Apex of Ascension

Id	SacrificeRoomIII
Tier	3
Architect	Ahuana, Architect of Ceremonies

Allows you to sacrifice a unique item.
Ahuana drops an additional Unique Item.

Form sliced through, but born anew.

Ahuana, Architect of Ceremonies
I. Sacrificial Chamber	II. Hall of Offerings	III. Apex of Ascension

Apex of Ascension is the tier 3 incursion room of Ahuana, Architect of Ceremonies.

The room contains an Altar of Sacrifice which provides the player with one of two different functions:

Sacrifice a unique equipment (which means excluding Jewels, contracts, Maps and Flasks) for another random unique equipment of the same item class
Upgrades specific unique items found exclusively in the Temple of Atzoatl when sacrificed alongside a Vial.

The altar may only be used once per temple.

List of unique upgradable items

Vial	Original item	Upgraded item
Vial of AwakeningVial of AwakeningStack Size: 10The eyes of Apep flicker open and the Poisoned One stirs.Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Apep's Slumber to transform it.	Apep's SlumberApep's Slumber Vaal Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 24% Energy Shield: (136-164) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 159 Int(5-10)% increased Spell DamageAdds (50-55) to (72-80) Chaos Damage +(80-100) to maximum Energy Shield +25% chance to be Poisoned +3% to all maximum Resistances while Poisoned Regenerate 80 Energy Shield per Second per Poison on you, up to 400 per second Poisons on you expire 50% slowerThe heart grows slow, the spirit grows strong. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Awakening	Apep's SupremacyApep's Supremacy Vaal Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 24% Energy Shield: (186-214) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 159 Int(5-10)% increased Spell DamageAdds (50-55) to (72-80) Chaos Damage +(130-150) to maximum Energy Shield (30-50)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge You take Chaos Damage instead of Physical Damage from Bleeding +25% chance to be Poisoned +3% to all maximum Resistances while Poisoned Poisons on you expire 50% slowerGive him your body, and your burdens will follow.
Vial of ConsequenceVial of ConsequenceStack Size: 10Your actions live but a moment; their repercussions never die.Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Coward's Chains to transform it.	Coward's ChainsCoward's Chains Chain BeltRequires Level 22+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+(15-20) to all Attributes (5-10)% increased Movement Speed Damage of Enemies Hitting you is Unlucky while you are Cursed with Vulnerability You count as on Full Life while you are Cursed with Vulnerability You are Cursed with VulnerabilityAs a gift or as punishment, the Empire will have your blood. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Consequence	Coward's LegacyCoward's Legacy Chain BeltRequires Level 52+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+(15-20) to all Attributes (5-10)% increased Movement Speed 50% increased Effect of Curses on you You count as on Low Life while you are Cursed with Vulnerability You are Cursed with VulnerabilityDeath is your most important duty. Face it, or curse your bloodline for all eternity.
Vial of DominanceVial of DominanceStack Size: 10Blood, slaves and stone. The timeless edifice of Dominance.Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Architect's Hand to transform it.	Architect's HandArchitect's Hand Ambush MittsEvasion: (243-318) Energy Shield: (51-66)Requires Level 45, 35 Dex, 35 Int+(30-40) to Dexterity (200-250)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (30-20)% reduced Trap Throwing Speed Increases and Reductions to Cast Speed also Apply to Trap Throwing Speed (4-6)% chance to throw up to 4 additional TrapsGreat works take time. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Dominance	Slavedriver's HandSlavedriver's Hand Ambush MittsEvasion: (243-318) Energy Shield: (51-66)Requires Level 45, 35 Dex, 35 Int+(30-40) to Dexterity (200-250)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (30-20)% reduced Trap Throwing Speed Skills which throw Traps Cost Life instead of Mana Skills used by Traps have (10-20)% increased Area of Effect Increases and Reductions to Cast Speed also Apply to Trap Throwing Speed 10% chance to gain an Endurance, Frenzy or Power Charge when any of your Traps are Triggered by an EnemyA plan without a deadline stays a plan.
Vial of FateVial of FateStack Size: 10Ancient myths of flame, frost and thunder. Will we ever know the way forward?Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Story of the Vaal to transform it.	Story of the VaalStory of the Vaal Gemstone SwordOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (109.2-120.9) to (232.4-257.3) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.43-1.49) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 56, 96 Str, 96 Dex+400 to Accuracy Rating(180-210)% increased Physical Damage (10-15)% increased Attack Speed 50% of Physical Damage from Hits with this Weapon is Converted to a random Element Hits with this Weapon always Ignite, Freeze, and Shock Hits with this Weapon Freeze Enemies as though dealing (150-200)% more Damage Hits with this Weapon Shock Enemies as though dealing (150-200)% more Damage Ignites inflicted with this Weapon deal (50-75)% more DamageThrough war we found peace. Through death we found advancement. Our ancestors did not know where their actions would take them. Are we any better? This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Fate	Fate of the VaalFate of the Vaal Gemstone SwordOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (109.2-120.9) to (232.4-257.3) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.43-1.49) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 56, 96 Str, 96 Dex+400 to Accuracy Rating(180-210)% increased Physical Damage (10-15)% increased Attack Speed 100% of Physical Damage from Hits with this Weapon is Converted to a random Element Hits with this Weapon always Ignite, Freeze, and Shock Hits with this Weapon deal (30-60)% increased Damage to Ignited Enemies Hits with this Weapon deal (30-60)% increased Damage to Frozen Enemies Hits with this Weapon deal (30-60)% increased Damage to Shocked EnemiesDoryani promises immortality, yet we build great structures, carve magnificent works into stone, so a part of us lives onward. A sign of faithlessness through action.
Vial of SummoningVial of SummoningStack Size: 10Call to place the demon gods of the past.Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Mask of the Spirit Drinker to transform it.	Mask of the Spirit DrinkerMask of the Spirit Drinker Magistrate CrownArmour: (384-604) Energy Shield: (151-316)Requires Level 58, 64 Str, 64 Int(140-220)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(30-60) to maximum Energy Shield +(80-100) to maximum Life Your Energy Shield starts at zero Cannot gain Energy Shield Regenerate 50 Life per second if you have at least 500 Maximum Energy Shield Regenerate 100 Life per second if you have at least 1000 Maximum Energy Shield Regenerate 150 Life per second if you have at least 1500 Maximum Energy ShieldOur flesh is our most sacred gift. Taint it not with the occult. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Summoning	Mask of the Stitched DemonMask of the Stitched Demon Magistrate CrownArmour: (160-189) Energy Shield: (193-219)Requires Level 58, 64 Str, 64 Int+(40-50) to Intelligence +(160-180) to maximum Energy Shield Strength provides no bonus to Maximum Life Intelligence provides no inherent bonus to Maximum Mana +1 to Maximum Life per 2 Intelligence Your Energy Shield starts at zero Cannot gain Energy Shield Regenerate 1% of Life per second per 500 Maximum Energy ShieldFrom the flesh of the gods, Xibaqua was born. From the carnage of Xibaqua, we were born. It is our duty to return to the gods what was once theirs.
