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This guide will show you how to chase the [[Conquerors]], how to find [[The Maven]], and how to complete The Maven's Crucible in the [[Atlas of Worlds]].
{{Guide|subject=endgame progression|date=March 27, 2024‎}}


==Map crafting==
This guide will show you how to discover [[The Envoy]], how to find [[The Maven]], and how to complete [[The Maven's Crucible]] and obtain [[Voidstone|Voidstones]] for the [[Atlas of Worlds]]. It will also shows you how to start completing your Atlas.
Skip this section if you know the various map tiers, how to craft maps, how to add quality, etc.
 
 
==Unlocking Kirac==
Skip this section if you have [[Kirac]] in your hideout.
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|The image shows the {{il|Arcade Map}}, in {{c|normal|Normal}}, {{c|magic|Magic}} and {{c|rare|Rare}} rarities.
| [[File:Kirac_in_War_Room.png|400px]]
 
|Kirac will unlock as part of the quest [[A Call to Arms]] after the main campaign. Upon entering [[Karui Shores]] for the first time, talk to [[Helena]]. He will direct the player to the War Room to find and talk to [[Commander Kirac]]. He will give the player a Tier 1 [[map]].
'''Basic crafting steps:'''
*Using an {{il|Orb of Transmutation}} on a {{c|normal|Normal}} map will convert it into {{c|magic|Magic}} variety, with slightly harder fights but increased item quantity and [[rarity]] (if there is a mod that you cannot run, use an {{il|Orb of Alteration}} to reroll the mods)
*Using an {{il|Orb of Alchemy}} on a {{c|normal|Normal}} map will convert it into {{c|rare|Rare}} variety, with harder fights but greatly increased item quantity and [[rarity]] (if there is a mod that you cannot run, use an {{il|Orb of Scouring}} to clear the mods and then "alch" it again)
*Using a {{il|Vaal Orb}} on a {{c|rare|Rare}} map will permanently {{c|corrupted|Corrupt}} it, with hardest fights but granting the maximum possible rewards. Make sure the {{c|rare|Rare}} map has mods you can run, because corrupting a map is an irreversible process.
 
 
 
{{Warning|Beware of maps with the mod {{c|mod|Monsters reflect X% of Physical Damage}} or {{c|mod|Monsters reflect X% of Elemental Damage}}, because you will be instantly killed with the reflected damage if you do either one of those types of damage.}}


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| [[File:Kirac Map Portals.png|400px]]
|Use that map (or any other gained during the Acts) on the {{il|Map Device}} and activate it.  Enter any of the portals and explore the map. Defeat the Map Boss and return to [[Commander Kirac]] to complete the quest. Doing so unlocks Kirac in your hideout and allows you to use a Map Device in hideout.


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| [[File:Kirac Decoration.png|400px]]
There are 3 tiers of maps, indicated by the color on the map icon. White maps are the most common and cheap. Yellow maps are more expensive. Red maps are the most valuable, and are the hardest to run and the most rewarding. When you run maps you'll automatically get a chance at obtaining maps of the next tier.
|Return to your hideout and Kirac should be visible. If he is not, add him into your hideout using the Decorations panel.
 
'''To obtain maximum map drops within a map:'''
*For white maps (Tier 1 to 5) - Use {{il|Orb of Alchemy}} on the map
*For yellow maps (Tier 6 to 10) - Use {{il|Orb of Alchemy}}, optionally {{il|Vaal Orb}} (tougher mods but better rewards), optionally [[Scarab|Cartography Scarab]]
*For red maps (Tier 11 to 15) - Use {{il|Orb of Scouring}}, 4 x {{il|Cartographer's Chisel}} (20% quality), {{il|Orb of Alchemy}}, {{il|Vaal Orb}}, optionally [[Scarab|Cartography Scarab]]




{{Tip|To obtain 20% map quality you need to use 20 {{il|Cartographer's Chisel}}s for {{c|rare|Rare}} maps. However for {{c|normal|Normal}} maps only 4 chisels are used to reach 20% quality. So remember to scour your map using an {{il|Orb of Scouring}} before using chisels.}}


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== Atlas Progression ==
==Unlocking Zana==
Skip this section if you have [[Zana]] in your hideout.
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| [[File:Zana on map.png|400px]]
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|Run a Tier 3 or higher map, and kill the map boss. [[Zana]] should appear next to the map boss. Click her to open the Mission interface.
| In order to progress your atlas, lower tier [[Map|maps]] have to be completed to get access to atlas skill points and higher tier maps. Maps are completed when you kill the map boss for the first time.  
 
The message on the left shows after you have been granted the Bonus for a map by killing the boss of a {{c|magic|Magic}} white-tier map. Different tiers of map have to crafted to certain
[[rarity]] in order to obtain the bonus [[Atlas Passive Skill Tree|Atlas]] points from that maps completion:
 
* White-tier maps (1 to 5) have to be at least {{c|magic|Magic}}
* Yellow-tier maps (6 to 10) have to be at least {{c|rare|Rare}}
* Red-tier maps (11+) have to be {{c|rare|Rare}} and {{c|corrupted|Corrupted}}
* [[Unique Maps|Unique maps]] on the Atlas award bonus points from just completion.


