Affliction league
Release version | 3.23.0 |
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Release date | 2023-12-08 19:00:00 UTC |
End date | 2024-03-26 21:00:00 UTC |
Links | Official Page |
Affliction league is the current challenge league. It launched on December 8, 2023 as part of Path of Exile: Affliction in version 3.23.0.[1]
League mechanic
Players explore the Viridian Wildwood and use the power of sacred wisps to burn away and discover the secrets of the Affliction shrouding the forest in darkness. Train alongside powerful Azmeri and unlock the power of Wildwood ascendancy classes.
Freeing wisps trapped in the Wildwood will cause them to escape into the overworld, empowering monsters and improving their rewards.
Ladders
In Affliction league, players can choose to enable any of these optional game modes:
- Hardcore (HC)
- Solo Self-Found (SSF)
- Ruthless (R)
This means that there are eight distinct ladders for Affliction league:
- Affliction league
- HC Affliction league
- SSF Affliction league
- HC SSF Affliction league
- R Affliction league
- HC R Affliction league
- SSF R Affliction league
- HC SSF R Affliction league
Minimap Icons
Items
Base items
Charms and tinctures were exclusive to Affliction league. They were removed from the game at the end of the league.
Additionally, corpse items were originally obtained exclusively in Affliction league. These became drop disabled at the end of the league and can still be used and traded in permanent leagues.
Item | Stats |
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Lupine Charm![]() ![]() | N/A |
Ursine Charm![]() ![]() | N/A |
Corvine Charm![]() ![]() | N/A |
Oakbranch Tincture![]() ![]() | Culling StrikeUnmodifiable |
Ironwood Tincture![]() ![]() | Damaging Hits always Stun Enemies that are on Full LifeUnmodifiable |
Poisonberry Tincture![]() ![]() | All Damage can PoisonUnmodifiable |
Imperfect Fiery Cannibal![]() Casts Flame Dash Becomes Empowered if allied Frozen Cannibal nearby Casts Cremation while EmpoweredRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Frozen Cannibal![]() Casts Arctic Armour Uses Glacial Hammer Becomes Empowered if Allied Fiery Cannibal nearby Glacial Cascade Triggers Ice Nova on hit while EmpoweredRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Dark Marionette![]() ![]() | N/A |
Blasphemer![]() Uses SmiteRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Dark Reaper![]() ![]() | N/A |
Eldritch Eye![]() Cannot inflict Shock Removes Shock on hit to trigger Lightning ExplosionRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Serpent Warrior![]() Fires Mortars when DefensiveRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Serpent Warrior![]() Fires Mortars when Defensive Inflicts Withered for 2 seconds on HitRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Hydra![]() Fires Hail of Arrows Fires Forking Arrow Casts HatredRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Ashbark Tincture![]() ![]() | All Damage can IgniteUnmodifiable |
Fulgurite Tincture![]() ![]() | All Damage can ShockUnmodifiable |
Rosethorn Tincture![]() ![]() | +25% to Critical Strike Chance against Enemies that are on Full LifeUnmodifiable |
Borealwood Tincture![]() ![]() | All Damage can FreezeUnmodifiable |
Blood Sap Tincture![]() ![]() | Bleeding you inflict on non-Bleeding Enemies deals 30% more DamageUnmodifiable |
Imperfect Hydra![]() Fires Hail of ArrowsRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Frozen Cannibal![]() Casts Arctic Armour Uses Glacial Hammer Becomes Empowered if Allied Fiery Cannibal nearby Glacial Cascade Triggers Ice Nova on hit while Empowered Glacial Hammer Triggers Ice Crash on hit while EmpoweredRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Frozen Cannibal![]() Casts Arctic Armour Uses Glacial Hammer Becomes Empowered if Allied Fiery Cannibal nearby Glacial Cascade Triggers Ice Nova on hit while Empowered Glacial Hammer Triggers Ice Crash on hit while Empowered Casts Purity of IceRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Fiery Cannibal![]() Casts Flame Dash Becomes Empowered if allied Frozen Cannibal nearby Casts Cremation while Empowered Uses Molten Strike while EmpoweredRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Fiery Cannibal![]() Casts Flame Dash Becomes Empowered if allied Frozen Cannibal nearby Casts Cremation while Empowered Uses Molten Strike while Empowered Casts Purity of FireRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Dark Marionette![]() Explodes on death for 5% of life as Physical, Fire, and Lightning DamageRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Dark Marionette![]() Explodes on death for 5% of life as Physical, Fire, and Lightning Damage Explosion ScorchesRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Naval Officer![]() Casts Tidal Wave Summons GeysersRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Naval Officer![]() Casts Tidal Wave Summons Geysers PrecisionRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Naval Officer![]() Casts Tidal Wave Summons Geysers Precision Nearby allies have +10 FortificationRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Dancing Sword![]() Lacerates Rains down bladesRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Dancing Sword![]() Lacerates Rains down blades Nearby allies have 20% increased Impale EffectRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Dancing Sword![]() Lacerates Rains down blades Nearby allies have 20% increased Impale Effect Impales of nearby allies last one additional hitRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Needle Horror![]() ![]() | N/A |