Vial of the RitualVial of the RitualStack Size: 10The ritual creates order. Both in the minds of men and gods. The ritual creates order.Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Dance of the Offered to transform it.	Dance of the OfferedDance of the Offered Carnal BootsEvasion: (99-117) Energy Shield: (20-24)Requires Level 55, 52 Dex, 52 Int+(50-60) to maximum Mana +(25-30)% to Lightning Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed You have Onslaught while not on Low Mana The AgnosticFacing their death, the mind of a sacrifice retreats into instinct and madness. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of the Ritual	OmeyocanOmeyocan Carnal BootsEvasion: (99-117) Energy Shield: (20-24)Requires Level 55, 52 Dex, 52 Int(15-20)% increased maximum Mana +(25-30)% to Lightning Resistance 30% increased Movement Speed 10% increased Evasion Rating per 500 Maximum Mana, up to 100% You have Onslaught while not on Low Mana Lose 7% of Mana per SecondOnly a fool seeks meaning in a life so fleeting.
Vial of TranscendenceVial of TranscendenceStack Size: 10It is not our flesh, our thoughts, or our soul that limits us; it is the distinction between them.Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with any Tempered Flesh, Tempered Spirit or Tempered Mind to transform it.	Tempered FleshTempered Flesh Crimson JewelRadius: Medium-1 Strength per 1 Strength on Allocated Passives in Radius 2% increased Life Recovery Rate per 10 Strength on Allocated Passives in RadiusWe are born raw and untested, and we are shaped by life. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of TranscendencePlace into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Transcendent FleshTranscendent Flesh Crimson JewelRadius: Medium-1 Strength per 1 Strength on Allocated Passives in Radius +7% to Critical Strike Multiplier per 10 Strength on Unallocated Passives in Radius 3% increased Life Recovery Rate per 10 Strength on Allocated Passives in Radius 2% reduced Life Recovery Rate per 10 Strength on Unallocated Passives in RadiusWe are as much shaped by what we do as what is done to us.Place into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
	Tempered SpiritTempered Spirit Viridian JewelRadius: Medium-1 Dexterity per 1 Dexterity on Allocated Passives in Radius 2% increased Movement Speed per 10 Dexterity on Allocated Passives in RadiusThough the body rots, the spirit lives on. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of TranscendencePlace into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Transcendent SpiritTranscendent Spirit Viridian JewelRadius: Medium-1 Dexterity per 1 Dexterity on Allocated Passives in Radius 3% increased Movement Speed per 10 Dexterity on Allocated Passives in Radius +125 to Accuracy Rating per 10 Dexterity on Unallocated Passives in Radius 2% reduced Movement Speed per 10 Dexterity on Unallocated Passives in RadiusTake comfort knowing that, even in death, we may serve our Queen and fuel her empire.Place into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
	Tempered MindTempered Mind Cobalt JewelRadius: Medium-1 Intelligence per 1 Intelligence on Allocated Passives in Radius 2% increased Mana Recovery Rate per 10 Intelligence on Allocated Passives in RadiusAny thought, no matter how fleeting, changes the thinker. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of TranscendencePlace into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Transcendent MindTranscendent Mind Cobalt JewelRadius: Medium-1 Intelligence per 1 Intelligence on Allocated Passives in Radius +3% to Damage over Time Multiplier per 10 Intelligence on Unallocated Passives in Radius 3% increased Mana Recovery Rate per 10 Intelligence on Allocated Passives in Radius 2% reduced Mana Recovery Rate per 10 Intelligence on Unallocated Passives in RadiusA keen mind sees what others do not, makes connections where others do not, and is dangerous in a way that others are not.Place into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Vial of SacrificeVial of SacrificeStack Size: 10Festivities of blood. Bleeding hearts and screaming lungs.Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Sacrificial Heart to transform it.	Sacrificial HeartSacrificial Heart Paua AmuletRequires Level 32(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateAdds (22-27) to (34-38) Fire Damage Adds (20-23) to (31-35) Cold Damage Adds (1-3) to (47-52) Lightning Damage Gain up to maximum Power Charges when you use a Vaal Skill Gain 10 Life per Enemy Hit if you have used a Vaal Skill Recently 10% increased Movement Speed if you have used a Vaal Skill RecentlyThe seed of life, saved and savoured. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Sacrifice	Zerphi's HeartZerphi's Heart Paua AmuletRequires Level 70(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateAdds (48-53) to (58-60) Chaos Damage Items and Gems have 50% increased Attribute Requirements Chaos Damage can Ignite, Chill and Shock Gain Soul Eater for 20 seconds when you use a Vaal SkillWe are incapable of change without sacrifice, for we are both the iron and the forge.
Vial of the GhostVial of the GhostStack Size: 10With great tragedy and power, the dead are netted in anguish.Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Soul Catcher to transform it.	Soul CatcherSoul Catcher Quartz FlaskLasts 6.00 Seconds Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use Phasing +10% chance to Suppress Spell DamageRequires Level 27Cannot gain Mana during effect (60-80)% increased Critical Strike Chance with Vaal Skills during effect (60-80)% increased Damage with Vaal Skills during effect Vaal Skills used during effect have 10% reduced Soul Gain Prevention DurationFreedom is for the privileged, even in death. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of the GhostRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	Soul RipperSoul Ripper Quartz FlaskLasts 6.00 Seconds Consumes 30 of (20-150) Charges on use Phasing +10% chance to Suppress Spell DamageRequires Level 27+(-40-90) to Maximum Charges Loses all Charges when you enter a new area Consumes Maximum Charges to use Gain Vaal Souls equal to Charges Consumed when used"What care have I for their pain? They're already dead." - Atalui, Vaal PriestessRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.20.0	Altar of Sacrifice in the Temple of Atzoatl can no longer be used on Unique Jewels, Flasks or Maps. The description on the altar also updated to state "unique equipment" only, instead of unique item. So that contract is also excluded. But contract may be not able to be used on the altar at the first place. [Undocumented This change was not documented by any official sources. It was discovered through player testing or datamining.]
3.14.0	Ahuana, the Architect of Apex of Ascension, now drops at least one unique item on death. [Undocumented This change was not documented by any official sources. It was discovered through player testing or datamining.]
3.5.0	Introduced to the game as core mechanics
3.3.0	Introduced to the game as league mechanics

