The Price of Protection

The Price of Protection5Chateau Map
Watchstone Count: 4To protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything.

Something answered.

Acquisition
Drop restricted
Drop level: 1Vendor Offer
1x Scroll FragmentMetadata
Item class: Divination Card
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/DivinationCards/DivinationCardThePriceOfProtection

The Price of Protection is a divination card. A set of five can be exchanged for a normal Chateau MapChateau MapMap Level: 70
Map Tier: 3
Guild Character: OBeauty and brutality in such close proximity.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.. Its map tier will be equal to whatever tier it would be on the Atlas if four watchstones were socketed into its region's citadel at the time of the exchange.

Item acquisition

The Price of Protection has restrictions on where or how it can drop. Drops from Invasion bosses or Vaal side area bosses.

Monster restrictions

This item can be acquired from the following monsters:

• Anacuacotli, Death's Worship
• Atziri's Pride
• Atziri's Pride
• Beheader Ataguchu
• Beheader Ataguchu
• Calxipher
• Cava, Artist of Pain
• Cava, Artist of Pain
• Ch'aska, Maker of Rain
• Ch'aska, Maker of Rain
• Cintiq, the Inescapable
• Cintiq, the Inescapable
• Commander of Flesh
• Coniraya, Shadow of Malice
• Coniraya, Shadow of Malice
• Corpsestitch
• Curator Miem
• Curator Miem
• Daluatti, Stoneraiser
• Droolscar
• Exartze, the Woven Stone
• Guraq, Daylight's Blade
• Harbinger of Disorder
• Haviri, Vaal Metalsmith
• Haviri, Vaal Metalsmith
• Huitepa the Blind
• Inti of the Blood Moon
• Inti of the Blood Moon
• Iorphia, Dream Eater
• Kall Foxfly
• Kamaq, Soilmaker
• Kamaq, Soilmaker
• Konu, Maker of Wind
• Konu, Maker of Wind
• Kutec, Vaal Fleshsmith
• Kutec, Vaal Fleshsmith
• M'gaska, the Living Pyre
• M'gaska, the Living Pyre
• Mother of the Hive
• Mother of the Hive
• Mother of the Swarm
• Necribrae
• Ossecati, Boneshaper
• Ossecati, Boneshaper
• Perquil the Lucky
• Perquil the Lucky
• Quetzerxi
• Rima, Deep Temptress
• Rima, Deep Temptress
• Shadow of Vengeance
• Shadow of Vengeance
• Sheaq, Maker of Floods
• Sheaq, Maker of Floods
• Shivershell
• Shrapnelbearer
• Shrapnelbearer
• Simi, the Nature Touched
• Simi, the Nature Touched
• The All-seeing Eye
• The All-seeing Eye
• The Bolt Juggler
• The Sunburst Queen
• The Sunburst Queen
• Thornrunner
• Thornrunner
• Torrent of Fear
• Wiraq, the Impaler
• Wiraq, the Impaler
• Wiraqucha, Ancient Guardian
• Wiraqucha, Ancient Guardian
• Xuatl, Cutting Wind

Recipes

The Price of Protection can be created from the following recipes:

Amount	Part	Description	Meta
5	The GamblerThe Gambler5Divination Card"I don't believe in karma. If it were real, I would never win."	Random divination card	A
1	Stacked DeckStacked DeckStack Size: 20A stack of unknown divination cardsRight click to take a divination card out of the deck.	Random divination card	A
1	The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.	Random divination card set exchange	A

Usage in recipes

The Price of Protection is used in the following recipes:

Result	Amount	Part	Description	Meta
Lava Chamber MapLava Chamber MapMap Level: 83 Map Tier: 16 Guild Character: QFiend and fortune-hunter alike turned to ash. A sorry alliance of unending agony.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Thicket MapThicket MapMap Level: 83 Map Tier: 16 Guild Character: BLittle light enters. No life escapes.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Castle Ruins MapCastle Ruins MapMap Level: 83 Map Tier: 16 Guild Character: êWhen the castle falls, it has failed its only purpose.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Plateau MapPlateau MapMap Level: 83 Map Tier: 16 Guild Character: |Steep cliffs divide where the trees may grow, and where they may not.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Maze of the Minotaur MapMaze of the Minotaur MapMap Level: 83 Map Tier: 16 Guild Character: £Area is influenced by The ShaperOne of my captors felt no emotion. He did not hesitate to inflict pain. Now all he feels is intense, unstoppable agony.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Estuary MapEstuary MapMap Level: 81 Map Tier: 14 Guild Character: sWhere land springs from water, life will shortly follow.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Defiled Cathedral MapDefiled Cathedral MapMap Level: 81 Map Tier: 14 Guild Character: úCrafted with reverence. Defiled with ease.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Forbidden Woods MapForbidden Woods MapMap Level: 81 Map Tier: 14 Guild Character: 'Every instinct wills you to sleep through the bitter cold; a certain death. Those that yet survive must fight through every aching movement.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Temple MapTemple MapMap Level: 81 Map Tier: 14 Guild Character: -Immaculate white stone rises from the abyss. Perfection.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Maze MapMaze MapMap Level: 81 Map Tier: 14 Guild Character: lThey live trapped forever in darkness and confusion. We are no different.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Port MapPort MapMap Level: 82 Map Tier: 15 Guild Character: eThe wealthy foolishly battle the ocean for domain.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Arena MapArena MapMap Level: 82 Map Tier: 15 Guild Character: tThe sound of a thousand calls for blood echo for eternity.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Cold River MapCold River MapMap Level: 82 Map Tier: 15 Guild Character: ëIce forges a fickle path, as those beneath its veil can attest.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Vault MapVault MapMap Level: 82 Map Tier: 15 Guild Character: )Wealth beyond imagining, locked beyond reach.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A
Underground River MapUnderground River MapMap Level: 82 Map Tier: 15 Guild Character: 9Life, like still water, becomes trapped. Stagnant. Foul.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	5	The Price of ProtectionThe Price of Protection5Elder Guardian Occupied Map Map Tier: 14 to 16 Modifiers: 8 CorruptedTo protect her mansion, she would cut a deal with anyone. Anything. Something answered.	Random corrupted tier 14–16 map with 8 modifiers and occupied by an Elder Guardian	A

Can only drop from Invasion bosses.

Supporter attribution

The Price of Protection was created by supporter sirgog.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.10.0	The Divination Card The Price of Protection can once again drop. It now always grants a Chateau mapChateau MapMap Level: 70 Map Tier: 3 Guild Character: OBeauty and brutality in such close proximity.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. of tier equal to whatever tier it would be if all Watchstones are socketed in its region in the current league.
3.9.0	Has been temporarily disabled from dropping, because Tier 16 Elder Chateau Maps are no longer a thing. You can still turn in existing sets for a map from the previous series.
3.4.0	Introduced to the game.