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For the pinnacle version of this encounter, see Blight-ravaged map.
Blighted maps are alternate versions of existing maps that contain a more challenging Blight encounter than is normally found on maps. These maps have all the native monsters removed and are dedicated to the Blight encounter.
The map will always have an alternative map icon, as well as these implicit modifiers:
- Natural inhabitants of this area have been removed
Area is infested with Fungal Growths
Map's Item Quantity Modifiers also affect Blight Chest count at 25% value
Can be Anointed up to 3 times
Item acquisition
Blight icon chests from completing Blight encounters in maps have a chance to drop a Blighted version of a map. Blighted map drops are not affected by Cartography Scarabs.[1]
Mechanics
See also: Blight (game_mechanic)#Mechanics
Blighted maps only contain a small area with no enemies and a single Fungal Growth that spawns dozens of roots. Multiple waves of monsters will spawn from monster portals all across the map. Monsters move along a fixed route towards the Purification Pump. The player must defend the Purification Pump for 5 minutes, and then defeat all remaining monsters in order to complete the map and grant the rewards. Compared to regular Blight encounters in maps, in Blighted maps players get extended preparation time and Pump durability (health) is increased to 20 (up from 10).
Similar to regular maps:
- Blighted maps are available in different tiers, with the highest being Tier 16.
- Higher tier maps have tougher monsters and can drop rarer, more valuable rewards.
- Blighted maps can be increased in quality using
Cartographer's ChiselCartographer's ChiselStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a mapRight click this item then left click a map to apply it. Has greater effect on lower tier, non-unique maps. The maximum quality is 20%.
. - Can be crafted into Magic or Rare rarities, but it greatly increases the difficulty of combat, compared to Normal rarity maps.
- Map rarity affects the reward chests and the central drops.
- Map fragments that increase Item Quantity, such as
Sacrifice at DuskSacrifice at DuskStack Size: 10The Vaal shall never fear the setting of our sun.Can be used in a personal Map Device.
, can be used with Blighted maps.
Unlike regular maps:
- Blighted maps can also be anointed, adding a variety of unique modifiers, including extra experience and significant boosts to rewards.
- Blighted maps cannot be used with scarabs, therefore it won't be consumed.
- Atlas passive skills don't apply to Blighted maps.
If you fail the blight encounter, it will not count as a map completion, however you can still collect all chests that have been already spawned.
Strategy
Blighted maps have a large amount of enemies and a large amount of resources for tower building. The same strategies that work on smaller Blights in maps will be useful, but more tower building and killing will be involved.
The following is recommended:
- A ranger or spellcaster build or any build that can do high amounts of area damage (melee builds using
CycloneCycloneAttack, AoE, Movement, Channelling, Melee
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (2-3) Mana
Attack Speed: 300% of base
Attack Damage: (60-111)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (60-111)%
AoE Radius: 1.6Requires Level 28Channel this skill to move towards a targeted location while spinning constantly attacking enemies in an area around you. While channelling this skill, you cannot be knocked back.10% increased Area of Effect per 0.1 metre additional Melee Strike Range
30% less Movement Speed
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% more Movement SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
without cast-on-crit will find it hard, because monsters attack the center from every direction) - To run Normal blighted maps: At least 2 million damage per second (calculated in Path of Building)
- To run Magic blighted maps: At least 10 million damage per second
- To run Rare blighted maps: At least 20 million damage per second
- A method to increase damage against Rare and Unique mini bosses (such as Assassin's Mark for crit-builds, or Sigil of Power for lightning-builds)
- Capped elemental resistances (fire, cold and lightning resistance at 75%)
- At least 5,000 Effective hit points (Life pool)
- At least 20% block or evade chance, or Mana before Life defenses
- A strict loot filter that filters out most of the inexpensive loot
Anointments
See also: List of Blighted map anointments
Amber OilAmber OilStack Size: 10Oil Tier: 3Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
s at Sister CassiaSister Cassia can anoint your blighted map to increase the ease of combat, and/or to increase rewards. It is easy to self-sustain oils for these anointments because blighted maps provide a large number of oils upon successful completion. Generally, the higher the tier of the oil, the greater its effects.