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Tier 0	Antechamber Apex of Atzoatl Banquet Hall Cellar Chasm Cloister Entrance Halls Passageways Pits Tombs Tunnels

Tier 1	Armourer's Workshop Corruption Chamber Explosives Room Flame Workshop Gemcutter's Workshop Guardhouse Hall of Mettle Hatchery Jeweller's Workshop Lightning Workshop Poison Garden Pools of Restoration Royal Meeting Room Sacrificial Chamber Shrine of Empowerment Sparring Room Splinter Research Lab Storage Room Strongbox Chamber Surveyor's Study Tempest Generator Torment Cells Trap Workshop Vault Workshop

Tier 2	Arena of Valour Armoury Automaton Lab Barracks Breach Containment Chamber Catalyst of Corruption Cultivar Chamber Demolition Lab Department of Thaumaturgy Engineering Department Hall of Heroes Hall of Locks Hall of Lords Hall of Offerings Hurricane Engine Jewellery Forge Office of Cartography Omnitect Forge Omnitect Reactor Plant Sanctum of Unity Sanctum of Vitality Temple Defense Workshop Torture Cages Treasury Warehouses

Tier 3	Apex of Ascension Atlas of Worlds Chamber of Iron Conduit of Lightning Court of Sealed Death Crucible of Flame Defense Research Lab Doryani's Institute Factory Glittering Halls Hall of Champions Hall of Legends Hall of War House of the Others Hybridisation Chamber Locus of Corruption Museum of Artefacts Sadist's Den Sanctum of Immortality Shrine of Unmaking Storm of Corruption Temple Nexus Throne of Atziri Toxic Grove Wealth of the Vaal

Apex of Ascension

List of unique upgradable items

Version history

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