Talisman league
Talisman league
Challenge league
| Release version | 2.1.0 |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2015-12-11 |
| End date | 2016-03-04 |
Talismans are infused with the power of the First Ones, the primeval gods of the ancient Ezomytes. The creatures of Wraeclast are instinctively drawn to these relics and the feral vigour they impart.
Description on the official Path of Exile website [1]
The Talisman leagues were a pair of challenge leagues, one standard and the other hardcore. In these leagues, monsters are possessed by ancient Ezomyte Talismans. These monsters are indicated by green Talisman symbols over their heads. The Talismans grant them additional strength and properties in battle. Killing one of these monsters allows the player to claim its Talisman for himself.
The standard and hardcore versions have the same core mechanics but slightly different items available.
The leagues started on December 11, 2015 along with the release of Version 2.1.0 and ended March 4, 2016.[1][2] Characters that died in standard Talisman league respawned in the standard Talisman league, while those that died in hardcore Talisman league respawned in Standard league. At the end of the Talisman leagues, all characters and stashes were moved to Standard league and Hardcore league.
Modifier
All areas had:
- Ancient Talismans possess monsters throughout Wraeclast
Items
Talismans
Main page: Talisman
Talismans are a type of amulet. All talismans are corrupted when dropped, so they cannot be modified. They have special implicit modifiers more powerful than ordinary amulets and can be normal, magic, rare, or unique. For the full list of talismans, their possession effects and other related information, see Talisman.
Standard league-exclusive
These base items are exclusive to the standard Talisman league:
Monkey Twins TalismanMonkey Twins TalismanTalisman Tier: 3(5-8)% increased Area of EffectCorruptedThe first ones marked their hunting grounds
with blood and piss.
We have tried to paint our future in words.
Now we shall paint with inks of savagery.
- The Wolven King
Wereclaw TalismanWereclaw TalismanTalisman Tier: 2+(24-36)% to Global Critical Strike MultiplierCorruptedIt's said to be noble to stand one's ground.
To soak the earth in stalwart blood.
While the First Ones chose to laugh and run
and caper with untamed glee.
- The Wolven King
This unique item is exclusive to the standard Talisman league:
Rigwald's CurseRigwald's Curse
Wereclaw TalismanTalisman Tier: 2
Requires Level 28+(24-36)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+7% to Unarmed Melee Attack Critical Strike Chance
Modifiers to Claw Damage also apply to Unarmed Attack Damage with Melee Skills
Modifiers to Claw Attack Speed also apply to Unarmed Attack Speed with Melee Skills
Modifiers to Claw Critical Strike Chance also apply to Unarmed Critical Strike Chance with Melee SkillsCorruptedI once thought the First Ones were just
stories made to scare children.
But I've seen what they can do. I've felt it.
And now I must live with that terrible knowledge.
Hardcore league-exclusive
These base items are exclusive to the hardcore Talisman league:
Clutching TalismanClutching TalismanTalisman Tier: 2(15-25)% increased Global DefencesCorruptedFear the children of the First Ones.
Let fear shield your back.
And let the dullard speak of bravery
when the First Ones come for him.
- The Wolven King
Longtooth TalismanLongtooth TalismanTalisman Tier: 3(4-6)% additional Physical Damage ReductionCorruptedWe grew contemptuous of our past.
Dismissed the first ones as ignorant and wild.
We were fools and naive children
to turn our backs on our inheritance.
- The Wolven King
This unique item is exclusive to the hardcore Talisman league:
BlightwellBlightwell
Clutching TalismanTalisman Tier: 2
Requires Level 28(15-25)% increased Global Defences+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield
+(15-30)% to Fire Resistance
+(15-30)% to Lightning Resistance
50% slower start of Energy Shield Recharge during any Flask Effect
(150-200)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate during any Flask EffectCorruptedLong ago, the ocean was a puddle where a golden fish dwelt,
who lit the ocean from within and kept the water fresh.
When the sky burned, the fish dived deep,
never to return, and the waters turned sour.
Unique items
These unique items were exclusive to the Talisman league.
