Path of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors
This page is an overview of the expansion. For a full list of changes, see the patch notes.
Trial of the Ancestors
Expansion
| Release version | 3.22.0 |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2023-08-18 20:00:00 UTC |
| Links | Official Page |
Souls such as yours do not go quietly into the night. They thirst for battle. They yearn to prove themselves. Welcome...to the halls of the dead! Earn your place among us. Under Hinekora’s watchful eye, test your mettle against the greatest warriors who ever lived. Prove yourself...in the Trial of the Ancestors! In the end, only one can become champion. Will it be you?
Path of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors is an expansion of Path of Exile. It was officially announced by Grinding Gear Games on July 28th, 2023, and released on August 18th, 2023 alongside the Ancestor league.
The main content of this expansion is the Ancestor league, as well as changes to the core game such as 16 new Atlas keystones and atlas passive tree changes, Guardian and Chieftain Ascendancy classes rework, 14 new support gems, and the reintroduction of the Forbidden Sanctum, a former Sanctum league mechanic into the core game.
Lore
Features
- A new challenge league, Ancestor league
- Return of Sanctum mechanics
- 16 new Atlas keystones
- 14 new support gems
- Guardian rework and Chieftain redesign
Minimap Icons
New items
Gems
Base items
For base items released in this expansion but were exclusive to Ancestor league, see Ancestor league § Base items
| Item | Stats |
|---|---|
Forbidden Tome Forbidden TomeArea Level: (68-83)Mundus noster cecidit. Daemones ubique sunt. Librumhunc in sacrarium conicio, ut forte alius viam inveniat...Take this item to the Relic Altar in the Forbidden Sanctum to enter.  | Area Level: (68-83) |
Sanctum Vaults Research Sanctum Vaults ResearchArea Level: (68-83)Resolve: #/300 Inspiration: # Aureus: # Minor Boons: <Minor Boons> Minor Afflictions: <Minor Afflictions>UnmodifiableThe treasures within are tainted by a black spirit.Right click this item to view details of the Sanctum in progress. Take this item to the Relic Altar in the Forbidden Sanctum to enter.  | Area Level: (68-83) Resolve: #/300 Inspiration: # Aureus: # Minor Boons: <Minor Boons> Minor Afflictions: <Minor Afflictions>Unmodifiable |
Sanctum Necropolis Research Sanctum Necropolis ResearchArea Level: (68-83)Resolve: #/300 Inspiration: # Aureus: # Minor Boons: <Minor Boons> Minor Afflictions: <Minor Afflictions>UnmodifiableThe Necropolis holds the darkest secrets of our religion, lies that were never meant to be unearthed.Right click this item to view details of the Sanctum in progress. Take this item to the Relic Altar in the Forbidden Sanctum to enter.  | Area Level: (68-83) Resolve: #/300 Inspiration: # Aureus: # Minor Boons: <Minor Boons> Minor Afflictions: <Minor Afflictions>Unmodifiable |
Sanctum Cathedral Research Sanctum Cathedral ResearchArea Level: (68-83)Resolve: #/300 Inspiration: # Aureus: # Minor Boons: <Minor Boons> Minor Afflictions: <Minor Afflictions>UnmodifiableThis was the first cathedral that Innocence ever built, made to honour himself. It is gilded with stolen wealth.Right click this item to view details of the Sanctum in progress. Take this item to the Relic Altar in the Forbidden Sanctum to enter.  | Area Level: (68-83) Resolve: #/300 Inspiration: # Aureus: # Minor Boons: <Minor Boons> Minor Afflictions: <Minor Afflictions>Unmodifiable |
The Mortinomicon Exitio Immortalis The Mortinomicon Exitio ImmortalisArea Level: 68Hoc sciendo scribo ut verba mea perdant animammeam eternam. Mihi credendum est quod novus deus meus non sit tam divinus quam ipse petit...  | Area Level: 68 |
Sanctum Archives Research Sanctum Archives ResearchArea Level: (68-83)Resolve: #/300 Inspiration: # Aureus: # Minor Boons: <Minor Boons> Minor Afflictions: <Minor Afflictions>UnmodifiableThese Archives were among the first constructed by the Templars. There are more books here than I could read in a lifetime...Right click this item to view details of the Sanctum in progress. Take this item to the Relic Altar in the Forbidden Sanctum to enter.  | Area Level: (68-83) Resolve: #/300 Inspiration: # Aureus: # Minor Boons: <Minor Boons> Minor Afflictions: <Minor Afflictions>Unmodifiable |
