The Plaguemaw IV

This article describes historical game content.

The prophecy system was removed from the game in version 3.17.0. Itemised prophecies no longer exist in Path of Exile.

The Plaguemaw IVIn a maze of green, the Plaguemaw sets a trap baited with treasures.You will be ambushed by the Plaguemaw's followers in the Imperial Gardens, Gardens Map, Courtyard Map, or Orchard Map.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.

Acquisition
Not in game
Seal cost: 8× Silver CoinMetadata
Item class: Currency Item

The Plaguemaw IV is a prophecy. It is the fourth part of the Plaguemaw prophecy chain.

Objective

Find the Plaguemaw's Offering, a unique Arcanist's Strongbox, in the Imperial Gardens, Gardens MapGardens MapMap Level: 72
Map Tier: 5
Guild Character: JVibrant colours dash across the grey,
consuming Man's work.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once., Courtyard MapCourtyard MapMap Level: 72
Map Tier: 5
Guild Character: 4An elaborate, beautiful garden,
hidden from the public. Selfish.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once., or Orchard MapOrchard MapMap Level: 79
Map Tier: 12
Guild Character: <The fruit that grows from bloody ground tastes sweetest.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.. Open it and defeat the ambushing monsters to complete the prophecy.

Note that the unique Arcanist's Strongbox of this prophecy is not look like the ordinary Arcanist's Strongbox.

The objective: Arcanist's Strongbox looks like

Version history

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Removed the Prophecy mechanic from the game, and moved many of its rewards to other content. Silver Coins can no longer drop. Existing Silver Coins and itemised Prophecies will be deleted from your inventory and stash the next time you log in after the launch of 3.17.0.
3.5.0	You can now complete the steps of many prophecy chains in various maps.
3.1.0c	Fixed a bug where the Plaguemaw IV Prophecy could trigger anywhere.
3.1.0	The Hedge Maze has been removed and both Chitus' PlumChitus' PlumAs succulent as blood, as sweet as power. and the Trial of Ascendancy have been moved into The Imperial Gardens. The Plaguemaw IV prophecy now triggers in The Imperial Gardens as well. [Undocumented This change was not documented by any official sources. It was discovered through player testing or datamining.]
3.0.0	Many Prophecies have been reworked for compatibility in Acts 5 and upwards. Prophecies are no longer bound to a specific difficulty and can be triggered and completed in any relevant area. Some Prophecies, such as several of the Pale Council chain steps, now take place in new locations.
2.3.0	Introduced to the game.