Expedition

Expedition is the league mechanic of Expedition league, released in version 3.15.0 which the player can first encounter in Act 6. This encounter is considered Extra Content and has a baseline greater than 8% chance to appear in any non-unique map area.

Overview

General Mechanic

The player will encounter one of the four Expedition NPCs amidst heaps of dirt, skulls, various small flags and unearthed remnants. The player can place up to four explosives in the area marked by dirt heaps, which detonate one after the other with a short delay. Each remnant affected by explosives will apply its modifiers to the monsters and chests unearthed around it and those of each subsequent explosion. After any explosion the player can loot the chests (unearthed monsters do not have to be killed for the chests to be accessible) and will find normal loot, special Expedition currencies and occasionally Expedition Logbooks.

Logbooks can be taken to Dannig, to open portals to larger Expedition areas with more remnants, flags and more placeable explosives. These areas also contain loot in caves hidden behind rock walls, that have to be affected by an explosive to become accessible. Logbook encounters can spawn one of the Expedition bosses: Medved, Vorana, Uhtred and Olroth.

After completing an encounter the player can trade their currency on site with the respective NPC or in town.

There are three kinds of markers which can be excavated with explosions:

• Remnants - These are marked and apply certain modifiers on explosion, which come in two different varieties. The first modifier — or a set thereof — applies to the monsters the player unearths with an explosion, the last modifier describes loot bonuses or extra experience.
• Skulls - These "skulls on sticks" spawn monsters for the encounter. They come in two varieties, the small skulls and the larger ones. The larger skulls spawn Runic Monsters which drop Artifacts, Refresh Currency and Logbooks.
• Chests - The chests are marked with flags which are coloured according to the value of chest contents. White flags yield lesser, yellow flags middling and red flags yield loot of greater value.

Trading

Trading currency found in unearthed chests introduces a second layer of complexity to the Expedition mechanic. The list below shows which member of the Kalguuran expedition the player can trade their currency with. Each NPC offers a different set of items and while Gwennen reveals unidentified items upon buying (item class is visible, rarity is not), Rog lets the player reroll outcomes of several crafting options. Tujen sells currency and other items like fragments and gems, and Dannig offers his associates' currency.

Items

Expedition chests and monsters drop Expedition currencies as well as Expedition Logbooks. Modifiers to increased item quantity of the area will affect the drop rate of both.

Expedition Map Symbol Quick-Reference

Map Symbol	Meaning	Map Symbol	Meaning	Map Symbol	Meaning
	Expedition Boss		Expedition Cavern Entrance		Expedition Stash
	Abyss Expedition Chest		Armour Expedition Chest		Blight Expedition Chest
	Breach Expedition Chest		Currency Expedition Chest		Delirium Expedition Chest
	Divination Expedition Chest		Essence Expedition Chest		Expedition Expedition Chest
	Fossil Expedition Chest		Fragment Expedition Chest		Gems Expedition Chest
	Generic Expedition Chest		Harbinger Expedition Chest		Heist Expedition Chest
	Labyrinth Expedition Chest		Legion Expedition Chest		Atlas/Maps Expedition Chest
	Ultimatum Expedition Chest		Ritual Expedition Chest		Talisman Expedition Chest
	Jewellery Expedition Chest		Unique Expedition Chest		Weapon Expedition Chest