- Amber OilAmber OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 3Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps., 
Sepia OilSepia OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 2Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
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Clear OilClear OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 1Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
: Grant "25% reduced Cost of Building and Upgrading Towers" and "Towers deal 25% more Damage", and "12% reduced Monster Movement Speed" respectively. These oils reduce the difficulty of the encounter and may be useful for those who are struggling to successfully clear a blighted map. Generally, Sepia Oil will be be more useful early on in the encounter (due to low resources at the beginning and often an excess near the end) while Amber Oil will be more effective throughout the encounter. Due to its modifier's lower magnitudes, Clear Oil tends to be the weakest of them all.
Teal OilTeal OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 5Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
: Grants "Blight Monsters spawn 30% faster, Encounter duration is 50 seconds shorter". Teal Oil reduces the time required to complete the encounter while making it more difficult. May be useful for those seeking "profit per hour" strategies trying to make the most of their time, if they are up to the greater challenge.
Verdant OilVerdant OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 4Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
: Grants "45% increased Experience gain". This oil neither enhances the rewards of the encounter nor decreases the difficulty, but increases the experience gain. Not recommended for those running blighted maps for the rewards. Recommended to save for blight-ravaged maps, if used at all as blight-ravaged maps will grant more experience.
Indigo OilIndigo OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 7Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
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Black OilBlack OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 10Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
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Golden OilGolden OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 13Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
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Crimson OilCrimson OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 9Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
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Violet OilViolet OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 8Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
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Silver OilSilver OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 12Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
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Azure OilAzure OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 6Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
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Opalescent OilOpalescent OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 11Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.
: These oils all increase the rewards given by the encounter. Generally, as the tier of the oil increases, the more they increase a blighted map's rewards. It is recommended to save the especially rare oils, like Golden OilGolden OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 13Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps.s, for blight-ravaged maps, where their effects may be better appreciated.
Rewards
Blighted maps can drop a few unique items exclusive to Blighted and Blight-Ravaged Maps upon completion at the pump. They drop unidentified and their drop rates are not affected by item quantity or item rarity:
Cowl of the ThermophileCowl of the Thermophile
Ezomyte BurgonetArmour: (553-685)Requires Level 60, 138 StrCan have a second Enchantment Modifier
+(20-30) to all Attributes
(60-80)% increased Armour
Fire Resistance is 75%
(55-50)% reduced Cold Resistance
(55-50)% reduced Lightning ResistanceThe villagers seared the blight with fire, but it only spread like dancing flames.This item can be anointed by Cassia
Cowl of the CryophileCowl of the Cryophile
Silken HoodEvasion: (553-685)Requires Level 60, 138 DexCan have a second Enchantment Modifier
+(20-30) to all Attributes
(60-80)% increased Evasion Rating
(55-50)% reduced Fire Resistance
Cold Resistance is 75%
(55-50)% reduced Lightning ResistanceThe villagers seared the blight with cold, but it only bloomed countless spears.This item can be anointed by Cassia
Cowl of the CeraunophileCowl of the Ceraunophile
Solaris CircletEnergy Shield: (96-122)Requires Level 59, 122 IntCan have a second Enchantment Modifier
+(20-30) to all Attributes
(60-80)% increased Energy Shield
(55-50)% reduced Fire Resistance
(55-50)% reduced Cold Resistance
Lightning Resistance is 75%The villagers seared the blight with lightning, but it only forked into countless tendrils.This item can be anointed by Cassia
BreathstealerBreathstealer
Hydrascale GauntletsArmour: (212-305)
Evasion: (212-305)Requires Level 59, 45 Str, 45 Dex(100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(30-50) to maximum Mana