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| [[File:Zana Mission interface.png|400px]]
| [[File:Atlas map stash tab bonus.png|400px]]
|Within the Mission interface, select the highest tier map that you can run. These maps are free and do not spend the maps in your stash.
| '''If you have the map stash tab, the indicator lines under a map tell you which bonus you have obtained:'''
#Upon completion, a pale line show under the map.
#If the line is bold, it means that you have obtained the Atlas Bonus by killing the boss once in a {{c|magic|Magic}}/{{c|rare|Rare}}/{{c|corrupted|Corrupted}} {{c|rare|Rare}} version of the map.


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| [[File:Zana map portals.png|400px]]
| [[File:Atlas white map completion.png|400px]]
|Enter Zana's map portals and complete the map, and slay the boss. Doing so for the first time unlocks Zana in your hideout.
| Open your Atlas to see the number of maps for which you have the Atlas Bonus.


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| [[File:Atlas hideout add Zana.png|400px]]
| [[File:Atlas white maps found.png|400px]]
|Return to your hideout and Zana should be visible. If she is not, add her into your hideout using the Decorations panel.
| Begin by completing '''white maps ''' from Tier 1 to Tier 5.
 
This means to run or obtain any map that does NOT have the indicator lines in the map stash tab.
 
Use the [[Atlas Passive Skill Tree]] to invest in Kirac and Maps to increase the drop rates for connected and higher level maps.
 
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| [[File:Map recipe.png|400px]]
| You will naturally obtain map drops.  If you need higher tier maps, you collect sets of 3 of the same map (white maps), and vendor them for 1 map of the higher tier.
 
Tier 5 white maps will convert into Tier 6 yellow maps.
 
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| [[File:Zana map store.png|400px]]
| Check Kirac's shop for new maps. His stock refreshes every time you activate a Kirac Atlas mission (it does not need to be completed). He will offer yellow and red maps as you work your way up through map tiers. Buying from his store is often cheaper than buying from other players.
 
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|[[File:Atlas yellow maps complete.png|400px]]
|Now that you have completed a number of white maps, you should continue progressing into yellow (Tiers 6 to 10) and red maps (Tiers 11 to 16).


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== Conquerors and Watchstones ==
== The Maven's Invitation ==
Skip this section if you know how to find [[Conquerors]] and how to use [[Watchstone]]s.
Skip this section if you already have a [[Maven's Invitation]].
 
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| [[File:Atlas influenced map.png|400px]]
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| Keep running maps. Once you have reached one of the four corner regions of the atlas ([[Haewark Hamlet]], [[Lex Ejoris]], [[New Vastir]], or [[Lira Arthain]]), you will encounter your first influenced map.
|After reaching yellow maps, [[The Envoy]] will eventually make an appearance. The Envoy will be highlighted and will mention that [[The Maven]] will be observing you.


"Influnced" maps meaning that one of the Conquerors have arrived on the map and by completing the map you are one step closer to finding their citadel.
In this example map, we see icy effects and the appearance of ice golems and dinosaurs, indicating that the map is influenced by [[Veritania, the Redeemer]], the "icy lady".
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| [[File:Atlas conquerer progress.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven watches 1.png|400px]]
|After completing an influenced map in the region, if you open the [[Atlas of Worlds]] you will see the Influenced region colored.
|Kill the map boss, and as you can see [[The Maven]] is present in the boss arena and observing the battle.
 
Since [[Veritania, the Redeemer]] has the light blue color representing ice, the region is colored light blue.
 
Also, the indicator bar (top left of image) shows that we have chased her in 1 map (1 yellow box), and 2 maps are yet to be done (2 blue boxes) to find her citadel.


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| [[File:Atlas influence.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven's Beacon.png|400px]]
|Complete more maps in the same region to chase Veritania.
|After slaying the boss, The Maven will drop {{il|The Maven's Beacon}}, which is an untradable quest item. Pick it up.
 
In the image shown, {{il|Palace Map}} is within the influenced region and thus by completing any map in that region you will be one step closer to finding her citadel.


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| [[File:Atlas zana.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven's Beacon tip.png|400px]]
| After completing the given amount of maps in the same region and chasing down the Conqueror, Kirac and Zana will become highlighted with a quest icon in your hideout.
|Return to your hideout and add the Maven's Beacon into your {{il|Map Device}} by clicking on your Map Device.


Talk to [[Kirac]] in your hideout to locate the Conqueror, then talk to Zana and select '''''"Travel to [Conqueror's] Citadel"'''''.
This permanently upgrades your Map Device, giving you the ability to summon The Maven's presence on your maps.


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| [[File:Atlas map portals conquerer.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven's Beacon on map.png|400px]]
|Your map device will open a special set of portals to the Conqueror's citadel. The portals are colored purple, as shown.
|[[The Maven (Quest)]] will instruct you to defeat 3 Bosses of Tier 6+ Map with the Maven observing the battle.
 
Click on the [[File:Call The Maven button.png]] '''Call The Maven''' button which requests the The Maven to observe your battle.


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| [[File:Atlas map boss.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven watches 2.png|400px]]
| Complete the map as usual, and defeat the map boss.
|Complete a Tier 6+ Map and slay the boss again, you'll notice that The Maven pulsates to indicate that she is pleased.