Needle Horror![]() 100% increased Impale EffectRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Needle Horror![]() 100% increased Impale Effect Owner gains 10% increased Impale EffectRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Serpent Warrior![]() Fires Mortars when Defensive Inflicts Withered for 2 seconds on Hit Creates Aura of Chaos when hitting Poisoned enemiesRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Pain Artist![]() Has 400% base Critical Strike MultiplierRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Pain Artist![]() Has 400% base Critical Strike Multiplier Nearby allies have +30% Critical Strike MultiplierRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Pain Artist![]() Has 400% base Critical Strike Multiplier Nearby allies have +30% Critical Strike Multiplier Casts ZealotryRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Sawblade Horror![]() CleavesRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Sawblade Horror![]() Cleaves Maims on hitRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Sawblade Horror![]() Cleaves Maims on hit Owner gains 10% increased Effect of MaimRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Blood Demon![]() Applies Corrupting BloodRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Blood Demon![]() Applies Corrupting Blood Absorbs Corrupting Blood, exploding it and dealing Physical Damage based on the damage of the Corrupting BloodRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Blood Demon![]() Applies Corrupting Blood Absorbs Corrupting Blood, exploding it and dealing Physical Damage based on the damage of the Corrupting Blood Casts PrideRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Slashing Horror![]() Periodically enragesRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Slashing Horror![]() Periodically enrages Affected by Owner's RageRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Slashing Horror![]() Periodically enrages Affected by Owner's Rage Owner gains 5% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire DamageRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Druidic Alchemist![]() ![]() | N/A |
Druidic Alchemist![]() 200% increased effect of flasksRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Druidic Alchemist![]() 200% increased effect of flasks Owner gains 1 life flask charge every 3 secondsRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Blasphemer![]() ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Blasphemer![]() Uses Smite Hexes can affect Hexproof EnemiesRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Judgemental Spirit![]() Fires mortars Creates Chaos Offering Creates Fire OfferingRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Judgemental Spirit![]() Fires mortars Creates Chaos Offering Creates Fire Offering Ally skeletons deal additional fire and chaos damage with attacksRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Spirit of Fortune![]() Casts Spark Casts Lightning WarpRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Hulking Miscreation![]() 5% increased Attack Damage per 450 Armour Buffs nearby constructs with 100% increased Damage and 30% Attack and Cast SpeedRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Sanguimancer Demon![]() Upon reaching 20% Life, stops casting to recover to Full LifeRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Sanguimancer Demon![]() Upon reaching 20% Life, stops casting to recover to Full Life Heals nearby allies for 10% of the Life spentRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Spider Matriarch![]() ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Spider Matriarch![]() Ally spiders deal additional chaos damage with attacks Owner gains 20% increased Effect of WitheredRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Primal Thunderbird![]() Casts Screech of SplendorRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Primal Thunderbird![]() Casts Screech of Splendor Screech of Splendor inflicts Lightning ExposureRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Half-remembered Goliath![]() ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Primal Demiurge![]() ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Runic Skeleton![]() ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Runic Skeleton![]() Crushes on Hit Owner gains 5% More Physical Attack DamageRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Dark Reaper![]() Nearby enemies have 50% reduced Life Regeneration rateRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Hulking Miscreation![]() 5% increased Attack Damage per 450 ArmourRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Hulking Miscreation![]() 5% increased Attack Damage per 450 Armour Buffs nearby constructs with 100% increased Damage and 30% Attack and Cast Speed Nearby allies gain 20% of Physical Damage as Extra Lightning DamageRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Meatsack![]() Releases a caustic cloud when hitRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Sanguimancer Demon![]() Upon reaching 20% Life, stops casting to recover to Full Life Heals nearby allies for 10% of the Life spent While on Low Life nearby allies gain spell damageRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Meatsack![]() Releases a caustic cloud when hit Owner's minions have 40% increased maximum LifeRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Spider Matriarch![]() Ally spiders deal additional chaos damage with attacksRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Judgemental Spirit![]() Fires mortars Creates Chaos Offering Creates Fire Offering Ally skeletons deal additional fire and chaos damage with attacks Casts DisciplineRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Eldritch Eye![]() Cannot inflict Shock Removes Shock on hit to trigger Lightning Explosion Casts Purity of LightningRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Forest Tiger![]() ![]() | N/A |
Forest Tiger![]() 5% chance to grant a Frenzy Charge to nearby Allies on HitRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Spirit of Fortune![]() Casts Spark Casts Lightning Warp Casts WrathRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Forest Tiger![]() 5% chance to grant a Frenzy Charge to nearby Allies on Hit Casts HasteRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Primal Demiurge![]() Casts ClarityRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Guardian Turtle![]() ![]() | N/A |
Runic Skeleton![]() Crushes on HitRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Warlord![]() Uses Sweep Uses Enduring Cry Uses Immortal callRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Guardian Turtle![]() Owner gains 5% Physical Damage Reduction Casts DeterminationRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Half-remembered Goliath![]() 100% effects of Links on thisRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Shadow Construct![]() Fires Chilling Blasts Rain of Boulders SlamsRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Half-remembered Goliath![]() 100% effects of Links on this Owner gains 20% increased Skill Effect DurationRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Meatsack![]() ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Shadow Construct![]() Fires Chilling Blasts Rain of Boulders Slams Slam deals 500% more Damage with Ignite Lightning Beam has 20% Maximum Effect of ShockRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Forest Warrior![]() Uses Molten Fissure Culling StrikeRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Eldritch Eye![]() Cannot inflict ShockRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Forest Warrior![]() Uses Molten Fissure Culling Strike Nearby allies have OnslaughtRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Primal Thunderbird![]() Casts Screech of Splendor Screech of Splendor inflicts Lightning Exposure Casts GraceRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Spirit of Fortune![]() Casts Spark Casts Lightning Warp Casts Wrath Lightning Damage of nearby allies is LuckyRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Primal Demiurge![]() Casts ClarityRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Guardian Turtle![]() Owner gains 5% Physical Damage ReductionRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Warlord![]() Uses Sweep Uses Enduring Cry Uses Immortal call Casts Vitality Shares Endurance Charges with alliesRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Perfect Dark Reaper![]() Nearby enemies have 50% reduced Life Regeneration rate Can inflict Bleeding on an Enemy up to 16 times Bleeding does not deal extra Damage while the enemy is movingRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Shadow Construct![]() Fires Chilling Blasts Rain of Boulders Slams Slam deals 500% more Damage with IgniteRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Imperfect Forest Warrior![]() Uses Molten FissureRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Hydra![]() Fires Hail of Arrows Fires Forking ArrowRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Warlord![]() Uses Sweep Uses Enduring Cry Uses Immortal call Casts VitalityRight click this item to create this corpse. ![]() | N/A |
Unique items
These unique items could be obtained from the league content. Most of them could only drop from the King in the Mists, while others could drop from any monsters in the Viridian Wildwood. At the end of the league, these items were added to the core drop pool, except for That Which Was TakenThat Which Was Taken
Crimson JewelLimited to: 1<4 random Charm modifiers>Faith given under false pretenses still carries the same power.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket..
