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Endless Delve is a special game mode and type of race event focused around delving in the Azurite Mine. It can only be played as Standard SSF or Hardcore SSF. It is a void league and does not interact with the current temporary league.
Details
- Players begin in the Azurite Mine Encampment, and are limited access only to the Azurite Mine. Other areas cannot be accessed and portals are disabled. No access to hideouts or other areas.
- All Sulphite costs have been removed; there is no cost to travelling to different Delve nodes.
- The character level and the area level of Delve nodes start from Level 1, scaling linearly until depth 77. After depth 77, nodes use the default Delve scaling.
- Lilly Roth is accessible in the Mine Encampment, selling all regular gems for a single
Scroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.
.
- Lilly also has an extra tab containing all the normal currency trades offered by vendors (except for
Portal ScrollPortal ScrollStack Size: 40Creates a portal to townRight click on this item to use it.
s). - Divination cards can be turned in to Lilly.
- Lilly also has an extra tab containing all the normal currency trades offered by vendors (except for
- 3 additional Passive Points are granted at Level 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 in lieu of Quest Rewards.
- This is the same as if you killed all bandits in Act 2.
- 2 additional Respec Points are granted at Level 10, then 3 at levels 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 in lieu of Quest Rewards.
- 2 Ascendancy Points are granted from an Altar of Ascendancy in the Mine Encampment at Level 33, 55, 68, 75 in lieu of The Lord's Labyrinth.
- Kitava Penalty (-30% to all Resistances, +5% experience loss on death, +50% increased Vaal Skill soul cost) are automatically granted at Level 40, 70.
- Maps and map-related items cannot be used, but will continue to drop. The same applies to Heist contracts and blueprints.
- Delve progression is per-character; Delve upgrades and chart progress are not shared.
- No partying or trading with other players.
- No Crafting Bench.
Prizes
The most recent Endless Delve event's prizes are as follows:
PC:
- Top player of each ascendancy class in Hardcore SSF to depth 600:
Godslayer's PrideGodslayer's PrideAmulet SkinChange the appearance of your equipped Amulet to the Godslayer's Pride.
MTX (19 winners) - Top six players overall in Standard SSF to depth 600: Godslayer's PrideGodslayer's PrideAmulet SkinChange the appearance of your equipped Amulet to the Godslayer's Pride. MTX (6 winners)
- Top three players overall in each version of the event to depth 600: Endless Delve full MTX set (6 winners)
- Top player overall in each version of the event to depth 600: One of "Lunaris Vs. Solaris" or "Vaal Orb" Path of Exile T-shirts (2 winners)
Console:
- Top three players overall in Standard SSF to depth 600: Godslayer's PrideGodslayer's PrideAmulet SkinChange the appearance of your equipped Amulet to the Godslayer's Pride. MTX (3 winners)
- Top three players overall in each version of the event to depth 600: Endless Delve full MTX set (6 winners)
The Endless Delve MTX set includes:
- Oblivion Armour Pack
Oblivion Body ArmourOblivion Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour to the Oblivion Body Armour.
Oblivion BootsOblivion BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots to the Oblivion Boots.
Oblivion GlovesOblivion GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves to the Oblivion Gloves.
Oblivion HelmetOblivion HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped helmet to the Oblivion Helmet.
Necrolord CloakNecrolord CloakArmour AttachmentAdds the Necrolord Cloak back attachment to any equipped body armour.
Necrolord WeaponNecrolord WeaponWeapon SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped weapon to the Necrolord Weapon.
Misery Weapon EffectMisery Weapon EffectWeapon EffectAdds the Misery Weapon Effect to any equipped weapon.
Oblivion Portal EffectOblivion Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Oblivion Portal Effect.
Misery Footprints EffectMisery Footprints EffectFootprintsAdds Misery Footprints to any equipped pair of boots.
Misery Will-o'-the-wisp PetMisery Will-o'-the-wisp PetPetSummons your pet
Oblivion Character EffectOblivion Character EffectCharacter EffectAttaches the Oblivion Character Effect to your belt.