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| [[File:Atlas conquerer portal.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven holds recreation.png|400px]]
| After defeating the map boss, a special portal will open to the Conqueror's arena, next to the carcass of the dead boss.
|Once you have slain a map boss in The Maven's presence, it will show this message on the map:


Enter the portal.
{{c|chaos|The Maven currently holds a recreation of this Map's Boss}}
 
There is no point running this map as you cannot progress towards the The Maven's Challenge.


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| [[File:Atlas conquerer fight.png|400px]]
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|Face off against the Conqueror, in this case [[Veritania, the Redeemer]].
| After killing the third Tier 6+ boss observed by The Maven, she will drop an invitation. Pick it up.
 
You have 6 tries in total to kill her, after which all the portals to the citadel will close and you will have failed to kill the Conqueror. In this case you will have to repeat from step 1.


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| [[File:Atlas conquerer watchstone.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven's Invitation map device.png|400px]]
| Once you slay the Conqueror, they will drop a Watchstone.
| The Maven's Invitation is a [[map fragment]], so add it into your {{il|Map Device}} and run it.
 
They will drop either one of these:
* {{il|Cobalt Watchstone}}
* {{il|Crimson Watchstone}}
* {{il|Golden Watchstone}}
* {{il|Viridian Watchstone}}


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| [[File:Atlas conquerer watchstone 2.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven's Crucible portals.png|400px]]
| Pick up the Watchstone and click on the {{c|quest|Watchstone Altar}} (shown in image).
| 6 portals will open into [[The Maven's Crucible]]. Enter it to begin The Maven's Challenge.


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| [[File:Atlas conquerer fight citadel.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven's Crucible challenge.png|400px]]
|The Atlas will open, and if it is your first Conqueror in the region, a new citadel interface will be displayed in that region, that allows you to socket your watchstone in.
| All the bosses you have slain and captured will now be displayed in this realm. The Maven will be observing you.
 
Go to the center of the area and click the device to start the encounter.


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| [[File:Atlas watchstone in citadel.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven's Crucible battle.png|400px]]
| Place your watchstone into the socket of the matching color, as shown.
| Defeat all of the bosses that have now re-appeared within the Maven's Crucible.


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| [[File:Atlas watchstone in citadel 2.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven's Gift.png|400px]]
| Socketing the watchstone allows you to discover more maps in the region, and increases the level of all map drops and even other item drops.
| You will be given a passive atlas skill point. You can use {{c|quest|[[The Maven's Gift]]}} at the center of the arena to allocate skill points into your [[Atlas passive skill]] tree, if you wish.
 
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|[[File:Atlas map tab.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven portal.png|400px]]
|If you have a Map stash tab, it will show a coloured indicator on influenced maps.
| After you are done, use the portals to return to your hideout.


This example image shows the influence of [[Al-Hezmin, the Hunter]] (green box around maps).
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| Repeat Steps 5 and beyond with increasingly higher tier maps.


Complete influenced maps to chase the Conquerors, as you have learnt, or simply complete maps at random to find a new Conqueror (step 1).
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|[[File:Obtained Watchstones and Conqueror Spawn Requirements.png|400x400px]]
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|'''Optional:''' You can repeat these steps for all four corner regions of the Atlas. Once you have obtained the first four watchstones, you will be able to freely spawn the Conquerors in any of the regions. However, you must now complete these steps in regions with at least 1 watchstone socketed. For each cycle of 4 Conquerors you defeat, you will need 1 more watchstone socketed.
| On {{il|Maven's Invitation: The Atlas}} and other special invitations, completing the encounter will drop {{il|Crescent Splinter|Crescent Splinters}}. Collecting 10 Crescent Splinters forms {{il|The Maven's Writ}}.


Hovering over the storage sockets on the left of the atlas, or over each citadel will display which watchstones you still need to obtain in each region, and how many watchstones must be socketed to spawn each Conqueror.
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|[[File:Conquerors Defeated.png|400x400px]]
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|'''Optional:''' Once you have obtained 16 watchstones, the center of your Atlas will now have an indicator for which conquerors you have defeated in the current cycle. The final step of the quest will require you to kill each Conqueror on a region with 4 watchstones socketed, which will finally allow you to fight [[Sirus, Awakener of Worlds]], the final boss of the [[Conquerors of the Atlas]] expansion. After fighting Sirus once, you may keep repeating this cycle and eventually obtain up to 32 watchstones to fully upgrade your atlas.
| Use {{il|The Maven's Writ}} on the Map Device to challenge the Maven herself. Defeat her to receive a {{il|Ceremonial Voidstone}} and an {{il|Atlas Book of Skill}} from Kirac.
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== The Maven's Invitation ==
== Eater of Worlds, The Searing Exarch and Voidstones ==
Skip this section if you already have a {{c|quest|Maven's Invitation}}.
Skip this section if you know how to find [[Eater of Worlds]], [[The Searing Exarch]] and how to use [[Voidstone|Voidstones]].
 
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|After running many maps, [[The Envoy]] will eventually make an appearance. This is totally random.
| Keep running maps. As you run maps tier 6 or higher, you may encounter the Envoy with the Maven. Speak to him and you will receive a {{il|Flesh Compass}} or {{il|Luminous Astrolabe}}.


