League
Leagues in Path of Exile represent the game worlds that characters exist within. A single character can only belong to one league at any time, and can't interact with characters outside that league.
Permanent Leagues
- Standard is the default league and has no modifiers.
- Hardcore has the hardcore modifier, meaning characters who die are moved to Standard. Hardcore is equivalent to permadeath in other RPGs, though your character and items are not automatically deleted.
Characters used in certain races (notably Descent, Descent: Champions and Endless Ledge races) are afterwards sent to a Void League instead of being deleted. You can't play these characters or access their inventory; void characters can only be deleted or kept as a sort of trophy.
Temporary Leagues
Temporary leagues have a set duration, which can vary from 12 minutes to four months. They are usually defined by specific modifiers or features that the permanent leagues don't have. When a league ends, the characters are not lost but transferred to one of the permanent leagues.
Challenge Leagues
Every four months, two new leagues are created and the previous two challenge leagues are removed. These leagues are intended to introduce and test new content while providing players with a fresh economy.[1] In addition, each pair of leagues has a set of eight optional challenges that can be completed for a prize.
When a challenge league ends, all characters and their stash will be sent to their respective parent league (either Standard league or Hardcore League).
Rampage and Beyond
Rampage and Beyond are the current challenge leagues and were introduced with the Forsaken Masters expansion. They started on August 20th 2014 and will end on November 20th 2014. These leagues will last three months instead of four.
- Rampage: Players can build up a devastating rampage buff for killing monsters within a short time frame before the rampage resets. Each kill causes characters to become slightly faster and deal more damage. The kill streak wears off after five seconds of no kills. As players reach higher rampage levels they receive special effects such as novas that explode or stun enemies, summoned spirit weapons, and a cyclone at that explodes nearby enemies. One of the new challenges is to reach every tier of rampage.
- Beyond: Beyond is a hardcore league. Demons from another realm are attempting to invade Wraeclast. Monster kills have a chance to cause small red portals to appear. If enough portals spawn close together, a larger portal opens and demons spawn and attack the player. Several of those larger portals close together can open a third tier that unleashes one of several extremely difficult demon bosses. One of the new challenges is to kill each type of demon.
These changes apply to both Rampage and Beyond:
- There are six new unique items that can only drop in the challenge leagues. Three are specific to Rampage, and three are specific to Beyond.
Ambush and Invasion
The Ambush and Invasion leagues ran from March 5th 2014 to July 5th 2014 and were introduced with Sacrifice of the Vaal expansion.
- Ambush: Various new types of chests called Strongboxes could be found throughout Wraeclast. These chests were guarded by monsters that ambushed the player when they were opened. The ambushing monsters must be slain before the contents of the Strongbox could be claimed. Sometimes you encountered magic, rare or unique Strongboxes which had modifiers like items do. Prefixes affected the difficulty of the ambush by adding more monsters, springing traps or affecting your character. Suffixes improved your rewards from the Strongbox. You could use currency items to reroll these mods. One of the new challenges was to open Strongboxes with each mod.
- Invasion: Invasion was a hardcore league. Areas of Wraeclast had substantially more monster variety, so players would run into unexpected and dangerous invading monsters from other levels or acts. A unique Invasion Boss from an invading monster type was also lurking in each level. Higher difficulty levels contained expanded monster variety and the invading bosses with more abilities. One of the new challenges was to kill a selection of the invading Unique bosses.
These changes applied to both Ambush and Invasion:
- Eight new quiver base types have been added.
- A new ring type, Unset RingUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket, has been added.
- There are two new unique items that can only drop in either challenge league (VoideyeVoideye
Unset RingRequires Level 45Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed GemsThe darker the eye, the more diligent the watched. and Vaal CaressVaal Caress
Bronzescale GauntletsArmour: (110-148)
Evasion: (110-148)Requires Level 27, 22 Str, 22 Dex+5 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems
-5 to Level of Socketed Non-Vaal Gems
(120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(50-70) to maximum Life
+40% to Cold Resistance
You gain Onslaught for 20 seconds on using a Vaal Skill"The gems are strangely human at times.
They simply love to be held."
