Breach

This page is about the game mechanic. For the league, see Breach league. For the divination card, see The Breach.

A Breach portal

A Breachlord's Clasped Hand is barely visible before opening the breach

Breaches are timed monster-spawning portals. This encounter is considered Extra Content and has a baseline 8% chance to appear in any map area.

Overview

Breaches will randomly spawn in an area in an inactive state. They're easily identified by the hand-like construct within a purple circle and purple swirls can be seen within the vicinity. Walking into the hand will activate the breach. Breaches can also be spawned using Vaal BreachVaal BreachSpell, Vaal
Level: 1
Souls Per Use: 100
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Soul Gain Prevention: 40 sec
Cast Time: 2.50 secRequires Level 10Creates a breach, making you vulnerable to its powerful inhabitants.Monsters from the Breach do not grant Experience or drop Items

Additional Effects per 1% Quality:
3% increased Cast SpeedCorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., but enemies in these breaches do not give experience or drop items.

Active breaches will expand their circle outwards and spawn a mix of breach monsters within the circle; the faster the monsters are killed the faster the circle expands. After a while, the expansion of the breach will slow down until it eventually retracts quickly and closes.

Breaches stay open for a minimum of 30 seconds, increasing to a maximum of 60 based on how quickly breach monsters are killed. Normal monsters killed while in the breach do not increase the active time.

Monsters moving outside of the active radius will despawn after a short delay. During this time, however, it is still possible to attack and be attacked by the monsters before they're removed. It is also possible for monsters inside the breach to hit the character while they are outside it.

Breach monsters have increased item rarity and quantity, but have a reduced chance to spawn beyond demons and only rare breach monsters are able to drop maps. In addition there is a chance to obtain breach-specific unique items and splinters from these monsters as well as breach-exclusive Breach RingsBreach RingProperties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupted.

Occasionally, a Breachlord can spawn from a Breach. They will drop a number of Splinters when the breach collapses based on how much damage was dealt to them or the maximum of ten when defeated.

Breaches also contain "Clasped Hands", a breach-specific type of chest. They come in two varieties, "Clasped Hand" or "<Breachlord>'s Clasped Hand". These chests can drop additional splinters and can only be opened when the breach expands to them. It is possible to see Breachlord specific Clasped Hands before opening the breach itself as a shimmering transparent object.

There are fives types of breaches each associated with a damage type, which will affect accordingly

• the type of monsters that will spawn with skills associated with the type
• the type of splinters that are dropped
• the type of unique items that can be obtained

Breach frequency

Breaches have a 8% chance to occur in maps by default. Xoph, Esh, and Tul Breaches are significantly more common than Uul-Netol or Chayula.

Breach items

There are two types of currency and one other item class associated with breaches; each is specific to a breach type for a total of 15 currency items.

Splinters

Main page: Splinter

Splinters are dropped by Breach monsters or Clasped Hands within breaches. 100 Splinters of the same type can be combined into a Breachstone.

There is currently an issue with the currency tab; if you remove a stack of 100 splinters they will not upgrade to a Breachstone. In order to fix it, remove a single splinter and put it back on the stack.

Breachstones

Main page: Breachstone

Breachstones are obtained from combining Splinters. They can be put into a map device in order to enter the associated domain of a Breachlord.

The domain of a Breachlord is a unique area that contains one single large expanding breach and the domain's unique boss at the end. The breach is only active for a limited time that can be extended by killing breach monsters. When the boss area is reached the timer will stop; which allows for fighting the boss at any pace or picking up items that were left behind. Letting the timer run out before the breach fully expands will permanently collapse it for that instance.

Blessings

Main page: Blessing

Blessings are occasionally dropped by Breachlords. They can not be obtained outside of the Breachlord's domain, and are not guaranteed to drop.

Blessing can be used to upgrade Breach unique items to a new version of the item or used on Breachstones to upgrade them into their Flawless variants.

Strategy

Since the breaches can spawn a very large number of monsters that hit hard is advisable to be cautious when opening breaches; death can come quickly and without warning.

Characters that have high survivability, high mobility, high damage output as well as good area clearing ability are best at effectively clearing breaches.