After 4-5 appearances on various different maps, the Envoy will be highlighted and will mention that [[The Maven]] will be observing you. (Some players report that The Maven only first appears on Tier 5+ maps)
Your will receive the other item when you run a tier 11+ map.


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| [[File:The Maven watches 1.png|400px]]
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|Kill the map boss, and as you can see [[The Maven]] is present in the boss arena and observing the battle.
|Return to your hideout and add the Flesh Compass or Luminous Astrolabe into your {{il|Map Device}} by clicking on your Map Device.
 
This permanently upgrades your Map Device, giving you the ability to add the Eater of Worlds or Searing Exarch influence to your maps.


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| [[File:The Maven's Beacon.png|400px]]
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|After slaying the boss, The Maven will drop {{c|quest|[[The Maven's Beacon]]}}, which is an untradable quest item. Pick it up.
| Open a tier 9 map with one of the Eldritch influences activated. This adds packs of enemies aligned with the Searing Exarch or Eater of Worlds.
 
Complete the map then complete another map with the same influence one tier higher to progress the questline.


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| [[File:The Maven's Beacon tip.png|400px]]
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|Return to your hideout and add the Maven's Beacon into your {{c|quest|[[Map Device]]}} by right-clicking the Beacon and clicking your Map Device.
| Complete a tier 11 map with either influence and defeat the map boss. The boss will drop a {{il|page=Writhing Invitation (quest item)}} if it was Eater of Worlds influenced or a {{il|page=Polaric Invitation (quest item)}} if it was Searing Exarch influenced.
 
This permanently upgrades your Map Device, giving you the ability to summon The Maven on your maps.


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| [[File:The Maven's Beacon on map.png|400px]]
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|Run the highest tier map you own '''within the same region''', so that the Maven can observe the battle.
| These Invitations are a [[map fragment]], so add it into your {{il|Map Device}} and run it.
 
Click on the [[File:Call The Maven button.png]] '''Call The Maven''' button which requests the The Maven to observe your battle.


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| [[File:The Maven watches 2.png|400px]]
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|Complete the map and slay the boss again, you'll notice that The Maven pulsates to indicate that she is pleased.
| 6 portals will open. Enter it to challenge the [[The Infinite Hunger]] or [[The Black Star]], depending on the Invitation.


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| [[File:The Maven holds recreation.png|400px]]
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|Once you have slain a map boss in The Maven's presence, it will show this message on the map:
| Defeat the boss. Afterwards, speak to Kirac to receive an {{il|Atlas Book of Skill}}.
 
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| Continue completing maps of a higher tier with either influence.


{{c|chaos|The Maven currently holds a recreation of this Map's Boss}}
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| Complete a tier 16 map with either influence and defeat the map boss. The boss will drop a {{il|page=Screaming Invitation (quest item)}} if it was Eater of Worlds influenced or an {{il|page=Incandescent Invitation (quest item)}} if it was Searing Exarch influenced.


There is no point running this map as you cannot progress towards the The Maven's Challenge.
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| Once again, add these Invitations into your {{il|Map Device}} and run it.


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| [[File:The Maven reappear.png|400px]]
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|The Atlas will indicate the region in which you are working for the Maven.
| 6 portals will open. Enter it to challenge the [[The Eater of Worlds]] or [[The Searing Exarch]], depending on the Invitation.


Slay more bosses in the region to gain progress, as shown.
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| Defeat the boss. The Eater of Worlds will drop a {{il|Grasping Voidstone}}, and the Searing Exarch will drop a {{il|Omniscient Voidstone}}. Speak to Kirac to receive an {{il|Atlas Book of Skill}}.


After you have slain all the required bosses (3 in this case) you will have to face The Maven's Challenge.
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| After defeating either the Eater of Worlds or the Searing Exarch for the first time, you can activate either influence on maps of tier 14 or higher. You will receive a {{il|page=Writhing Invitation}} or a {{il|page=Polaric Invitation}} the 14th you complete a map with the respective influence, then a {{il|page=Screaming Invitation}} or a {{il|page=Incandescent Invitation}} the 28th time, then the cycle repeats. These invitations are craftable and tradable.


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| [[File:The Maven's Invitation drop.png|400px]]
|[[File:Atlas Voidstones Progress.png|400px]]
| After killing the last boss in the region observed by The Maven, she will drop an invitation. Pick it up.
| Complete the questlines to defeat bosses and obtain Voidstones. Socket Voidstones in your atlas to increase the minimum level of your maps.


In this example she dropped the {{c|quest|[[Maven's Invitation: Haewark Hamlet]]}}.  
There are currently four different Voidstones obtainable by defeating in approximate order of difficulty:
* [[The Searing Exarch]] and [[The Eater of Worlds]] - Obtained by completing the [[The Searing Exarch (quest)]] and [[The Eater of Worlds (quest)]] respectively.
* [[The Maven]] - Obtained by completing the [[The Maven (quest)]] and then earning {{il|The Maven's Writ}} and defeating the Maven.
* [[The Uber Elder]] - Obtained by completing the [[The Elder (quest)]] and then earning {{il|Maddening Object}} and defeating the Uber Elder.