Divination cards
| Item |
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The Fortunate  The Fortunate 122x  Divine Orb The fortunate find generosity in the divine.  |
Fire Of Unknown Origin Fire Of Unknown Origin 7 Nimis Faith sparks the flame,a frenzy on the wind; a fervour that drives us wildly onward. |
Microtransactions
This list may be incomplete, if you find items that are missing in this list, make sure adding the parameter release_version= 3.22.0 or similar to the item infobox:
| Item |
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Amethyst Avatar Flask Effect Amethyst Avatar Flask EffectFlask SkinIts effect plays while the affected Amethyst Flask is being used. |
Ancestor Mystery Box Ancestor Mystery BoxConsumableContains an unknown item. |
Anchor Drop Rare Finisher Effect Anchor Drop Rare Finisher EffectWeapon Added EffectAdds the Anchor Drop Rare Finisher Effect to any weapon. It amplifies the deaths of Rare Monsters you kill. |
Ashcaller Body Armour Ashcaller Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Ashcaller Body Armour, which causes ash to fall around you. |
Ashcaller Boots Ashcaller BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Ashcaller Boots. |
Ashcaller Gloves Ashcaller GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Ashcaller Gloves. |
| Ashcaller HelmetFile:Ashcaller Helmet inventory icon.pngAshcaller HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Ashcaller Helmet.File:Ashcaller Helmet inventory icon.png |
| Astral Cephalopod TricorneFile:Astral Cephalopod Tricorne inventory icon.pngAstral Cephalopod TricorneHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Astral Cephalopod Tricorne. The sight of a tormented spirit sends the octopus on your head into a flying rage.File:Astral Cephalopod Tricorne inventory icon.png |
Auspicious Demongraft Back Attachment Auspicious Demongraft Back AttachmentArmour AttachmentAdds the Auspicious Demongraft Back Attachment to any equipped body armour. |
Black Hole Rare Finisher Effect Black Hole Rare Finisher EffectWeapon Added EffectAdds the Black Hole Rare Finisher Effect to any weapon. It amplifies the deaths of Rare Monsters you kill. |
Blood Paint Ring Effect Blood Paint Ring EffectRing SkinGrants you the ability to paint the ground with blood. |
| Bronze Timekeeper's Map DeviceFile:Bronze Timekeeper's Map Device inventory icon.pngBronze Timekeeper's Map DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout. This map device tracks how long you've been in an area.2 VariationsFile:Bronze Timekeeper's Map Device inventory icon.png |
Celestial Paint Ring Effect Celestial Paint Ring EffectRing SkinGrants you the ability to paint the ground with stars. |
Cemetery Trapdoor Portal Effect Cemetery Trapdoor Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Cemetery Trapdoor Spider Portal Effect. It features a spider that lies in wait for its next victim to approach. |
| Chaotic Peddler's Rain Hideout DecorationFile:Chaotic Peddler's Rain Hideout Decoration inventory icon.pngChaotic Peddler's Rain Hideout DecorationHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout. Completing a trade causes currency to rain from above.2 VariationsFile:Chaotic Peddler's Rain Hideout Decoration inventory icon.png |
Consuming Tentacle Rare Finisher Effect Consuming Tentacle Rare Finisher EffectWeapon Added EffectAdds the Consuming Tentacle Rare Finisher Effect to any weapon. It amplifies the deaths of Rare Monsters you kill. |
Dragon Fire Rare Finisher Effect Dragon Fire Rare Finisher EffectWeapon Added EffectAdds the Dragon Fire Rare Finisher Effect to any weapon. It amplifies the deaths of Rare Monsters you kill. |
Enraged Sandfish Pet Enraged Sandfish PetPetSummons your pet. It swims through the earth behind you. Feed them a corpse and watch them grow! |
| Exalted Peddler's Rain Hideout DecorationFile:Exalted Peddler's Rain Hideout Decoration inventory icon.pngExalted Peddler's Rain Hideout DecorationHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout. Completing a trade causes currency to rain from above.2 VariationsFile:Exalted Peddler's Rain Hideout Decoration inventory icon.png |
