Path of Exile: Atlas of Worlds

For other uses, see Atlas of Worlds (disambiguation).

For a full list of changes (i.e. patch notes), see Version 2.4.0.

Atlas of Worlds

Expansion

Release version	2.4.0
Release date	2016-09-02
Links	Expansion page

Path of Exile: Atlas of Worlds is an expansion for Path of Exile. It was officially announced by Grinding Gear Games on August 12, 2016 and released on September 2, 2016.

This expansion has a large focus on improving the end-game, in particular the mapping experience which has been left untouched by previous expansions.

New features

General

• Engine improvements:
  • engine multithreading
  • particle effects system optimisation
  • new texture compression
  • other minor improvements
• Prophecy system added to the core game
• Added a channelled skill system
• New supporter packs.

Map overhaul

• Addition of the Atlas of Worlds.
• Existing maps are getting changed.
• 30 new maps.
• 19 new map bosses.

Essence league

Main page: Essence league

• Encounter packs of monsters imprisoned by essences; the imprisoned Rare monster will drop said essences when slain.
• Essences act as Orbs of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it., while simultaneously guaranteeing a specific mod. Higher tier essences can also act as Chaos OrbsChaos OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a rare item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it..
• 25 varieties of Essences with 7 tiers each, for a total of 105.

New items

Base items

Includes 13 new base items:

• Blue Pearl AmuletBlue Pearl AmuletRequires Level 77(48-56)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
• Bone HelmetBone HelmetArmour: (197-227)
  Energy Shield: (40-46)Requires Level 73, 76 Str, 76 IntMinions deal (15-20)% increased Damage
• Crystal BeltCrystal BeltRequires Level 79+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield
• Fingerless Silk GlovesFingerless Silk GlovesEnergy Shield: (45-52)Requires Level 70, 95 Int(12-16)% increased Spell Damage
• Gripped GlovesGripped GlovesEvasion: (220-253)Requires Level 70, 95 Dex(14-18)% increased Projectile Attack Damage
• Marble AmuletMarble AmuletRequires Level 74Regenerate (1.2-1.6)% of Life per second
• Opal RingOpal RingRequires Level 80(15-25)% increased Elemental Damage
• Spiked GlovesSpiked GlovesArmour: (220-253)Requires Level 70, 95 Str(16-20)% increased Melee Damage
• Steel RingSteel RingRequires Level 80Adds (3-4) to (10-14) Physical Damage to Attacks
• Two-Toned BootsTwo-Toned BootsArmour: (126-145)
  Energy Shield: (26-30)Requires Level 70, 62 Str, 62 Int+(8-12)% to Fire and Lightning Resistances
• Two-Toned BootsTwo-Toned BootsEvasion: (126-145)
  Energy Shield: (26-30)Requires Level 70, 62 Dex, 62 Int+(8-12)% to Cold and Lightning Resistances
• Two-Toned BootsTwo-Toned BootsArmour: (126-145)
  Evasion: (126-145)Requires Level 70, 62 Str, 62 Dex+(8-12)% to Fire and Cold Resistances
• Vanguard BeltVanguard BeltRequires Level 78+(260-320) to Armour and Evasion Rating

Unique items

Includes 22 new unique items:

