Atlas of Worlds (expansion)

Release version	2.4.0
Release date	2016-09-02

Path of Exile: Atlas of Worlds is the fifth expansion for Path of Exile. It was officially announced by Grinding Gear Games on August 12, 2016^[1] and released on {{#show: Atlas of Worlds (Expansion)|?Has release date}}.

This expansion has a large focus on improving the end-game, in particular the mapping experience which has been left untouched by previous expansions.

New features

General

Engine improvements:
- engine multithreading
- particle effects system optimisation
- new texture compression
- other minor improvements
Prophecy system added to the core game
Added a channelled skill system
New supporter packs.^[2]

Map overhaul

Addition of the Atlas of Worlds.
Existing maps are getting changed.^[2]
30 new maps.^[2]
19 new map bosses.^[2]

Essence league

Encounter packs of monsters imprisoned by essences; the imprisoned Rare monster will drop said essences when slain.
Essences act as Orbs of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 10Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack., while simultaneously guaranteeing a specific mod. Higher tier essences can also act as Chaos OrbsChaos OrbStack Size: 10Reforges a rare item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack..
25 varieties of Essences with 7 tiers each, for a total of 105.

New items

Base items

Includes 13 new base items:

Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Blue Pearl Amulet".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Bone Helmet".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Crystal Belt".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Fingerless Silk Gloves".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Gripped Gloves".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Marble Amulet".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Opal Ring".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Spiked Gloves".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Steel Ring".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Two-Toned Boots (Fire and Lightning Resistance)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Two-Toned Boots (Cold and Lightning Resistance)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Two-Toned Boots (Fire and Cold Resistance)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Vanguard Belt".

Unique items

Includes 22 new unqiue items:

Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Cospri's Malice".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Hallowed Ground".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Kitava's Thirst".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Kondo's Pride".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Praxis".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "The Putrid Cloister".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Unending Hunger".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Valyrium".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "The Warden's Brand".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Witchfire Brew".
Unique boss drops;
- Chimera:
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Obscurantis".
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "The Scourge".
- Hydra:
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Slivertongue".
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Snakepit".
- Minotaur:
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Brain Rattler".
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "The Brass Dome".
- Phoenix:
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Eye of Innocence".
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Razor of the Seventh Sun".
- The Shaper:
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Dying Sun".
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Shaper's Touch".
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Voidwalker".
  - Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Starforge".

Maps

Includes 30 new maps:

Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Acid Caverns Map (Atlas of Worlds)". (reworked as Acid Caverns Map)
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Beach Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Burial Chambers Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Factory Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Marshes Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Mesa Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Desert Spring Map (Atlas of Worlds)". (reworked as Desert Spring Map)
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Primordial Pool Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Tower Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Arachnid Tomb Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Armoury Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Barrows Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Port Map (Atlas of Worlds)". (renamed into Port Map)
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Racecourse Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Ramparts Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Ancient City Map (Atlas of Worlds)". (renamed into Ancient City Map)
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Lighthouse Map (Atlas of Worlds)". (renamed into Lighthouse Map)
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Estuary Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Terrace Map (Atlas of Worlds)". (renamed into Terrace Map)
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Ivory Temple Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Lair Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Mineral Pools Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Scriptorium Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Leyline Map (Atlas of Worlds)". (renamed into Leyline Map)
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Vault Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Forge of the Phoenix Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Lair of the Hydra Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Maze of the Minotaur Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Pit of the Chimera Map (Atlas of Worlds)".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "The Shaper's Realm". (using fragments to access only)

Map fragments

Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Fragment of the Chimera".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Fragment of the Hydra".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Fragment of the Minotaur".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Fragment of the Phoenix".

Quest items

Shaper's Orbs

Currency

Cartographer's Sextants
- Apprentice Cartographer's SextantSimple SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a Watchstone.Right click this item then left click a Watchstone to apply it.
  Shift click to unstack.
- Journeyman Cartographer's SextantPrime SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a Watchstone.Right click this item then left click a Watchstone to apply it.
  Shift click to unstack.
- Master Cartographer's SextantAwakened SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a Watchstone.Right click this item then left click a Watchstone to apply it.
  Shift click to unstack.
Cartographer's Seals
- Apprentice Cartographer's SealApprentice Cartographer's SealStack Size: 10Uncompletes a white map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click a white map on the Atlas to apply it.
  Shift click to unstack.
- Journeyman Cartographer's SealJourneyman Cartographer's SealStack Size: 10Uncompletes a yellow or white map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click a yellow or white map on the Atlas to apply it.
  Shift click to unstack.
- Master Cartographer's SealMaster Cartographer's SealStack Size: 10Uncompletes any map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click any map on the Atlas to apply it.
  Shift click to unstack.
Unshaping OrbUnshaping OrbStack Size: 10Downgrades a map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click a shaped map on the atlas to downgrade it. You can then earn the Shaper's Orb again to reshape another map afterwards.
Shift click to unstack.
Essences

Divination cards

Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "Mawr Blaidd".
Module Error: Item link: No results found for search parameter "The Oath".
The ScavengerThe Scavenger8Carcass JackTake small pieces of things and then assemble them together
The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.

New monsters

Bosses

General Changes

Balance changes to:
- Triggered skills
- skill and support gems
- several unique items
- few ascendancy skills
- monsters
- experience gain at very high levels
- poison
- "vacuum farming"

References

↑ Bex_GGG (August 12, 2016). "We're Proud to Announce Our Upcoming Expansion: Atlas of Worlds!". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 (August 12, 2016). "Atlas of Worlds promo page". Official Path of Exile Website. Retrieved August 12, 2016.

[announcement-1] Bex_GGG (August 12, 2016). "We're Proud to Announce Our Upcoming Expansion: Atlas of Worlds!". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved August 12, 2016.

[atlasofworlds-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 (August 12, 2016). "Atlas of Worlds promo page". Official Path of Exile Website. Retrieved August 12, 2016.

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