- Doryani, First Seer to the Queen), plus one that can only drop in Ambush (DrillneckDrillneck
Penetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36Arrows Pierce an additional Target(8-12)% increased Attack Speed
+350 to Evasion Rating
+(40-50) to maximum Life
(10-14) to (19-24) Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks
Arrows deal 50% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments to Targets they Pierce"Why waste such a fine arrow on just one man?"
- Kiravi, Vaal Archer) and one that can only drop in Invasion (RearguardRearguard
Blunt Arrow QuiverRequires Level 31Adds (7-9) to (13-16) Physical Damage to Attacks(20-24)% Chance to Block Attack Damage
(12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage
+(400-450) to Armour
(20-30)% increased Projectile Speed
50% increased Stun and Block Recovery
(15-20)% increased Projectile Damage"It's a rare man that has eyes in the back of his head."
- Kiravi, Vaal Archer).
Domination and Nemesis
The Domination and Nemesis leagues ran from October 23rd 2013 to February 23rd 2014 and were introduced with patch 1.0.0:
- Domination: A variety of powerful shrines spawned along with large groups of monsters that received powerful buffs from the shrine. If you got close to a shrine and "tagged" it, you received the shrine's bonuses for a short time. One of the new challenges was to tag each type of shrine. The shrines were later added to the rest of the game with a reduced spawn rate.
- Nemesis: Nemesis was a hardcore league. Rare monsters had one additional mod from the Nemesis Pool, which could make a fight substantially harder. These enemies were more powerful, made players weaker, or had special effects on death. One of the new challenges was to kill rare monsters with each nemesis modifier. After the league ended, rare monsters were given a small chance to have a nemesis modifier.
These changes applied to both Nemesis and Domination:
- Prismatic Ring could not drop as a base type in Domination and Nemesis league, but it could be created with a new vendor recipe. Unique Prismatic Rings could still drop in these leagues.
- There were six new Unique items that could drop in either challenge league, plus one that could only drop in Domination (The GullThe Gull
Raven MaskEvasion: (228-297)
Energy Shield: (114-175)Requires Level 38, 44 Dex, 44 IntTrigger Level 1 Create Lesser Shrine when you Kill an Enemy
(120-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
+(30-45) to maximum Energy Shield
+(60-80) to maximum Life
+(30-40)% to Cold Resistance
75% increased Effect of Shrine Buffs on you
50% increased Duration of Shrine Effects on you"It is the Gull that delivers Man unto Ancestor.
The consumer of our flesh. The seeder of our
souls unto the earth. We give the Gull his life.
The Gull gives us our Way."
- Lavianga, Advisor to Kaom) and one that could only drop in Nemesis (HeadhunterHeadhunter
Leather BeltRequires Level 40+(25-40) to maximum Life+(40-55) to Strength
+(40-55) to Dexterity
+(50-60) to maximum Life
(20-30)% increased Damage with Hits against Rare monsters
When you Kill a Rare monster, you gain its Modifiers for 60 seconds"A man's soul rules from a cavern of bone, learns and
judges through flesh-born windows. The heart is meat.
The head is where the Man is."
- Lavianga, Advisor to Kaom). - Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Item Quantity" could not be obtained in these leagues.
- Increased Item Quantity modifiers could not spawn on Magic and Rare items in these leagues, but remained on unique items.
Anarchy and Onslaught
The Anarchy and Onslaught leagues ran from June 8th 2013 to October 8th 2013 and were introduced with patch 0.11.0:
- Anarchy: In each area, Rogue Exiles could spawn to attack the player. The rogue exiles were later added to the rest of the leagues and spawn at around 60% of the rate that they appear in Anarchy. They were also rebalanced.[1]
- Onslaught: Onslaught was a hardcore league. Monsters had a +20% bonus to move speed and attack/cast speed.
These changes applied to both Anarchy and Onslaught:
- Six unique items were added for the new leagues. Two only dropped in Anarchy (Death RushDeath Rush
Amethyst RingRequires Level 30+(17-23)% to Chaos ResistanceRecover (3-5)% of Life on Kill
Gain Adrenaline for (1-3) seconds on KillTo truly appreciate life you must be there when it ends and Victario's AcuityVictario's Acuity
Turquoise AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Dexterity and Intelligence+(30-40)% to Lightning Resistance
+(8-10)% to Chaos Resistance
10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill
10% chance to gain a Power Charge on Kill
5% increased Projectile Speed per Frenzy Charge
5% increased Projectile Damage per Power Charge"Grind your words into sharp thoughts.
