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Breach league
Challenge league
Release version2.5.0
Release date2016-12-02 20:00:00 UTC
End date2017-02-27 21:00:00 UTC
LinksOfficial Page

Breach league was a challenge league. It launched on December 2, 2016 as part of the content update for version 2.5.0.[1] The league ended on February 27, 2017.

In this league, there were breaches that appeared in zones. Approaching a breach opened a parallel realm containing otherworldly monsters. The breach continued to expand as more breach monsters were killed until it eventually collapsed. Splinters dropped from enemies within the breach, which can be combined into a Breachstone to challenge the Breachlord in their realm.

All characters and stashes were moved to Standard league and Hardcore league respectively when the leagues ended. Characters that died in the Hardcore Breach league were immediately moved to the permanent Standard league.

Ladders

In Breach league, players could choose to enable the optional Hardcore (HC) game mode.

This means that there were two distinct ladders for Breach league:

Modifiers

All areas had:

  • Area contains Breaches

Breach mechanic

Main article: Breach

Items

These items were exclusive to the Breach leagues.

Base types

Skill gems

  • Vaal BreachVaal BreachSpell, Vaal
    Level: 1
    Souls Per Use: 100
    Can Store 1 Use(s)
    Soul Gain Prevention: 40 sec
    Cast Time: 2.50 sec
    Requires Level 10Creates a breach, making you vulnerable to its powerful inhabitants.Monsters from the Breach do not grant Experience or drop Items

    Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
    (3-60)% increased Cast Speed
    CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.

Currency

  • Splinters:
    • Splinter of XophSplinter of XophStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Xoph's Breachstone.
    • Splinter of TulSplinter of TulStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Tul's Breachstone.
    • Splinter of EshSplinter of EshStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Esh's Breachstone.
    • Splinter of Uul-NetolSplinter of Uul-NetolStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create Uul-Netol's Breachstone.
    • Splinter of ChayulaSplinter of ChayulaStack Size: 100Combine 100 splinters to create Chayula's Breachstone.
  • Blessings:
    • Blessing of XophBlessing of XophStack Size: 10Upgrades Xoph's Breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breachstone item to upgrade it.
    • Blessing of TulBlessing of TulStack Size: 10Upgrades Tul's Breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breachstone item to upgrade it.
    • Blessing of EshBlessing of EshStack Size: 10Upgrades Esh's Breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breachstone item to upgrade it.
    • Blessing of Uul-NetolBlessing of Uul-NetolStack Size: 10Upgrades Uul-Netol's Breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breachstone item to upgrade it.
    • Blessing of ChayulaBlessing of ChayulaStack Size: 10Upgrades Chayula's Breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breachstone item to upgrade it.

Map items

  • Xoph's BreachstoneXoph's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
    Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
    100% increased Experience Gain
    Monster Level: 81
    Travel to Xoph's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.
  • Tul's BreachstoneTul's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
    Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
    100% increased Experience Gain
    Monster Level: 81
    Travel to Tul's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.
  • Esh's BreachstoneEsh's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
    Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
    100% increased Experience Gain
    Monster Level: 81
    Travel to Esh's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.
  • Uul-Netol's BreachstoneUul-Netol's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
    Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
    150% increased Experience Gain
    Monster Level: 82
    Travel to Uul-Netol's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.
  • Chayula's BreachstoneChayula's BreachstoneRare Monsters drop an additional Reward Type
    Area has 2 additional random Modifiers
    200% increased Experience Gain
    Monster Level: 83
    Travel to Chayula's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.

Unique items

Breach items

Main article: Breach item

Breach monsters had a chance of dropping special unique items when slain, depending on the domain they came from.

