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This page is about the game mechanic. For the league, see Breach league. For the divination card, see The Breach.
A Breach portal
A Breachlord's Clasped Hand is barely visible before opening the breach

Breaches are timed monster-spawning portals. This encounter is considered Extra Content and has a baseline 8% chance to appear in any map area.

Overview

Breaches will randomly spawn in an area in an inactive state. They're easily identified by the hand-like construct within a purple circle and purple swirls can be seen within the vicinity. Walking into the hand will activate the breach. Breaches can also be spawned using Vaal BreachVaal BreachSpell, Vaal
Level: 1
Souls Per Use: 100
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Soul Gain Prevention: 40 sec
Cast Time: 2.50 sec
Requires Level 10Creates a breach, making you vulnerable to its powerful inhabitants.Monsters from the Breach do not grant Experience or drop Items

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(3-60)% increased Cast Speed
CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
, but enemies in these breaches do not give experience or drop items.

Active breaches will expand their circle outwards and spawn a mix of breach monsters within the circle; the faster the monsters are killed the faster the circle expands. After a while, the expansion of the breach will slow down until it eventually retracts quickly and closes.

Breaches stay open for a minimum of 30 seconds, increasing to a maximum of 60 based on how quickly breach monsters are killed. Normal monsters killed while in the breach do not increase the active time.

Monsters moving outside of the active radius will despawn after a short delay. During this time, however, it is still possible to attack and be attacked by the monsters before they're removed. It is also possible for monsters inside the breach to hit the character while they are outside it.

Breach monsters have increased item rarity and quantity, but have a reduced chance to spawn beyond demons and only rare breach monsters are able to drop maps. In addition there is a chance to obtain breach-specific unique items and splinters from these monsters as well as breach-exclusive Breach RingsBreach RingProperties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupted.

Occasionally, a Breachlord can spawn from a Breach. They will drop a number of Splinters when the breach collapses based on how much damage was dealt to them or the maximum of ten when defeated.

Breaches also contain "Clasped Hands", a breach-specific type of chest. They come in two varieties, "Clasped Hand" or "<Breachlord>'s Clasped Hand". These chests can drop additional splinters and can only be opened when the breach expands to them. It is possible to see Breachlord specific Clasped Hands before opening the breach itself as a shimmering transparent object.

There are fives types of breaches each associated with a damage type, which will affect accordingly

  • the type of monsters that will spawn with skills associated with the type
  • the type of splinters that are dropped
  • the type of unique items that can be obtained

Breach frequency

Breaches have a 8% chance to occur in maps by default. Xoph, Esh, and Tul Breaches are significantly more common than Uul-Netol or Chayula.

Breach items

There are two types of currency and one other item class associated with breaches; each is specific to a breach type for a total of 15 currency items.

Splinters

Main page: Splinter

Splinters are dropped by Breach monsters or Clasped Hands within breaches. 100 Splinters of the same type can be combined into a Breachstone.

There is currently an issue with the currency tab; if you remove a stack of 100 splinters they will not upgrade to a Breachstone. In order to fix it, remove a single splinter and put it back on the stack.

Breachstones

Main page: Breachstone

Breachstones are obtained from combining Splinters. They can be put into a map device in order to enter the associated domain of a Breachlord.

The domain of a Breachlord is a unique area that contains one single large expanding breach and the domain's unique boss at the end. The breach is only active for a limited time that can be extended by killing breach monsters. When the boss area is reached the timer will stop; which allows for fighting the boss at any pace or picking up items that were left behind. Letting the timer run out before the breach fully expands will permanently collapse it for that instance.

Blessings

Main page: Blessing

Blessings are occasionally dropped by Breachlords. They can not be obtained outside of the Breachlord's domain, and are not guaranteed to drop.

Blessing can be used to upgrade Breach unique items to a new version of the item or used on Breachstones to upgrade them into their Flawless variants.

Strategy

Since the breaches can spawn a very large number of monsters that hit hard is advisable to be cautious when opening breaches; death can come quickly and without warning.

Characters that have high survivability, high mobility, high damage output as well as good area clearing ability are best at effectively clearing breaches.

