Path of Exile: Atlas of Worlds

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

For details on the Atlas of World mechanics, see Atlas of Worlds.

Path of Exile: Atlas of Worlds is the fifth expansion for Path of Exile. It was officially announced by Grinding Gear Games on August 12, 2016 and released on {{#show: Atlas of Worlds (Expansion)|?Has release date}}.

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

Main page: Atlas of Worlds

• Addition of the Atlas of Worlds.
• Existing maps are getting changed.
• 30 new maps.
• 19 new map bosses.
• 4 Tier 16 maps.

Essence league

Main page: Essence league

• Encounter group of monsters contained by essences; they drop the essence after defeating them.
• Essences are acting like an Orb 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., but guarantee a specific mod.
• 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 unqiue items (18/22):

• The Brass DomeThe Brass Dome
  Gladiator PlateArmour: (3321-4240)
  Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 65, 177 Str(350-400)% increased Armour
  +(1-5)% to all maximum Elemental Resistances
  Strength provides no bonus to Maximum Life
  Take no Extra Damage from Critical StrikesThe turtle's shell one day becomes its tomb.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Unending HungerUnending Hunger
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 2
  Radius: MediumMinions have (6-8)% increased Area of Effect
  With at least 40 Intelligence in Radius, Raised Spectres have a 50% chance to gain Soul Eater for 20 seconds on KillThey roamed, they fed, they grew,
  Killing as they went,
  Conquer though they may,
  Their hearts will never be content.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• ValyriumValyrium
  Moonstone RingRequires Level 38+(15-25) to maximum Energy Shield+(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield
  +(30-40)% to Fire Resistance
  -40% to Cold Resistance
  Stun Threshold is based on Energy Shield instead of LifeThey will rise and fall in fire and blood.
• The Warden's BrandThe Warden's Brand
  Iron RingRequires Level 30Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to AttacksAdds (5-15) to (25-50) Physical Damage to Attacks
  30% reduced Attack Speed
  15% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Stun an Enemy"I don't always have a flame handy
  when a fresh delinquent walks through our gates."
  - Brutus, Warden of Axiom
• Witchfire BrewWitchfire Brew
  Stibnite FlaskLasts 8.00 Seconds
  Consumes (36-44) of 60 Charges on use
  20% more Evasion RatingRequires Level 48Creates a Smoke Cloud on Use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use
  Grants Level 21 Despair Curse Aura during Effect"Think of those that cursed us, judged us,
  and burned our sisters upon the pyre.
  Think of their names as you drink,
  and even their children will feel what we do to them today."
  -Vadinya, to her covenRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
• Unknown unique Vanguard Belt
• Unique boss drops;
  • Chimera (1/2):
    • Unknown claw
  • Hydra (2/2):
    • SlivertongueSlivertongue
      Harbinger BowBow
      Physical Damage: (130-145) to (353-373)
      Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.50)%
      Attacks per Second: 1.20Requires Level 68, 212 Dex(30-50)% increased Critical Strike ChanceAdds (80-95) to (220-240) Physical Damage
      (150-200)% increased Critical Strike Chance with arrows that Fork
      Arrows Pierce all Targets after Forking
      Arrows that Pierce have +50% to Critical Strike MultiplierA hundred blind heads, each seeking the taste of prey on the air.
    • SnakepitSnakepit
      Sapphire RingRequires Level 68+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance(20-40)% increased Spell Damage
      (5-10)% increased Cast Speed
      Left ring slot: Projectiles from Spells cannot Chain
      Left ring slot: Projectiles from Spells Fork
      Right ring slot: Projectiles from Spells Chain +1 times
      Right ring slot: Projectiles from Spells cannot Fork
      Projectiles from Spells cannot PierceThey wrap around you until your blood turns as cold as theirs.
  • Minotaur (1/2):
    • 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 (2/2):
    • 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.
    • 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
  • The Shaper (1/4):
    • Unknown two-handed sword

Maps

• Estuary MapEstuary MapMap Level: 81
  Map Tier: 14
  Guild Character: sWhere land springs from water,
  life will shortly follow.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Terrace MapTerrace MapMap Level: 80
  Map Tier: 13
  Guild Character: ðTravel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
• Ancient 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.

Unique Maps

• 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.
• The Putrid CloisterThe Putrid Cloister
  Museum MapMap Level: 79
  Map Tier: 12
  Guild Character: Õ
  Item Quantity: +90%
  Item Rarity: +45%Players are Cursed with Vulnerability
  Players are Cursed with Conductivity
  Players are Cursed with Flammability
  Players are Cursed with Frostbite
  Players are Cursed with Despair
  Unique Boss drops divination cardsPlease take out your blades,
  your whips, and your spikes.
  Class is now in session.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.

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
• Cartographer's Seals
  • Apprentice Cartographer's Seal
  • Journeyman Cartographer's Seal
  • Master Cartographer's Seal
• Unshaping Orb
• Essences

Divination cards

• The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
• Mawr BlaiddMawr Blaidd16Eyes of the GreatwolfRigwald believed he'd seized great power, but it was the great power that had seized Rigwald
• The OathThe Oath6Death's OathAn oath once made is an oath never broken. Do not delay in keeping it, for I take no pleasure in fools.
• The ScavengerThe Scavenger8Carcass JackTake small pieces of things and then assemble them together

New monsters

Bosses

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

Improvements

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