Related items

Item		Stats
Altered PerceptionAltered Perception3SimulacrumYou mustn't forget: you won't be leaving this place.	1	N/A
Blazing FragmentBlazing FragmentThe Absence of Patience and Wisdom is level 85 The Searing Exarch's full power is unleashed in The Absence of Patience and WisdomConstellations are systematically incinerated in the wake of an ever-expanding archive of minds.Use five of these in a personal Map Device to open Portals to The Absence of Patience and Wisdom. Can only be used once.	1	N/A
Cosmic FragmentCosmic FragmentThe Shaper's Realm is level 85 The Shaper's full power is unleashed in The Shaper's RealmA single act of love and defiance may cascade destruction across the cosmos.Use five of these in a personal Map Device to open Portals to The Shaper's Realm. Can only be used once.	1	N/A
Decaying FragmentDecaying FragmentThe Shaper's Realm is level 85 The Shaper's and The Elder's full power are unleashed in The Shaper's RealmA void where only terror and emptiness exists; those who attempt to struggle only hasten the assimilationUse five of these in a personal Map Device to open Portals to The Shaper's Realm. Can only be used once.	1	N/A
Devouring FragmentDevouring FragmentThe Absence of Symmetry and Harmony is level 85 The Eater of Worlds' full power is unleashed in The Absence of Symmetry and HarmonyAt the core of the mass, a fierce hunger seethes, as the Tangle's champion devours a myriad of worlds...Use five of these in a personal Map Device to open Portals to The Absence of Symmetry and Harmony. Can only be used once.	1	N/A
Expedition LogbookExpedition LogbookTake this item to Dannig in your Hideout to open portals to an expedition.	1	N/A
Expedition ScarabExpedition ScarabStack Size: 20Area contains an Expedition EncounterThey come from across the sea in search of ancient truth.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	1	N/A
Expedition Scarab of ArchaeologyExpedition Scarab of ArchaeologyStack Size: 20Remnants in Expedition Encounters in Area have 2 additional Suffixes and PrefixesCuriosity leads to wisdom. Wisdom leads to power.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	1	N/A
Expedition Scarab of RunefindingExpedition Scarab of RunefindingStack Size: 20Expedition Encounters in Area have 100% increased number of Runic Monster MarkersThat which came from the stars longs to return.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	1	N/A
Expedition Scarab of the SkaldExpedition Scarab of the SkaldStack Size: 20Expedition Encounters in Area are lead by DannigLead from the front, and your men will follow you anywhere.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	1	N/A
Expedition Scarab of Verisium PowderExpedition Scarab of Verisium PowderStack Size: 20Expedition Encounters in Area have 20% increased number of Explosives 80% increased Explosive RadiusA properly refined pinch makes all the difference.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	1	N/A
Flaring Allflame Ember of KalguuransFlaring Allflame Ember of KalguuransPack Size: 3-5 MonstersPack monsters can drop Expedition Artifacts Pack monsters have a chance to leave corpses with a Special CraftClick and drag this item over a Monster Pack in the Lantern of Arimor to have those packs in the area replaced with this pack.	1	N/A
Kalguuran Delirium OrbKalguuran Delirium OrbStack Size: 10Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Expedition Items reward typeRight click this item then left click a Map item to apply it. Can apply up to 5 to a single Map item.	1	N/A
Kalguuran Forgemaster Station Hideout DecorationKalguuran Forgemaster Station Hideout DecorationHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout	1	N/A
Kalguuran IncubatorKalguuran IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Expedition item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.	1	N/A
Kalguuran Runesmith Body ArmourKalguuran Runesmith Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Kalguuran Runesmith Body Armour. Crafting items causes a Kalguuran Priest to materialise, infusing your item with Runic brilliance.	1	N/A
Kalguuran Runesmith BootsKalguuran Runesmith BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Kalguuran Runesmith Boots.	1	N/A
Kalguuran Runesmith CloakKalguuran Runesmith CloakArmour AttachmentAdds the Kalguuran Runesmith Cloak back attachment to any equipped body armour. It becomes energised when you reach maximum frenzy, endurance or power charges.	1	N/A
Kalguuran Runesmith GlovesKalguuran Runesmith GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Kalguuran Runesmith Gloves.	1	N/A
Kalguuran Runesmith HelmetKalguuran Runesmith HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Kalguuran Runesmith Helmet.	1	N/A
Kalguuran Runesmith Portrait FrameKalguuran Runesmith Portrait FramePortraitAdds the Kalguuran Runesmith Portrait Frame to this character.	1	N/A
Reality FragmentReality FragmentThe Absence of Mercy and Empathy is level 85 The Maven's full power is unleashed in The Absence of Mercy and EmpathyYou must rise from mere amusement to respected equal.Use five of these in a personal Map Device to open Portals to The Absence of Mercy and Empathy. Can only be used once.	1	N/A
Synthesising FragmentSynthesising FragmentThe Cortex is level 85 Venarius' full power is unleashed in the CortexWhen memories become twisted by a corrupted mind, history is rewritten, time after time.Use five of these in a personal Map Device to open Portals to The Cortex. Can only be used once.	1	N/A
Time-Lost RelicTime-Lost Relic10League-Specific ItemTime cannot wash away that which cannot be forgotten.	1	N/A
Runic GlovesRunic GlovesWard: (24-28)Requires Level 24, 16 Str, 16 Dex, 16 Int	24	N/A
Runic GreavesRunic GreavesWard: (24-28)Requires Level 24, 20 Str, 20 Dex, 20 Int	24	N/A
FaithguardFaithguard Runic HelmWard: (51-63)Requires Level 25, 30 Str, 30 Dex, 30 Int+(20-30) to Intelligence (25-35)% increased Ward (40-60)% faster Restoration of Ward (15-25)% increased Light Radius Increases and Reductions to Maximum Energy Shield instead apply to WardThe priests of the Kalguur worshipped knowledge, not gods.	25	+(20-30) to Intelligence (25-35)% increased Ward (40-60)% faster Restoration of Ward (15-25)% increased Light Radius Increases and Reductions to Maximum Energy Shield instead apply to Ward
Runic HelmRunic HelmWard: (41-47)Requires Level 25, 30 Str, 30 Dex, 30 Int	25	N/A
Elixir of the Unbroken CircleElixir of the Unbroken Circle Iron FlaskLasts (6.00-7.00) Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(20-40)% increased Duration Recover 4% of Life per Endurance Charge on use Lose all Endurance Charges on use Gain 1 Endurance Charge per Second during EffectNothing endures. All things end. Then, they begin again.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use(20-40)% increased Duration Recover 4% of Life per Endurance Charge on use Lose all Endurance Charges on use Gain 1 Endurance Charge per Second during Effect
Iron FlaskIron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on useRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use