Starting equipment
All fresh characters in Endless Delve start with the following items in their inventory:
- 2x
Small Life FlaskSmall Life FlaskRecovers 70 Life over 3.00 Seconds
Consumes 7 of 21 Charges on useRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
- 1x
Small Mana FlaskSmall Mana FlaskRecovers 50 Mana over 3.00 Seconds
Consumes 6 of 24 Charges on useRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
- 40x Scroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.
- Starter skill gem and support gem for the class normally received in The Twilight Strand (Act 1)
In addition, each class starts with 5 specific Unique Weapons or Offhands.[1] All weapons come with 3-linked White sockets, except for the quiver. Multiple characters can be created to obtain additional copies of starting equipment and can freely be transferred between characters via the stash. Some of these items (particularly 
Remnant of EmpiresRemnant of Empires
Goathide BucklerChance to Block: 28%
Evasion: (14-20)
Movement Speed: -3%3% increased Movement Speed30% Chance to Block Spell Damage
+15 to maximum Life
+3% to all Elemental Resistances per Endurance Charge
50% chance to gain an Endurance Charge when you Block
+3% Chance to Block
Reflects 4 to 8 Physical Damage to Attackers on BlockInto darkness, horror, madness...
So goes the descent.
, 
Fragment of EternityFragment of Eternity
Glass ShankDagger
Physical Damage: 7-14
Critical Strike Chance: 12.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.65
Weapon Range: 1.0 metres30% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceAdds 1 to 4 Physical Damage
10% increased Attack Speed
100% increased Critical Strike Chance
+45% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
15% chance to gain a Power Charge on KillInto darkness, horror, madness...
So goes the descent.
, and 
Blood of SummerBlood of Summer
Rusted SwordOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 6-15
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.55
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds 2 to 6 Physical Damage
2% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge
+1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges
20% increased Area of Effect
33% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on KillInto darkness, horror, madness...
So goes the descent.
) have several good corrupted implicit modifiers.
| Starter Unique item | Marauder | Templar | Witch | Shadow | Ranger | Duelist | Scion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ashes of the SunAshes of the SunDriftwood ClubOne Handed Mace Physical Damage: 6-8 Elemental Damage: 3-6 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.74 Weapon Range: 1.1 metres10% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdAdds 3 to 6 Fire Damage 20% increased Attack Speed 500% increased Ignite Duration on Enemies 25% increased Burning Damage 30% chance to IgniteInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent.  |
✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Blood of SummerBlood of Summer Rusted SwordOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: 6-15 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.55 Weapon Range: 1.1 metres40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds 2 to 6 Physical Damage 2% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge +1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges 20% increased Area of Effect 33% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on KillInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent. |
✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Fragment of EternityFragment of Eternity Glass ShankDagger Physical Damage: 7-14 Critical Strike Chance: 12.00% Attacks per Second: 1.65 Weapon Range: 1.0 metres30% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceAdds 1 to 4 Physical Damage 10% increased Attack Speed 100% increased Critical Strike Chance +45% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier 15% chance to gain a Power Charge on KillInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent. |
❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ |
 Relic of the CycleRelic of the CycleCrude BowBow Physical Damage: 10-26 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.54100% increased Physical Damage 10% increased Attack Speed +30 to Accuracy Rating Projectiles Return to youInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent.  |
❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Remnant of EmpiresRemnant of Empires Goathide BucklerChance to Block: 28% Evasion: (14-20) Movement Speed: -3%3% increased Movement Speed30% Chance to Block Spell Damage +15 to maximum Life +3% to all Elemental Resistances per Endurance Charge 50% chance to gain an Endurance Charge when you Block +3% Chance to Block Reflects 4 to 8 Physical Damage to Attackers on BlockInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent. |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
 Rust of WinterRust of WinterRusted HatchetOne Handed Axe Physical Damage: 8-15 Elemental Damage: 2-4 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.50 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresAdds 2 to 4 Physical Damage Adds 2 to 4 Cold Damage 50% chance to Avoid being Chilled Your Physical Damage can ChillInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent.  |
✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