Ghoulish Clarity Effect Ghoulish Clarity EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Clarity becomes a Ghoulish Effect. |
Ghoulish Precision Effect Ghoulish Precision EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Precision becomes a Ghoulish Effect. |
Ghoulish Vitality Effect Ghoulish Vitality EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Vitality becomes a Ghoulish Effect. |
Gold Avatar Flask Effect Gold Avatar Flask EffectFlask SkinIts effect plays while the affected Gold Flask is being used. A golden orb fills above your head based on items dropped while the flask is active. |
| Gold Timekeeper's Map DeviceFile:Gold Timekeeper's Map Device inventory icon.pngGold Timekeeper's Map DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout. This map device tracks how long you've been in an area.2 VariationsFile:Gold Timekeeper's Map Device inventory icon.png |
Harbinger Portal Effect Harbinger Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Harbinger Portal Effect. |
| Haunted Cephalopod TricorneFile:Haunted Cephalopod Tricorne inventory icon.pngHaunted Cephalopod TricorneHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Haunted Cephalopod Tricorne. The sight of a tormented spirit sends the octopus on your head into a flying rage.File:Haunted Cephalopod Tricorne inventory icon.png |
Immortal Body Body Armour Immortal Body Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Immortal Body Body Armour. Its vibrancy changes based on your current percentage of life. |
Immortal Body Boots Immortal Body BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Immortal Body Boots. Its vibrancy changes based on your current percentage of life. |
| Immortal Body GlovesFile:Immortal Body Gloves inventory icon.pngImmortal Body GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Immortal Body Gloves. Its vibrancy changes based on your current percentage of life.File:Immortal Body Gloves inventory icon.png |
| Immortal Body HelmetFile:Immortal Body Helmet inventory icon.pngImmortal Body HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Immortal Body Helmet. Its vibrancy changes based on your current percentage of life.File:Immortal Body Helmet inventory icon.png |
Immortal Spirit Body Armour Immortal Spirit Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Immortal Spirit Body Armour. Its vibrancy changes based on your current percentage of energy shield. |
Immortal Spirit Boots Immortal Spirit BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Immortal Spirit Boots. Its vibrancy changes based on your current percentage of energy shield. |
| Immortal Spirit GlovesFile:Immortal Spirit Gloves inventory icon.pngImmortal Spirit GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Immortal Spirit Gloves. Its vibrancy changes based on your current percentage of energy shield.File:Immortal Spirit Gloves inventory icon.png |
| Immortal Spirit HelmetFile:Immortal Spirit Helmet inventory icon.pngImmortal Spirit HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Immortal Spirit Helmet. Its vibrancy changes based on your current percentage of energy shield.File:Immortal Spirit Helmet inventory icon.png |
Jungle Trapdoor Portal Effect Jungle Trapdoor Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Jungle Trapdoor Spider Portal Effect. It features a spider that lies in wait for its next victim to approach. |
Magmatic Paint Ring Effect Magmatic Paint Ring EffectRing SkinGrants you the ability to paint the ground with magma. |
Otherworldly Demongraft Back Attachment Otherworldly Demongraft Back AttachmentArmour AttachmentAdds the Otherworldly Demongraft Back Attachment to any equipped body armour. |
Sandfish Pet Sandfish PetPetSummons your pet. It swims through the earth behind you. Feed them a corpse and watch them grow! |
Scourged Demongraft Back Attachment Scourged Demongraft Back AttachmentArmour AttachmentAdds the Scourged Demongraft Back Attachment to any equipped body armour. |
Shark Attack Rare Finisher Effect Shark Attack Rare Finisher EffectWeapon Added EffectAdds the Shark Attack Rare Finisher Effect to any weapon. It amplifies the deaths of Rare Monsters you kill. |
