Affliction league

Affliction league

Challenge league

Release version	3.23.0
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.

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

New items

Base items

Charms and Tinctures are exclusive new items of this leagues. At the end of the leagues they are deleted from the game and not migrated to the permanent leagues.

The leagues also introduced corpse item, which also exclusive to this leagues. They are not obtainable from NPC or world drop after the end of the leagues, but existing items could still be traded among players.

Item	Stats	Effect(s)
Lupine CharmLupine CharmUnmodifiablePlace into an allocated Charm Socket on the Wildwood Primalist Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	N/A	N/A
Ursine CharmUrsine CharmUnmodifiablePlace into an allocated Charm Socket on the Wildwood Primalist Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	N/A	N/A
Corvine CharmCorvine CharmUnmodifiablePlace into an allocated Charm Socket on the Wildwood Primalist Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	N/A	N/A
Oakbranch TinctureOakbranch TinctureCulling StrikeUnmodifiableRight click to apply this to your weapons. Only one Tincture in your belt can be applied to your weapons at a time. Requires the Coated Blade Passive to be allocated on Warden of the Maji Passive Skill Tree to use this item.	Culling StrikeUnmodifiable	N/A
Ironwood TinctureIronwood TinctureDamaging Hits always Stun Enemies that are on Full LifeUnmodifiableRight click to apply this to your weapons. Only one Tincture in your belt can be applied to your weapons at a time. Requires the Coated Blade Passive to be allocated on Warden of the Maji Passive Skill Tree to use this item.	Damaging Hits always Stun Enemies that are on Full LifeUnmodifiable	N/A
Poisonberry TincturePoisonberry TinctureAll Damage can PoisonUnmodifiableRight click to apply this to your weapons. Only one Tincture in your belt can be applied to your weapons at a time. Requires the Coated Blade Passive to be allocated on Warden of the Maji Passive Skill Tree to use this item.	All Damage can PoisonUnmodifiable	N/A
Ashbark TinctureAshbark TinctureAll Damage can IgniteUnmodifiableRight click to apply this to your weapons. Only one Tincture in your belt can be applied to your weapons at a time. Requires the Coated Blade Passive to be allocated on Warden of the Maji Passive Skill Tree to use this item.	All Damage can IgniteUnmodifiable	N/A
Fulgurite TinctureFulgurite TinctureAll Damage can ShockUnmodifiableRight click to apply this to your weapons. Only one Tincture in your belt can be applied to your weapons at a time. Requires the Coated Blade Passive to be allocated on Warden of the Maji Passive Skill Tree to use this item.	All Damage can ShockUnmodifiable	N/A
Rosethorn TinctureRosethorn Tincture+25% to Critical Strike Chance against Enemies that are on Full LifeUnmodifiableRight click to apply this to your weapons. Only one Tincture in your belt can be applied to your weapons at a time. Requires the Coated Blade Passive to be allocated on Warden of the Maji Passive Skill Tree to use this item.	+25% to Critical Strike Chance against Enemies that are on Full LifeUnmodifiable	N/A
Borealwood TinctureBorealwood TinctureAll Damage can FreezeUnmodifiableRight click to apply this to your weapons. Only one Tincture in your belt can be applied to your weapons at a time. Requires the Coated Blade Passive to be allocated on Warden of the Maji Passive Skill Tree to use this item.	All Damage can FreezeUnmodifiable	N/A
Blood Sap TinctureBlood Sap TinctureBleeding you inflict on non-Bleeding Enemies deals 30% more DamageUnmodifiableRight click to apply this to your weapons. Only one Tincture in your belt can be applied to your weapons at a time. Requires the Coated Blade Passive to be allocated on Warden of the Maji Passive Skill Tree to use this item.	Bleeding you inflict on non-Bleeding Enemies deals 30% more DamageUnmodifiable	N/A

Unique items

These unique were Affliction leagues exclusive. At the end of the leagues, they are added to the core drop pool, except 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	Drop Enabled
PragmatismPragmatism 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	1
The Trickster's SmileThe 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	1
The Untouched SoulThe 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	1
The Flawed RefugeThe 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	1
NametakerNametaker 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	1
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.	<4 random Charm modifiers>	0
The Burden of ShadowsThe 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	1

Challenges and rewards

Main page: List of Affliction league challenges

The Affliction league includes 40 optional challenges. Completing them awards the following cosmetic items:

Challenges	Reward
4	Night Lotus BootsNight Lotus BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots with the Night Lotus Boots. Its improves the more Affliction Challenges you complete, the second tier leaving a trail of flowers in your wake. (Tier 1)
8	Night Lotus GlovesNight Lotus GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves with the Night Lotus Gloves. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, with the final tier causing enemies to explode with petals when slain. (Tier 1)
12	Night Lotus Body ArmourNight Lotus Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour with the Night Lotus Body Armour. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, with the third tier causing your blood to be replaced with blooming flowers. (Tier 1)
16	Night Lotus HelmetNight Lotus HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet with the Night Lotus Helmet. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, causing your health globe and flasks to be consumed by night lotus vines at the final tier. (Tier 1)
19	Affliction Challenger TrophyAffliction Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
20	Night Lotus GlovesNight Lotus GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves with the Night Lotus Gloves. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, with the final tier causing enemies to explode with petals when slain. (Tier 2)
22	Night Lotus Body ArmourNight Lotus Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour with the Night Lotus Body Armour. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, with the third tier causing your blood to be replaced with blooming flowers. (Tier 2) Affliction Challenger TrophyAffliction Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
24	Night Lotus HelmetNight Lotus HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet with the Night Lotus Helmet. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, causing your health globe and flasks to be consumed by night lotus vines at the final tier. (Tier 2)
25	Affliction Challenger TrophyAffliction Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
26	Night Lotus BootsNight Lotus BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots with the Night Lotus Boots. Its improves the more Affliction Challenges you complete, the second tier leaving a trail of flowers in your wake. (Tier 2)
28	Night Lotus Body ArmourNight Lotus Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour with the Night Lotus Body Armour. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, with the third tier causing your blood to be replaced with blooming flowers. (Tier 3) Affliction Challenger TrophyAffliction Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
31	Affliction Challenger TrophyAffliction Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
32	Night Lotus GlovesNight Lotus GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves with the Night Lotus Gloves. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, with the final tier causing enemies to explode with petals when slain. (Tier 3)
34	Affliction Challenger TrophyAffliction Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
35	Night Lotus Body ArmourNight Lotus Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour with the Night Lotus Body Armour. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, with the third tier causing your blood to be replaced with blooming flowers. (Tier 4)
37	Affliction Challenger TrophyAffliction Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
38	Night Lotus HelmetNight Lotus HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet with the Night Lotus Helmet. Its visuals get more impressive the more Affliction Challenges you complete, causing your health globe and flasks to be consumed by night lotus vines at the final tier. (Tier 3)
40	Affliction Challenger TrophyAffliction Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations

Ruthless mode

Main page: List of Ruthless Affliction league challenges

The Ruthless versions of the Affliction league include 8 separate challenges. It awards the same cosmetic items, but has a different totem pole decoration.