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 unearthed remnants. The player can place up to five 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. Each explosion will unearth monsters and treasures inside the blast area, which drop items and artifacts. Expedition chests and enemies sometimes drop special currency items that can be used to refresh the the items offered by Expedition NPCs. Runic monsters also have a chance to drop Expedition Logbooks.

Logbooks can be taken to Dannig, then you can select which area to go to to determine the area's modifiers and what type of artifact it contains. They 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 also spawn an Expedition boss, based on the faction.

After completing an encounter the player can trade their currency on site with the respective NPC or in town.

There are three kinds of markers which can be excavated with explosions:

• Remnants - These are marked and apply certain modifiers on explosion, which come with two modifiers normally. The prefix contains monster difficulty modifiers to unearthed monsters and the suffix contains added rewards. Remnants can spawn with an additional suffix from Atlas passives or logbook region modifiers.
• Skulls - These "skulls on sticks" spawn monsters for the encounter. They come in two varieties, the small skulls and the larger ones. The larger skulls spawn Runic Monsters which drop Artifacts, Refresh Currency and Logbooks.
• Chests - The chests are marked with flags which are coloured according to the value of chest contents. White flags yield lesser, yellow flags middling and red flags yield loot of greater value.

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 or Logbooks.

Expedition factions

Expeditions are related to one of 4 Vendors e.g. if a player wants Exotic CoinageExotic CoinageStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Tujen to refresh his vendor inventory., they need to look for Black Scythe Mercenaries.

Vendor	Faction	Artifacts	Vendor refresh	Expedition boss
Gwennen	Druids of the Broken Circle	Lesser Broken Circle ArtifactLesser Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Gwennen. Greater Broken Circle ArtifactGreater Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Gwennen. Grand Broken Circle ArtifactGrand Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Gwennen. Exceptional Broken Circle ArtifactExceptional Broken Circle ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Gwennen.	AstragaliAstragaliStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Gwennen to refresh her vendor inventory.	Medved, Feller of Heroes (68+)
Tujen	Black Scythe Mercenaries	Lesser Black Scythe ArtifactLesser Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Tujen. Greater Black Scythe ArtifactGreater Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Tujen. Grand Black Scythe ArtifactGrand Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Tujen. Exceptional Black Scythe ArtifactExceptional Black Scythe ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Tujen.	Exotic CoinageExotic CoinageStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Tujen to refresh his vendor inventory.	Vorana, Last to Fall (68+)
Rog	Order of the Chalice	Lesser Order ArtifactLesser Order ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Rog. Greater Order ArtifactGreater Order ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Rog. Grand Order ArtifactGrand Order ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Rog. Exceptional Order ArtifactExceptional Order ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Rog.	Scrap MetalScrap MetalStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Rog to refresh his vendor inventory.	Uhtred, Covetous Traitor (75+)
Dannig	Knights of the Sun	Lesser Sun ArtifactLesser Sun ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Dannig. Greater Sun ArtifactGreater Sun ArtifactStack Size: 50000These can be used to trade with Dannig. Grand Sun ArtifactGrand Sun ArtifactStack Size: 25000These can be used to trade with Dannig. Exceptional Sun ArtifactExceptional Sun ArtifactStack Size: 5000These can be used to trade with Dannig.	Burial MedallionBurial MedallionStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Dannig to refresh his vendor inventory.	Olroth, Origin of the Fall (81+)

Artifacts

Main page: Expedition artifact

Artifacts are not tradable.

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
	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
	Ultimatum Expedition Chest		Ritual Expedition Chest		Talisman Expedition Chest
	Jewellery Expedition Chest		Unique Expedition Chest		Weapon Expedition Chest

Related items

Base items

Item		Stats
Expedition LogbookExpedition LogbookTake this item to Dannig in your Hideout to open portals to an expedition.	1	—
Runic GlovesRunic GlovesWard: (24-28)Requires Level 24, 16 Str, 16 Dex, 16 Int	24	—
Runic GreavesRunic GreavesWard: (24-28)Requires Level 24, 20 Str, 20 Dex, 20 Int	24	—
Runic HelmRunic HelmWard: (41-47)Requires Level 25, 30 Str, 30 Dex, 30 Int	25	—
Iron FlaskIron FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds 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
Runic GagesRunic GagesWard: (62-71)Requires Level 48, 31 Str, 31 Dex, 31 Int	48	—
Runic SolleretsRunic SolleretsWard: (62-71)Requires Level 48, 37 Str, 37 Dex, 37 Int	48	—
Runic CrestRunic CrestWard: (97-112)Requires Level 49, 55 Str, 55 Dex, 55 Int	49	—
Runic CrownRunic CrownWard: (164-189)Requires Level 68, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int	68	—
Runic GauntletsRunic GauntletsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 38 Str, 38 Dex, 38 Int	69	—
Runic SabatonsRunic SabatonsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 46 Str, 46 Dex, 46 Int	69	—