Grind your thoughts into the sharpest of deeds."
- Victario, the People's Poet), two only dropped in Onslaught (Gifts from AboveGifts from Above
Diamond RingRequires Level 28(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceTrigger Level 10 Consecrate when you deal a Critical Strike
(30-35)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
(10-15)% increased Light Radius
(40-50)% increased Rarity of Items Dropped by Enemies killed with a Critical Strike
50% increased Damage while on Consecrated Ground
+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while on Consecrated GroundGod blesses those who bless themselves. and Daresso's SaluteDaresso's Salute
Citrine AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity50% reduced maximum Energy Shield
+(30-40)% to Fire Resistance
+(30-40)% to Cold Resistance
10% increased Movement Speed when on Full Life
+0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range
60% increased Melee Damage when on Full Life"A bit short in the arm, are you?
Then you'll be short of a head soon enough."
- Daresso the Daring) and two could drop in either league (Voll's DevotionVoll's Devotion
Agate AmuletRequires Level 32+(16-24) to Strength and Intelligence+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield
+(30-40) to maximum Life
+(15-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
30% reduced Endurance Charge Duration
30% reduced Power Charge Duration
Gain an Endurance Charge when you lose a Power Charge"We are the soldiers of Faith, armoured in devotion.
Let the sinners come, for we - the Pure - shall endure!"
- Voll of Thebrus, at the Battle of the Bridge and Shavronne's RevelationShavronne's Revelation
Moonstone RingRequires Level 30+(15-25) to maximum Energy Shield+(60-75) to Intelligence
Right ring slot: You cannot Regenerate Mana
Right ring slot: Regenerate 6% of Energy Shield per second
Right ring slot: +250 to maximum Mana
Left ring slot: You cannot Recharge or Regenerate Energy Shield
Left ring slot: Regenerate 40 Mana per Second
Left ring slot: +250 to maximum Energy Shield"Shavronne held Sanity in her right
hand and Revelation in her left.
Brutus chose the left hand."
- Kadavrus, Surgeon to the Umbra). - These items could not drop in the Anarchy or Onslaught leagues: Prismatic RingPrismatic RingRequires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances, Onyx AmuletOnyx AmuletRequires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes, Thief's TormentThief's Torment
Prismatic RingRequires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances(10-16)% increased Quantity of Items found
Can't use other Rings
+(25-40)% to all Elemental Resistances
Gain (40-60) Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks
Gain 30 Mana per Enemy Hit with Attacks
50% reduced Effect of Curses on youThe ring I stole,
My finger they took,
A shrouded mind,
Cut their curses short,
As I drained their spirit
And stole their soul.
A blessing is often a curse., Lori's LanternLori's Lantern
Prismatic RingRequires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances+10% to all Elemental Resistances
(6-8)% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
31% increased Light Radius
+(20-25)% to Chaos Resistance when on Low Life
Damage of Enemies Hitting you is Unlucky while you are on Low LifeBy its light, Lori led her young charges to safety
and bound up their wounds.
Her sword arm was iron, yet her heart gentle
and proof against hate., AstramentisAstramentis
Onyx AmuletRequires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes+(80-100) to all Attributes
-4 Physical Damage taken from Attack HitsMindless rage will shake the world,
Cunning lies will bend it.
Reckless haste will break the world,
And into darkness send it., Carnage HeartCarnage Heart
Onyx AmuletRequires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes+(20-40) to all Attributes
+(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
(1.2-2)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
50% increased total Recovery per second from Life Leech
(30-40)% increased Damage while LeechingForged from the blood of countless wars,
its thirst has only begun., Eye of ChayulaEye of Chayula
Onyx AmuletRequires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes20% reduced maximum Life
30% increased Rarity of Items found
Cannot be StunnedNever blinking, always watching.
This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula and Kaom's HeartKaom's Heart
Glorious PlateArmour: (776-892)Requires Level 68, 191 StrHas no Sockets
(20-40)% increased Fire Damage
+500 to maximum LifeThe warrior who
fears will fall..
Race Leagues
Race leagues are temporary leagues created specifically for a single race event.
