Path of Exile: Affliction

Release version	3.23.0
Release date	2023-12-08 19:00:00 UTC
Links	Official Page

Something moves in the mists... Something... sinister. Thorn, rot, plague, and claw- the Affliction spreads. It hungers for more! Tread lightly in the Wildwood, which shifts and bites. Accept our help; the ancient power of the Azmeri. Beware the spirits that yearn for freedom. And the heart of evil that waits in the dark.

Path of Exile: Affliction is an expansion of Path of Exile. It was officially announced by Grinding Gear Games on December 1, 2023, and released on December 8, 2023 alongside the Affliction league.

The main content of this expansion is the Affliction league, as well as changes to the core game. This includes the addition of transfigured gems, variants of skill gems with alternate effects, replacing skill-altering effects like Labyrinth helmet enchantments, alternate quality gems, and threshold jewels and consolidating them into one system. The Divine Font at the end of the Labyrinth is now used to acquire transfigured gems. Ultimatum has also been added to the core game, replacing Metamorph.

Lore

Features

A new challenge league, Affliction league
100+ new Transfigured Gems
Labyrinth Divine Font reward reworked
Labyrinth enchantments and alternate gem qualities removed
Ultimatum added to core game, replacing Metamorph
Overhaul to skill gem quality stats

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New items

Gems

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Base items

These items are introduced in this patch.

For Affliction leagues exclusives, read Affliction league § Base items and corpse item.

Item	Stats	Effect(s)
Tainted CatalystTainted CatalystStack Size: 10Applies a random quality type and amount of quality to a Corrupted ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality typesRight click this item then left click a Corrupted ring, amulet or belt to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.	N/A	Applies a random quality type and amount of quality to a Corrupted ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types
Valdo's Puzzle BoxValdo's Puzzle BoxStack Size: 10Contains a Mysterious Map with a Foil Unique RewardI can find no method of destroying the dangerous contents within... perhaps, someday, you will find a way.Right click to open.	N/A	Contains a Mysterious Map with a Foil Unique Reward
Composite RingComposite RingRequires Level 24+3 Prefix Modifiers allowed -3 Suffix Modifiers allowed Implicit Modifiers Cannot Be Changed	+3 Prefix Modifiers allowed -3 Suffix Modifiers allowed Implicit Modifiers Cannot Be Changed	N/A
Ratcheting RingRatcheting RingRequires Level 24-3 Prefix Modifiers allowed +3 Suffix Modifiers allowed Implicit Modifiers Cannot Be Changed	-3 Prefix Modifiers allowed +3 Suffix Modifiers allowed Implicit Modifiers Cannot Be Changed	N/A
Manifold RingManifold RingRequires Level 24+1 Prefix Modifier allowed -2 Suffix Modifiers allowed Implicit Modifiers Cannot Be Changed 50% increased Prefix Modifier magnitudes	+1 Prefix Modifier allowed -2 Suffix Modifiers allowed Implicit Modifiers Cannot Be Changed 50% increased Prefix Modifier magnitudes	N/A
Helical RingHelical RingRequires Level 24-2 Prefix Modifiers allowed +1 Suffix Modifier allowed Implicit Modifiers Cannot Be Changed 50% increased Suffix Modifier magnitudes	-2 Prefix Modifiers allowed +1 Suffix Modifier allowed Implicit Modifiers Cannot Be Changed 50% increased Suffix Modifier magnitudes	N/A

Divination cards

Item
Eldritch PerfectionEldritch Perfection4Item Item Level: 100 Perfect Eldritch Implicit ModifierEmbrace horror. Bathe in its beauty.
Assassin's GiftAssassin's Gift9Divinarius Two-Implicit CorruptedWhat matters are the Marks of your life, not its Longevity.
Who AskedWho Asked9Dictator's Weapon Item Level: 83 FracturedIn the midst of unrelenting requests, the blacksmith's forge conjures the unpredictable Countless voices, countless desires – yielding weapons as diverse as those who ask
I See BrothersI See Brothers22x Fracturing Orb"Where does the light go when it is dark?"

