Cloak of Defiance

Cloak of Defiance
Lacquered GarbEvasion: (1144-1645)
Energy Shield: (236-340)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 52, 76 Dex, 76 Int(300-400)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
+(100-150) to maximum Mana
Regenerate 1% of Mana per second
Mind Over MatterWhen the throat roars,
As eyes weep,
When the hand grips hard
With trembling fingers,
When belly twists
Yet legs stand strong,
That is the work
Of the Defiant Heart.

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Item class: Body Armour

Cloak of Defiance is a Unique Lacquered GarbLacquered GarbEvasion: (286-329)
Energy Shield: (59-68)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 52, 76 Dex, 76 Int.

Mechanics

The Mind Over Matter mod has the same effect as the keystone, Mind Over Matter. Taking the keystone in addition to equipping this item will impart no additional benefit.

The 1% of Mana Regenerated per second mod is scaled by X% increased Mana Regeneration Rate modifiers. See Mana.

Item acquisition

Cloak of Defiance can drop anywhere. It can be chanced.

Recipes

Cloak of Defiance can be created from the following recipes:

Amount	Part	Description	Meta
4	The BodyThe Body4Body ArmourThey say it is the head that leads, but all must flow through the body at some point.	Random body armour	A
3	Sambodhi's WisdomSambodhi's Wisdom3Armour Quality: +30%No blade conquers sin; guide a sinner to virtue, unveil their lost sight— your eyes, too, see in everyone the inner child, no matter their might.	Random armour with 30% quality	A
7	PrejudicePrejudice7Item Influenced ItemOne who is blinded by their past may only see a sliver of the present.	Random influenced item	A
6	Costly CurioCostly Curio6Item Double-Influenced Item"Oh no, I couldn't possibly afford this fine artefact. I'm... just looking."	Random double-influenced item	A
8	Arrogance of the VaalArrogance of the Vaal8Item Two-Implicit CorruptedDiscovery can lead to beauty, or it can lead to ruin.	Random two-implicit corrupted item	A
4	Jack in the BoxJack in the Box4ItemTurn the crank, close your eyes, and pray to the gods for a pleasant surprise.	Random item	A
1	Singular IncubatorSingular IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Unique item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.	Random item	A
1	The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.	Random divination card set exchange	A

Legacy variants

Cloak of Defiance has legacy variants.

Version discontinued	Stats Compare each legacy variant to the current variant. Stat line – Same as current variant Stat line – Different from current variant
3.19.0	(300-400)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(100-150) to maximum Mana Regenerate 1% of Mana per second 10% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life Mind Over Matter
3.5.0	(110-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(100-150) to maximum Mana 1% of Mana Regenerated per second 10% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life Mind Over Matter
3.0.0	(110-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(90-110) to maximum Mana (40-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Mind Over Matter
1.3.0	(110-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(90-110) to maximum Mana (40-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 10% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life Mind Over Matter

Using a 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. on a pre-3.19.0 version of the item will result in a loss of the 10% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life mod.

Alternate artwork

Foil version from the Ancient Reliquary.

It is also one of the outcome of Voidborn Reliquary, which came with different foil colors.

Design attribution

Cloak of Defiance was created by supporter Hrishi, who later became a game designer for Grinding Gear Games.

Gallery

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Version history

Version	Changes
3.19.0	The Mind over Matter Keystone Passive Skill now causes 40% of Damage to be taken from Mana before Life (previously 30%). The Cloak of Defiance Unique Body Armour no longer has 10% of Damage is Taken from Mana before Life.
3.15.0c	The version in Path of Exile Royale no longer grants 1% of mana regenerated per second.
3.14.3b	Path of Exile Royale league now drops a special version of this body armour. [Undocumented This change was not documented by any official sources. It was discovered through player testing or datamining.]
3.5.0	Now has 300-400% (up from 110-150%) increased Evasion and Energy Shield. Existing versions can be updated to these new values with a Divine Orb.
3.4.0	Added 3D art.
3.0.0	The following changes can be obtained by rerolling the item's mods with a Divine Orb: Now grants +100-150 Maximum Mana. The following changes CANNOT be obtained by rerolling the item's mods with a Divine Orb and will only appear on new versions of these items: No longer has 40-50% increased Mana Regeneration. Now has an additional 1% of maximum Mana regenerated per second. Now has 10% of damage taken from mana before life.
1.3.0	The 10% additional mana absorption has been removed.
1.0.0	Introduced to the game.