Sanctum league

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Sanctum league

Challenge league

Release version	3.20.0
Release date	2022-12-09 19:00:00 UTC
End date	2023-03-07 21:00:00 UTC
Links	Official Page

In the Sanctum challenge league, you'll discover The Forbidden Sanctum, an ancient Templar enclave hidden beneath the Fellshrine Ruins. Abandoned for a long time, it is now controlled by a malevolent entity. You must explore it, uncover its secrets, and deal with the evil that lurks within..

Sanctum League is a challenge league. It was launched on December 9, 2022 (UTC), alongside the Forbidden Sanctum expansion and Version 3.20.0 patch.

League Mechanic

Main page: The Forbidden Sanctum

Upon entering the Sanctum, you'll uncover a map that reveals a few of the rooms ahead of you. Sparse details of the room and its rewards are shown, so you must plan carefully as each mistake will dwindle your resolve. When your resolve runs out, your Sanctum run ends. Each time you enter the Sanctum, you will seek to push yourself farther than before through its four floors.

The Sanctum's rooms hold many secrets. Some contain ancient fountains you can rest at to restore a portion of your resolve. Others will curse you with an affliction, hindering your progress. These afflictions stack up as you explore deeper and deeper within the Sanctum. You can also receive boons, blessings that help you overcome the Sanctum's dangers. Each time you enter the Sanctum, you will encounter a unique layout that you must assess and adapt to as you explore.

Inside the Sanctum, you will find gold coins called Aureus, a currency that the Templar used for commerce. It's stored in treasure chests and falls from slain monsters. Although these coins belong to the Sanctum and will not leave with you, they can be traded with a merchant who you may encounter from time to time. Spend your Aureus wisely as it can be used to purchase a crucial boon when the time is right.

The sinister powers controlling the Sanctum will occasionally present you with an Accursed Pact. These pacts offer you a powerful benefit with a dangerous cost. Although the Pact will tempt you greatly, you must choose with care. The result of your choice could signal the end of your time in the Sanctum or be the turning point in your success.

Many rooms in the Sanctum will offer you a choice of currency items. You can take the reward now or leave it behind, with the promise of an even larger reward later. Deferring your reward to the end of the current floor or even the end of the entire Sanctum escalates it with great risk. If you run out of resolve before reaching this goal, you lose everything you gambled. Do you believe in yourself enough to take the risk and potentially reap a massive reward? Or do you play it safe and leave with what you have?

As you explore the Sanctum, you'll discover a special altar that Templar Relics can be placed on. These relics make you more powerful in the Sanctum and persist from run to run. Their continued power is the key to making it deeper into the Sanctum's vaults each time you enter. As you accumulate more relics, you'll need to make decisions around which ones most benefit you and arrange the Altar accordingly.

You may also uncover Sanctified Relics, a very rare type that directly affects your character's build. You may use only one of these, but its benefits stay with you beyond the Sanctum walls and bestow the Templars' power on you as you journey through Wraeclast.

The Forbidden Sanctum is home to many bosses, including random miniboss encounters, bosses at the end of each floor and an ultimate showdown against the entity that controls the Sanctum. These fights yield valuable rewards including Relics, piles of Aureus coins, masses of experience, new Unique Items and more.

New items

Base items

Item	Stats
Candlestick RelicCandlestick RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	N/A
Censer RelicCenser RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	N/A
Coffer RelicCoffer RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	N/A
Papyrus RelicPapyrus RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	N/A
Processional RelicProcessional RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	N/A
Tome RelicTome RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	N/A
Urn RelicUrn RelicUnmodifiablePlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	N/A

