Ambush league
Release version | 1.1.0 |
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Release date | 2014-03-05 |
End date | 2014-07-05 |
Links | Official page |
Ambush league was a challenge league that ran concurrently with Invasion league. Ambush league used the standard rules for character death, while Invasion league used hardcore rules.[1] Both leagues launched on March 5, 2014 as part of Path of Exile: Sacrifice of the Vaal in version 1.1.0. Both leagues ended on July 5, 2014.
This league introduced Strongboxes.
Modifier
All areas had
- Strongboxes are guarded by ambushing monsters.
Ladder
Ambush league used the standard rules for character death.
Players all played on the same ladder: Ambush league
Items
Ambush had nine exclusive base item types (all shared with Invasion) and three exclusive uniques (two of which were shared with Invasion).
Exclusive base item types
The following item types were introduced exclusive to Ambush and Invasion.
Item | ![]() | Stats |
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Blunt Arrow Quiver![]() ![]() | 16 | (25-35)% increased Stun Duration on Enemies |
Broadhead Arrow Quiver![]() ![]() | 28 | 6 to 12 Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks |
Fire Arrow Quiver![]() ![]() | 22 | 4 to 8 Added Fire Damage with Bow Attacks |
Penetrating Arrow Quiver![]() ![]() | 36 | Arrows Pierce an additional Target |
Serrated Arrow Quiver![]() ![]() | 5 | 1 to 4 Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks |
Sharktooth Arrow Quiver![]() ![]() | 10 | Gain (3-4) Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks |
Spike-Point Arrow Quiver![]() ![]() | 45 | (20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance |
Two-Point Arrow Quiver![]() ![]() | 4 | (20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating |
Unset Ring![]() ![]() | 5 | Has 1 Socket |
Exclusive uniques
The following uniques were shared between Invasion and Ambush.[2]
Item | ![]() | Stats |
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Vaal Caress![]() Bronzescale GauntletsArmour: (110-148) Evasion: (110-148)Requires Level 27, 22 Str, 22 Dex+5 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems -5 to Level of Socketed Non-Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 20 seconds on using a Vaal Skill"The gems are strangely human at times. They simply love to be held." - Doryani, First Seer to the Queen ![]() | 27 | +5 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems -5 to Level of Socketed Non-Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 20 seconds on using a Vaal Skill |
Voideye![]() Unset RingRequires Level 45Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed GemsThe darker the eye, the more diligent the watched. ![]() | 45 | Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed Gems |
This unique was specific to Ambush, but was added as a drop to the core game at the league's end.[2]
Item | ![]() | Stats |
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Drillneck![]() Penetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36Arrows Pierce an additional Target(8-12)% increased Attack Speed +350 to Evasion Rating +(40-50) to maximum Life (10-14) to (19-24) Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks Arrows deal 50% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments to Targets they Pierce"Why waste such a fine arrow on just one man?" - Kiravi, Vaal Archer ![]() | 36 | Arrows Pierce an additional Target(8-12)% increased Attack Speed +350 to Evasion Rating +(40-50) to maximum Life (10-14) to (19-24) Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks Arrows deal 50% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments to Targets they Pierce |
Challenges
The Ambush and Invasion leagues included 8 optional challenges. Some of them were specific to either league. 14 players completed all eight challenges and received an exclusive challenge t-shirt.[3]
References
- ↑ Chris (March 1, 2014). "Sacrifice of the Vaal". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chris (April 18, 2014). "What's Being Kept from Ambush/Invasion? (Updated July 4)". Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ↑ Chris (July 7, 2013). "Announcing the One-Month Leagues (and Ambush/Invasion Challenge Winners)". Path of Exile Forum.