Talisman 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
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. #invoke: Item table
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 Strike and Module Error: Too many skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Wither". Please choose only one of the following ids:
DropBearBossWither - Base duration is 0.50 seconds, Base secondary duration is 4.00 seconds, (20-28)% reduced Movement Speed, 15% increased Chaos Damage taken (page)
LunarisGuardGloomElementalWither - Base duration is 0.50 seconds, Base secondary duration is 4.00 seconds, (20-28)% reduced Movement Speed, 5% increased Chaos Damage taken (page). - 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 Module Error: Too many skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Ground Slam". Please choose only one of the following ids:
AxisBossGroundSlam - N/A (page)
DropBearSummonedGroundSlam - N/A (page) and Module Error: Too many skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Fireball". Please choose only one of the following ids:
MonsterFireball - Deals (10-1810) to (15-2808) Fire Damage, Base radius is 0.9 metres (page)
MonsterFireballContactPos - Deals (10-1810) to (15-2808) Fire Damage, Base radius is 0.9 metres (page). - Death Blossom: Noisome Ophidian
- Ululat, Maggot-Bearer
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.