Expedition
Expedition is the league mechanic of Expedition league, released in version 3.15.0 which the player can first encounter in Act 6. This encounter is considered Extra Content and has a baseline greater than 8% chance to appear in any non-unique map area.
Overview
General Mechanic

The player will encounter one of the four Expedition NPCs amidst heaps of dirt, skulls, various small flags and so-called remnants. These remnants apply certain modifiers on explosion, which come in two different varieties. The first modifier — or a set thereof — applies to the monsters the player unearths with an explosion, the last modifier describes loot bonuses or extra experience. Both, locations of chests and difficulty of monsters, are indicated with markers. Whereas the skulls show monsters and more difficult ones are marked with bigger skulls on higher stakes, the flags are coloured according to the value of chest contents. White flags yield lesser, yellow flags middling and red flags yield loot of greater value.
The player can place up to four explosives in the area marked by dirt heaps, which detonate one after the other with a short delay. Each remnant affected by explosives will apply its modifiers to the monsters and chests unearthed around it and those of each subsequent explosion. After any explosion the player can loot the chests (unearthed monsters do not have to be killed for the chests to be accessible) and will find normal loot, special Expedition currencies and occasionally Expedition Logbooks. These logbooks can be taken to Dannig, open portals to larger Expedition areas with more remnants, flags and more placeable explosives. These areas also contain loot in caves hidden behind rock walls, that have to be affected by an explosive to become accessible. Logbook encounters can spawn one of the Expedition bosses: Medved, Vorana, Uhtred and Olroth.
After completing an encounter the player can trade their currency on site with the respective NPC or in town.
Trading
Trading currency found in unearthed chests introduces a second layer of complexity to the Expedition mechanic. The list below shows which member of the Kalguuran expedition the player can trade their currency with. Each NPC offers a different set of items and while Gwennen reveals unidentified items upon buying (item class is visible, rarity is not), Rog lets the player reroll outcomes of several crafting options. Tujen sells currency and other items like fragments and gems, and Dannig offers his associates' currency.
Items
Expedition chests and monsters drop Expedition currencies as well as Expedition Logbooks. Modifiers to increased item quantity of the area will affect the drop rate of both.
Expedition Map Symbol Quick-Reference
Map Symbol | Meaning | Map Symbol | Meaning | Map Symbol | Meaning |
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Expedition Boss | Expedition Cavern Entrance | Expedition Stash | |||
Abyss Expedition Chest | Armour Expedition Chest | Blight Expedition Chest | |||
Breach Expedition Chest | Currency Expedition Chest | Delirium Expedition Chest | |||
Divination Expedition Chest | Essence Expedition Chest | Expedition Expedition Chest | |||
Fossil Expedition Chest | Fragment Expedition Chest | Gems Expedition Chest | |||
Generic Expedition Chest | Harbinger Expedition Chest | Heist Expedition Chest | |||
Labyrinth Expedition Chest | Legion Expedition Chest | Atlas/Maps Expedition Chest | |||
Metamorph Expedition Chest | Ritual Expedition Chest | Talisman Expedition Chest | |||
Jewellery Expedition Chest | Unique Expedition Chest | Weapon Expedition Chest |
Related items
Item | ![]() | Stats | ||
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Altered Perception![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 1 | N/A | ||
Astragali![]() Shift click to unstack. ![]() | 1 | N/A | ||
Expedition Logbook![]() ![]() | 1 | N/A | ||
Gilded Expedition Scarab![]() 20% increased number of Explosives Area contains 50% increased number of Runic Monster Markers Area contains an Expedition EncounterWe lay you to rest in the forest deep, Runesmith Revna, so that you may be forever hidden from the stars which so terrified you in your final days. May the secret you took to your grave be lifted from your burdens.Can be used in a personal Map Device. ![]() | 1 | Contains an additional Expedition Encounter 20% increased number of Explosives Area contains 50% increased number of Runic Monster Markers Area contains an Expedition Encounter | ||
Kalguuran Delirium Orb![]() Shift click to unstack. ![]() | 1 | N/A | ||
Kalguuran Incubator![]() 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. Shift click to unstack. ![]() | 1 | N/A | ||
Polished Expedition Scarab![]() 20% increased number of Explosives Area contains 25% increased number of Runic Monster Markers Area contains an Expedition EncounterAs you delve into the mysteries of this world, apprentice Revna, remember to learn from the past, not be consumed by it.Can be used in a personal Map Device. ![]() | 1 | Contains an additional Expedition Encounter 20% increased number of Explosives Area contains 25% increased number of Runic Monster Markers Area contains an Expedition Encounter | ||