Strategies (not all may be suitable for your build):

  • Avoid opening breaches near dangerous fights - i.e. clear the area first before opening; fighting a breach and a map boss at the same time, for example, can pose a very large risk of character death
  • When in a party coordinate the opening
  • Consider creating a portal near the breach for emergency escape and/or quick return in the case of death
  • Watch out for the type of breach you are facing; some breaches might pose a larger risk to some characters than others.
  • Try to stay in a corner or room instead of the middle of the breach to avoid having all monsters instantly attack you. Clear monsters carefully area by area
  • Be careful when leaving the breach area; while the monsters disappear outside of the circle, it is still possible for them to hit you for a short period of time
  • If you are faced with breach that you can't handle, consider leaving the area for a while until it times out
  • Simply not opening a breach can also be a good option; use movement skills like Lightning WarpLightning WarpSpell, AoE, Duration, Movement, Lightning, Travel
    Level: (1-20)
    Cost: (9-26) Mana
    Cast Time: 0.70 sec
    Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
    Effectiveness of Added Damage: 90%
    AoE Radius: 16
    Requires Level 10Waits for a duration before teleporting to a targeted destination, with the duration based on the distance and your movement speed. When the teleport occurs, lightning damage is dealt to the area around both where the player was and where they teleported to. Casting again will queue up multiple teleportations to occur in sequence.Deals (1-51) to (19-965) Lightning Damage
    +(0-0.4) metres to radius
    (30-49)% reduced Duration
    Can queue up to 50 uses

    Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
    (1-20)% increased Cast Speed
    Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
    or Leap SlamLeap SlamAttack, AoE, Movement, Travel, Slam, Melee
    Level: (1-20)
    Cost: 10 Mana
    Attack Damage: (100-150)% of base
    Effectiveness of Added Damage: (100-150)%
    AoE Radius: 15
    Requires Level 10Jump through the air, damaging and knocking back enemies with your weapon where you land. Enemies you would land on are pushed out of the way. Requires an Axe, Mace, Sceptre, Sword or Staff. Cannot be supported by Multistrike.(20-39)% increased Stun Duration against Enemies that are on Full Life
    +0.55 seconds to Attack Time
    Base radius is 1.5 metres
    Damaging Hits always Stun Enemies that are on Full Life

    Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
    (2-40)% increased Stun Duration against Enemies that are on Full Life
    Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
    to bypass the opening area

Breach types

See also: Breach monsters
Lv. required Damage
Type
Splinter

Blessing

Breachstone

Unique Items Breach-specific Monsters Boss

Breachstone Area

1 Fire Splinter of XophSplinter of XophStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Xoph's Breachstone.

Blessing of XophBlessing of XophStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it.

Xoph's BreachstoneXoph's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
100% increased Experience Gain
Monster Level: 81
Travel to Xoph's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.

Xoph's InceptionXoph's Inception
Citadel Bow
Bow
Physical Damage: (93.6-104.4) to (374.4-417.6)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.25
Requires Level 58, 185 Dex(160-190)% increased Physical Damage
Gain (200-300) Life per Ignited Enemy Killed
Gain 20% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage
10% chance to Ignite
Projectiles Pierce all Burning Enemies
Arrows deal 30 to 50 Added Fire Damage for each time they've Pierced
Upon the red pyre we are born.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Xoph

The Formless FlameThe Formless Flame
Royal Burgonet
Armour: (678-954)Requires Level 65, 148 Str(80-120)% increased Armour
-30% to Fire Resistance
-(200-100) Fire Damage taken from Hits
Armour is increased by Overcapped Fire Resistance
Our skin turns to ash
and we are swallowed by his brilliant red light.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Xoph

Xoph's HeartXoph's Heart
Amber Amulet
Requires Level 5+(20-30) to Strength+(20-30) to Strength
25% increased Fire Damage
+(25-35) to maximum Life
+(20-40)% to Fire Resistance
Nearby Enemies are Covered in Ash
His is our heart.
To its beat we are all driven.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Xoph

Xoph's Favoured

Xoph's Loyal

Xoph, Dark Embers

Xoph's Domain (70)

1 Cold Splinter of TulSplinter of TulStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Tul's Breachstone.

Blessing of TulBlessing of TulStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it.

Tul's BreachstoneTul's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
100% increased Experience Gain
Monster Level: 81
Travel to Tul's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.

TulbornTulborn
Opal Wand
Wand
Physical Damage: 35-65
Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Requires Level 62, 212 IntAdds (14-29) to (42-47) Cold Damage to Spells and AttacksGain a Power Charge on Killing a Frozen Enemy
+(20-25) Mana gained on Killing a Frozen Enemy
Adds (120-140) to (150-170) Cold Damage to Spells
Cold Exposure you inflict applies an extra -12% to Cold Resistance
We remember the stillness.
Then the great fall.
The pain of separation.
We return once more.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Tul