+(10-16)% to all Elemental Resistances
(5-10)% increased Attack and Cast Speed
Create a Blighted Spore when your Skills or Minions Kill a Rare MonsterThe last gasp is not always one's final act.This item can be anointed by Cassia
The StampedeThe Stampede
Assassin's BootsEvasion: (242-347)
Energy Shield: (50-70)Requires Level 63, 62 Dex, 62 Int(100-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
(30-40)% increased Stun and Block Recovery
(50-80)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate of Travel Skills
(30-40)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while moving
Your Movement Speed is 150% of its base valueRelentlessness. Nothing more, nothing less.This item can be anointed by Cassia
SporeguardSporeguard
Saint's HauberkArmour: (1329-1736)
Energy Shield: (228-297)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 67, 109 Str, 94 IntTrigger Level 10 Contaminate when you Kill an Enemy
(200-250)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
(7-10)% increased maximum Life
+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance
Enemies on Fungal Ground you Kill Explode, dealing 5% of their Life as Chaos Damage
You have Fungal Ground around you while stationaryShrouded in seed, a conduit of contagion, yet the source of septicity remains unknown.This item can be anointed by Cassia
Additionally, the following exclusive oils can drop from Oil reward chests:
Prismatic OilPrismatic OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 0Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to enchant Amulets.
Reflective OilReflective OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 0Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to enchant mirrored Rings, Amulets or Blighted Maps.
Tainted OilTainted OilStack Size: 10
Oil Tier: 0Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to enchant corrupted Rings, Amulets or Blighted Maps.
if the map is corrupted.
Completing a blighted map will grant 10+ of a random selection of these chest types:
| Image | Type | Typical drops |
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Random | Random assortment of items including armour, weapons and common currency |
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Blight | Oils, small chance for rare oils like Silver OilSilver OilStack Size: 10 Oil Tier: 12Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps. , Golden OilGolden OilStack Size: 10Oil Tier: 13Can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Rings or Amulets, or to modify Blighted Maps. and Blighted Maps
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Currency | Common currency, can contain  Chaos OrbChaos OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a rare item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. sSmall chance for  Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers. s,  Exalted ShardExalted ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Exalted Orb. s,  Ancient ShardAncient ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Ancient Orb. s,  Divine OrbDivine OrbStack Size: 20Randomises the values of the random modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click a magic, rare or unique item to apply it. s
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Harbinger |  Harbinger's OrbHarbinger's OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a map item as another of a higher tierRight click this item then left click a map to apply it. s, Beachhead map, chance for  Ancient OrbAncient OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a unique equipment as another of the same item classRight click this item then left click a unique item to apply it. s and Exalted ShardExalted ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Exalted Orb.s
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Jewelry | Rings, Amulets, Jewels, Abyss Jewels and Belts, which may be veiled, fractured, or influenced |
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Divination Cards | 1  Stacked DeckStacked DeckStack Size: 20A stack of unknown divination cardsRight click to take a divination card out of the deck.
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Fossils | Fossils, Resonators |
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Map Fragments | Scarabs, Sacrifice at DuskSacrifice at DuskStack Size: 10The Vaal shall never fear the setting of our sun.Can be used in a personal Map Device./Dawn/Noon/Midnight,  Offering to the GoddessOffering to the GoddessIt is time for the Goddess to give her final verdict.Your fate rests in her even hands.Travel to the Aspirants' Plaza and spend this item to open the Eternal Labyrinth.  , Small chance for valuable map fragments
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Maps | White and yellow maps (T1 to T10). Small chance for red maps (T11+). |
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Uniques | Low level unique items, small chance for unique maps and valuable uniques like  Inspired LearningInspired LearningCrimson JewelRadius: SmallWith 4 Notables Allocated in Radius, When you Kill a Rare monster, you gain 1 of its Modifiers for 20 secondsIf you do not learn from a won battle then you have already lost the war.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.  .
