High Templar Avarius

High Templar Avarius
High Templar Avarius
Level(s)	43
Location(s)	The Chamber of Innocence
Quest(s)	Death to Purity

"Avarius" redirects here. For his Act 10 counterpart, see Avarius, Reassembled.

"Innocence" redirects here. For the NPC, see Innocence (NPC).

High Templar Avarius is a unique boss located in The Chamber of Innocence in Act 5. Upon defeating him, he transforms into his second form: Innocence, God-Emperor of Eternity.

Lore

Around the time that High Templar Dominus went to Wraeclast (and subsequently died by the player character's hand) and before The Beast died (Acts 3 to 4 in-game), Avarius took his place in Oriath as the High Templar that commands the Ebony Legion, Blackguards and other subordinate of the Order of the Templar. For some reason Avarius secretly became a vessel of god Innocence.

According to Utula, it is Avarius to command to build The Templar Courts and The Chamber of Innocence. It is not sure the Court of Divine Temperance (mentioned in older version of the Letters of Exile, which "Court of Divine Temperance" is currently removed from that environmental lore in-game) and The Templar Courts is the same location or not. Based on epilogue quest Picking Up the Pieces, the previous High Templar Dominus has an office in The Fallen Courts (which is the same location as The Templar Courts of Act 5)

Quests

Death to Purity

Strategy

Avarius represents a significant paradigm shift in how boss fights occur in Path of Exile: Unlike most such enemies encountered in Act 1 through Act 4, High Templar Avarius and his subsequent form, Innocence, are capable of inflicting massive amounts of elemental damage through specific attacks and spells. Withstanding said attacks is simply not viable for most characters coursing normally through the game, as even capped resistances will not ensure the player's survival when hit by the boss' most devastating abilities.

Instead, the player should focus on dodging these attacks and spells while dishing out as much damage as possible in order to shorten the fight. Movement skills can greatly help when trying to accomplish this while adequate defences, such as capped resistances combined with high eHP pool, should provide a slight safety net.

Some attacks and spells has clear graphics to indicate the player to dodge them, such as the delayed blast , the Divine Beam that chase you, etc. While the slow moving "bullet hell", the player can hide in any statue.

Abilities

Innocence, God-Emperor of Eternity

At every phase, Avarius will repeatedly cast basic abilities followed by a Major ability. Avarius will always utter a key phrase just before he uses any of his major abilities.

Initial phase:

Basic abilities:

• Cleave: A circle appears around Avarius, then he strikes with increased range.
• Fireball: Avarius casts 3 fireballs. The fireballs appear to converge on a single point.

Major abilities:

• Divine Slam: Avarius' staff glows, and he casts a wave on the floor that travels to a location. Upon reaching the destination, the wave explodes in a large area. Key Phrase: "Kneel!"
• Rapid Projectile: Avarius draws a pentacle, channeling energy to release 5 projectiles in a barrage after a short delay. These projectiles always pierce. Key Phrase: "Burn!"
• Raise Statue: After losing 25% of his life, Avarius will randomly animate the large statues in the arena. The statues attack with a melee sword swing. Key Phrase: '"Rise!"'
• Minion Spawn: At 50% life, Avarius teleports to the middle of the arena and spawns minions for 24 seconds. During this period, all Statues disappear, and Avarius is invincible. Key Phrase: '"I am the Emperor!"'

Innocence phase:

Basic Abilities:

• Divine Charge: Avarius dashes to a location, leaving Spark projectiles in his wake. No Key phrase.
• Divine Charge 2: Avarius dashes to a location and slams the ground in front of him shortly after arriving. No Key phrase.

Major Abilities:

• Divine Beam: Avarius casts a linear ray at the player that inflicts fire damage over time and a stacking debuff that increases fire damage taken by 10% per stack, similar to Scorching Ray. Key Phrase: "I am the Torch."
• Divine Call:' Calls down 5 fireballs from above: Key Phrase: '"I am the Storm!".
• Raise Statue: Same as Avarius. Key Phrase: '"Rise!"'
• Purging Orb:' Innocence releases a projectile to the floor, after landing it will emit 5 waves of projectiles in a nova. The statues will block any projectiles in their trajectory. Key Phrase: "I am your God."'
• Minion Spawn 2: Same as the Avarius phase; will occur at 50% and 33% of life. Spawns unique "Prayer Guards" in addition to the regular minions. Key Phrase: '"I am the Emperor!"'
• Delayed Blast: Innocence casts an expanding circle that detonates once fully expanded. Key Phrase: '"I am the End."'