 Scar of FateScar of FateNailed FistClaw Physical Damage: 6-17 Critical Strike Chance: 6.20% Attacks per Second: 1.60 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresGrants 3 Life per Enemy HitSocketed Gems have 50% reduced Mana Cost Grants Level 20 Hatred Skill Adds 2 to 6 Physical Damage Gain 3 Life per Enemy Hit with SpellsInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent.  |
❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
 Splinter of the MoonSplinter of the MoonDriftwood WandWand Physical Damage: 5-9 Critical Strike Chance: 7.00% Attacks per Second: 1.40(8-12)% increased Spell Damage20% increased Spell Damage 12% increased Cast Speed Regenerate 2 Mana per second 4% chance to Freeze, Shock and IgniteInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent.  |
❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ |
 Slivers of ProvidenceSlivers of ProvidenceSerrated Arrow Quiver1 to 4 Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks+10% to all Elemental Resistances 50% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on Enemies 10% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite Gain 25% of Weapon Physical Damage as Extra Damage of a random ElementInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent.  |
❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
 Thunder of the DawnThunder of the DawnCorroded BladeTwo Hand Sword Physical Damage: 8-16 Elemental Damage: 1-9 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.45 Weapon Range: 1.3 metres40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds 1 to 9 Lightning Damage +40% to Lightning Resistance 9% chance to Shock 50% of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Lightning Damage When you Kill a Shocked Enemy, inflict an equivalent Shock on each nearby EnemyInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent.  |
✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ |
 Vestige of DivinityVestige of DivinityGnarled BranchStaff Physical Damage: 11-23 Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.5 metres+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff16% Chance to Block Attack Damage Adds 2 to 4 Physical Damage 15% increased Area of Effect Reflects 8 to 14 Physical Damage to Attackers on Block +0.2 metres to Weapon RangeInto darkness, horror, madness... So goes the descent.  |
❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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Item filter
The following classes of items can be hidden on the item filter:
- Maps
- List of divination cards granting maps
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-rarity maps. The maximum quality is 20%.
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Awakened SextantAwakened SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a VoidstoneRight click this item then left click a Voidstone to apply it.
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- Scarabs, map fragments, splinters, misc map items
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.
Cartographer's IncubatorCartographer's IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Map 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.
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Fragmented IncubatorFragmented IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Fragment 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.
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Otherworldly IncubatorOtherworldly IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Unique Map 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.
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Skittering IncubatorSkittering IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Scarab 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.
Orb of HorizonsOrb of HorizonsStack Size: 20Reforges a map item as another of the same tierRight click this item then left click a map to apply it.
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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.
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Horizon ShardHorizon ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Horizons.
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Harbinger's ShardHarbinger's ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes a Harbinger's Orb.
- Can have up to 3 Crafted Modifiers Delve items
- Veiled items
- Blight oils
- Portal ScrollPortal ScrollStack Size: 40Creates a portal to townRight click on this item to use it.,
PortalPortalSpell
Level: 1
Cast Time: 2.50 secRequires Level 10Creates a portal to the current area's town.
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(3-60)% increased Cast SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Mechanics
For deep delving, it is generally advised to have solutions for the following mechanics found in Delve:
- Corpse removal (explosions, detonation, consumption)
- Burning ground (
Redblade TramplersRedblade Tramplers
Ancient GreavesArmour: (377-522)Requires Level 46, 82 StrAdds (2-5) to (7-10) Physical Damage to Attacks
(5-10)% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold
(150-200)% increased Armour
+(50-70) to maximum Life
+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance
25% increased Movement Speed
Unaffected by Burning GroundOur home was swallowed beneath
the great mountain for our complacency.
Now we must prove our value to the Molten One
by sating his hunger for life.