Breach type Regular Uniques Upgraded (Flawless) Uniques
Fire
(Xoph, Dark Embers)
Xoph's InceptionXoph's Inception
Citadel Bow
Bow
Physical Damage: (93.6-104.4) to (374.4-417.6)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.25
Requires 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 Pierced
Upon the red pyre we are born.
The Formless FlameThe Formless Flame
Royal Burgonet
Armour: (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 Resistance
Our skin turns to ash
and we are swallowed by his brilliant red light.
Xoph's HeartXoph's Heart
Amber Amulet
Requires 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 Ash
His is our heart.
To its beat we are all driven.
Xoph's NurtureXoph's Nurture
Citadel Bow
Bow
Physical Damage: (95.4-106.2) to (381.6-424.8)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.25
Requires Level 64, 185 DexSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 20 Ignite Proliferation
(165-195)% increased Physical Damage
50% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
10% chance to Ignite
Recover (40-60) Life when you Ignite an Enemy
Upon the grey winds his love spreads.
The Formless InfernoThe Formless Inferno
Royal Burgonet
Armour: (377-434)Requires Level 65, 148 StrSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 30 Infernal Legion
+(60-100) to maximum Life
-30% to Fire Resistance
Minion Life is increased by their Overcapped Fire Resistance
He burns us to keep us from harm.
Xoph's BloodXoph's Blood
Amber Amulet
Requires Level 64+(20-30) to Strength10% increased maximum Life
+(20-40)% to Fire Resistance
10% increased Strength
Damage Penetrates 10% Fire Resistance
Cover Enemies in Ash when they Hit you
Avatar of Fire
We are his blood.
Through us he carries his burning message.
Cold
(Tul, Creeping Avalanche)
TulbornTulborn
Opal Wand
Wand
Physical Damage: 30-56
Critical Strike Chance: 8.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.45
Requires 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 Resistance
We remember the stillness.
Then the great fall.
The pain of separation.
We return once more.
The Snowblind GraceThe Snowblind Grace
Zodiac Leather
Evasion: (1537-1964)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 65, 197 Dex(10-15)% increased Dexterity
(80-100)% increased Evasion Rating
+(40-60) to maximum Life
50% increased Arctic Armour Buff Effect
Arctic Armour has no Reservation
We dance in the white, like water,
colliding as many and emerging as one.
The HalcyonThe Halcyon
Jade Amulet
Requires Level 35+(20-30) to DexterityFreezes you inflict spread to other Enemies within 1.5 metres
+(35-40)% to Cold Resistance
30% increased Freeze Duration on Enemies
10% chance to Freeze
60% increased Damage if you've Frozen an Enemy Recently
We wait, still as the dead.
To join the great avalanche.
TulfallTulfall
Opal Wand
Wand
Physical Damage: 30-56
Critical Strike Chance: 8.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.45
Requires Level 62, 212 IntAdds (14-29) to (42-47) Cold Damage to Spells and Attacks(10-20)% increased Cast Speed
Gain a Power Charge on Killing a Frozen Enemy
Adds 50 to 70 Cold Damage to Spells per Power Charge
Lose all Power Charges on reaching Maximum Power Charges
Gain a Frenzy Charge on reaching Maximum Power Charges
We fracture and splinter.
We pierce our sides.
But in the great freeze we are forged anew.
The Perfect FormThe Perfect Form
Zodiac Leather
Evasion: (2135-2946)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 65, 197 Dex+50% chance to Suppress Spell Damage
(150-200)% increased Evasion Rating
-30% to Cold Resistance
Evasion Rating is increased by Overcapped Cold Resistance
Acrobatics
We share one space,
speak one voice,
act through one body.
A flawless crystal.
Brittle.
The PandemoniusThe Pandemonius
Jade Amulet
Requires Level 64+(20-30) to Dexterity(20-30)% increased Cold Damage
+(35-40)% to Cold Resistance
Chill Enemy for 1 second when Hit, reducing their Action Speed by 30%
Blind Chilled Enemies on Hit
Damage Penetrates 20% Cold Resistance against Chilled Enemies
A single moment sets in motion an eternal fall,
beneath which all are buried.
Lightning
(Esh, Forked Thought)
Hand of Thought and MotionHand of Thought and Motion
Imperial Claw
Claw
Physical Damage: 25-65
Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
Requires Level 68, 131 Dex, 95 IntGrants 46 Life per Enemy Hit(8-12)% increased Dexterity
(8-12)% increased Intelligence
Adds 1 to 12 Lightning Damage to Attacks with this Weapon per 10 Dexterity
5% increased Critical Strike Chance per 25 Intelligence
Recover 1% of Life on Kill
She carries us and nurtures us
until we must feed upon each other.
Esh's MirrorEsh's Mirror
Vaal Spirit Shield
Chance 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 1.5 metres
She looked upon her reflection
and trembled, and shook,
until she was not what she saw.
Voice of the StormVoice of the Storm
Lapis Amulet
Requires 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 Lucky
When she of many mouths spoke,
we bowed in awe and were crushed.
Hand of Wisdom and ActionHand of Wisdom and Action
Imperial Claw
Claw
Physical Damage: 25-65
Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
Requires Level 68, 131 Dex, 95 IntGrants 46 Life per Enemy Hit(8-12)% increased Dexterity
(8-12)% increased Intelligence
Adds 1 to 12 Lightning Damage to Attacks with this Weapon per 10 Intelligence
1% increased Attack Speed per 25 Dexterity
1% of Attack Damage Leeched as Life
She thinks and we act.
She acts and we think.
Fragments of the whole that washes clean the skies.
Esh's VisageEsh's Visage
Vaal Spirit Shield
Chance to Block: 24%
Energy Shield: (190-230)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 62, 159 Int(5-10)% increased Spell Damage(240-260)% increased Energy Shield
+(70-100) to maximum Life
+(30-40)% to Lightning Resistance
+(17-29)% to Chaos Resistance
Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield while not on Low Life
Reflect Shocks applied to you to all Nearby Enemies
She could see what she was not;
a silhouette wreathed in light.
And she was still.
Choir of the StormChoir of the Storm
Lapis Amulet