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== The Maven's Crucible ==
 
== Favoured Maps ==
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| The Maven's Invitation is a [[map fragment]], so add it into your {{c|quest|Map Device}} and run it.
| In order to obtain more of a specific map base, you can favorite it. But to favorite a map you need to first unlock the favorite slots.
 
There are 12 unlockable Favoured Map slots. To unlock them, you must do one of the following:
 
* Complete a Tier 16 Map
* Defeat an [[Elder_Guardians|Elder Guardian]]
* Defeat a [[Guardians_of_the_Void|Shaper Guardian]]
* Defeat a [[Conquerors|Conqueror of the Atlas]]
* Defeat [[Sirus,_Awakener_of_Worlds|Sirus, Awakener of Worlds]]
* Defeat [[Cavas,_Forgotten_Spirit|Venarius]] in the [[Cortex]]
* Defeat [[The_Shaper|The Shaper]]
* Defeat [[Uber Elder]]
* Defeat [[The_Maven|The Maven]]
* Defeat [[The_Eater_of_Worlds|The Eater of Worlds]]
* Defeat [[The_Searing_Exarch|The Searing Exarch]]
* Complete [[The_Maven%27s_Crucible|Maven's Invitation: The Feared]]


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| [[File:Atlas favorite slot assign.png|400px]]
| 6 portals will open into [[The Maven's Crucible]]. Enter it to begin The Maven's Challenge.
| To favorite a map:
#Open the Atlas and click on the favorite slot (circular icon) within the region on the left pane.
#Then click on a map to favorite it.
#The map's icon and name will show within the region on the left pane.
 
You can change your favorites at any time. Favoriting the same map multiple times will increase the chances of it dropping.
 
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== Fifth Map Device Slot ==
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The fifth slot of the [[Map Device]] is unlocked by completing a non-Valdo's [[tier 17 map]] for the first time.  
| [[File:The Maven's Crucible challenge.png|400px]]
| All the bosses you have slain and captured will now be displayed in this realm. The Maven will be observing you.


Go to the center of the area and click the device to start the encounter.
You can use the fifth slot to place one extra [[scarab]] or [[map fragment]] for more "juiced up" map runs.


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==Map crafting==
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Skip this section if you know the various map tiers, how to craft maps, how to add quality, etc.
| [[File:The Maven's Crucible battle.png|400px]]
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| [[File:Atlas map rarities.png|400px]]
| [[File:The Maven's Gift.png|400px]]
|The image shows the {{il|Arcade Map}}, in {{c|normal|Normal}}, {{c|magic|Magic}} and {{c|rare|Rare}} rarities.
| You will be presented with {{c|quest|[[The Maven's Gift]]}}, a device that lets you allocate skill points into your [[Atlas passive skill]] tree.
 
'''Basic crafting steps:'''
*Using an {{il|Orb of Transmutation}} on a {{c|normal|Normal}} map will convert it into {{c|magic|Magic}} variety, with slightly harder fights but increased item quantity and [[rarity]] (if there is a mod that you cannot run, use an {{il|Orb of Alteration}} to reroll the mods)
*Using an {{il|Orb of Alchemy}} on a {{c|normal|Normal}} map will convert it into {{c|rare|Rare}} variety, with harder fights but greatly increased item quantity and [[rarity]] (if there is a mod that you cannot run, use an {{il|Orb of Scouring}} to clear the mods and then "alch" it again)
*Using a {{il|Vaal Orb}} on a {{c|rare|Rare}} map will permanently {{c|corrupted|Corrupt}} it, with hardest fights but granting the maximum possible rewards. Make sure the {{c|rare|Rare}} map has mods you can run, because corrupting a map is an irreversible process.
* Use {{il|Cartographer's Chisel}}s on {{c|normal|Normal}} Red-tier maps to reach 20% quality (see below).


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| In this example we have completed the challenge for [[Haewark Hamlet]], and so the Hamlet's atlas skill tree is displayed.




{{Warning|Beware of maps with the mod {{c|mod|Monsters reflect X% of Physical Damage}} or {{c|mod|Monsters reflect X% of Elemental Damage}}, because you will be instantly killed if you do that type of damage and do not have a way to mitigate the [[Damage reflection|reflected damage]].}}


{{Warning|Allocate your Atlas passive skills very carefully in order to obtain the maximum value, because refunding skillpoints requires an {{il|Orb of Unmaking}} that can be expensive.}}


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| We select {{c|quest|The Grove's Call}} which grants us increased frequency of Harvest encounters within maps ([[The Sacred Grove]]), and then press Apply to confirm our selection.
There are 3 tiers of maps, indicated by the color on the map icon. White maps are the most common and cheap. Yellow maps are more expensive. Red maps are the most valuable, and are the hardest to run and the most rewarding. When you run maps you'll automatically get a chance at obtaining maps of the next tier.  


