Ambush league

Ambush league

Challenge league

File:Ambush league logo.png

Release version	1.1.0
Release date	2014-03-05
End date	2014-07-05

Ambush is about risk and reward. Various new types of chests called Strongboxes can be found throughout Wraeclast. These chests are guarded by monsters that ambush the player when they are opened. The ambushing monsters must be slain before the contents of the Strongbox can be claimed.

Description on the official Path of Exile website

The Ambush league was a four month softcore league. This league introduced Strongboxes.

It started along with the Invasion league on March 5, 2014 and lasted until July 5, 2014. At the end of the league all characters and stashes were moved to Standard league. Characters that died during the four months respawned in Ambush.

Modifier

All areas had

• Strongboxes are guarded by Ambushing Monsters.

Items

Ambush had nine exclusive base item types (all shared with Invasion) and three exclusive uniques (two of which were shared with Invasion).

Exclusive base item types

The following item types were introduced exclusive to Ambush and Invasion.

Item		Stats
AntlersAntlersHelmet AttachmentAdds a pair of curled antlers to any equipped headdress	1	N/A
Arcane Body ArmourArcane Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Arcane body armour.	1	N/A
Arcane BootsArcane BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Arcane boots.	1	N/A
Arcane GlovesArcane GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Arcane gloves.	1	N/A
Arcane HelmetArcane HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Arcane helmet.	1	N/A
Arctic Ice Nova EffectArctic Ice Nova EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Ice Nova becomes a swirling ring of arctic wind.	1	N/A
Badge of AnguishBadge of AnguishWeapon SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped shield to the Badge of Anguish.	1	N/A
Badge of MirthBadge of MirthWeapon SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped shield to the Badge of Mirth.	1	N/A
BandanaBandanaHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped headdress to a villainous bandana.	1	N/A
Black Hole Portal EffectBlack Hole Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals become a singularity into the abyss.	1	N/A
Crystallised SkullCrystallised SkullHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped headdress to a crystallised skull.	1	N/A
Elite Body ArmourElite Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the metallic Elite platemail.	1	N/A
Elite BootsElite BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the metallic Elite greaves.	1	N/A
Elite GlovesElite GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the metallic Elite gauntlets.	1	N/A
Elite HelmetElite HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped headdress to the metallic Elite helmet.	1	N/A
Engraved SkullEngraved SkullHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped headdress to an engraved skull.	1	N/A
Ghostflame Footprints EffectGhostflame Footprints EffectFootprintsAdds Ghostflame footprints to any equipped pair of boots.	1	N/A
Ghostflame Weapon EffectGhostflame Weapon EffectWeapon EffectAdds the Ghostflame effect to any equipped weapon	1	N/A
Golden SkullGolden SkullHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped headdress to a golden skull.	1	N/A
Gore Glacial Cascade EffectGore Glacial Cascade EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Glacial Cascade becomes a surge of demonic teeth from below.	1	N/A
Guardian MaskGuardian MaskHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped headdress to a glowing guardian mask	1	N/A
Ornamental SkullOrnamental SkullHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped headdress to an ornamental skull.	1	N/A
Sacrifice at DawnSacrifice at DawnStack Size: 10Only those who aspire can dare to hope.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	1	N/A
Sacrifice at DuskSacrifice at DuskStack Size: 10The Vaal shall never fear the setting of our sun.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	1	N/A
Sacrifice at MidnightSacrifice at MidnightStack Size: 10Look to our Queen, for she will lead us into the light.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	1	N/A
Sacrifice at NoonSacrifice at NoonStack Size: 10The light without pales in comparison to the light within.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	1	N/A
Sawblade Cyclone EffectSawblade Cyclone EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Cyclone becomes augmented with spinning sawblades.	1	N/A
Seraph Footprints EffectSeraph Footprints EffectFootprintsAdds Seraph footprints to any equipped pair of boots.	1	N/A
Seraph Weapon EffectSeraph Weapon EffectWeapon EffectAdds the Seraph effect to any equipped weapon	1	N/A
Seraph WingsSeraph WingsArmour AttachmentAdds the Seraph Wings back attachment to any equipped body armour.	1	N/A
Soul Nexus Aura EffectSoul Nexus Aura EffectSkill Gem EffectYour aura effect becomes a vortex of swirling spirits.	1	N/A
Summer SkullSummer SkullHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped headdress to a summery skull.	1	N/A
Tentacle WingsTentacle WingsArmour AttachmentAdds the Tentacle Wings back attachment to any equipped body armour.	1	N/A
Tombstone Desecrate EffectTombstone Desecrate EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Desecrate summons a cluster of necrotic tombstones	1	N/A
Twisted HornsTwisted HornsHelmet AttachmentAdds a pair of twisted horns to any equipped headdress	1	N/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.	1	N/A
Vampiric Body ArmourVampiric Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Vampiric body armour.	1	N/A
Vampiric BootsVampiric BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Vampiric boots.	1	N/A
Vampiric GlovesVampiric GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Vampiric gloves.	1	N/A
Vampiric HelmetVampiric HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Vampiric helmet.	1	N/A
Verdant Body ArmourVerdant Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Verdant body armour.	1	N/A
Verdant BootsVerdant BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Verdant boots.	1	N/A
Verdant Footprints EffectVerdant Footprints EffectFootprintsAdds Verdant footprints to any equipped pair of boots.	1	N/A
Verdant GlovesVerdant GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Verdant gloves.	1	N/A
Verdant HelmetVerdant HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Verdant helmet.	1	N/A
Unset RingUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket	5	Has 1 Socket
Block Chance Reduction SupportBlock Chance Reduction SupportSupport, Duration Icon: B Level: (1-20)Requires Level 18Supports any skill that hits enemies.Overpowered applies -5% chance to Block Attack and Spell Damage Supported Skills inflict Overpowered for 4 seconds when Blocked Enemies have -(10-20)% chance to Block Attack or Spell Damage from Supported Skills Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills have (0.25-5)% reduced Enemy Block ChanceThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	18	Overpowered applies -5% chance to Block Attack and Spell Damage Supported Skills inflict Overpowered for 4 seconds when Blocked Enemies have -(10-20)% chance to Block Attack or Spell Damage from Supported Skills
Spell Echo SupportSpell Echo SupportSpell, Support Icon: k Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 150%Requires Level 38Supports spell skills, making them repeat when cast. Cannot support Vaal skills, totem skills, channelling skills, triggered skills, instant skills, blink skills, or skills with a reservation.Supported Skills deal 10% less Damage Supported Skills Repeat an additional time Supported Skills have (40-54)% more Cast Speed Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Spell DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.	38	Supported Skills deal 10% less Damage Supported Skills Repeat an additional time Supported Skills have (40-54)% more Cast Speed