Strategies (not all may be suitable for your build):

• Avoid opening breaches near dangerous fights - i.e. clear the area first before opening; fighting a breach and a map boss at the same time, for example, can pose a very large risk of character death
• When in a party coordinate the opening
• Consider creating a portal near the breach for emergency escape and/or quick return in the case of death
• Watch out for the type of breach you are facing; some breaches might pose a larger risk to some characters than others.
• Try to stay in a corner or room instead of the middle of the breach to avoid having all monsters instantly attack you. Clear monsters carefully area by area
• Be careful when leaving the breach area; while the monsters disappear outside of the circle, it is still possible for them to hit you for a short period of time
• If you are faced with breach that you can't handle, consider leaving the area for a while until it times out
• Simply not opening a breach can also be a good option; use movement skills like Lightning WarpLightning WarpSpell, AoE, Duration, Movement, Lightning, Travel
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost: (9-26) Mana
  Cast Time: 0.70 sec
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Effectiveness of Added Damage: 90%
  AoE Radius: 16Requires Level 10Waits for a duration before teleporting to a targeted destination, with the duration based on the distance and your movement speed. When the teleport occurs, lightning damage is dealt to the area around both where the player was and where they teleported to. Casting again will queue up multiple teleportations to occur in sequence.Deals (1-51) to (19-965) Lightning Damage
  +(0-4) to radius
  (30-49)% reduced Duration
  Can queue up to 50 uses
  
  Additional Effects per 1% Quality:
  1% increased Cast SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. or Leap SlamLeap SlamAttack, AoE, Movement, Travel, Slam, Melee
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost: 10 Mana
  Attack Damage: (100-150)% of base
  Effectiveness of Added Damage: (100-150)%
  AoE Radius: 15Requires Level 10Jump into the air, damaging and knocking back enemies with your weapon where you land. Enemies you would land on are pushed out of the way. Requires an Axe, Mace, Sceptre, Sword or Staff. Cannot be supported by Multistrike.(20-39)% increased Stun Duration against Enemies that are on Full Life
  +0.55 seconds to Attack Time
  Damaging Hits always Stun Enemies that are on Full Life
  
  Additional Effects per 1% Quality:
  1% increased Stun Duration on enemiesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. to bypass the opening area