'''To obtain maximum map drops within a map:'''
*For white maps (Tier 1 to 5) - Use {{il|Orb of Alchemy}} on the map
*For yellow maps (Tier 6 to 10) - Use {{il|Orb of Alchemy}}, optionally {{il|Vaal Orb}} (tougher mods but better rewards), optionally [[Scarab|Cartography Scarab]]
*For red maps (Tier 11 to 15) - Use {{il|Orb of Scouring}}, 4 {{il|Cartographer's Chisel}} (20% quality), {{il|Orb of Alchemy}}, {{il|Vaal Orb}}, optionally [[Scarab|Cartography Scarab]]




{{Tip|If you are unsure what skills to allocate, close the interface and exit the Crucible. You can allocate your atlas skill points at anytime by opening your Atlas and clicking on the regional citadel button (the icon in the center of the citadel interface).}}


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{{Tip|To obtain 20% map quality you need to use 20 {{il|Cartographer's Chisel}}s for {{c|rare|Rare}} maps. However for {{c|normal|Normal}} maps only 4 chisels are used to reach 20% quality. So remember to scour your map using an {{il|Orb of Scouring}} before using chisels.}}
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Latest revision as of 22:24, 27 March 2024

This is a guide on the subject of endgame progression.

Last updated on March 27, 2024‎.

This guide will show you how to discover The Envoy, how to find The Maven, and how to complete The Maven's Crucible and obtain Voidstones for the Atlas of Worlds. It will also shows you how to start completing your Atlas.


Unlocking Kirac

Skip this section if you have Kirac in your hideout.

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1 Kirac will unlock as part of the quest A Call to Arms after the main campaign. Upon entering Karui Shores for the first time, talk to Helena. He will direct the player to the War Room to find and talk to Commander Kirac. He will give the player a Tier 1 map.
2 Use that map (or any other gained during the Acts) on the Map DeviceMap DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout2 Variations and activate it. Enter any of the portals and explore the map. Defeat the Map Boss and return to Commander Kirac to complete the quest. Doing so unlocks Kirac in your hideout and allows you to use a Map Device in hideout.
3 Return to your hideout and Kirac should be visible. If he is not, add him into your hideout using the Decorations panel.


Atlas Progression

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1 In order to progress your atlas, lower tier maps have to be completed to get access to atlas skill points and higher tier maps. Maps are completed when you kill the map boss for the first time.

The message on the left shows after you have been granted the Bonus for a map by killing the boss of a Magic white-tier map. Different tiers of map have to crafted to certain rarity in order to obtain the bonus Atlas points from that maps completion:

  • White-tier maps (1 to 5) have to be at least Magic
  • Yellow-tier maps (6 to 10) have to be at least Rare
  • Red-tier maps (11+) have to be Rare and Corrupted
  • Unique maps on the Atlas award bonus points from just completion.
2 If you have the map stash tab, the indicator lines under a map tell you which bonus you have obtained:
  1. Upon completion, a pale line show under the map.
  2. If the line is bold, it means that you have obtained the Atlas Bonus by killing the boss once in a Magic/Rare/Corrupted Rare version of the map.
3 Open your Atlas to see the number of maps for which you have the Atlas Bonus.
4 Begin by completing white maps from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

This means to run or obtain any map that does NOT have the indicator lines in the map stash tab.

Use the Atlas Passive Skill Tree to invest in Kirac and Maps to increase the drop rates for connected and higher level maps.

5 You will naturally obtain map drops. If you need higher tier maps, you collect sets of 3 of the same map (white maps), and vendor them for 1 map of the higher tier.

Tier 5 white maps will convert into Tier 6 yellow maps.

6 Check Kirac's shop for new maps. His stock refreshes every time you activate a Kirac Atlas mission (it does not need to be completed). He will offer yellow and red maps as you work your way up through map tiers. Buying from his store is often cheaper than buying from other players.
7 Now that you have completed a number of white maps, you should continue progressing into yellow (Tiers 6 to 10) and red maps (Tiers 11 to 16).

The Maven's Invitation

Skip this section if you already have a Maven's Invitation.

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1 After reaching yellow maps, The Envoy will eventually make an appearance. The Envoy will be highlighted and will mention that The Maven will be observing you.
2 Kill the map boss, and as you can see The Maven is present in the boss arena and observing the battle.
3 After slaying the boss, The Maven will drop The Maven's BeaconThe Maven's BeaconAllows you to call the Maven to a map from your Map Device.Right-click this item then left-click the Map Device in your Hideout to attach the Maven's Beacon., which is an untradable quest item. Pick it up.
4 Return to your hideout and add the Maven's Beacon into your Map DeviceMap DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout2 Variations by clicking on your Map Device.

This permanently upgrades your Map Device, giving you the ability to summon The Maven's presence on your maps.

5 The Maven (Quest) will instruct you to defeat 3 Bosses of Tier 6+ Map with the Maven observing the battle.

Click on the Call The Maven button which requests the The Maven to observe your battle.

6 Complete a Tier 6+ Map and slay the boss again, you'll notice that The Maven pulsates to indicate that she is pleased.
7 Once you have slain a map boss in The Maven's presence, it will show this message on the map:

The Maven currently holds a recreation of this Map's Boss

There is no point running this map as you cannot progress towards the The Maven's Challenge.

8 TBA After killing the third Tier 6+ boss observed by The Maven, she will drop an invitation. Pick it up.
9 The Maven's Invitation is a map fragment, so add it into your Map DeviceMap DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout2 Variations and run it.
10 6 portals will open into The Maven's Crucible. Enter it to begin The Maven's Challenge.
11 All the bosses you have slain and captured will now be displayed in this realm. The Maven will be observing you.