The Snowblind GraceThe Snowblind Grace
Zodiac Leather
Evasion: (1537-1964)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 65, 197 Dex(10-15)% increased Dexterity
(80-100)% increased Evasion Rating
+(40-60) to maximum Life
50% increased Arctic Armour Buff Effect
Arctic Armour has no Reservation
We dance in the white, like water,
colliding as many and emerging as one.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Tul

The HalcyonThe Halcyon
Jade Amulet
Requires Level 35+(20-30) to DexterityFreezes you inflict spread to other Enemies within 1.5 metres
+(35-40)% to Cold Resistance
30% increased Freeze Duration on Enemies
10% chance to Freeze
60% increased Damage if you've Frozen an Enemy Recently
We wait, still as the dead.
To join the great avalanche.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Tul

It of Tul
They of Tul
Tul, Creeping Avalanche

Tul's Domain (70)

1 Lightning Splinter of EshSplinter of EshStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Esh's Breachstone.

Blessing of EshBlessing of EshStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it.

Esh's BreachstoneEsh's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
100% increased Experience Gain
Monster Level: 81
Travel to Esh's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.

Hand of Thought and MotionHand of Thought and Motion
Imperial Claw
Claw
Physical Damage: 25-65
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
Requires Level 68, 131 Dex, 95 IntGrants 46 Life per Enemy Hit(8-12)% increased Dexterity
(8-12)% increased Intelligence
Adds 1 to 10 Lightning Damage to Attacks with this Weapon per 10 Dexterity
5% increased Critical Strike Chance per 25 Intelligence
Recover 1% of Life on Kill
She carries us and nurtures us
until we must feed upon each other.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Esh

Esh's MirrorEsh's Mirror
Vaal Spirit Shield
Chance to Block: 24%
Energy Shield: (151-211)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 62, 159 Int(5-10)% increased Spell Damage+(20-30) to Intelligence
(170-230)% increased Energy Shield
+(35-40)% to Lightning Resistance
Adds 1 to 10 Lightning Damage for each Shocked Enemy you've Killed Recently
Shocks you inflict spread to other Enemies within 1.5 metres
She looked upon her reflection
and trembled, and shook,
until she was not what she saw.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Esh

Voice of the StormVoice of the Storm
Lapis Amulet
Requires Level 69+(20-30) to Intelligence50% increased Lightning Damage
+(10-15) to all Attributes
(10-20)% increased maximum Mana
Lightning Damage with Non-Critical Strikes is Lucky
When she of many mouths spoke,
we bowed in awe and were crushed.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Esh

Scale of Esh Esh, Forked Thought

Esh's Domain (70)

40 Physical Splinter of Uul-NetolSplinter of Uul-NetolStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Uul-Netol's Breachstone.

Blessing of Uul-NetolBlessing of Uul-NetolStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it.

Uul-Netol's BreachstoneUul-Netol's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
150% increased Experience Gain
Monster Level: 82
Travel to Uul-Netol's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.

Uul-Netol's KissUul-Netol's Kiss
Vaal Axe
Two Handed Axe
Physical Damage: (343.2-384.8) to (574.2-643.8)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 0.98
Weapon Range: 1.3 metres
Requires Level 64, 158 Str, 76 Dex25% chance to Maim on Hit(230-270)% increased Physical Damage
15% reduced Attack Speed
Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit
Exerted Attacks deal 200% increased Damage
Exerted Attacks Knock Enemies Back on Hit
We feel the mother's love
And beg to return to her womb.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Uul-Netol

The Infinite PursuitThe Infinite Pursuit
Titan Greaves
Armour: (241-278)Requires Level 68, 120 Str20% increased Movement Speed
Moving while Bleeding doesn't cause you to take extra Damage
20% increased Movement Speed while Bleeding
50% chance to be inflicted with Bleeding when Hit by an Attack
Bleeding on you expires 75% slower while Moving
Cannot be Stunned while Bleeding
Cannot be Poisoned while Bleeding
We move to be closer to her, but the distance yet grows.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Uul-Netol

The AnticipationThe Anticipation
Ezomyte Tower Shield
Chance to Block: 30%
Armour: (824-948)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum Life100% increased Armour
+(50-70) to maximum Life
+6% Chance to Block
+(1500-3000) Armour if you've Blocked Recently
Permanently Intimidate Enemies on Block
We are within her reach,
and when the time is right,
she will reach into us.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Uul-Netol

Uul-Netol's Pet Uul-Netol, Unburdened Flesh

Uul-Netol's Domain (75)

68 Chaos Splinter of ChayulaSplinter of ChayulaStack Size: 100Combine 100 splinters to create Chayula's Breachstone.

Blessing of ChayulaBlessing of ChayulaStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it.