Rusted Expedition Scarab![]() Area contains an Expedition EncounterYour people no longer walk this continent, young Revna, but the Order of the Djinn will give you a new home.Can be used in a personal Map Device. ![]() | 1 | Contains an additional Expedition Encounter Area contains an Expedition Encounter | ||
Time-Lost Relic![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 1 | N/A | ||
Winged Expedition Scarab![]() 20% increased number of Explosives Area contains 50% increased number of Runic Monster Markers Remnants have an additional Suffix Modifier Area contains an Expedition EncounterDarkness surges in the shadows of the past. Ancient evils stir. The stars watch, forever aloof, forever menacing. None remain who know the secret, so we are defenseless in the face of the unknown.Can be used in a personal Map Device. ![]() | 1 | Contains an additional Expedition Encounter 20% increased number of Explosives Area contains 50% increased number of Runic Monster Markers Remnants have an additional Suffix Modifier Area contains an Expedition Encounter | ||
Runic Gloves![]() ![]() | 24 | N/A | ||
Runic Greaves![]() ![]() | 24 | N/A | ||
Faithguard![]() Runic HelmWard: (51-63)Requires Level 25, 30 Str, 30 Dex, 30 Int+(20-30) to Intelligence (25-35)% increased Ward (40-60)% faster Restoration of Ward (15-25)% increased Light Radius Increases and Reductions to Maximum Energy Shield instead apply to WardThe priests of the Kalguur worshipped knowledge, not gods. ![]() | 25 | +(20-30) to Intelligence (25-35)% increased Ward (40-60)% faster Restoration of Ward (15-25)% increased Light Radius Increases and Reductions to Maximum Energy Shield instead apply to Ward | ||
Runic Helm![]() ![]() | 25 | N/A | ||
Iron Flask![]() Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on useRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ![]() | 27 | Restores Ward on use | ||
Elixir of the Unbroken Circle![]() Iron FlaskLasts (6.00-7.00) Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 40Restores Ward on use(20-40)% increased Duration Recover 4% of Life per Endurance Charge on use Lose all Endurance Charges on use Gain 1 Endurance Charge per Second during EffectNothing endures. All things end. Then, they begin again.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ![]() | 40 | Restores Ward on use(20-40)% increased Duration Recover 4% of Life per Endurance Charge on use Lose all Endurance Charges on use Gain 1 Endurance Charge per Second during Effect | ||
Olroth's Resolve![]() Iron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes (56-60) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 40Restores Ward on use(40-50)% increased Charges per use Ward does not Break during Effect 70% less Ward during EffectOlroth the Gallant, tireless and true, he fights for me, he fights for you!Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ![]() | 40 | Restores Ward on use(40-50)% increased Charges per use Ward does not Break during Effect 70% less Ward during Effect | ||
Starlight Chalice![]() Iron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 40Restores Ward on use(20-30)% increased Charge Recovery Inflict Fire, Cold and Lightning Exposure on nearby Enemies when used (20-30)% increased Effect of Non-Damaging Ailments you inflict during EffectUhtred and his priests drank of the skies to empower runes... and themselves.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ![]() | 40 | Restores Ward on use(20-30)% increased Charge Recovery Inflict Fire, Cold and Lightning Exposure on nearby Enemies when used (20-30)% increased Effect of Non-Damaging Ailments you inflict during Effect | ||
Vorana's Preparation![]() Iron FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds Consumes (36-44) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 40Restores Ward on use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use Debilitate nearby Enemies for 2 Seconds when Effect ends Effect is removed when Ward Breaks Culling Strike during EffectVorana trained her mercenaries thus: strike true and survive.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ![]() | 40 | Restores Ward on use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use Debilitate nearby Enemies for 2 Seconds when Effect ends Effect is removed when Ward Breaks Culling Strike during Effect | ||
Nightgrip![]() Runic GagesWard: (82-105)Requires Level 48, 31 Str, 31 Dex, 31 Int(33-48)% increased Ward +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance Gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 20% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses WardThose heroes that set foot on Wraeclast found themselves changing, only subtly at first... ![]() | 48 | (33-48)% increased Ward +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance Gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 20% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses Ward | ||