Unique items

Item	Base item		Stats
FaithguardFaithguard 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.	Runic Helm	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
Elixir of the Unbroken CircleElixir of the Unbroken Circle Iron FlaskLasts (6.00-7.20) Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(50-80)% 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.	Iron Flask	27	Restores Ward on use(50-80)% 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 ResolveOlroth's Resolve Iron FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes (56-60) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(40-50)% increased Charges per use Ward does not Break during Effect 85% 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.	Iron Flask	27	Restores Ward on use(40-50)% increased Charges per use Ward does not Break during Effect 85% less Ward during Effect
Starlight ChaliceStarlight Chalice Iron FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores 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.	Iron Flask	27	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 PreparationVorana's Preparation Iron FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes (36-44) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores 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.	Iron Flask	27	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
NightgripNightgrip 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 10% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses WardThose heroes that set foot on Wraeclast found themselves changing, only subtly at first...	Runic Gages	48	(33-48)% increased Ward +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance Gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 10% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses Ward
Olroth's ChargeOlroth'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.	Runic Sollerets	48	(50-80)% increased Ward (50-30)% slower Restoration of Ward 20% increased Movement Speed Gain Adrenaline for 3 seconds when Ward Breaks
Cadigan's CrownCadigan'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.	Runic Crown	68	Never deal Critical Strikes Battlemage
Medved's ChallengeMedved'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.	Runic Gauntlets	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
Vorana's MarchVorana'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.	Runic Sabatons	69	Has no Sockets Triggers Level 20 Summon Arbalists when Equipped 25% increased Movement Speed <Four random Summoned Arbalists modifiers> Summoned Arbalists have (30-40)% increased Attack Speed Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Chain +2 times Summoned Arbalists' Attacks have (40-60)% chance to inflict Bleeding Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Crush on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (25-35)% chance to deal Double Damage Summoned Arbalists have (15-25)% chance to Freeze, Shock, and Ignite Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to inflict Cold Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to inflict Fire Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (20-30)% chance to Intimidate for 4 seconds on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (20-30)% chance to Maim for 4 seconds on Hit Summoned Arbalists have (40-60)% chance to Poison Summoned Arbalists have (20-30)% chance to Unnerve for 4 seconds on Hit Summoned Arbalists fire (2-4) additional Projectiles +1 to number of Summoned Arbalists Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Split into 3 Summoned Arbalists gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as Extra Cold Damage Summoned Arbalists have 20% chance to inflict Cold Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage Summoned Arbalists have 20% chance to inflict Fire Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as Extra Lightning Damage Summoned Arbalists have 20% chance to inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit Summoned Arbalists Convert 100% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Freeze Summoned Arbalists Convert 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Ignite Summoned Arbalists Convert 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Summoned Arbalists have (10-20)% chance to Shock Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Fork Summoned Arbalists' Projectiles Pierce (2-4) additional Targets

Scarabs

Item	Limit	Description
Expedition ScarabExpedition ScarabStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Area contains an Expedition EncounterThey come from across the sea in search of ancient truth.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	1	Area contains an Expedition Encounter
Expedition Scarab of ArchaeologyExpedition Scarab of ArchaeologyStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Remnants in Expedition Encounters in Area have 2 additional Suffixes and PrefixesCuriosity leads to wisdom. Wisdom leads to power.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	1	Remnants in Expedition Encounters in Area have 2 additional Suffixes and Prefixes
Expedition Scarab of RunefindingExpedition Scarab of RunefindingStack Size: 20 Limit: 2Expedition Encounters in Area have 100% increased number of Runic Monster MarkersThat which came from the stars longs to return.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	2	Expedition Encounters in Area have 100% increased number of Runic Monster Markers
Expedition Scarab of Verisium PowderExpedition Scarab of Verisium PowderStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Expedition Encounters in Area have 50% increased number of Explosives 80% increased Explosive RadiusA properly refined pinch makes all the difference.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	1	Expedition Encounters in Area have 50% increased number of Explosives 80% increased Explosive Radius