Olroth's ResolveOlroth's Resolve Iron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes (56-60) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(40-50)% increased Charges per use Ward does not Break during Effect 70% less Ward during EffectOlroth the Gallant, tireless and true, he fights for me, he fights for you!Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use(40-50)% increased Charges per use Ward does not Break during Effect 70% less Ward during Effect
Starlight ChaliceStarlight Chalice Iron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(20-30)% increased Charge Recovery Inflict Fire, Cold and Lightning Exposure on nearby Enemies when used (20-30)% increased Effect of Non-Damaging Ailments you inflict during EffectUhtred and his priests drank of the skies to empower runes... and themselves.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use(20-30)% increased Charge Recovery Inflict Fire, Cold and Lightning Exposure on nearby Enemies when used (20-30)% increased Effect of Non-Damaging Ailments you inflict during Effect
Vorana's PreparationVorana's Preparation Iron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes (36-44) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use Debilitate nearby Enemies for 2 Seconds when Effect ends Effect is removed when Ward Breaks Culling Strike during EffectVorana trained her mercenaries thus: strike true and survive.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	27	Restores Ward on use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use Debilitate nearby Enemies for 2 Seconds when Effect ends Effect is removed when Ward Breaks Culling Strike during Effect
NightgripNightgrip Runic GagesWard: (82-105)Requires Level 48, 31 Str, 31 Dex, 31 Int(33-48)% increased Ward +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance Gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 20% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses WardThose heroes that set foot on Wraeclast found themselves changing, only subtly at first...	48	(33-48)% increased Ward +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance Gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 20% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses Ward
Olroth's ChargeOlroth's Charge Runic SolleretsWard: (93-127)Requires Level 48, 37 Str, 37 Dex, 37 Int(50-80)% increased Ward (50-30)% slower Restoration of Ward 20% increased Movement Speed Gain Adrenaline for 3 seconds when Ward BreaksWhere others would retreat when vulnerable, Olroth the Gallant fought deeper into battle.	48	(50-80)% increased Ward (50-30)% slower Restoration of Ward 20% increased Movement Speed Gain Adrenaline for 3 seconds when Ward Breaks
Runic GagesRunic GagesWard: (62-71)Requires Level 48, 31 Str, 31 Dex, 31 Int	48	N/A
Runic SolleretsRunic SolleretsWard: (62-71)Requires Level 48, 37 Str, 37 Dex, 37 Int	48	N/A
Runic CrestRunic CrestWard: (97-112)Requires Level 49, 55 Str, 55 Dex, 55 Int	49	N/A
ManastormManastorm Lacewood Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 24% Energy Shield: (47-55) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 56, 134 Int(5-10)% increased Spell Damage+(1-100) to maximum Mana (1-100)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Gain (1-100) Mana per Enemy Killed (1-100)% increased Mana Recovery from Flasks When you Cast a Spell, Sacrifice all Mana to gain Added Maximum Lightning Damage equal to 50% of Sacrificed Mana for 4 secondsFear not the fury of the storm.	56	(5-10)% increased Spell Damage+(1-100) to maximum Mana (1-100)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Gain (1-100) Mana per Enemy Killed (1-100)% increased Mana Recovery from Flasks When you Cast a Spell, Sacrifice all Mana to gain Added Maximum Lightning Damage equal to 50% of Sacrificed Mana for 4 seconds
Cadigan's CrownCadigan's Crown Runic CrownWard: (164-189)Requires Level 68, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 IntNever deal Critical Strikes BattlemageCadigan the Third ruled dispassionately through the iron might of artifice.	68	Never deal Critical Strikes Battlemage
Runic CrownRunic CrownWard: (164-189)Requires Level 68, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int	68	N/A
Medved's ChallengeMedved's Challenge Runic GauntletsWard: (132-175)Requires Level 69, 342 Str, 342 Dex, 342 Int800% increased Attribute Requirements (30-50)% increased Ward +(15-25)% to all Elemental Resistances 80% less Flask Charges gained from Kills Flasks gain 1 Charge per second if you've Hit a Unique Enemy RecentlyFor forty-two nights, the Feller of Heroes challenged the next greatest warrior to a one-on-one duel. None could match his might.	69	800% increased Attribute Requirements (30-50)% increased Ward +(15-25)% to all Elemental Resistances 80% less Flask Charges gained from Kills Flasks gain 1 Charge per second if you've Hit a Unique Enemy Recently
Runic GauntletsRunic GauntletsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 38 Str, 38 Dex, 38 Int	69	N/A
Runic SabatonsRunic SabatonsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 46 Str, 46 Dex, 46 Int	69	N/A
Vorana's MarchVorana's March Runic SabatonsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 46 Str, 46 Dex, 46 IntHas no Sockets Triggers Level 20 Summon Arbalists when Equipped 25% increased Movement Speed <Four random Summoned Arbalists modifiers>In their hour of desperate need, the Knights of the Sun called out for aid... and the Black Scythe answered.	69	Has no Sockets Triggers Level 20 Summon Arbalists when Equipped 25% increased Movement Speed <Four random Summoned Arbalists modifiers> Summoned Arbalists have (30-40)% increased Attack Speed Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Chain +2 times Summoned Arbalists' Attacks have (40-60)% chance to inflict Bleeding Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Crush on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (25-35)% chance to deal Double Damage Summoned Arbalists have (15-25)% chance to Freeze, Shock, and Ignite Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to inflict Cold Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to inflict Fire Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (20-30)% chance to Intimidate for 4 seconds on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (20-30)% chance to Maim for 4 seconds on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (40-60)% chance to Poison Summoned Arbalists have (20-30)% chance to Unnerve for 4 seconds on Hit Summoned Arbalists fire (2-4) additional Projectiles +1 to number of Summoned Arbalists Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Split into 3 Summoned Arbalists gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as Extra Cold Damage Summoned Arbalists have 20% chance to inflict Cold Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage Summoned Arbalists have 20% chance to inflict Fire Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as Extra Lightning Damage Summoned Arbalists have 20% chance to inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists Convert 100% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Freeze Summoned Arbalists Convert 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Ignite Summoned Arbalists Convert 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Shock Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Fork Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Pierce (2-4) additional Targets