Exclusive uniques

The following uniques were shared between Invasion and Ambush.

Item		Stats
Vaal CaressVaal Caress Bronzescale GauntletsArmour: (110-148) Evasion: (110-148)Requires Level 27, 22 Str, 22 Dex+5 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems -5 to Level of Socketed Non-Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 20 seconds on using a Vaal Skill"The gems are strangely human at times. They simply love to be held." - Doryani, First Seer to the Queen	27	+5 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems -5 to Level of Socketed Non-Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 20 seconds on using a Vaal Skill
VoideyeVoideye Unset RingRequires Level 45Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed GemsThe darker the eye, the more diligent the watched.	45	Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed Gems

This unique was specific to Ambush, but was added as a drop to the core game at the league's end.

Item		Stats
DrillneckDrillneck Penetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36Arrows Pierce an additional Target(8-12)% increased Attack Speed +350 to Evasion Rating +(40-50) to maximum Life (10-14) to (19-24) Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks Arrows deal 50% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments to Targets they Pierce"Why waste such a fine arrow on just one man?" - Kiravi, Vaal Archer	36	Arrows Pierce an additional Target(8-12)% increased Attack Speed +350 to Evasion Rating +(40-50) to maximum Life (10-14) to (19-24) Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks Arrows deal 50% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments to Targets they Pierce