Requires Level 69+(20-30) to IntelligenceTrigger Level 30 Lightning Bolt when you deal a Critical Strike
(10-20)% increased maximum Mana
-30% to Lightning Resistance
Critical Strike Chance is increased by Overcapped Lightning Resistance
But the fool did not bow.
The fool stood and questioned.
And the fool was unwritten.
Physical
(Uul-Netol, Unburdened Flesh)
Uul-Netol's KissUul-Netol's Kiss
Vaal Axe
Two 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: 1.3 metres
Requires 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 Hit
We feel the mother's love
And beg to return to her womb.
The Infinite PursuitThe Infinite Pursuit
Titan Greaves
Armour: (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 Bleeding
We move to be closer to her, but the distance yet grows.
The AnticipationThe Anticipation
Ezomyte Tower Shield
Chance 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 Block
We are within her reach,
and when the time is right,
she will reach into us.
Uul-Netol's EmbraceUul-Netol's Embrace
Vaal Axe
Two Handed Axe
Physical Damage: (395.2-436.8) to (661.2-730.8)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (0.80-0.86)
Weapon Range: 1.3 metres
Requires Level 64, 158 Str, 76 Dex25% chance to Maim on HitTrigger Level 20 Bone Nova when you Hit a Bleeding Enemy
(280-320)% increased Physical Damage
(30-25)% reduced Attack Speed
25% chance to cause Bleeding on Hit
At last she holds us,
and so we turn to dust.
The Red TrailThe Red Trail
Titan Greaves
Armour: (385-556)Requires Level 68, 120 Str(60-100)% increased Armour
+(60-100) to maximum Life
30% increased Movement Speed
10% additional Physical Damage Reduction while stationary
Gain a Frenzy Charge on Hit while Bleeding
50% chance to be inflicted with Bleeding when Hit by an Attack
Gore Footprints
We leave a trail, that we may know
where never we will return.
The SurrenderThe Surrender
Ezomyte Tower Shield
Chance to Block: 30%
Armour: (1091-1445)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum Life(165-205)% increased Armour
+(65-80) to maximum Life
Recover (250-500) Life when you Block
+6% Chance to Block
Our hearts cry out
but are silenced by our flesh
and so we give up our flesh.
Chaos
(Chayula, Who Dreamt)
Severed in SleepSevered in Sleep
Cutlass
One Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 13-53
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.55
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
Requires 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 Enemy
His lucky thralls dream eternal,
but we must crawl on our own.
Skin of the LoyalSkin of the Loyal
Simple Robe
Movement Speed: -3%Has no Attribute Requirements or Energy Shield (Hidden)
Sockets cannot be modified
+1 to Level of Socketed Gems
100% increased Global Defences
Has 6 Linked Sockets (Hidden)
We happily give our limbs.
A net woven to keep safe the bones of the Lords.
The Red DreamThe Red Dream
Crimson Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
Gain (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 Kill
We flow like blood into Chayula's open mouth,
and spill into the land we have watched forever.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
The Green DreamThe Green Dream
Viridian Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
Gain (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 Kill
We climb like vines up Chayula's arms,
reaching into the world that should be ours.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
The Blue DreamThe Blue Dream
Cobalt Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
Gain (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 Kill
We crash against Chayula's body,
and fall like rain into the place we cannot go.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
United in DreamUnited in Dream
Cutlass
One Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 13-53
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.55
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
Requires 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 Poison Enemies on Hit
Minions Recover 10% of Life on Killing a Poisoned Enemy
They grow fat and ripe in slumber.
To be fed upon when he wakes.
Skin of the LordsSkin of the Lords
Simple Robe
Movement Speed: -3%Has no Attribute Requirements or Energy Shield (Hidden)
Sockets cannot be modified
+2 to Level of Socketed Gems
100% increased Global Defences
You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item
Has 6 Linked Sockets (Hidden)
<Random Keystone>
CorruptedThe Lords are chosen so carefully.
Only they may grace His flesh.
The Red NightmareThe Red Nightmare
Crimson Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
Gain (6-10)% of Fire Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
Passives granting Fire Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
also grant Chance to Block Attack Damage at 50% of its value
We coagulate; a crimson shell
that suffocates the unworthy.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
The Green NightmareThe Green Nightmare
Viridian Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
Gain (6-10)% of Cold Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
Passives granting Cold Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
also grant Chance to Suppress Spell Damage at 70% of its value
We take root in the dirt
and strangle those who tread upon it.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
The Blue NightmareThe Blue Nightmare
Cobalt Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
Gain (6-10)% of Lightning Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
Passives granting Lightning Resistance or all Elemental Resistances in Radius
also grant Chance to Block Spell Damage at 50% of its value
We swell and flood
and drown the undeserving beneath our might.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Presence of ChayulaPresence of Chayula
Onyx Amulet
Requires Level 60+(10-16) to all Attributes30% increased Rarity of Items found
+60% to Chaos Resistance
Cannot be Stunned
20% of Maximum Life Converted to Energy Shield
The dreamer stirs, the world trembles.
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Blessed items

