemist's Strongbox | Flasks |
Gemcutter's Strongbox | Skill gems and support gems |
Jeweller's Strongbox | Accessories |
Large Strongbox | Assorted items (increased quantity) |
Ornate Strongbox | Assorted items (increased rarity) |
Strongbox | Assorted items |
Like chests, Increased Item Quantity from gear does not increase the number of items dropped from a strongbox. However, map quantity and the number of players do increase the number of items dropped from most strongboxes.[3] The only exception is the Cartographer's Strongbox, where the number of players does not increase the amount of map drops.
Modifiers
Like items and monsters, strongboxes come in different rarities with various modifiers. A non-normal strongbox must be identified with a Scroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it. to reveal its modifiers. It is also possible to craft strongboxes using currency items. Corrupting a strongbox with a Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again. may corrupt some of the loot contents.[4]
One of the challenges for Ambush league is to open strongboxes with each mod and defeat the released monsters.
Prefixes
Prefixes can make the ambush encounter more dangerous by releasing additional monsters or springing traps.
Prefix | Effect | Level * | Damage Type |
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Arctic | Freezes character on opening | 8 | N/A |
Contaminated | Releases poison clouds | 8 | Chaos |
Contested | Guarded by a rogue exile | 12 | N/A |
Frigid | Casts Ice Nova | 1 | Cold |
Incandescent | Ignites character on opening | 1 | Fire |
Intimidating | Guarded by 3 packs of magic monsters | 10 | N/A |
Menacing | Guarded by 3 rare monsters | 35 | N/A |
Ossified | Summons Skeletons | 2 | N/A |
Putrifying | Detonates nearby corpses | 4 | Fire + Physical |
Rallying | Waves (a stream) of enemies spawn to defend chest | 4 | N/A |
Reaper's | Revives nearby corpses with Onslaught | 1 | N/A |
Scorched | Casts Firestorm | 10 | Fire |
Unstable | Explosion centered on strongbox | 1 | Fire |
Vibrating | Casts Storm Herald | 25 | Lightning |
Whispering | Casts a random curse on character | 15 | N/A |
Suffixes
Suffixes can alter the loot contents in distinct ways, such as granting additional items or increasing the number of sockets on equipment.
Suffix | Effect | Level * |
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of Abundance | Contains up to 3–8 additional items | 1 |
of Affluence | Contains up to 1–3 additional rare items | 8 |
of Ascendance | Items level is increased by 1–5 | 1 |
of Augmentation | Drops only support gems | 12 |
of Bounty | +(30–60)% Increased quantity of items | 1 |
of Complexity | Contained items have 1–2 additional socket | 20 |
of Corruption | Contains 1 additional Vaal Skill Gem | 1 |
of Curiosities | Contains up to 1–5 additional magic items | 4 |
of Facets | Drops gems with experience | 40 |
of Kalandra | Contains mirrored items | 40 |
of Quality | Drops items with (1–20)% quality | 1 |
of Singularity | Contains 1 additional unique item | 45 |
of Treasures | +(1000–2000)% Increased rarity of items | 4 |
of Unity | Dropped items are fully linked | 40 |
of Waters | Contains 1–3 additional utility flasks | 4 |
of Wisdom | Contains identified items | 1 |
- * Level is the minimum strongbox level (i.e. area level) for the modifier to spawn.
Unique strongboxes
There are currently three unique strongboxes in the game. Like most other unique items, it is possible to craft a unique strongbox using an Orb of ChanceOrb of ChanceStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a random rarityRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. on a normal strongbox with the corresponding base type.
Name | Base Type | Modifiers |
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Strange Barrel | Strongbox | None |
Empyrean Apparatus | Cartographer's Strongbox | Guarded by 5 Rare Monsters Contained Items have 3% Quality Contains 3 Additional Unique maps Contains no other Items |
Kaom's Cache | Armourer's Strongbox | Guarded by 3 Rare Monsters Contains 10 additonal Rare Items Contains an additional Kaom Item Guarded by the Ancestors' Power Contains no other items |
Perandus Bank | Jeweller's Strongbox | Contains 3 additional Magic Items Contains 5 additional Rare Items Guarded by 3 Rogue Exiles Contains 3 additional Unique Items Contains no other Items |
There are also unique strongboxes that can only be found at the end of certain unique maps.
- Oba's Cursed TroveOba's Cursed Trove
Underground Sea MapMap Level: 77
Map Tier: 10
Item Quantity: +40%Area has patches of desecrated ground
20 patches with Ground Effect per 100 tiles (Hidden)
Ground Effect has a radius of 10 (Hidden)
(40-50)% more Monster Life
(30-40)% increased Monster Damage
Area becomes fatal after some time"Here the soil is more deadly than any swing of the axe."
- Oba of the Karui, Conqueror of Corruption.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.: Oba's Glittering Stash (Gemcutter's Strongbox), Oba's Riches (Arcanist Strongbox), and Oba's Prized Cache (Jeweller's Strongbox).
Name | Base Type | Modifiers |
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Oba's Glittering Stash | Gemcutter's Strongbox | Contains (6-7) additional Items Contained Items have (4-6)% Quality |
Oba's Riches | Arcanist Strongbox | Contains (4-5) additional Items |
Oba's Prized Cache | Jeweller's Strongbox | Contains (3-4) additional Rare Item Contains (3-4) additional Magic Item |
- Hall of GrandmastersHall of Grandmasters
Promenade MapMap Level: 73
Map Tier: 6
Guild Character: ÙContains the Immortalised Grandmasters
PvP damage scaling in effectThe grandest and greatest ever to fight,
Divine the champions stand tall.
But match their power, best their might,
And even the immortal may fall.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.: Grandmaster's Cache
Version history
Version | Changes |
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1.4 Close Beta |
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1.3.1 |
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1.3.0i |
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1.2.3 |
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1.2.0 |
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1.1.5 |
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1.1.3 |
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1.1.1 |
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1.1.0f |
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1.1.0e |
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1.1.0d |
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1.1.0c |
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1.1.0 |
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References
- ↑ Chris (March 6, 2014). "1.1.0c Patch Notes (hotfix)". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ↑ harrytrumanprimate (March 9, 2014). "Strategies for Strongboxes [Discussion][Ambush]". Path of Exile Subreddit. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ↑ Chris Wilson (Mar 10, 2014). "Emailed Chris Wilson about whether or not more people and map quantity affect the amount of maps that drop. He double checked the answer". Reddit. Retrieved Mar 10, 2014.
- ↑ Seerix (March 6, 2014). "[Ambush] Vaal Orb on strongboxes will corrupt all items inside". Path of Exile Subreddit. Retrieved April 4, 2014.