Breach types

See also: Breach monsters

Lv. required	Damage Type	Splinter Blessing Breachstone	Unique Items	Breach-specific Monsters	Boss Breachstone Area
1	Fire	Splinter of XophSplinter of XophStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Xoph's Breachstone. Shift click to unstack. Blessing of XophBlessing of XophStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it. Shift click to unstack. Xoph's BreachstoneXoph's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type Area has 2 additional random Modifiers 100% increased Experience gain Monster Level: 81Can be used in a personal Map Device.	Xoph's InceptionXoph's Inception Citadel BowBow Physical Damage: (93.6-104.4) to (374.4-417.6) Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Attacks per Second: 1.25 Weapon Range: 120Requires Level 58, 185 Dex(160-190)% increased Physical Damage Gain (200-300) Life per Ignited Enemy Killed Gain 20% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage 10% chance to Ignite Projectiles Pierce all Burning Enemies Arrows deal 30 to 50 Added Fire Damage for each time they've PiercedUpon the red pyre we are born. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Xoph The Formless FlameThe Formless Flame Royal BurgonetArmour: (678-954)Requires Level 65, 148 Str(80-120)% increased Armour -30% to Fire Resistance -(200-100) Fire Damage taken from Hits Armour is increased by Overcapped Fire ResistanceOur skin turns to ash and we are swallowed by his brilliant red light. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Xoph Xoph's HeartXoph's Heart Amber AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to Strength+(20-30) to Strength 25% increased Fire Damage +(25-35) to maximum Life +(20-40)% to Fire Resistance Nearby Enemies are Covered in AshHis is our heart. To its beat we are all driven. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Xoph	Xoph's Favoured Xoph's Loyal	Xoph, Dark Embers Xoph's Domain (70)
1	Cold	Splinter of TulSplinter of TulStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Tul's Breachstone. Shift click to unstack. Blessing of TulBlessing of TulStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it. Shift click to unstack. Tul's BreachstoneTul's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type Area has 2 additional random Modifiers 100% increased Experience gain Monster Level: 81Can be used in a personal Map Device.	TulbornTulborn Opal WandWand Physical Damage: 35-65 Critical Strike Chance: 7.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 120Requires Level 62, 212 IntAdds (14-29) to (42-47) Cold Damage to Spells and AttacksGain a Power Charge on Killing a Frozen Enemy +(20-25) Mana gained on Killing a Frozen Enemy Adds (120-140) to (150-170) Cold Damage to Spells Cold Exposure you inflict applies an extra -12% to Cold ResistanceWe remember the stillness. Then the great fall. The pain of separation. We return once more. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Tul The Snowblind GraceThe Snowblind Grace Zodiac LeatherEvasion: (2135-2946) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 197 Dex(10-15)% increased Dexterity (150-200)% increased Evasion Rating +(40-60) to maximum Life 50% increased Arctic Armour Buff Effect Arctic Armour has no ReservationWe dance in the white, like water, colliding as many and emerging as one. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Tul The HalcyonThe Halcyon Jade AmuletRequires Level 35+(20-30) to DexterityFreezes you inflict spread to other Enemies within a Radius of 15 +(35-40)% to Cold Resistance 30% increased Freeze Duration on Enemies 10% chance to Freeze 60% increased Damage if you've Frozen an Enemy RecentlyWe wait, still as the dead. To join the great avalanche. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Tul	It of Tul They of Tul	Tul, Creeping Avalanche Tul's Domain (70)
1	Lightning	Splinter of EshSplinter of EshStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Esh's Breachstone. Shift click to unstack. Blessing of EshBlessing of EshStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it. Shift click to unstack. Esh's BreachstoneEsh's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type Area has 2 additional random Modifiers 100% increased Experience gain Monster Level: 81Can be used in a personal Map Device.	Hand of Thought and MotionHand of Thought and Motion Imperial ClawClaw Physical Damage: 25-65 Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Attacks per Second: 1.60 Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 68, 131 Dex, 95 IntGrants 46 Life per Enemy Hit(8-12)% increased Dexterity (8-12)% increased Intelligence Adds 1 to 10 Lightning Damage to Attacks with this Weapon per 10 Dexterity 5% increased Critical Strike Chance per 25 Intelligence Recover 1% of Life on KillShe carries us and nurtures us until we must feed upon each other. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Esh Esh's MirrorEsh's Mirror Vaal Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 24% Energy Shield: (151-211) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 159 Int(5-10)% increased Spell Damage+(20-30) to Intelligence (170-230)% increased Energy Shield +(35-40)% to Lightning Resistance Adds 1 to 10 Lightning Damage for each Shocked Enemy you've Killed Recently Shocks you inflict spread to other Enemies within a Radius of 15She looked upon her reflection and trembled, and shook, until she was not what she saw.This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Esh Voice of the StormVoice of the Storm Lapis AmuletRequires Level 69+(20-30) to Intelligence50% increased Lightning Damage +(10-15) to all Attributes (10-20)% increased maximum Mana Lightning Damage with Non-Critical Strikes is LuckyWhen she of many mouths spoke, we bowed in awe and were crushed. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Esh	Scale of Esh	Esh, Forked Thought Esh's Domain (70)
40	Physical	Splinter of Uul-NetolSplinter of Uul-NetolStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Uul-Netol's Breachstone. Shift click to unstack. Blessing of Uul-NetolBlessing of Uul-NetolStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it. Shift click to unstack. Uul-Netol's BreachstoneUul-Netol's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type Area has 2 additional random Modifiers 100% increased Experience gain Monster Level: 82Can be used in a personal Map Device.	Uul-Netol's KissUul-Netol's Kiss Vaal AxeTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (343.2-384.8) to (574.2-643.8) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 0.98 Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 64, 158 Str, 76 Dex25% chance to Maim on Hit(230-270)% increased Physical Damage 15% reduced Attack Speed Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit Exerted Attacks deal 200% increased Damage Exerted Attacks Knock Enemies Back on HitWe feel the mother's love And beg to return to her womb. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Uul-Netol The Infinite PursuitThe Infinite Pursuit Titan GreavesArmour: (241-278)Requires Level 68, 120 Str20% increased Movement Speed Moving while Bleeding doesn't cause you to take extra Damage 20% increased Movement Speed while Bleeding 50% chance to be inflicted with Bleeding when Hit by an Attack Bleeding on you expires 75% slower while Moving Cannot be Stunned while Bleeding Cannot be Poisoned while BleedingWe move to be closer to her, but the distance yet grows. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Uul-Netol The AnticipationThe Anticipation Ezomyte Tower ShieldChance to Block: 30% Armour: (824-948) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum Life100% increased Armour +(50-70) to maximum Life +6% Chance to Block +(1500-3000) Armour if you've Blocked Recently Permanently Intimidate Enemies on BlockWe are within her reach, and when the time is right, she will reach into us. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Uul-Netol	Uul-Netol's Pet	Uul-Netol, Unburdened Flesh Uul-Netol's Domain (75)
68	Chaos	Splinter of ChayulaSplinter of ChayulaStack Size: 100Combine 100 splinters to create Chayula's Breachstone. Shift click to unstack. Blessing of ChayulaBlessing of ChayulaStack Size: 10Upgrades a breach unique item or breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breach unique item to upgrade it. Shift click to unstack. Chayula's BreachstoneChayula's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type Area has 2 additional random Modifiers 100% increased Experience gain Monster Level: 83Can be used in a personal Map Device.	Severed in SleepSevered in Sleep CutlassOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: 13-53 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.55 Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 69, 55 Str, 79 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingGrants Level 25 Envy Skill Minions have +29% to Chaos Resistance Minions have 60% chance to inflict Withered on Hit Minions have +5% to Critical Strike Multiplier per Withered Debuff on EnemyHis lucky thralls dream eternal, but we must crawl on our own. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula Skin of the LoyalSkin of the Loyal Simple RobeMovement Speed: -3%Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden) Sockets cannot be modified +1 to Level of Socketed Gems 100% increased Global Defences Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden)We happily give our limbs. A net woven to keep safe the bones of the Lords.This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula The Red DreamThe Red Dream Crimson JewelLimited to: 1 Radius: LargeGain (6-10)% of Fire Damage as Extra Chaos Damage Passives granting Fire Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius also grant an equal chance to gain an Endurance Charge on KillWe flow like blood into Chayula's open mouth, and spill into the land we have watched forever. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of ChayulaPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. The Green DreamThe Green Dream Viridian JewelLimited to: 1 Radius: LargeGain (6-10)% of Cold Damage as Extra Chaos Damage Passives granting Cold Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius also grant an equal chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on KillWe climb like vines up Chayula's arms, reaching into the world that should be ours. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of ChayulaPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. The Blue DreamThe Blue Dream Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1 Radius: LargeGain (6-10)% of Lightning Damage as Extra Chaos Damage Passives granting Lightning Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius also grant an equal chance to gain a Power Charge on KillWe crash against Chayula's body, and fall like rain into the place we cannot go. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of ChayulaPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Chayula's Ideal	Chayula, Who Dreamt Chayula's Domain (80)