| Silver Timekeeper's Map DeviceFile:Silver Timekeeper's Map Device inventory icon.pngSilver Timekeeper's Map DeviceHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout. This map device tracks how long you've been in an area.2 VariationsFile:Silver Timekeeper's Map Device inventory icon.png |
Snowcaller Body Armour Snowcaller Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Snowcaller Body Armour, which causes snow to fall around you. |
Snowcaller Boots Snowcaller BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Snowcaller Boots. |
| Snowcaller GlovesFile:Snowcaller Gloves inventory icon.pngSnowcaller GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Snowcaller Gloves.File:Snowcaller Gloves inventory icon.png |
| Snowcaller HelmetFile:Snowcaller Helmet inventory icon.pngSnowcaller HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Snowcaller Helmet.File:Snowcaller Helmet inventory icon.png |
Starfall Harbinger Portal Effect Starfall Harbinger Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Starfall Harbinger Portal Effect. |
Submerged Trapdoor Portal Effect Submerged Trapdoor Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Submerged Trapdoor Spider Portal Effect. It features a spider that lies in wait for its next victim to approach. |
Sulphur Avatar Flask Effect Sulphur Avatar Flask EffectFlask SkinIts effect plays while the affected Sulphur Flask is being used. |
Sunprism Harbinger Portal Effect Sunprism Harbinger Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Sunprism Harbinger Portal Effect. |
| Superheated Cephalopod TricorneFile:Superheated Cephalopod Tricorne inventory icon.pngSuperheated Cephalopod TricorneHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Superheated Cephalopod Tricorne. The sight of a tormented spirit sends the octopus on your head into a flying rage.File:Superheated Cephalopod Tricorne inventory icon.png |
Tranquil Sandfish Pet Tranquil Sandfish PetPetSummons your pet. It swims through the earth behind you. Feed them a corpse and watch them grow! |
| Transmuted Peddler's Rain Hideout DecorationFile:Transmuted Peddler's Rain Hideout Decoration inventory icon.pngTransmuted Peddler's Rain Hideout DecorationHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout. Completing a trade causes currency to rain from above.2 VariationsFile:Transmuted Peddler's Rain Hideout Decoration inventory icon.png |
Vampiric Energy Amulet Vampiric Energy AmuletAmulet SkinChanges the appearance of your equipped Amulet to a Vampiric Energy version. Swarms circle you when you are leeching energy shield. |
Vampiric Heart Amulet Vampiric Heart AmuletAmulet SkinChanges the appearance of your equipped Amulet to a Vampiric Heart version. Swarms circle you when you are leeching life. |
Vampiric Soul Amulet Vampiric Soul AmuletAmulet SkinChanges the appearance of your equipped Amulet to a Vampiric Soul version. Swarms circle you when you are leeching mana. |
Void Emperor Harbinger Portal Effect Void Emperor Harbinger Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Void Emperor Harbinger Portal Effect. |
Unique items
For the unique that were released in this expansion but were exclusive to Ancestor league, read Ancestor league § Unique items
| Item | Stats |
|---|---|
Replica Dragonfang's Flight Replica Dragonfang's FlightOnyx AmuletRequires Level 56+(10-16) to all Attributes+3 to Level of all <Random Skill> Gems +(5-10)% to all Elemental Resistances (5-10)% increased Reservation Efficiency of Skills Items and Gems have (10-5)% reduced Attribute Requirements"Did we make this? Why do we have no record of it? We were warned that there would be consequences..." - Administrator Qotra  | +(10-16) to all Attributes+3 to Level of all <Random Skill> Gems +(5-10)% to all Elemental Resistances (5-10)% increased Reservation Efficiency of Skills Items and Gems have (10-5)% reduced Attribute Requirements |
The Blood of Innocence The Blood of InnocenceCenser 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 |
The Chains of Castigation The Chains of CastigationProcessional 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 Power and the Promise The Power and the PromiseTome 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 |