Chayula's BreachstoneChayula's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
200% increased Experience Gain
Monster Level: 83
Travel to Chayula's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.

Severed in SleepSevered in Sleep
Cutlass
One Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 13-53
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.55
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
Requires Level 69, 55 Str, 79 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingGrants Level 25 Envy Skill
Minions have +29% to Chaos Resistance
Minions have 60% chance to inflict Withered on Hit
Minions have +5% to Critical Strike Multiplier per Withered Debuff on Enemy
His lucky thralls dream eternal,
but we must crawl on our own.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula

Skin of the LoyalSkin of the Loyal
Simple Robe
Movement Speed: -3%Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden)
Sockets cannot be modified
+1 to Level of Socketed Gems
100% increased Global Defences
Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden)
We happily give our limbs.
A net woven to keep safe the bones of the Lords.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula

The Red DreamThe Red Dream
Crimson Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
Gain (6-10)% of Fire Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
Passives granting Fire Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
also grant an equal chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Kill
We flow like blood into Chayula's open mouth,
and spill into the land we have watched forever.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.

The Green DreamThe Green Dream
Viridian Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
Gain (6-10)% of Cold Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
Passives granting Cold Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
also grant an equal chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill
We climb like vines up Chayula's arms,
reaching into the world that should be ours.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.

The Blue DreamThe Blue Dream
Cobalt Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
Gain (6-10)% of Lightning Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
Passives granting Lightning Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
also grant an equal chance to gain a Power Charge on Kill
We crash against Chayula's body,
and fall like rain into the place we cannot go.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.

Chayula's Ideal Chayula, Who Dreamt

Chayula's Domain (80)

Trivia

Breach and Beyond have been confirmed to share an alternate dimension.[1]

Related items

ItemRequired levelStats
Breach RingBreach RingProperties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupted1Properties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupted
Breach ScarabFile:Breach Scarab inventory icon.pngBreach ScarabStack Size: 20Area contains 2 additional BreachesThey are never far.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.File:Breach Scarab inventory icon.png1N/A
Breach Scarab of LordshipFile:Breach Scarab of Lordship inventory icon.pngBreach Scarab of LordshipStack Size: 20Breaches in Area each contain a BreachlordTheir kingdoms always seek expansion.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.File:Breach Scarab of Lordship inventory icon.png1N/A
Breach Scarab of SnaresFile:Breach Scarab of Snares inventory icon.pngBreach Scarab of SnaresStack Size: 20Breaches in Area have 5 to 10 additional Clasped Hands
Clasped Hands in Area are guarded by a rare Breach Monster
Care where you step.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.
File:Breach Scarab of Snares inventory icon.png
1N/A
Breach Scarab of SplinteringFile:Breach Scarab of Splintering inventory icon.pngBreach Scarab of SplinteringStack Size: 20Breach Monsters in Area drop 50% more Breach Splinters
Clasped Hands in Area drop 50% more Breach Splinters
Bit by bit.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.
File:Breach Scarab of Splintering inventory icon.png
1N/A
Breach Scarab of the DreamerFile:Breach Scarab of the Dreamer inventory icon.pngBreach Scarab of the DreamerStack Size: 20Breaches in Area will always belong to ChayulaDreams quickly sour into Nightmare.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.File:Breach Scarab of the Dreamer inventory icon.png1N/A
Vaal BreachVaal BreachSpell, Vaal
Level: 1
Souls Per Use: 100
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Soul Gain Prevention: 40 sec
Cast Time: 2.50 sec
Requires Level 10Creates a breach, making you vulnerable to its powerful inhabitants.Monsters from the Breach do not grant Experience or drop Items

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(3-60)% increased Cast Speed
CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
10Monsters from the Breach do not grant Experience or drop Items

Version history

Version Changes
3.21.0
  • The pacing of Breach encounters has been improved. They now feel dense with monsters throughout the Breach, leaning more on the side of it feeling overwhelming towards the end. We've also reduced the duration of Breaches so that there is constant monster pressure and you can get on with your mapping sooner.
  • The number of Breach Splinters dropped are now affected by increases and reductions to item quantity.
  • The experience gained from killing Breach Monsters in your Maps has been reduced and the number of Breach Splinters dropped from Monsters has been rebalanced, as you're now encountering more of them.
  • The number of Breach Splinters dropped by Breach Bosses in your Map has been reduced.
3.14.0
3.0.0
  • Breaches can now be encountered in 10% of maps by default. A sextant mod has been added which guarantees a Breach in the affected maps but does not override the 10% chance to find a Breach naturally.
2.5.0
  • Introduced to the game as league mechanic.