Microtransactions

This list may be incomplete, if you find items that are missing in this list, make sure adding the parameter release_version= 3.23.0 or similar to the item infobox:

Item
Affliction Mystery BoxAffliction Mystery BoxConsumableContains an unknown item.
Exile's Pedometer RingExile's Pedometer RingRing SkinTracks the number of steps your character has taken.
Exile's Pilfering RingExile's Pilfering RingRing SkinTracks the amount of currency you have picked up off of the ground.
Steamchord Rune Hideout DecorationSteamchord Rune Hideout DecorationHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout13 Variations

Unique items

These unique items are added to the game in the patch, and at that time they are not part of Affliction leagues exclusive. For those unique, read Affliction league § Unique items.

Item	Stats
Replica Badge of the BrotherhoodReplica Badge of the Brotherhood Turquoise AmuletRequires Level 60+(16-24) to Dexterity and IntelligenceYour Maximum Endurance Charges is equal to your Maximum Frenzy Charges +1 to maximum Fortification per Endurance Charge (7-10)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate of Travel Skills per Frenzy Charge (20-25)% chance to lose a Frenzy Charge when you use a Travel Skill (20-25)% chance to lose an Endurance Charge when you gain Fortification“I stood upon the tower's edge, and saw that we had cracked the sky. There is nowhere we can run that our sins will not find us now.” - Researcher Arn, last recorded words	+(16-24) to Dexterity and IntelligenceYour Maximum Endurance Charges is equal to your Maximum Frenzy Charges +1 to maximum Fortification per Endurance Charge (7-10)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate of Travel Skills per Frenzy Charge (20-25)% chance to lose a Frenzy Charge when you use a Travel Skill (20-25)% chance to lose an Endurance Charge when you gain Fortification
Replica CovenantReplica Covenant Spidersilk RobeEnergy Shield: (313-409) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 49, 134 IntSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 29 Added Cold Damage +(20-30) to Intelligence (210-250)% increased Energy Shield 10% increased maximum Life Skills gain a Base Energy Shield Cost equal to 200% of Base Mana Cost"Researcher Graven's request to wear Prototype #2998 in place of his standard lab attire is... granted." - Lead Researcher Ksaret	Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 29 Added Cold Damage +(20-30) to Intelligence (210-250)% increased Energy Shield 10% increased maximum Life Skills gain a Base Energy Shield Cost equal to 200% of Base Mana Cost
Ixchel's TemptationIxchel's Temptation Gold RingRequires Level 20(6-15)% increased Rarity of Items found+(10-15) to all Attributes Adds (7-10) to (15-18) Chaos Damage to Attacks Adds (9-12) to (19-22) Fire Damage to Spells +(15-20)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier +(80-100) to Armour +(80-100) to Evasion Rating +(30-35) to maximum Energy Shield +(25-30) to maximum Life +(20-25) to maximum Mana +(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances (6-8)% increased Attack and Cast Speed Maximum Quality is 200%CorruptedChaos offers possibility, not outcome. Our own imaginations ensnare us.	(6-15)% increased Rarity of Items found+(10-15) to all Attributes Adds (7-10) to (15-18) Chaos Damage to Attacks Adds (9-12) to (19-22) Fire Damage to Spells +(15-20)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier +(80-100) to Armour +(80-100) to Evasion Rating +(30-35) to maximum Energy Shield +(25-30) to maximum Life +(20-25) to maximum Mana +(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances (6-8)% increased Attack and Cast Speed Maximum Quality is 200%Corrupted
GamblesprintGamblesprint Hydrascale BootsArmour: (212-305) Evasion: (212-305)Requires Level 59, 56 Str, 56 Dex+(30-40) to Dexterity (100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +(20-40)% to Lightning Resistance When Hit, gain a random Movement Speed modifier from 40% reduced to 100% increased, until Hit againAll your tomorrows lie ahead of you, unknown and snarled tot he very last.	+(30-40) to Dexterity (100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +(20-40)% to Lightning Resistance When Hit, gain a random Movement Speed modifier from 40% reduced to 100% increased, until Hit again