Go to the center of the area and click the device to start the encounter.

12 Defeat all of the bosses that have now re-appeared within the Maven's Crucible.
13 You will be given a passive atlas skill point. You can use The Maven's Gift at the center of the arena to allocate skill points into your Atlas passive skill tree, if you wish.
14 After you are done, use the portals to return to your hideout.
15 TBA Repeat Steps 5 and beyond with increasingly higher tier maps.
16 TBA On Maven's Invitation: The AtlasMaven's Invitation: The AtlasFor those who must not endure it,
there may be found a perverse joy
in watching the struggle for survival.Open portals to The Maven's Crucible by using this item in a personal Map Device. and other special invitations, completing the encounter will drop Crescent SplintersCrescent SplinterStack Size: 10Precious and perilous,
Tantalising and terrible.Combine 10 Crescent Splinters to create The Maven's Writ.. Collecting 10 Crescent Splinters forms The Maven's WritThe Maven's WritIt would be foolish to obey the Maven's demands.
It would also be foolish not to.Open a portal to Absence of Mercy and Empathy by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once..
17 TBA Use The Maven's WritThe Maven's WritIt would be foolish to obey the Maven's demands.
It would also be foolish not to.Open a portal to Absence of Mercy and Empathy by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once. on the Map Device to challenge the Maven herself. Defeat her to receive a Ceremonial VoidstoneCeremonial VoidstoneTier 1-15 Maps found have 15% chance to become 1 tier higherThe Maven knew nothing of mercy
until she herself needed it.Socket this into your Atlas to increase the Tier of all Maps. and an Atlas Book of SkillAtlas Book of SkillGain an Atlas Passive Skill Point and two Atlas Passive Respec Points from Kirac.

Eater of Worlds, The Searing Exarch and Voidstones

Skip this section if you know how to find Eater of Worlds, The Searing Exarch and how to use Voidstones.

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1 TBA Keep running maps. As you run maps tier 6 or higher, you may encounter the Envoy with the Maven. Speak to him and you will receive a Flesh CompassFlesh CompassAllows you to pursue The Eater of Worlds by adding its influence to a map from your Map Device.Use this item on the Map Device in your Hideout to attach the Flesh Compass. or Luminous AstrolabeLuminous AstrolabeAllows you to pursue The Searing Exarch by adding its influence to a map from your Map Device.Use this item on the Map Device in your Hideout to attach the Luminous Astrolabe..

Your will receive the other item when you run a tier 11+ map.

2 TBA Return to your hideout and add the Flesh Compass or Luminous Astrolabe into your Map DeviceMap DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout2 Variations by clicking on your Map Device.

This permanently upgrades your Map Device, giving you the ability to add the Eater of Worlds or Searing Exarch influence to your maps.

3 TBA Open a tier 9 map with one of the Eldritch influences activated. This adds packs of enemies aligned with the Searing Exarch or Eater of Worlds.

Complete the map then complete another map with the same influence one tier higher to progress the questline.

4 TBA Complete a tier 11 map with either influence and defeat the map boss. The boss will drop a Writhing InvitationWrithing InvitationThe Infinite Hunger awaits in a cosmic stomach where
whole civilisations are digested - but do not die. if it was Eater of Worlds influenced or a Polaric InvitationPolaric InvitationOnce within the grasp of the Black Star,
there can be no escape. if it was Searing Exarch influenced.
5 TBA These Invitations are a map fragment, so add it into your Map DeviceMap DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout2 Variations and run it.
6 TBA 6 portals will open. Enter it to challenge the The Infinite Hunger or The Black Star, depending on the Invitation.
7 TBA Defeat the boss. Afterwards, speak to Kirac to receive an Atlas Book of SkillAtlas Book of SkillGain an Atlas Passive Skill Point and two Atlas Passive Respec Points.
8 TBA Continue completing maps of a higher tier with either influence.
9 TBA Complete a tier 16 map with either influence and defeat the map boss. The boss will drop a Screaming InvitationScreaming InvitationFrom the heart of the Tangle, the Eater of Worlds
reaches out for control of the Atlas. if it was Eater of Worlds influenced or an Incandescent InvitationIncandescent InvitationFrom the corona of an ancient star,
the Searing Exarch seeks to master the Atlas. if it was Searing Exarch influenced.
10 TBA Once again, add these Invitations into your Map DeviceMap DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout2 Variations and run it.
11 TBA 6 portals will open. Enter it to challenge the The Eater of Worlds or The Searing Exarch, depending on the Invitation.
12 TBA Defeat the boss. The Eater of Worlds will drop a Grasping VoidstoneGrasping VoidstoneTier 1-15 Maps found have 15% chance to become 1 tier higherThe Eater of Worlds consumed for countless
eons to satiate the desperation of masters
that could never be satisfied.Socket this into your Atlas to increase the Tier of all Maps., and the Searing Exarch will drop a Omniscient VoidstoneOmniscient VoidstoneTier 1-15 Maps found have 15% chance to become 1 tier higherThe Searing Exarch spread the Word of
Enlightenment for countless eons without
ever understanding its master's message.Socket this into your Atlas to increase the Tier of all Maps.. Speak to Kirac to receive an Atlas Book of SkillAtlas Book of SkillGain an Atlas Passive Skill Point and two Atlas Passive Respec Points.
13 TBA After defeating either the Eater of Worlds or the Searing Exarch for the first time, you can activate either influence on maps of tier 14 or higher. You will receive a Writhing InvitationWrithing InvitationModifiers to Item Quantity affect the amount of rewards dropped by the bossThe Infinite Hunger awaits in a cosmic stomach where
whole civilisations are digested - but do not die.Open portals to Seething Chyme by using this item in a personal Map Device. or a Polaric InvitationPolaric InvitationModifiers to Item Quantity affect the amount of rewards dropped by the bossOnce within the grasp of the Black Star,
there can be no escape.Open portals to Polaric Void by using this item in a personal Map Device. the 14th you complete a map with the respective influence, then a Screaming InvitationScreaming InvitationModifiers to Item Quantity affect the amount of rewards dropped by the bossFrom the heart of the Tangle, the Eater of Worlds
reaches out for control of the Atlas.Open portals to Absence of Symmetry and Harmony by using this item in a personal Map Device. or a Incandescent InvitationIncandescent InvitationModifiers to Item Quantity affect the amount of rewards dropped by the bossFrom the corona of an ancient star,
the Searing Exarch seeks to master the Atlas.Open portals to Absence of Patience and Wisdom by using this item in a personal Map Device. the 28th time, then the cycle repeats. These invitations are craftable and tradable.
14 Complete the questlines to defeat bosses and obtain Voidstones. Socket Voidstones in your atlas to increase the minimum level of your maps.

