Strongbox
Strongboxes are a special type of loot container found throughout Wraeclast in Ambush league. 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 varieties which determine the types 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.
Variety | 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 |
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.[3]
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 * |
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Arctic | Freezes character on opening | 8 |
Contaminated | Releases poison clouds | 8 |
Contested | Guarded by a rogue exile | 12 |
Frigid | Casts Ice Nova | 1 |
Incandescent | Ignites character on opening | 1 |
Intimidating | Guarded by 3 packs of magic monsters | 10 |
Menacing | Guarded by 3 rare monsters | 35 |
Ossified | Summons Skeletons | 2 |
Putrifying | Detonates nearby corpses | 4 |
Rallying | Waves (a stream) of enemies spawn to defend chest | 4 |
Reaper's | Revives nearby corpses with Onslaught | 1 |
Scorched | Casts Firestorm | 10 |
Unstable | Explosion centered on strongbox | 1 |
Vibrating | Casts Storm Herald | 25 |
Whispering | Casts a random curse on character | 15 |
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. One of them is still undiscovered. Like most unique items, they can be crafted 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 the base strongbox.
Version history
Version | Changes |
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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.
- ↑ Seerix (March 6, 2014). "[Ambush] Vaal Orb on strongboxes will corrupt all items inside". Path of Exile Subreddit. Retrieved April 4, 2014.