Unique items

Item	Stats
The Balance of TerrorThe Balance of Terror Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances <2 random curse modifiers>Fellshrine stood as a holy bastion opposite the Chamber of Sins, and all that it represented. For one to rise, the other must fall.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances <2 random curse modifiers> Inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit if you've cast Conductivity in the past 10 seconds You are Unaffected by Shock if you've cast Conductivity in the past 10 seconds Immune to Curses if you've cast Despair in the past 10 seconds Inflict Withered for 2 seconds on Hit if you've cast Despair in the past 10 seconds Immune to Exposure if you've cast Elemental Weakness in the past 10 seconds Gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as a Random Element if you've cast Elemental Weakness in the past 10 seconds +(30-40)% to Critical Strike Multiplier if you've cast Enfeeble in the past 10 seconds Take no Extra Damage from Critical Strikes if you've cast Enfeeble in the past 10 seconds Inflict Fire Exposure on Hit if you've cast Flammability in the past 10 seconds You are Unaffected by Ignite if you've cast Flammability in the past 10 seconds Cold Exposure on Hit if you've cast Frostbite in the past 10 seconds You are Unaffected by Freeze if you've cast Frostbite in the past 10 seconds Immune to Reflected Damage if you've cast Punishment in the past 10 seconds Intimidate Enemies on Hit if you've cast Punishment in the past 10 seconds Action Speed cannot be modified to below Base Value if you've cast Temporal Chains in the past 10 seconds (20-25)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate if you've cast Temporal Chains in the past 10 seconds (6-10)% chance to deal Double Damage if you've cast Vulnerability in the past 10 seconds You are Unaffected by Bleeding if you've cast Vulnerability in the past 10 seconds
Eternal DamnationEternal Damnation Agate AmuletRequires Level 52+(16-24) to Strength and Intelligence+(40-70) to maximum Mana +(-13-13)% to Chaos Resistance -5% to all maximum Resistances Gain additional Elemental Damage Reduction equal to half your Chaos ResistanceThe price of immortality is isolation.	+(16-24) to Strength and Intelligence+(40-70) to maximum Mana +(-13-13)% to Chaos Resistance -5% to all maximum Resistances Gain additional Elemental Damage Reduction equal to half your Chaos Resistance
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
Sandstorm VisageSandstorm Visage Necromancer CircletEnergy Shield: (165-224)Requires Level 54, 112 Int(8-10)% increased Cast Speed (200-250)% increased Energy Shield Ignore Stuns while Casting Base Spell Critical Strike Chance of Spells is equal to that of Main Hand Weapon Cannot deal Critical Strikes with AttacksA fell wind brings death.	(8-10)% increased Cast Speed (200-250)% increased Energy Shield Ignore Stuns while Casting Base Spell Critical Strike Chance of Spells is equal to that of Main Hand Weapon Cannot deal Critical Strikes with Attacks
The Winds of FateThe Winds of Fate Foul StaffWarstaff Physical Damage: (520-585) to (968-1089) Critical Strike Chance: 6.10% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 55, 94 Str, 94 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff(700-800)% increased Physical Damage +100% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier 75% of Physical Damage converted to a random Element 25% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Maximum Critical Strike Chance is 50% Non-Critical Strikes deal no DamageLife... Death... The whim of the cosmos.	+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff(700-800)% increased Physical Damage +100% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier 75% of Physical Damage converted to a random Element 25% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Maximum Critical Strike Chance is 50% Non-Critical Strikes deal no Damage
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
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
The Gilded ChaliceThe Gilded Chalice Processional RelicRequires Level 64Duplicates up to 4 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot recover Resolve Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"He took the newcomers' symbol and made it his own. Finally, they flocked to him. Finally, he had the power and wealth he so desired." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run	Duplicates up to 4 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot recover Resolve Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable
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
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 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
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

Currency items

Item	Stats

Challenges and rewards

Main page: List of Sanctum league challenges

The Sanctum league includes 40 optional challenges. Completing them awards the following cosmetic items:

Challenges	Reward
4	Victorious GlovesVictorious GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Victorious Gloves. (Tier 1)
6	Victorious BootsVictorious BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Victorious Boots. (Tier 1)
8	Victorious HelmetVictorious HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Victorious Helmet. (Tier 1)
10	Victorious Body ArmourVictorious Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Victorious Body Armour. (Tier 1)
12	Victorious GlovesVictorious GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Victorious Gloves. (Tier 2)
14	Victorious BootsVictorious BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Victorious Boots. (Tier 2)
16	Victorious HelmetVictorious HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Victorious Helmet. (Tier 2)
18	Victorious Body ArmourVictorious Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Victorious Body Armour. (Tier 2)
22	Sanctum Challenger TrophySanctum Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
20	Victorious GlovesVictorious GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Victorious Gloves. (Tier 3)
22	Victorious BootsVictorious BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Victorious Boots. (Tier 3) Sanctum Challenger TrophySanctum Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
24	Victorious HelmetVictorious HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Victorious Helmet. (Tier 3)
25	Sanctum Challenger TrophySanctum Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
26	Victorious Body ArmourVictorious Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Victorious Body Armour. (Tier 3)
28	Sanctum Challenger TrophySanctum Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
29	Victorious GlovesVictorious GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Victorious Gloves. (Tier 4)
31	Sanctum Challenger TrophySanctum Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
32	Victorious BootsVictorious BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Victorious Boots. (Tier 4)
34	Sanctum Challenger TrophySanctum Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
35	Victorious HelmetVictorious HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Victorious Helmet. (Tier 4)
37	Sanctum Challenger TrophySanctum Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
38	Victorious Body ArmourVictorious Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Victorious Body Armour. (Tier 4)
40	Sanctum Challenger TrophySanctum Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations

Note that these challenges were not completable in Ruthless mode versions of the temporary league.

League Artwork

League artwork from the Forbidden Sanctum presskit:

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  League artwork

Version history

Version	Changes
3.20.0	Introduced to the game.