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{{Quote|Encounter groups of monsters trapped by an ancient force, break them out to steal their Essence then use these to craft powerful items.|Description on the official Path of Exile website <ref name="AtlasOfWorlds"/>}} | |||
The '''Essence league''' and '''Hardcore Essence league''' are the current [[challenge league]]s. The leagues started on {{#show: Essence league|?Has release date}}<ref name="The Essence League Challenges and Rewards"/> along with the release of [[Atlas of Worlds (expansion)|Atlas of Worlds expansion]] ([[version 2.4.0]]). There are [[Challenges|40 optional challenges]], and players are rewarded with Essence-themed microtransactions after finishing 12, 24, and 36 challenges. | The '''Essence league''' and '''Hardcore Essence league''' are the current [[challenge league]]s. The leagues started on {{#show: Essence league|?Has release date}}<ref name="The Essence League Challenges and Rewards"/> along with the release of [[Atlas of Worlds (expansion)|Atlas of Worlds expansion]] ([[version 2.4.0]]). There are [[Challenges|40 optional challenges]], and players are rewarded with Essence-themed microtransactions after finishing 12, 24, and 36 challenges. | ||
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In this league, zones contain a pack of frozen monsters which hold an [[essence]], where taking it frees the monsters imbued with its power. Essences can be used to modify with an items with a specified guaranteed affix, some of which are exclusive to essences. Essences can be traded for higher tiers and can even be corrupted for a chance to gain an even stronger essence or destroy it. | In this league, zones contain a pack of frozen monsters which hold an [[essence]], where taking it frees the monsters imbued with its power. Essences can be used to modify with an items with a specified guaranteed affix, some of which are exclusive to essences. Essences can be traded for higher tiers and can even be corrupted for a chance to gain an even stronger essence or destroy it. | ||
At the end of the leagues, all characters and [[stash]]es will be moved to [[Standard league]] and [[Hardcore league]]. Characters that die in the Hardcore Essence league will immediately be moved to the permanent [[Standard league]]. | At the end of the leagues, all characters and [[stash]]es will be moved to [[Standard league]] and [[Hardcore league]]. Characters that die in the Hardcore Essence league will immediately be moved to the permanent [[Standard league]]. | ||
==Rewards== | ==Rewards== | ||
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==Essences== | ==Essences== | ||
{{main|Essence}} | {{main|Essence}} | ||
Players encounter groups of [[Rarity#Monsters|magic monster]]s with a rare one in the middle possessed by one or more essences, each granting him a special ability. These monsters are trapped and don't perform any actions until the player clicks few times on the possessed rare to release the whole group. When the possesed monster is killed the essences will drop as [[item]]s. | |||
==Version history== | ==Version history== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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<ref name="AtlasOfWorlds">{{cite web|author=|date=August 12, 2016|title=Atlas of Worlds promo page|url=https://www.pathofexile.com/atlasofworlds|publisher=Official Path of Exile Website|accessdate=August 12, 2016}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="The Essence League Challenges and Rewards">{{cite web|author=Bex_GGG|date=August 29th, 2016|title=The Essence League Challenges and Rewards|url=https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1715825|publisher=Official Path of Exile Forums|accessdate=August 31, 2016}} </ref> | <ref name="The Essence League Challenges and Rewards">{{cite web|author=Bex_GGG|date=August 29th, 2016|title=The Essence League Challenges and Rewards|url=https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1715825|publisher=Official Path of Exile Forums|accessdate=August 31, 2016}} </ref> | ||
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Revision as of 21:03, 21 November 2016
| Release version | 2.4.0 |
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| Release date | 2016-09-02 |
| End date | 2016-11-28 21:00:00 UTC |
Encounter groups of monsters trapped by an ancient force, break them out to steal their Essence then use these to craft powerful items.
Description on the official Path of Exile website [1]
The Essence league and Hardcore Essence league are the current challenge leagues. The leagues started on {{#show: Essence league|?Has release date}}[2] along with the release of Atlas of Worlds expansion (version 2.4.0). There are 40 optional challenges, and players are rewarded with Essence-themed microtransactions after finishing 12, 24, and 36 challenges.
In this league, zones contain a pack of frozen monsters which hold an essence, where taking it frees the monsters imbued with its power. Essences can be used to modify with an items with a specified guaranteed affix, some of which are exclusive to essences. Essences can be traded for higher tiers and can even be corrupted for a chance to gain an even stronger essence or destroy it.
At the end of the leagues, all characters and stashes will be moved to Standard league and Hardcore league. Characters that die in the Hardcore Essence league will immediately be moved to the permanent Standard league.
Rewards
Players earn exclusive microtransactions by completing challenges:
| Challenges | Reward |
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| 12 |  Essence Footprints EffectEssence Footprints EffectFootprintsAdds essence footprints to any equipped pair of boots.
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| 24 |  Essence WingsEssence WingsArmour AttachmentAdds the Essence Wings Back Attachment to any equipped body armour.
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| 36 |  Essence Portal EffectEssence Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Essence effect.
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From the 19th challenge onwards and for every third challenge after that, you receive pieces of a Essence Totem Pole decoration to display in your hideout. The Totem Pole permanently showcases how many of the Essence challenges you completed during this league.
Modifiers
All areas have:
- Areas can contain Essences
Essences
Players encounter groups of magic monsters with a rare one in the middle possessed by one or more essences, each granting him a special ability. These monsters are trapped and don't perform any actions until the player clicks few times on the possessed rare to release the whole group. When the possesed monster is killed the essences will drop as items.
Version history
| Version | Changes |
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| 2.4.0 |
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References
- ↑ (August 12, 2016). "Atlas of Worlds promo page". Official Path of Exile Website. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ↑ Bex_GGG (August 29th, 2016). "The Essence League Challenges and Rewards". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved August 31, 2016.