Replica HeatshiverReplica Heatshiver Leather HoodEvasion: (181-254)Requires Level 20, 46 Dex(80-100)% increased Evasion Rating 60% increased Mana Regeneration Rate +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance Gain 1% of Lightning Damage as Extra Cold Damage per 2% Shock Effect on Enemy"The storm... that lightning... I'd be dead if I hadn't... but it was cold. Ice cold! It's not what we think, and the plan won't work! Where's Arn?! I have to tell him!" - Researcher Graven, Infirmary Report	(80-100)% increased Evasion Rating 60% increased Mana Regeneration Rate +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance Gain 1% of Lightning Damage as Extra Cold Damage per 2% Shock Effect on Enemy
Replica Hyrri's IreReplica Hyrri's Ire Zodiac LeatherEvasion: (2049-3142) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 197 Dex(140-220)% increased Evasion Rating (12-18) to (231-347) Added Lightning Damage with Wand Attacks 25% increased Shock Duration on Enemies +(40-50) to Intelligence +30% chance to Suppress Spell Damage"Yes, a catastrophic storm erupted, and yes, they screamed for me to stop the experiment... but you know how I am with screams." - Researcher Olesya, on #2999 and the loss of Outpost Eight	(140-220)% increased Evasion Rating (12-18) to (231-347) Added Lightning Damage with Wand Attacks 25% increased Shock Duration on Enemies +(40-50) to Intelligence +30% chance to Suppress Spell Damage
Replica FragilityReplica Fragility Crimson JewelLose an Endurance Charge each secondCorrupted"Our defenses are failing at Outpost One. We can't hold out much longer. All outposts, abandon your stations! Escape while you can!" - Lead Researcher Ksaret, three hours post-IncidentPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Lose an Endurance Charge each secondCorrupted
Replica Hinekora's SightReplica Hinekora's Sight Onyx AmuletRequires Level 44+(10-16) to all Attributes+(600-1000) to Accuracy Rating +(600-1000) to Armour +1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances You cannot be Maimed"I touched #2993, and I saw... how blind we've been. The visions weren't the future. They were the past! Our 'unforeseen consequences' have already been happening!" - Researcher Graven	+(10-16) to all Attributes+(600-1000) to Accuracy Rating +(600-1000) to Armour +1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances You cannot be Maimed
The AdornedThe Adorned Crimson JewelLimited to: 1(50-150)% increased Effect of Jewel Socket Passive Skills containing Corrupted Magic JewelsCorruptedAt their height, the Vaal glittered under the sun. A decade, a century, an aeon of prosperity... now nothing more than a passing wonder.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	(50-150)% increased Effect of Jewel Socket Passive Skills containing Corrupted Magic JewelsCorrupted
Replica Witchfire BrewReplica Witchfire Brew Stibnite FlaskLasts 8.00 Seconds Consumes (36-44) of 60 Charges on use 20% more Evasion RatingRequires Level 48Creates a Smoke Cloud on Use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use Grants Level 21 Vulnerability Curse Aura during Effect"Nobody will listen to me, because I'm the only one that sees it. Nothing left to do now but drink until this world makes sense." - Researcher GravenRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	Creates a Smoke Cloud on Use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use Grants Level 21 Vulnerability Curse Aura during Effect
Replica PacifismReplica Pacifism Viridian JewelLose a Frenzy Charge each secondCorrupted"Release the Type Delta test subjects. Unseal all prototype lockers. Arm yourself! I know that, as researchers, you've never had to fight before, but they're coming to kill us all. It's resist or die!" - Lead Researcher Ksaret, two hours post-IncidentPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Lose a Frenzy Charge each secondCorrupted
Replica PowerlessnessReplica Powerlessness Cobalt JewelLose a Power Charge each secondCorruptedThe suppression troops have stopped responding to my orders. I'm no longer in charge, and I likely never truly was... I suspect they're already coming for us." - Lead Researcher Ksaret, one hour post-IncidentPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Lose a Power Charge each secondCorrupted

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