) - Chaos damage, desecrated ground
- Stun avoidance/immunity or high life
- A source of Phasing (
Phase RunPhase RunSpell, Duration, Movement, Physical, Travel
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (8-13) Mana
Cooldown Time: 4.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 34Gain a buff that makes you faster, harder to detect, and grants Phasing, letting you pass through enemies. Performing any skill replaces this buff with one that boosts melee physical damage of skills you use yourself (it will not apply to your melee skills used by totems). Consumes Frenzy Charges to increase duration.Base duration is 1.80 seconds
Base secondary duration is 0.20 seconds
(30-39)% increased Movement Speed
(20-30)% more Melee Physical Damage
100% increased Skill Duration per Frenzy Charge removed
Grants Phasing
100% increased Stealth
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased Movement SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
or 
Quartz FlaskQuartz FlaskLasts 6.00 Seconds
Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use
Phasing
+10% chance to Suppress Spell DamageRequires Level 27Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
)
Starting strategies
- Remnant of EmpiresRemnant of Empires
Goathide BucklerChance to Block: 28%
Evasion: (14-20)
Movement Speed: -3%3% increased Movement Speed30% Chance to Block Spell Damage
+15 to maximum Life
+3% to all Elemental Resistances per Endurance Charge
50% chance to gain an Endurance Charge when you Block
+3% Chance to Block
Reflects 4 to 8 Physical Damage to Attackers on BlockInto darkness, horror, madness...
So goes the descent.' high attack and spell block, Endurance Charge generation, and resistances from Endurance Charges makes it an extremely strong defensive tool even at level 1, and is competitive in the shield slot even in much deeper depths - Freeze prolif is highly recommended for the first few levels where enemy body-blocking and stunlocks are an issue. Purchase an
Elemental Proliferation SupportElemental Proliferation SupportCold, Fire, Lightning, Support, AoE
Icon: S
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Supports any skill that hits enemies, or could otherwise apply elemental ailments.(0-19)% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on Enemies
Elemental Ailments inflicted by Supported Skills spread to other enemies within (1.2-1.5) metres
Supported Skills have 20% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on EnemiesThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.
from Lilly and use skills like 
Frost BladesFrost BladesAttack, Projectile, Melee, Strike, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 6 Mana
Attack Damage: (110-225)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (110-225)%
Projectile Speed: 2250Attack enemies with increased range, releasing icy blades from the first enemy hit which fly at other enemies. Requires a Melee Weapon.(2-75) to (3-113) Added Cold Damage
Fires (5-8) Projectiles
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage
+(1.8-2.1) metres to Melee Strike Range
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Fires +(0.1-2) ProjectilesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
or 
Freezing PulseFreezing PulseSpell, Projectile, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-21) Mana
Cast Time: 0.65 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 330%
Projectile Speed: 1800An icy projectile which has a chance to freeze enemies it passes through. The projectile fades quickly, reducing damage and freezing chance until it dissipates.Deals (8-1458) to (12-2188) Cold Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Projectiles continuously lose Damage, up to 50% less Damage by the time they dissipate
Projectiles have 25% chance to Freeze, which is lost over the first quarter of their flight
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(2-40)% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
. - Avoid Nesting Grounds and Smuggler's Stash unless you are certain your build can handle these nodes.
- Nesting Grounds can quickly overwhelm the player with stunlocking Bone Rhoas, each with multiple Archnemesis modifiers
- Smuggler's Stash contains six Rogue Exiles, of which Orra Greengate is especially deadly with her immobilizing
Vaal Rain of ArrowsVaal Rain of ArrowsAttack, AoE, Projectile, Vaal, Bow
Level: (1-20)
Souls Per Use: 20
Can Store 2 Use(s)
Soul Gain Prevention: 5 sec
Attack Damage: (80-100)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (80-100)%Requires Level 12Fires multiple arrows into the air, to land in multiple sequences after a delay, each starting at the targeted location and spreading outwards in all directions. Each arrow deals damage in an area around it. Half of the arrows will land directly on targets if there are targets in their range.Fires (28-34) Arrows
Fires 4 additional sequences of arrows
Can't be Evaded
Maim on Hit
150% increased Effect of Maim
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Fires +(0.2-4) ArrowsCorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Race history
Endless Delve has run a total of 3 times:
- Heist league (version 3.12.0) [2]
- Scourge league (version 3.16.0) [3]
- Kalandra league (version 3.19.0) [4]
Version history
| Version | Changes |
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| 3.12.5b |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bex_GGG (December 8, 2020). "The Endless Delve FAQ". Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ↑ https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2996106
- ↑ https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3216657
- ↑ https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3320180