Abyss league

Abyss league

Challenge league

Release version	3.1.0
Release date	2017-12-08 20:00:00 UTC
End date	2018-02-26 21:00:00 UTC

Before Solaris graced Wraeclast, a race of repulsive beings, fearful of light, populated the gloomy wastes. They were thought to be long dead, with few traces and no mentions in historical accounts. That is, until the earth itself was torn asunder.

For aeons, in the deepest, blackest reaches, they have festered and multiplied. Now, they're clawing their way back to the surface in unprecedented numbers; a hateful swarm of hungering horrors hellbent on reclaiming Wraeclast. Push them back, or be swallowed by the abyss.

Description on the official Path of Exile website

The Abyss league and Hardcore Abyss league were a pair of challenge leagues. The leagues started on December 8, 2017 alongside the release of the War for the Atlas expansion and ended on 2018-02-27 New Zealand time or 2018-02-26 US time.

This league introduces Abysses, cracks and pits on the earth that spawn monsters when approached, and abyss jewels, a special type of jewel with new mods that can be equipped in generic Skill tree slots or in Abyssal sockets found on specific gear pieces.

All characters and stashes were moved to Standard league and Hardcore league respectively when the leagues ended. Characters that died in the Hardcore Abyss league were immediately moved to the permanent Standard league.

Modifiers

All areas have:

• Areas can contain Abysses

Mechanics

The league mechanics are Abysses, which can spawn in almost all areas of the game. Abysses are marked with a green dot on the minimap. They are triggered by walking over the green, glowing area. This opens a crack in the ground that can be followed to a gaping pit. Enemies spawn along the crack, and a rare enemy spawns from the pit. If enough enemies are defeated in a short time - particularly, but not necessarily, the rare enemy - a second crack opens and the process repeats once or twice. From the last pit, an Abyssal Trove may spawn, which usually contains one to three Abyss items listed below. At higher levels, a portal to the Abyssal Depths may open instead.

Abysses in this league can spawn from the first act, and Abyssal Depths can spawn as early as level 40 zones. Stygian Vises could also drop from Abyssal Troves.

Items

These items are exclusive to the Abyss encounters:

Base items

Item
Ghastly Eye JewelGhastly Eye JewelAbyssPlace into an Abyssal Socket on an Item or into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	1
Hypnotic Eye JewelHypnotic Eye JewelAbyssPlace into an Abyssal Socket on an Item or into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	1
Murderous Eye JewelMurderous Eye JewelAbyssPlace into an Abyssal Socket on an Item or into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	1
Searching Eye JewelSearching Eye JewelAbyssPlace into an Abyssal Socket on an Item or into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	1
Stygian ViseStygian ViseHas 1 Abyssal Socket	1