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Armour | Armour, some of which may be veiled, fractured, 30 quality, or influenced |
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Weapons | Weapons, some of which may be veiled, fractured, 30 quality, or influenced |
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Abyss | Abyss Jewels, Stygian Vise belts |
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Essences | All tiers of Essences, small chance for Deafening Essences or  Essence of HorrorEssence of HorrorStack Size: 9Essence Tier: 8Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property Weapon: 16% chance to gain a Power, Frenzy or Endurance Charge on Kill Gloves: Socketed Gems have +3.5% Critical Strike Chance Boots: 5% reduced Elemental Damage Taken while stationary Body Armour: You take 10% reduced Extra Damage from Critical Strikes per Endurance Charge Helmet: Socketed Gems deal 30% more Elemental Damage Shield: Chill Nearby Enemies when you Block Quiver: 8 to 12 Added Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge Amulet: (15-25)% chance to Crush on Hit Ring: 4 to 7 Added Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge Belt: Gain Alchemist's Genius when you use a FlaskRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it. 
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Gems | Skill gems, which may have levels and quality. Does not contain Transfigured or Awakened gems |
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Talismans | Corrupted Talismans |
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Labyrinth | Offering to the GoddessOffering to the GoddessIt is time for the Goddess to give her final verdict. Your fate rests in her even hands.Travel to the Aspirants' Plaza and spend this item to open the Eternal Labyrinth.
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| Ultimatum | Catalysts, small chance for valuable  Fertile CatalystFertile CatalystStack Size: 10Adds quality that enhances Life and Mana modifiers on a ring, amulet or beltReplaces other quality typesRight click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower item level, non-unique jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%.  s and  Prismatic CatalystPrismatic CatalystStack Size: 10Adds quality that enhances Resistance modifiers on a ring, amulet or beltReplaces other quality typesRight click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower item level, non-unique jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%.  s
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| Delirium |  Simulacrum SplinterSimulacrum SplinterStack Size: 300Combine 300 Splinters to create a Simulacrum. s, Cluster Jewels, Delirium orbs
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Breach | Breach Splinters,  Breach RingsBreach RingProperties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupted , Breach Scarabs, and rarely Breachstones or Empowered Breachstones
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Legion | Legion Splinters, Incubators |
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Scarab | Scarabs |
Related items
Related currency
The following currency items are related to Blighted maps:
| Item | Description |
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Blighted Scouting Report Blighted Scouting ReportStack Size: 20Reroll all of Kirac's Atlas Missions, including at least one Blighted MapRight click this item while viewing Kirac's Atlas Missions to use it. | Reroll all of Kirac's Atlas Missions, including at least one Blighted Map |
Related scarabs
The following scarabs are related to Blighted maps:
| Item | Limit | Description |
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Blight Scarab of Blooming Blight Scarab of BloomingStack Size: 20Limit: 1Blight Encounters in Area have up to 3 additional Unique Bosses Unique enemies in Blight Encounters have 100% increased life Tier 14+ Blighted Maps found in Area drop as Blight-Ravaged Maps insteadOnce a century, the Blight spills forth...Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.  | 1 | Blight Encounters in Area have up to 3 additional Unique Bosses Unique enemies in Blight Encounters have 100% increased life Tier 14+ Blighted Maps found in Area drop as Blight-Ravaged Maps instead |
Related Atlas passive skills
The following Atlas passive skills are related to Blighted maps:
| Name | Stats |
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Blighted Map Reward Chance | Blight Chests in your Maps have 10% more chance to contain Blighted Maps [1] [2] [3] [4] |
Fungal Horizons | Blight Chests in your Maps have 60% more chance to contain Blighted Maps Completing a Blight Encounter in your Maps grants all Players Blightreach [1] |
Ruthless mode
Blighted Maps in Ruthless mode do not drop oils. They can still drop Blight-exclusive Unique items and Blight-ravaged maps as normal.
Version history
| Version | Changes |
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| 3.20.1 |
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See also
References
- ↑ poorFishwife (May 6, 2023). "General Item Drops". Prohibited Library (requires membership to view). Retrieved June 3, 2023.
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