• Cospri's MaliceCospri's Malice
  Jewelled FoilOne Handed Sword
  Elemental Damage: (80-100) to (160-200)
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.50%
  Attacks per Second: (1.73-1.82)
  Weapon Range: 1.4 metresRequires Level 68, 212 Dex, 257 Int+25% to Global Critical Strike MultiplierTrigger a Socketed Cold Spell on Melee Critical Strike, with a 0.25 second Cooldown
  No Physical Damage
  Adds (80-100) to (160-200) Cold Damage
  Adds (40-60) to (90-110) Cold Damage to Spells
  (8-14)% increased Attack Speed
  +257 Intelligence Requirement
  60% increased Critical Strike Chance against Chilled EnemiesBreathe deep, my child.
  Let the frigid air engulf your soul.
  Embrace the eternal cold,
  And it will embrace you back.
• Hallowed GroundHallowed Ground
  Cemetery MapMap Level: 71
  Map Tier: 4
  Guild Character: Ð
  Item Quantity: +100%
  Item Rarity: +100%Unique Boss drops 3 additional Maps
  Unique Boss gives 2000% increased Experience
  0.5 Flask Charges recovered every 3 seconds
  +(-2-2) to Monster Level of AreaSome dead have long envied the living.
  When given the chance, they take from us what they can.
  So we offer our suffrage.
  In return, they give only suffering.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Kitava's ThirstKitava's Thirst
  Zealot HelmetArmour: (202-246)
  Energy Shield: (42-52)Requires Level 44, 50 Str, 50 Int50% chance to Trigger Socketed Spells when you Spend at least 100 Mana on an
  Upfront Cost to Use or Trigger a Skill, with a 0.1 second Cooldown
  15% reduced Cast Speed
  (70-80)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
  +(30-50) to maximum ManaTukohama, Tawhoa and Kitava went to the lake to fish.
  Tawhoa weaved a net to catch the fish,
  Tukohama built a fire to cook the fish,
  and Kitava swallowed the entire lake, fish and all, with a single gulp.
• Kondo's PrideKondo's Pride
  Ezomyte BladeTwo Hand Sword
  Physical Damage: (198.4-217) to (368-402.5)
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
  Attacks per Second: 1.40
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 61, 113 Str, 113 Dex+25% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier(220-250)% increased Physical Damage
  0.6% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
  50% increased Melee Damage against Bleeding Enemies
  Cannot Leech Life from Critical Strikes
  30% chance to Blind Enemies on Critical Strike
  50% chance to cause Bleeding on Critical StrikeFaintly gleaming in the moonlit night,
  Kondo's Pride was primed to fight.
  Driven by an inner fire,
  bloodlust, spite and ill desire.
  He swiftly moved to strike them all,
  wreaking havoc like a steel squall.
• PraxisPraxis
  Paua RingRequires Level 22+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(30-60) to maximum Mana
  Regenerate (3-6) Mana per second
  -(8-4) to Total Mana Cost of Skills
  8% of Damage taken Recouped as ManaThe Thaumaturgical masters of the Eternal Empire,
  as unpredictable and varied as they were,
  all understood one thing:
  Free thinking leads to free action.
• Unique boss drops;
  • Chimera:
    • ObscurantisObscurantis
      Lion PeltEvasion: (760-961)Requires Level 70, 150 Dex+(800-1000) to Accuracy Rating
      (100-120)% increased Evasion Rating
      +(50-80) to maximum Life
      1% increased Projectile Attack Damage per 200 Accuracy RatingIf you know where to strike, you need only strike once.
  • Hydra:
  • Minotaur:
    • Brain RattlerBrain Rattler
      MeatgrinderTwo Hand Mace
      Physical Damage: (134-154) to (408-458)
      Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
      Attacks per Second: 1.25
      Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 63, 212 Str5% chance to deal Double DamageAdds (60-80) to (270-320) Physical Damage
      50% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage
      50% chance to Shock
      Hits with this Weapon Shock Enemies as though dealing 300% more Damage
      Damage Penetrates 20% Lightning Resistance
      Enemies you Shock have 30% reduced Cast Speed
      Enemies you Shock have 20% reduced Movement SpeedThe mind may have no limits, but the skull sure does.
  • Phoenix:
    • Eye of InnocenceEye of Innocence
      Citrine AmuletRequires Level 68+(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity10% chance to Ignite
      (50-70)% increased Damage while Ignited
      Take 100 Fire Damage when you Ignite an Enemy
      2% of Fire Damage Leeched as Life while Ignited"...and so He said: 'Let only the good meet my gaze'
      and no eye met His. So He called down the cleansing flames
      and let black smoke sweep the Sinners away."
      - Book of Innocence
    • Razor of the Seventh SunRazor of the Seventh Sun
      Midnight BladeOne Handed Sword
      Physical Damage: (125-145) to (244-269)
      Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
      Attacks per Second: 1.30
      Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds (90-110) to (145-170) Physical Damage
      30% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
      25% chance to Ignite
      100% increased Burning Damage if you've Ignited an Enemy Recently
      Recover 1% of Life when you Ignite an Enemy
      100% increased Melee Physical Damage against Ignited EnemiesQuickly cooled the steel,
      but never could it forget
      the heat of the forge.
  • The Shaper:
    • Dying SunDying Sun
      Ruby FlaskLasts (3.20-4.80) Seconds
      Consumes (45-50) of 50 Charges on use
      +40% to Fire Resistance
      +5% to maximum Fire ResistanceRequires Level 68(125-150)% increased Charges per use
      (60-40)% less Duration
      (10-20)% increased Area of Effect during Effect
      Skills fire 2 additional Projectiles during EffectAll things must die.
      Whether you burn out or explode is up to you.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.

Maps

Includes 30 new maps:

• Acid Lakes MapAcid Caverns MapMap Level: 71
  Map Tier: 4
  Guild Character: eTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. (reworked as Acid Caverns Map)
• Beach MapBeach MapMap Level: 69
  Map Tier: 2
  Guild Character: aTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Burial Chambers MapBurial Chambers MapMap Level: 72
  Map Tier: 5
  Guild Character: fTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Factory MapFactory MapMap Level: 69
  Map Tier: 2
  Guild Character: bTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Marshes MapMarshes MapMap Level: 70
  Map Tier: 3
  Guild Character: dTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Mesa MapMesa MapMap Level: 72
  Map Tier: 5
  Guild Character: hTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Oasis MapDesert Spring MapMap Level: 69
  Map Tier: 2
  Guild Character: cTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. (reworked as Desert Spring Map)
• Primordial Pool MapPrimordial Pool MapMap Level: 72
  Map Tier: 5
  Guild Character: iTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Tower MapTower MapMap Level: 72
  Map Tier: 5
  Guild Character: jTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Arachnid Tomb MapArachnid Tomb MapMap Level: 74
  Map Tier: 7
  Guild Character: nTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Armoury MapArmoury MapMap Level: 74
  Map Tier: 7
  Guild Character: oTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Quay MapPort MapMap Level: 77
  Map Tier: 10
  Guild Character: rTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. (renamed into Port Map)
• Racecourse MapRacecourse MapMap Level: 73
  Map Tier: 6
  Guild Character: kTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Ramparts MapRamparts MapMap Level: 73
  Map Tier: 6
  Guild Character: lTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Vaal City MapAncient City MapMap Level: 73
  Map Tier: 6
  Guild Character: mTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. (renamed into Ancient City Map)
• Beacon MapLighthouse MapMap Level: 80
  Map Tier: 13
  Guild Character: wTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. (renamed into Lighthouse Map)
• Estuary MapEstuary MapMap Level: 79
  Map Tier: 12
  Guild Character: sTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• High Gardens MapTerrace MapMap Level: 80
  Map Tier: 13
  Guild Character: xTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. (renamed into Terrace Map)
• Ivory Temple MapIvory Temple MapMap Level: 79
  Map Tier: 12
  Guild Character: tTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Lair MapLair MapMap Level: 80
  Map Tier: 13
  Guild Character: vTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Mineral Pools MapMineral Pools MapMap Level: 81
  Map Tier: 14
  Guild Character: ®Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Scriptorium MapScriptorium MapMap Level: 80
  Map Tier: 13
  Guild Character: yTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Sulphur Wastes MapLeyline MapMap Level: 80
  Map Tier: 13
  Guild Character: zTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. (renamed into Leyline Map)
• Vault MapVault MapMap Level: 79
  Map Tier: 12
  Guild Character: uTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Forge of the Phoenix MapForge of the Phoenix MapMap Level: 83
  Map Tier: 16
  Guild Character: ¤Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Lair of the Hydra MapLair of the Hydra MapMap Level: 83
  Map Tier: 16
  Guild Character: ¢Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Maze of the Minotaur MapMaze of the Minotaur MapMap Level: 83
  Map Tier: 16
  Guild Character: £Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Pit of the Chimera MapPit of the Chimera MapMap Level: 83
  Map Tier: 16
  Guild Character: ÂTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• The Shaper's RealmThe Shaper's RealmMap Level: 84
  Map Tier: 17
  Guild Character: ¥Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. (using fragments to access only)

Map fragments

• Fragment of the ChimeraFragment of the ChimeraStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of
  nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.
• Fragment of the HydraFragment of the HydraStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of
  nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.
• Fragment of the MinotaurFragment of the MinotaurStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of
  nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.
• Fragment of the PhoenixFragment of the PhoenixStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of
  nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.

Quest items

• Shaper's Orbs

Currency

• Cartographer's Sextants
  • Apprentice Cartographer's SextantSimple SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a VoidstoneRight click this item then left click a Voidstone to apply it.
  • Journeyman Cartographer's SextantPrime SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a VoidstoneRight click this item then left click a Voidstone to apply it.
  • Master Cartographer's SextantAwakened SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a VoidstoneRight click this item then left click a Voidstone to apply it.
• Cartographer's Seals
  • Apprentice Cartographer's SealApprentice Cartographer's SealStack Size: 10Uncompletes a white map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click a white map on the Atlas to apply it.
  • Journeyman Cartographer's SealJourneyman Cartographer's SealStack Size: 10Uncompletes a yellow or white map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click a yellow or white map on the Atlas to apply it.
  • Master Cartographer's SealMaster Cartographer's SealStack Size: 10Uncompletes any map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click any map on the Atlas to apply it.
• Unshaping OrbUnshaping OrbStack Size: 10Downgrades a map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click a shaped map on the atlas to downgrade it. You can then earn the Shaper's Orb again to reshape another map afterwards.
• Essences

Divination cards

• Mawr BlaiddMawr Blaidd16Rigwald believed he'd seized great power, but it was the great power that had seized Rigwald
• The OathThe Oath6An oath once made is an oath never broken. Do not delay in keeping it, for I take no pleasure in fools.
• The ScavengerThe Scavenger8Take small pieces of things and then assemble them together
• The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.

New monsters

Bosses

• Guardian of the Chimera
• Guardian of the Hydra
• Guardian of the Minotaur
• Guardian of the Phoenix
• The Shaper

General Changes

• Balance changes to:
  • Triggered skills
  • skill and support gems
  • several unique items
  • few ascendancy skills
  • monsters
  • experience gain at very high levels
  • poison
  • "vacuum farming"