Trivia

Breach and Beyond have been confirmed to share an alternate dimension.

Related items

Item		Stats
Breach RingBreach RingProperties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupted	1	Properties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupted
Gilded Breach ScarabGilded Breach ScarabArea can contain Breaches Area contains an additional Breach Breaches in the Area contain an additional Breach Boss' Clasped Hand Breach Hands in Area drop double Breach SplintersOmid, Master Researcher, has left a final commandment upon his death: the world must never know.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	1	Area can contain Breaches Area contains an additional Breach Breaches in the Area contain an additional Breach Boss' Clasped Hand Breach Hands in Area drop double Breach Splinters
Polished Breach ScarabPolished Breach ScarabArea can contain Breaches Area contains an additional Breach Breaches in the Area contain an additional Breach Boss' Clasped HandWe task you, honoured Omid, with the investigation of this mysterious 'Xoph' and artefacts related to rifts in the boundaries of our world.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	1	Area can contain Breaches Area contains an additional Breach Breaches in the Area contain an additional Breach Boss' Clasped Hand
Rusted Breach ScarabRusted Breach ScarabArea can contain Breaches Area contains an additional BreachThe Ember-dwellers sought to throw you to their volcanic god, young Omid, but we caught you instead. The Order of the Djinn is your tribe now.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	1	Area can contain Breaches Area contains an additional Breach
Winged Breach ScarabWinged Breach ScarabArea can contain Breaches Area contains 2 additional Breaches Breaches in the Area contain an additional Breach Boss' Clasped Hand Breach Hands in Area drop double Breach SplintersThe Master Researcher's final commandment has failed. The High Templar has seen the truth of our situation, and the world will be undone by his fear.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	1	Area can contain Breaches Area contains 2 additional Breaches Breaches in the Area contain an additional Breach Boss' Clasped Hand Breach Hands in Area drop double Breach Splinters
Vaal BreachVaal BreachSpell, Vaal Level: 1 Souls Per Use: 100 Can Store 1 Use(s) Soul Gain Prevention: 40 sec Cast Time: 2.50 secRequires Level 10Creates a breach, making you vulnerable to its powerful inhabitants.Monsters from the Breach do not grant Experience or drop Items Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 3% increased Cast SpeedCorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	10	Monsters from the Breach do not grant Experience or drop Items

Version history

Version	Changes
3.21.0	The pacing of Breach encounters has been improved. They now feel dense with monsters throughout the Breach, leaning more on the side of it feeling overwhelming towards the end. We've also reduced the duration of Breaches so that there is constant monster pressure and you can get on with your mapping sooner. The number of Breach Splinters dropped are now affected by increases and reductions to item quantity. The experience gained from killing Breach Monsters in your Maps has been reduced and the number of Breach Splinters dropped from Monsters has been rebalanced, as you're now encountering more of them. The number of Breach Splinters dropped by Breach Bosses in your Map has been reduced.
3.14.0	Reduced the chance for Map Areas to contain Abyss, Ambush, Blight, Breach, Domination, Essence, Heist, Legion, Metamorph and Torment encounters by 20%. The chance to encounter a Zana mission containing any of these mechanics has also been lowered by the same amount.
3.0.0	Breaches can now be encountered in 10% of maps by default. A sextant mod has been added which guarantees a Breach in the affected maps but does not override the 10% chance to find a Breach naturally.
2.5.0	Introduced to the game as league mechanic.