Item | Stats |
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Pragmatism![]() Colosseum PlateArmour: (883-1295) Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 49, 134 Str+12 to Level of Socketed Skill Gems (80-120)% increased Armour +(60-100) to maximum Mana -2 to level of Socketed Skill Gems per Socketed GemThe Maji were forbidden from touching virtue gems... so their practical warriors employed geomancy instead. ![]() | +12 to Level of Socketed Skill Gems (80-120)% increased Armour +(60-100) to maximum Mana -2 to level of Socketed Skill Gems per Socketed Gem |
The Trickster's Smile![]() Visored SalletArmour: (102-160) Evasion: (102-160)Requires Level 23, 28 Str, 28 Dex(60-100)% increased Armour and Evasion Reflects 100 Cold Damage to Melee Attackers Reflects 100 Fire Damage to Melee Attackers Reflects 100 Lightning Damage to Melee Attackers When an Enemy Hit deals Elemental Damage to you, their Resistance to those Elements becomes zero for 4 secondsThe Raven Trickster made no move to defend himself. He merely grinned... and the foolish warrior charged. ![]() | (60-100)% increased Armour and Evasion Reflects 100 Cold Damage to Melee Attackers Reflects 100 Fire Damage to Melee Attackers Reflects 100 Lightning Damage to Melee Attackers When an Enemy Hit deals Elemental Damage to you, their Resistance to those Elements becomes zero for 4 seconds |
The Untouched Soul![]() Gold AmuletRequires Level 48(12-20)% increased Rarity of Items found+40 to maximum Life for each Empty Red Socket on any Equipped Item +225 to Accuracy Rating for each Empty Green Socket on any Equipped Item +40 to maximum Mana for each Empty Blue Socket on any Equipped Item +18% to all Elemental Resistances for each Empty White Socket on any Equipped ItemGeomancy offered a safer way to use the Tears... but the Maji rejected that temptation as well. ![]() | (12-20)% increased Rarity of Items found+40 to maximum Life for each Empty Red Socket on any Equipped Item +225 to Accuracy Rating for each Empty Green Socket on any Equipped Item +40 to maximum Mana for each Empty Blue Socket on any Equipped Item +18% to all Elemental Resistances for each Empty White Socket on any Equipped Item |
The Flawed Refuge![]() Maple Round ShieldChance to Block: 39% Armour: (176-247) Evasion: (176-247) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 39, 52 Str, 52 Dex180% increased Block Recovery(100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +15% Chance to Block You take 100% of Elemental Damage from Blocked Hits 40% of Elemental Damage from Hits taken as Physical DamageThe Wildwood was a gift, meant as a haven against the Winter of the World. ![]() | 180% increased Block Recovery(100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +15% Chance to Block You take 100% of Elemental Damage from Blocked Hits 40% of Elemental Damage from Hits taken as Physical Damage |
Nametaker![]() Graceful SwordOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: 34-55 Critical Strike Chance: (6.00-7.00)% Attacks per Second: 1.50 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 50, 78 Str, 94 Dex+350 to Accuracy Rating(20-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance 2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana Hits with this Weapon have +10% to Critical Strike Multiplier per Enemy Power 5% of Leech from Hits with this Weapon is Instant per Enemy PowerIt need not know your True Name. Our most dearly held secrets spill forth in our blood. ![]() | +350 to Accuracy Rating(20-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance 2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana Hits with this Weapon have +10% to Critical Strike Multiplier per Enemy Power 5% of Leech from Hits with this Weapon is Instant per Enemy Power |
That Which Was Taken![]() Crimson JewelLimited to: 1<4 random Charm modifiers>Faith given under false pretenses still carries the same power.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. ![]() | <4 random Charm modifiers> |
The Burden of Shadows![]() Primordial StaffStaff Physical Damage: 55-165 Critical Strike Chance: 6.20% Attacks per Second: 1.15 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 58, 99 Str, 99 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a StaffSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Lifetap (20-30)% increased Cast Speed Lose 500 Life per second Spells deal added Chaos Damage equal to (15-20)% of your maximum LifeNothingness is loathe to relinquish its grip. Every moment is a struggle to exist. ![]() | +18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a StaffSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Lifetap (20-30)% increased Cast Speed Lose 500 Life per second Spells deal added Chaos Damage equal to (15-20)% of your maximum Life |
Challenges and rewards
The Affliction league includes 40 optional challenges. Completing them awards the following cosmetic items:
Challenges | Reward |
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Ruthless mode
The Ruthless versions of the Affliction league include 8 separate challenges. It awards the same cosmetic items, but has a different totem pole decoration.
References
- ↑ "Path of Exile: Affliction". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved November 30, 2023.