Unique items

Item		Stats
Darkness EnthronedDarkness Enthroned Stygian ViseHas 1 Abyssal SocketHas 1 Abyssal Socket (50-100)% increased Effect of Socketed Abyss JewelsHold in your hand the darkness and never will the light blind you.	1	Has 1 Abyssal SocketHas 1 Abyssal Socket (50-100)% increased Effect of Socketed Abyss Jewels
TombfistTombfist Steelscale GauntletsArmour: (65-75) Evasion: (65-75)Requires Level 36, 29 Str, 29 DexHas 1 Abyssal Socket (5-10)% increased Attack Speed <2 random Abyss Jewel-dependent modifiers>"Ever watched a man crush another man's skull? Hard to feel hope after that."	36	Has 1 Abyssal Socket (5-10)% increased Attack Speed <2 random Abyss Jewel-dependent modifiers> With a Searching Eye Jewel Socketed, Blind Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks With a Murderous Eye Jewel Socketed, Melee Hits have 25% chance to Fortify With a Murderous Eye Jewel Socketed, Intimidate Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks With a Searching Eye Jewel Socketed, Maim Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks With a Searching Eye Jewel Socketed, Attacks have 25% chance to grant Onslaught On Kill With a Murderous Eye Jewel Socketed, Melee Attacks grant 1 Rage on Hit, no more than once every second
TombfistTombfist Steelscale GauntletsArmour: (65-75) Evasion: (65-75)Requires Level 36, 29 Str, 29 DexHas 2 Abyssal Sockets (5-10)% increased Attack Speed <2 random Abyss Jewel-dependent modifiers>"Ever watched a man crush another man's skull? Hard to feel hope after that."	36	Has 2 Abyssal Sockets (5-10)% increased Attack Speed <2 random Abyss Jewel-dependent modifiers> With a Searching Eye Jewel Socketed, Blind Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks With a Murderous Eye Jewel Socketed, Melee Hits have 25% chance to Fortify With a Murderous Eye Jewel Socketed, Intimidate Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks With a Searching Eye Jewel Socketed, Maim Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks With a Searching Eye Jewel Socketed, Attacks have 25% chance to grant Onslaught On Kill With a Murderous Eye Jewel Socketed, Melee Attacks grant 1 Rage on Hit, no more than once every second
LightpoacherLightpoacher Great CrownArmour: (143-161) Energy Shield: (29-33)Requires Level 53, 59 Str, 59 IntHas 1 Abyssal Socket Trigger Level 20 Spirit Burst when you Use a Skill while you have a Spirit Charge +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances +1 to Maximum Spirit Charges per Abyss Jewel affecting you Gain a Spirit Charge on Kill Gain 5% of Physical Damage as Extra Damage of each Element per Spirit ChargeThe eyes of the living hold a glimmer of hope. Don't waste it.	53	Has 1 Abyssal Socket Trigger Level 20 Spirit Burst when you Use a Skill while you have a Spirit Charge +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances +1 to Maximum Spirit Charges per Abyss Jewel affecting you Gain a Spirit Charge on Kill Gain 5% of Physical Damage as Extra Damage of each Element per Spirit Charge
LightpoacherLightpoacher Great CrownArmour: (143-161) Energy Shield: (29-33)Requires Level 53, 59 Str, 59 IntHas 2 Abyssal Sockets Trigger Level 20 Spirit Burst when you Use a Skill while you have a Spirit Charge +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances +1 to Maximum Spirit Charges per Abyss Jewel affecting you Gain a Spirit Charge on Kill Gain 5% of Physical Damage as Extra Damage of each Element per Spirit ChargeThe eyes of the living hold a glimmer of hope. Don't waste it.	53	Has 2 Abyssal Sockets Trigger Level 20 Spirit Burst when you Use a Skill while you have a Spirit Charge +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances +1 to Maximum Spirit Charges per Abyss Jewel affecting you Gain a Spirit Charge on Kill Gain 5% of Physical Damage as Extra Damage of each Element per Spirit Charge
Bubonic TrailBubonic Trail Murder BootsEvasion: (185-213) Energy Shield: (18-21)Requires Level 69, 82 Dex, 42 IntHas 1 Abyssal Socket Triggers Level 20 Death Walk when Equipped (24-32)% increased Movement Speed while affected by a Magic Abyss Jewel (60-40)% reduced Duration of Elemental Ailments on You while affected by a Rare Abyss Jewel (16-24)% increased Reservation Efficiency of Skills while affected by a Unique Abyss JewelEven the dead serve the Lightless.	69	Has 1 Abyssal Socket Triggers Level 20 Death Walk when Equipped (24-32)% increased Movement Speed while affected by a Magic Abyss Jewel (60-40)% reduced Duration of Elemental Ailments on You while affected by a Rare Abyss Jewel (16-24)% increased Reservation Efficiency of Skills while affected by a Unique Abyss Jewel
Bubonic TrailBubonic Trail Murder BootsEvasion: (185-213) Energy Shield: (18-21)Requires Level 69, 82 Dex, 42 IntHas 2 Abyssal Sockets Triggers Level 20 Death Walk when Equipped (24-32)% increased Movement Speed while affected by a Magic Abyss Jewel (60-40)% reduced Duration of Elemental Ailments on You while affected by a Rare Abyss Jewel (16-24)% increased Reservation Efficiency of Skills while affected by a Unique Abyss JewelEven the dead serve the Lightless.	69	Has 2 Abyssal Sockets Triggers Level 20 Death Walk when Equipped (24-32)% increased Movement Speed while affected by a Magic Abyss Jewel (60-40)% reduced Duration of Elemental Ailments on You while affected by a Rare Abyss Jewel (16-24)% increased Reservation Efficiency of Skills while affected by a Unique Abyss Jewel
Shroud of the LightlessShroud of the Lightless Carnal ArmourEvasion: (917-1086) Energy Shield: (267-316) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 71, 88 Dex, 122 Int+(20-25) to maximum ManaHas 1 Abyssal Socket Penetrate 4% Elemental Resistances per Abyss Jewel affecting you 20% chance to Trigger Level 20 Shade Form when you Use a Socketed Skill (160-180)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield 3% increased Maximum Life per Abyss Jewel affecting you 3% increased Maximum Mana per Abyss Jewel affecting youLook to the darkness for nourishment and you will never go hungry.	71	+(20-25) to maximum ManaHas 1 Abyssal Socket Penetrate 4% Elemental Resistances per Abyss Jewel affecting you 20% chance to Trigger Level 20 Shade Form when you Use a Socketed Skill (160-180)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield 3% increased Maximum Life per Abyss Jewel affecting you 3% increased Maximum Mana per Abyss Jewel affecting you
Shroud of the LightlessShroud of the Lightless Carnal ArmourEvasion: (917-1086) Energy Shield: (267-316) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 71, 88 Dex, 122 Int+(20-25) to maximum ManaHas 2 Abyssal Sockets Penetrate 4% Elemental Resistances per Abyss Jewel affecting you 20% chance to Trigger Level 20 Shade Form when you Use a Socketed Skill (160-180)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield 3% increased Maximum Life per Abyss Jewel affecting you 3% increased Maximum Mana per Abyss Jewel affecting youLook to the darkness for nourishment and you will never go hungry.	71	+(20-25) to maximum ManaHas 2 Abyssal Sockets Penetrate 4% Elemental Resistances per Abyss Jewel affecting you 20% chance to Trigger Level 20 Shade Form when you Use a Socketed Skill (160-180)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield 3% increased Maximum Life per Abyss Jewel affecting you 3% increased Maximum Mana per Abyss Jewel affecting you
Shroud of the LightlessShroud of the Lightless Carnal ArmourEvasion: (917-1086) Energy Shield: (267-316) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 71, 88 Dex, 122 Int+(20-25) to maximum ManaHas 3 Abyssal Sockets Penetrate 4% Elemental Resistances per Abyss Jewel affecting you 20% chance to Trigger Level 20 Shade Form when you Use a Socketed Skill (160-180)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield 3% increased Maximum Life per Abyss Jewel affecting you 3% increased Maximum Mana per Abyss Jewel affecting youLook to the darkness for nourishment and you will never go hungry.	71	+(20-25) to maximum ManaHas 3 Abyssal Sockets Penetrate 4% Elemental Resistances per Abyss Jewel affecting you 20% chance to Trigger Level 20 Shade Form when you Use a Socketed Skill (160-180)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield 3% increased Maximum Life per Abyss Jewel affecting you 3% increased Maximum Mana per Abyss Jewel affecting you

Challenges and rewards

Main page: List of Abyss League challenges

The Abyss leagues include 40 optional challenges. Completing them awards the following microtransactions:

Challenges	Reward
12	Abyss HelmetAbyss HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Abyss Helmet.
19	Abyss Challenger TrophyAbyss Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
22	Abyss Challenger TrophyAbyss Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
24	Abyss WingsAbyss WingsArmour AttachmentAdds the Abyss Wings Back Attachment to any equipped body armour.
25	Abyss Challenger TrophyAbyss Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
28	Abyss Challenger TrophyAbyss Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
31	Abyss Challenger TrophyAbyss Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
34	Abyss Challenger TrophyAbyss Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
36	Abyss Portal EffectAbyss Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Abyss Portal Effect.
37	Abyss Challenger TrophyAbyss Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
40	Abyss Challenger TrophyAbyss Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations

Version history

Version	Changes
3.1.0	Introduced to the game.