| Item |  | Stats |
|---|---|---|
Feastbind FeastbindRustic SashRequires Level 11(12-24)% increased Global Physical DamageAdds 5 to 10 Physical Damage to Attacks +(20-40) to maximum Life 0.2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 50% increased Flask Charges gained during any Flask Effect 50% increased Mana Regeneration Rate during any Flask EffectOur forefathers danced and drank and ate their fill and did not honour the First Ones for their gifts. So the First Ones filled the sky with fire.  | 11 | (12-24)% increased Global Physical DamageAdds 5 to 10 Physical Damage to Attacks +(20-40) to maximum Life 0.2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 50% increased Flask Charges gained during any Flask Effect 50% increased Mana Regeneration Rate during any Flask Effect |
Faminebind FaminebindRustic SashRequires Level 18(12-24)% increased Global Physical Damage+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance 20% increased Projectile Damage 30% reduced Flask Charges gained 60% increased Flask Effect Duration Deals 50 Chaos Damage per second to nearby EnemiesAfter the Great Fire, the land lay barren and our forefathers grew weak. Mother Gull took pity on them and gave them grain and water.  | 18 | (12-24)% increased Global Physical Damage+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance 20% increased Projectile Damage 30% reduced Flask Charges gained 60% increased Flask Effect Duration Deals 50 Chaos Damage per second to nearby Enemies |
The Retch The RetchRustic SashRequires Level 44(12-24)% increased Global Physical Damage+(60-80) to maximum Life +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance 0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 60% increased Flask Effect Duration 30% reduced Flask Charges gained during any Flask Effect 200% of Life Leech applies to Enemies as Chaos Damage 15% increased Movement Speed during any Flask EffectBut the grain grew twisted and the water turned dark and those who partook of Mother Gull's gift birthed monsters that fed on the flesh of one another.  | 44 | (12-24)% increased Global Physical Damage+(60-80) to maximum Life +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance 0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 60% increased Flask Effect Duration 30% reduced Flask Charges gained during any Flask Effect 200% of Life Leech applies to Enemies as Chaos Damage 15% increased Movement Speed during any Flask Effect |
These unique items were exclusive to Rigwald, the Wolven King, the boss of the Talisman league.
| Item | | Stats |
|---|
Monsters
Unique Bosses
After sacrificing Tier 2 talismans, one of the following unique bosses spawns, possessed by a random Tier 3 talisman:
- Great Webmother: spider similar to Weaver that spawns spiderlings and casts chaos projectiles.
- The Scourge of the Wilds: Plummeting Ursa that uses
Viper StrikeViper StrikeAttack, Duration, Melee, Strike, Chaos
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 5 Mana
Attack Damage: (90-154)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (90-154)%Hits enemies, converting some of your physical damage to chaos damage and inflicting poison which will be affected by modifiers to skill duration. If dual wielding, will strike with both weapons. Requires a claw, dagger or sword.30% less Attack Speed if Dual Wielding
Each Weapon Hits separately if Dual Wielding, dealing 20% less Damage
Base duration is 4.00 seconds
(5-169) to (7-254) Added Chaos Damage
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
60% chance to Poison on Hit
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Base duration is (0.05-1) secondsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
and 
WitherWitherSpell, AoE, Duration, Chaos, Channelling
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (3-9) Mana
Cast Time: 0.28 secRequires Level 10Casts a debilitating debuff on enemies in an area, hindering their movement and also inflicts the Withered debuff, which increases the Chaos Damage they take and can stack up to 15 times.Withered lasts 2 seconds
Base duration is 0.50 seconds
(0-19)% increased Area of Effect
(30-36)% reduced Movement Speed
6% increased Chaos Damage taken
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(1-20)% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
. - Sire of the Falling Skies: Birdman with the projectile effect of
Sire of ShardsSire of Shards
Serpentine StaffWarstaff
Physical Damage: 56-117
Critical Strike Chance: 6.30%
Attacks per Second: 1.25
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 49, 85 Str, 85 Int+20% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a StaffSocketed Gems fire 4 additional Projectiles
Socketed Gems fire Projectiles in a circle
+(15-20) to all Attributes
+(5-7)% to all Elemental Resistances
(60-100)% increased Projectile Damage
20% increased Light RadiusThat which was broken may yet break.
. - Legion of Lost Souls: Maelström that shoots a cold version of Ball Lightning and splits into two when killed. (?)
- Primordius: Beast that has effect similar to
Breakrib TalismanBreakrib TalismanTalisman Tier: 1(20-30)% increased Global Physical DamageCorruptedI stood among the stones
And called out to the First Ones;
That with tooth and mighty claw,
They should tear our enemies asunder.
- The Wolven King
and uses 
Ground SlamGround SlamAttack, AoE, Slam, Melee
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 6 Mana
Attack Speed: 90% of base
Attack Damage: (115-188)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (115-188)%
AoE Radius: 35Slams the ground in front of you, creating a wave that travels forward and damages enemies with an increased chance to stun. The wave deals more damage to closer enemies. Requires an Axe, Mace, Sceptre, Staff or Unarmed.25% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold
+(0-1) metre to radius
Deals up to (40-49)% more Damage with Hits to closer targets
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Deals up to +(1-20)% more Damage with Hits to closer targetsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
and 
FireballFireballProjectile, Spell, AoE, Fire
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-25) Mana
Cast Time: 0.75 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 370%
Projectile Speed: 1040
AoE Radius: 9Unleashes a ball of fire towards a target which explodes, damaging nearby foes.Deals (9-1640) to (14-2460) Fire Damage
25% chance to Ignite enemies
Base radius is (0.9-1.4) metres
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Base radius is (0.01-0.2) metresPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
. - Death Blossom: Noisome Ophidian
- Ululat, Maggot-Bearer
Rigwald, the Wolven King
Main page: Rigwald, the Wolven King
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chris (november 13, 2015). "The Talisman Challenge Leagues". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ↑ Bex (December 11, 2015). "2.1.0 Content Update and Talisman League Deployment Timeline". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 11, 2015.