Currencies

Gwennen:

• Lesser Broken Circle ArtifactLesser Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Gwennen.
• Greater Broken Circle ArtifactGreater Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Gwennen.
• Grand Broken Circle ArtifactGrand Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Gwennen.
• Exceptional Broken Circle ArtifactExceptional Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Gwennen.

Tujen:

• Lesser Black Scythe ArtifactLesser Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Tujen.
• Greater Black Scythe ArtifactGreater Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Tujen.
• Grand Black Scythe ArtifactGrand Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Tujen.
• Exceptional Black Scythe ArtifactExceptional Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Tujen.

Rog:

• Lesser Order ArtifactLesser Order ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Rog.
• Greater Order ArtifactGreater Order ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Rog.
• Grand Order ArtifactGrand Order ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Rog.
• Exceptional Order ArtifactExceptional Order ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Rog.

Dannig:

• Lesser Sun ArtifactLesser Sun ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Dannig.
• Greater Sun ArtifactGreater Sun ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Dannig.
• Grand Sun ArtifactGrand Sun ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Dannig.
• Exceptional Sun ArtifactExceptional Sun ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Dannig.

In addition, Expedition chests sometimes yield special currencies, which reroll the stock of the NPC in whose area they dropped:

• AstragaliAstragaliStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Gwennen to refresh her vendor inventory. (Gwennen)
• Exotic CoinageExotic CoinageStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Tujen to refresh his vendor inventory. (Tujen)
• Scrap MetalScrap MetalStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Rog to refresh his vendor inventory. (Rog)
• Burial MedallionBurial MedallionStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Dannig to refresh his vendor inventory. (Dannig)

Version history

Version	Changes
3.23.0	Metamorph rewards from Heist, Expedition, Betrayal, Delirium, Legion and Eldritch Altars have been replaced with Ultimatum rewards. Expedition Remnant modifiers in Expedition sites that grant Runic Monsters and Chests a chance to drop Catalysts have been replaced with modifiers that drop Heist Contracts instead.
3.20.0	We want to improve on the concept that the Atlas Tree allows players to invest into leagues that they enjoy, and have added new clusters to the passive tree for league content that can be blocked through Atlas Passive Skills. We've also increased the chances for such league content to appear.
3.18.0	Expedition Remnants that provide a chance for Runic Monsters and Excavated chests to drop or contain an additional Influenced Item now have a chance of 20% (previously 35%) as they provided a higher number of Influenced Items relative to other sources.
3.16.0	Expedition has been added to the core game (see version 3.16.0 § Expedition Changes for full change log).
3.15.0	Introduced to the game.