Olroth's Charge![]() Runic SolleretsWard: (93-127)Requires Level 48, 37 Str, 37 Dex, 37 Int(50-80)% increased Ward (50-30)% slower Restoration of Ward 20% increased Movement Speed Gain Adrenaline for 3 seconds when Ward BreaksWhere others would retreat when vulnerable, Olroth the Gallant fought deeper into battle. ![]() | 48 | (50-80)% increased Ward (50-30)% slower Restoration of Ward 20% increased Movement Speed Gain Adrenaline for 3 seconds when Ward Breaks | ||
Runic Gages![]() ![]() | 48 | N/A | ||
Runic Sollerets![]() ![]() | 48 | N/A | ||
Runic Crest![]() ![]() | 49 | N/A | ||
Cadigan's Crown![]() Runic CrownWard: (164-189)Requires Level 68, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 IntNever deal Critical Strikes BattlemageCadigan the Third ruled dispassionately through the iron might of artifice. ![]() | 68 | Never deal Critical Strikes Battlemage | ||
Runic Crown![]() ![]() | 68 | N/A | ||
Medved's Challenge![]() Runic GauntletsWard: (132-175)Requires Level 69, 342 Str, 342 Dex, 342 Int800% increased Attribute Requirements (30-50)% increased Ward +(15-25)% to all Elemental Resistances 80% less Flask Charges gained from Kills Flasks gain 1 Charge per second if you've Hit a Unique Enemy RecentlyFor forty-two nights, the Feller of Heroes challenged the next greatest warrior to a one-on-one duel. None could match his might. ![]() | 69 | 800% increased Attribute Requirements (30-50)% increased Ward +(15-25)% to all Elemental Resistances 80% less Flask Charges gained from Kills Flasks gain 1 Charge per second if you've Hit a Unique Enemy Recently | ||
Runic Gauntlets![]() ![]() | 69 | N/A | ||
Runic Sabatons![]() ![]() | 69 | N/A | ||
Vorana's March![]() Runic SabatonsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 46 Str, 46 Dex, 46 IntHas no Sockets Triggers Level 20 Summon Arbalists when Equipped 25% increased Movement Speed <Four random Summoned Arbalists modifiers>In their hour of desperate need, the Knights of the Sun called out for aid... and the Black Scythe answered. ![]() | 69 | Has no Sockets Triggers Level 20 Summon Arbalists when Equipped 25% increased Movement Speed
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Currencies
Lesser Broken Circle ArtifactLesser Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Gwennen.
Shift click to unstack.Greater Broken Circle ArtifactGreater Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Gwennen.
Shift click to unstack.Grand Broken Circle ArtifactGrand Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Gwennen.
Shift click to unstack.Exceptional Broken Circle ArtifactExceptional Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Gwennen.
Shift click to unstack.
Lesser Black Scythe ArtifactLesser Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Tujen.
Shift click to unstack.Greater Black Scythe ArtifactGreater Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Tujen.
Shift click to unstack.Grand Black Scythe ArtifactGrand Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Tujen.
Shift click to unstack.Exceptional Black Scythe ArtifactExceptional Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Tujen.
Shift click to unstack.
Rog:
Lesser Order ArtifactLesser Order ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Rog.
Shift click to unstack.Greater Order ArtifactGreater Order ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Rog.
Shift click to unstack.Grand Order ArtifactGrand Order ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Rog.
Shift click to unstack.Exceptional Order ArtifactExceptional Order ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Rog.
Shift click to unstack.
Lesser Sun ArtifactLesser Sun ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Dannig.
Shift click to unstack.Greater Sun ArtifactGreater Sun ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Dannig.
Shift click to unstack.Grand Sun ArtifactGrand Sun ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Dannig.
Shift click to unstack.Exceptional Sun ArtifactExceptional Sun ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Dannig.
Shift click to unstack.
In addition, Expedition chests sometimes yield special currencies, which reroll the stock of the NPC in whose area they dropped:
AstragaliAstragaliStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Gwennen to refresh her vendor inventory.
Shift click to unstack.(Gwennen)
Exotic CoinageExotic CoinageStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Tujen to refresh his vendor inventory.
Shift click to unstack.(Tujen)
Scrap MetalScrap MetalStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Rog to refresh his vendor inventory.
Shift click to unstack.(Rog)
Burial MedallionBurial MedallionStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Dannig to refresh his vendor inventory.
Shift click to unstack.(Dannig)
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.20.0 |
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3.18.0 |
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3.16.0 |
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3.15.0 |
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