There are currently four different Voidstones obtainable by defeating in approximate order of difficulty:


Favoured Maps

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1 In order to obtain more of a specific map base, you can favorite it. But to favorite a map you need to first unlock the favorite slots.

There are 12 unlockable Favoured Map slots. To unlock them, you must do one of the following:

2 To favorite a map:
  1. Open the Atlas and click on the favorite slot (circular icon) within the region on the left pane.
  2. Then click on a map to favorite it.
  3. The map's icon and name will show within the region on the left pane.

You can change your favorites at any time. Favoriting the same map multiple times will increase the chances of it dropping.

Fifth Map Device Slot

The fifth slot of the Map Device is unlocked by completing a non-Valdo's tier 17 map for the first time.

You can use the fifth slot to place one extra scarab or map fragment for more "juiced up" map runs.

Map crafting

Skip this section if you know the various map tiers, how to craft maps, how to add quality, etc.

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The image shows the Arcade MapArcade MapMap Level: 69
Map Tier: 2
Guild Character: +We create so that some part
of us may remain after death.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once., in Normal, Magic and Rare rarities.

Basic crafting steps:

  • Using an Orb of TransmutationOrb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Upgrades a normal item to a magic itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. on a Normal map will convert it into Magic variety, with slightly harder fights but increased item quantity and rarity (if there is a mod that you cannot run, use an Orb of AlterationOrb of AlterationStack Size: 20Reforges a magic item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. to reroll the mods)
  • Using an Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. on a Normal map will convert it into Rare variety, with harder fights but greatly increased item quantity and rarity (if there is a mod that you cannot run, use an Orb of ScouringOrb of ScouringStack Size: 30Removes all modifiers from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it. to clear the mods and then "alch" it again)
  • Using 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. on a Rare map will permanently Corrupt it, with hardest fights but granting the maximum possible rewards. Make sure the Rare map has mods you can run, because corrupting a map is an irreversible process.
  • Use Cartographer's ChiselCartographer's ChiselStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a mapRight click this item then left click a map to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity maps. The maximum quality is 20%.s on Normal Red-tier maps to reach 20% quality (see below).


Warning: Beware of maps with the mod Monsters reflect X% of Physical Damage or Monsters reflect X% of Elemental Damage, because you will be instantly killed if you do that type of damage and do not have a way to mitigate the reflected damage.


There are 3 tiers of maps, indicated by the color on the map icon. White maps are the most common and cheap. Yellow maps are more expensive. Red maps are the most valuable, and are the hardest to run and the most rewarding. When you run maps you'll automatically get a chance at obtaining maps of the next tier.

To obtain maximum map drops within a map:

  • For white maps (Tier 1 to 5) - Use Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. on the map
  • For yellow maps (Tier 6 to 10) - Use Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it., optionally 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. (tougher mods but better rewards), optionally Cartography Scarab
  • For red maps (Tier 11 to 15) - Use Orb of ScouringOrb of ScouringStack Size: 30Removes all modifiers from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it., 4 Cartographer's ChiselCartographer's ChiselStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a mapRight click this item then left click a map to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity maps. The maximum quality is 20%. (20% quality), Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it., 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., optionally Cartography Scarab


Tip: To obtain 20% map quality you need to use 20 Cartographer's ChiselCartographer's ChiselStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a mapRight click this item then left click a map to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity maps. The maximum quality is 20%.s for Rare maps. However for Normal maps only 4 chisels are used to reach 20% quality. So remember to scour your map using an Orb of ScouringOrb of ScouringStack Size: 30Removes all modifiers from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it. before using chisels.

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