Main article: Blessed item

These unique items were not dropped. Rather, they were obtained by using a certain Blessing on the corresponding unique item.

Challenges and rewards

The Breach leagues included 40 optional challenges. Completing them awarded the following microtransactions:

Challenges Reward
12 Breach Footprints EffectBreach Footprints EffectFootprintsAdds breach footprints to any equipped pair of boots.
19 Breach Challenger TrophyBreach Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
22 Breach Challenger TrophyBreach Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
24 Breach Portal EffectBreach Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Breach effect.
25 Breach Challenger TrophyBreach Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
28 Breach Challenger TrophyBreach Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
31 Breach Challenger TrophyBreach Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
34 Breach Challenger TrophyBreach Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
36 Demonic WingsDemonic WingsArmour AttachmentAdds the Demonic Wings Back Attachment to any equipped body armour.
37 Breach Challenger TrophyBreach Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
40 Breach Challenger TrophyBreach Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations


Notes

  1. Presence of Chayula could previously be upgraded from an Eye of ChayulaEye of Chayula
    Onyx Amulet
    Requires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes20% reduced maximum Life
    30% increased Rarity of Items found
    Cannot be Stunned
    Never blinking, always watching.
    with a Blessing of ChayulaBlessing of ChayulaStack Size: 10Upgrades Chayula's Breachstone to a more powerful versionRight click this item then left click an applicable breachstone item to upgrade it.; Eye of Chayula itself is not a Breach item and is a global drop unique.

References

  1. (November 18, 2016). "Breach promo page". Official Path of Exile Website. Retrieved November 20, 2016.