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Map variants

• Konley, the Unrepentant (Basilica MapBasilica MapMap Level: 73
  Map Tier: 6
  Guild Character: »Built so the prayers would echo.
  A resonance no god could hear.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.)

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Blood of InnocenceBlood of Innocence"In the early days of his religion, Innocence told his followers to drink of his blood and enjoy eternal life. If that power holds in his ancient ichor, I hope that it can resurrect as well."Can be exchanged with Faustus, the Fence in The Rogue Harbour	N/A	"In the early days of his religion, Innocence told his followers to drink of his blood and enjoy eternal life. If that power holds in his ancient ichor, I hope that it can resurrect as well."
Eye of InnocenceEye of Innocence Citrine AmuletRequires Level 68+(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity10% chance to Ignite (50-70)% increased Damage while Ignited Take 100 Fire Damage when you Ignite an Enemy 2% of Fire Damage Leeched as Life while Ignited"...and so He said: 'Let only the good meet my gaze' and no eye met His. So He called down the cleansing flames and let black smoke sweep the Sinners away." - Book of Innocence	+(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity10% chance to Ignite (50-70)% increased Damage while Ignited Take 100 Fire Damage when you Ignite an Enemy 2% of Fire Damage Leeched as Life while Ignited	"...and so He said: 'Let only the good meet my gaze' and no eye met His. So He called down the cleansing flames and let black smoke sweep the Sinners away." - Book of Innocence
Martyr of InnocenceMartyr of Innocence Highborn StaffStaff Physical Damage: 48-145 Elemental Damage: (315-360) to (450-540) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: 1.15 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 52, 89 Str, 89 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a StaffGrants Level 15 Vengeance Skill +(12-16)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff 100% increased Fire Damage Adds (315-360) to (450-540) Fire Damage Battlemage Damage Penetrates 15% of Fire Resistance if you have Blocked Recently Immune to Freeze and Chill while IgnitedYou have been found guilty. Let the fires cleanse you of your sins.	+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a StaffGrants Level 15 Vengeance Skill +(12-16)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff 100% increased Fire Damage Adds (315-360) to (450-540) Fire Damage Battlemage Damage Penetrates 15% of Fire Resistance if you have Blocked Recently Immune to Freeze and Chill while Ignited	You have been found guilty. Let the fires cleanse you of your sins.
The InnocentThe Innocent1040x Orb of RegretHis brother would not atone, so he took his brother's life, and with it, his sins.	N/A	His brother would not atone, so he took his brother's life, and with it, his sins.
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Original SinOriginal Sin Amethyst RingRequires Level 52+(17-23)% to Chaos ResistanceAll Elemental Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Nearby Enemies' Chaos Resistance is 0Innocence rose to godhood not on inspired faith, but on the vilification and hatred of another.	+(17-23)% to Chaos ResistanceAll Elemental Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Nearby Enemies' Chaos Resistance is 0	Innocence rose to godhood not on inspired faith, but on the vilification and hatred of another.
The Original ScriptureThe Original Scripture Papyrus RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops the Original Sin Cannot have Inspiration Maximum Resolve is 1 Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 83 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"It's all here. The lie at the core of my faith. Maxarius was not the first chosen of Innocence. Maxarius was Innocence himself. A charlatan, a liar, and a power-seeker." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	The Herald of the Scourge drops the Original Sin Cannot have Inspiration Maximum Resolve is 1 Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 83 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable	"It's all here. The lie at the core of my faith. Maxarius was not the first chosen of Innocence. Maxarius was Innocence himself. A charlatan, a liar, and a power-seeker." - Lycia, the Heretic
The Hour of DivinityThe Hour of Divinity Censer RelicRequires Level 64Duplicates up to 2 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot have Boons This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"They ascended together, one unwillingly. The vilified became black as coal, and the lauded, golden. After a lifetime of ambition, he finally had his heart's desire. It only cost him his brother." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	Duplicates up to 2 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot have Boons This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable	"They ascended together, one unwillingly. The vilified became black as coal, and the lauded, golden. After a lifetime of ambition, he finally had his heart's desire. It only cost him his brother." - Lycia, the Heretic
The Night LampThe Night Lamp Urn RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Forbidden Tome No Resolve Mitigation, chance to Avoid Resolve loss or Resolve Aegis This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"The newcomers were terrified of fire. He used their fear to control them, to lay the seeds of unquestioning faith. He claimed only his god could protect them." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Forbidden Tome No Resolve Mitigation, chance to Avoid Resolve loss or Resolve Aegis This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable	"The newcomers were terrified of fire. He used their fear to control them, to lay the seeds of unquestioning faith. He claimed only his god could protect them." - Lycia, the Heretic