These leagues have their own stash. At the end of the event, characters and their stashed items will be moved to the parent league, which is typically Hardcore or Void league. The player's race stash will be moved as well and may be placed in remove-only stash tabs.
Leagues Modifiers
Other than Standard, leagues generally have modifiers to add special rules that alter the way the game is played[2].
Ancestral
First introduced in S1E51.
- All areas except in towns have enemy totems spread across the zone that grant benefits to your enemies and attempt to kill you.
Blood Magic
First introduced in S1E61.
- Characters act as if they have the Blood Magic passive allocated. This will cause said characters to consume life instead of mana for skills with mana cost and mana reservations.
Cut-Throat
- Equipped items are dropped on death.
- Players are allowed to enter others' instances at will.
- The death experience penalty is increased by 30% on all difficulty levels.
- Players are hostile to one another by default when not partied.
- Killing a player awards their death penalty experience to the killer.
- Player capacity in non-town instances is doubled. This does not increase the maximum party size.
Descent
- Descent was the signature race of Season 3. It is modeled after roguelike games: players fight from the top of a dungeon down through increasingly difficult levels.[3]
- If you disconnect or log out and continue playing later, you spawn at the entrance of your current area.
- Has the hardcore modifier, and dying will transfer your character to the Void league.
- No access to the stash or any vendors, and therefore no reason to pick up valuable items that you won't use.
- A provision chest at the beginning contains some starting items and gems.
- The end of each level contains an Alluring Chest and a Curious Chest. Players can open only one.
Descent Champions
- Introduced in Season 5, Descent: Champions was an extension of the Descent race type. Accordingly, most of the mechanics of Descent are the same here.
- One key difference is that in addition to being given access to a provision chest at the start of the race, each player may also select 2 unique items: one from each of two chests.
- Another key difference is that the path players take forward is not fixed, as it is in Descent. There are multiple paths forward, and even side-areas with their own bonuses should the player take the time to complete them.
- Finally, in addition to the race point reward systems of Descent, players also gain race points by killing certain boss mobs. Being first to kill the boss is irrelevant; all players that kill a reward boss will receive the corresponding reward.
Endless Ledge
- Players start in one end of the Ledge and fight their way through the area. The exit leads to another instance of the Ledge with higher monster level, and this repeats forever.[4]
- If you disconnect or log out then continue playing, you spawn at the entrance of your current area.
- Has the hardcore modifier, and dying will transfer your character to the Void league.
- No access to the stash or any vendors, and therefore no reason to pick up valuable items that you won't use.
- A provision chest at the beginning contains some starting items and gems.
- The first Ledge is normal, but after that monsters, bosses, and biome will be fully random, similar to maps. The area layout will always mimic the Ledge.
- After the race, characters are transferred to the Void league.
Famine
- Flasks, life, mana, and energy shield are not refilled when entering a town instance.
Fixed Seed
- All instances of a given area will have the same area layout, for all players.
- The minimap will automatically be fully revealed.
- Multiple Race Events regularly will have the same seed. That is, the instance area layouts will be same in all the races of a fixed seed set.
Fracturing
- All non-unique monsters will split into a several copies when they are killed.
Hardcore
- Characters who die are moved to the Standard league.
Immolation
- Players and monsters have their physical damage converted to fire damage.
- Monsters will also create ground fire on death.
Lethal
- Monsters deal 50% increased damage. An additional 50% of that damage is then added as cold damage, fire damage and lightning damage.
Multiple Projectile
First introduced in S1E53.
- Monsters have four additional projectiles when using projectile-based skills and attacks.
No Projectiles
- Players deal no damage with projectile-based skills and attacks.
Rogue
- All areas except towns have a rogue exile, which spawns at a random location within the area.
Solo
- Players are not allowed to form parties.
Turbo
- Monsters run, attack and cast 60% faster.
Version History
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chris (September 23, 2013). "What's happening when Anarchy/Onslaught leagues end?". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved Oct 7, 2013.
- ↑ Chris (August 8, 2012). "Standard rules for league events". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ↑ Chris (June 24, 2013). "Descent Races". Path of Exile Forum. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ↑ Chris (August 26, 2013). "The Endless Ledge". Path of Exile Forum. Retrieved October 21, 2013.