Breach league
| Release version | 2.5.0 |
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| Release date | 2016-12-02 20:00:00 UTC |
| End date | 2017-02-27 21:00:00 UTC |
| Links | Official 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
Items
These items were exclusive to the Breach leagues.
Base types
Breach RingBreach RingProperties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupted
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 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 From 1-20% Quality:
(3-60)% increased Cast SpeedCorruptedPlace 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: 81Travel 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: 81Travel 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: 81Travel 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: 82Travel 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: 83Travel to Chayula's Domain by using this item in a personal Map Device. Can only be used once.
Unique items
Breach items
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 |
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| Fire (Xoph, Dark Embers) |
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| Cold (Tul, Creeping Avalanche) |
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| Lightning (Esh, Forked Thought) |
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| Physical (Uul-Netol, Unburdened Flesh) |
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| Chaos (Chayula, Who Dreamt) |
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Blessed items
These unique items were not dropped. Rather, they were obtained by using a certain Blessing on the corresponding unique item.
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.:
Xoph's NurtureXoph's Nurture
Citadel BowBow
Physical Damage: (95.4-106.2) to (381.6-424.8)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.25Requires 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 EnemyUpon the grey winds his love spreads.
The Formless InfernoThe Formless Inferno
Royal BurgonetArmour: (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 ResistanceHe burns us to keep us from harm.
Xoph's BloodXoph's Blood
Amber AmuletRequires 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 FireWe are his blood.
Through us he carries his burning message.
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.:
TulfallTulfall
Opal WandWand
Physical Damage: 30-56
Critical Strike Chance: 8.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.45Requires 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 ChargesWe fracture and splinter.
We pierce our sides.
But in the great freeze we are forged anew.
The Perfect FormThe Perfect Form
Zodiac LeatherEvasion: (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
AcrobaticsWe share one space,
speak one voice,
act through one body.
A flawless crystal.
Brittle.
The PandemoniusThe Pandemonius
Jade AmuletRequires 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 EnemiesA single moment sets in motion an eternal fall,
beneath which all are buried.
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.:
Hand of Wisdom and ActionHand of Wisdom and Action
Imperial ClawClaw
Physical Damage: 25-65
Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires 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 LifeShe 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 ShieldChance 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 EnemiesShe could see what she was not;
a silhouette wreathed in light.
And she was still.
Choir of the StormChoir of the Storm
Lapis AmuletRequires 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 ResistanceBut the fool did not bow.
The fool stood and questioned.
And the fool was unwritten.
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.:
Uul-Netol's EmbraceUul-Netol's Embrace
Vaal AxeTwo 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 metresRequires 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 HitAt last she holds us,
and so we turn to dust.
The Red TrailThe Red Trail
Titan GreavesArmour: (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 FootprintsWe leave a trail, that we may know
where never we will return.
The SurrenderThe Surrender
Ezomyte Tower ShieldChance 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 BlockOur hearts cry out
but are silenced by our flesh
and so we give up our flesh.
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.:
United in DreamUnited in Dream
CutlassOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 13-53
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.55
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires 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 EnemyThey grow fat and ripe in slumber.
To be fed upon when he wakes.
Skin of the LordsSkin of the Lords
Simple RobeMovement 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.
Presence of ChayulaPresence of Chayula
Onyx AmuletRequires 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 ShieldThe dreamer stirs, the world trembles.
The Red NightmareThe Red Nightmare
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 Chance to Block Attack Damage at 50% of its valueWe 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 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 Chance to Suppress Spell Damage at 70% of its valueWe 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 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 Chance to Block Spell Damage at 50% of its valueWe 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.
Challenges and rewards
The Breach leagues included 40 optional challenges. Completing them awarded the following microtransactions:
| Challenges | Reward |
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| 12 | |
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| 40 |
Notes
- ↑ Presence of Chayula could previously be upgraded from an
Eye of ChayulaEye of Chayula
Onyx AmuletRequires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes20% reduced maximum Life
30% increased Rarity of Items found
Cannot be StunnedNever 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
- ↑ (November 18, 2016). "Breach promo page". Official Path of Exile Website. Retrieved November 20, 2016.