The Second SacramentThe Second Sacrament Candlestick RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge deals 100% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 70% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Winds of Fate Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 83 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"He took many of his people's traditions and gilded them, hollowed them. They rejected his new religion, and he and his followers were forced to depart the mountains for lands unknown." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	The Herald of the Scourge deals 100% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 70% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Winds of Fate Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 83 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable	"He took many of his people's traditions and gilded them, hollowed them. They rejected his new religion, and he and his followers were forced to depart the mountains for lands unknown." - Lycia, the Heretic
The Broken CenserThe Broken Censer Tome RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops 2 additional Forbidden Tomes Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"His followers were too small in number to spark divinity, so he turned to a greater power: hatred. He vilified his brother, sparking zealotry, and the change finally began." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	The Herald of the Scourge drops 2 additional Forbidden Tomes Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable	"His followers were too small in number to spark divinity, so he turned to a greater power: hatred. He vilified his brother, sparking zealotry, and the change finally began." - Lycia, the Heretic
The First CrestThe First Crest Coffer RelicRequires Level 64This item is destroyed when applied to a Sanctum Aureus Coins are converted to <3 variants> upon defeating the Herald of the ScourgeUnmodifiable"In pursuit of divinity, he tried many times to found a religion. Few followed his initial symbols and proverbs. He needed something greater. A symbol none could deny." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	This item is destroyed when applied to a Sanctum Aureus Coins are converted to <3 variants> upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Aureus Coins are converted to Experience upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Aureus Coins are converted to Relics upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Aureus Coins are converted to Tainted Currency upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Unmodifiable	"In pursuit of divinity, he tried many times to found a religion. Few followed his initial symbols and proverbs. He needed something greater. A symbol none could deny." - Lycia, the Heretic
The Blood of InnocenceThe Blood of Innocence Censer RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge deals 50% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 50% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Balance of Terror This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"After weeks of being pursued, the veiled traveller made her stand in a sandstorm. Somehow, she wounded a god. Innocence relented; his brother and the traveller made good their escape." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	The Herald of the Scourge deals 50% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 50% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Balance of Terror This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable	"After weeks of being pursued, the veiled traveller made her stand in a sandstorm. Somehow, she wounded a god. Innocence relented; his brother and the traveller made good their escape." - Lycia, the Heretic
The Power and the PromiseThe Power and the Promise Tome RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops Eternal Damnation Cannot have Inspiration Cannot recover Resolve Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 80 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"Building on the fear and hatred that deified him, Innocence threatened an eternity of flames for nonbelievers. The newcomers wailed and threw themselves at his feet in the thousands." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	The Herald of the Scourge drops Eternal Damnation Cannot have Inspiration Cannot recover Resolve Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 80 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable	"Building on the fear and hatred that deified him, Innocence threatened an eternity of flames for nonbelievers. The newcomers wailed and threw themselves at his feet in the thousands." - Lycia, the Heretic
The Chains of CastigationThe Chains of Castigation Processional RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops Sandstorm Visage Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"The mysterious traveller saw the vilified brother chained to a cliff, where all could point and shout and deride him. In one fell swing, she cracked the mountainside, freeing him." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	The Herald of the Scourge drops Sandstorm Visage Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable	"The mysterious traveller saw the vilified brother chained to a cliff, where all could point and shout and deride him. In one fell swing, she cracked the mountainside, freeing him." - Lycia, the Heretic

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Version history

Version	Changes
3.0.0	Introduced to the game.