Related Atlas passive skills

Name	Stats
Expedition Artifact Quantity	4% increased quantity of Artifacts dropped by Monsters [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Expedition Chance	Areas have +3% chance to contain an Expedition Encounter [1] [2] [3] Your Maps have +8% chance to contain an Expedition Encounter Scarabs dropped in your Maps have 8% increased chance to be Expedition Scarabs [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] Your Maps have +12% chance to contain an Expedition Encounter Scarabs dropped in your Maps have 12% increased chance to be Expedition Scarabs [5] [6] Your Maps have +4% chance to contain an Expedition Encounter Scarabs dropped in your Maps have 4% increased chance to be Expedition Scarabs [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]
Expedition Detonation Chain Speed	Expedition Detonation Chains in your Maps travel 5% slower [1] [2] [3]
Expedition Vendor Reroll Currency Chance	5% increased Quantity of Vendor Refresh Currencies dropped by Monsters in your Maps [1] [2] [3] [4]
Explosive Placement Distance	20% increased Explosive Placement Range in your Maps [1] [2]
Explosive Placement Distance and Vendor Reroll Currency Chance	3% increased Quantity of Vendor Refresh Currencies dropped by Monsters in your Maps 10% increased Explosive Placement Range in your Maps [1]
Extreme Archaeology	Number of Explosives is one 200% increased Explosive Radius in your Maps Expedition Monsters in your Maps spawn with an additional 10% of Life missing 100% increased Explosive Placement Range in your Maps [1]
A Noble Quest	Expeditions in your Maps have 65% increased chance to be led by Dannig [1]
Ancient Decay	Expedition Monsters in your Maps spawn with an additional 20% of Life missing [1]
Ancient Writings	Remnants in Areas have 40% chance to have an additional Suffix Modifier Expeditions in Areas have +2 Remnants [1] Remnants in your Maps have 30% chance to have an additional Suffix Modifier Expeditions in your Maps have +2 Remnants [2]
Buried Knowledge	Areas contain 25% increased number of Runic Monster Markers 50% increased Quantity of Expedition Logbooks dropped by Runic Monsters in Areas [1] Your Maps contain 20% increased number of Runic Monster Markers 50% increased Quantity of Expedition Logbooks dropped by Runic Monsters in your Maps [2]
Distinguished Demolitionist	35% increased Explosive Radius in Areas 20% increased number of Explosives in Areas [1] 35% increased Explosive Radius in your Maps 20% increased number of Explosives in your Maps [2]
Hunt for Answers	Your Maps have +20% chance to contain an Expedition Encounter Scarabs dropped in your Maps have 20% increased chance to be Expedition Scarabs [1]
Lucky Guess	Expeditions in your Maps have 90% increased chance to be led by Gwennen [1]
Rather Not	Expeditions in your Maps have 90% increased chance to be led by Rog [1]
Scratchin' up the Ground	Expeditions in your Maps have 90% increased chance to be led by Tujen [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
3.25.0	The Expedition Remnant modifier that previously caused Monsters to Overwhelm Physical Damage Reduction now causes Monsters to ignore Physical Damage Reduction (this is purely a wording change).
3.23.0	Metamorph rewards from Heist, Expedition, Betrayal, Delirium, Legion and Eldritch Altars have been replaced with Ultimatum rewards. Expedition Remnant modifiers in Expedition sites that grant Runic Monsters and Chests a chance to drop Catalysts have been replaced with modifiers that drop Heist Contracts instead.
3.20.0	We want to improve on the concept that the Atlas Tree allows players to invest into leagues that they enjoy, and have added new clusters to the passive tree for league content that can be blocked through Atlas Passive Skills. We've also increased the chances for such league content to appear.
3.18.0	Expedition Remnants that provide a chance for Runic Monsters and Excavated chests to drop or contain an additional Influenced Item now have a chance of 20% (previously 35%) as they provided a higher number of Influenced Items relative to other sources.
3.16.0	Expedition has been added to the core game (see version 3.16.0 § Expedition Changes for full change log).
3.15.2	The Remnant modifier that grants chests more Rarity no longer rolls in Logbook areas. The reason behind this change is that chests in Logbook areas drop extremely few regular items, so this modifier was not very beneficial here. Expedition bosses now drop more loot per Remnant affecting them. Expedition bosses now drop more currency and vendor reroll currency the higher the area level. Reduced the area of which you cannot place explosives around the camp in Logbook areas. Added a visual indicator to display the area of which you are unable to place explosives in around the camp in Logbook areas. Reduced the maximum cast range for long-distance skills on the following monsters: Unearthed Runecaster, Unearthed Urchin, Black Scythe Arbalist.
3.15.1	Reduced the chance for Expeditions to spawn in the Quarry.
3.15.0f	Increased Logbook drops from Runic monsters in Expedition by 54% Expedition Artifacts now have higher stack sizes in maps, and scale up more with map level. Vendor rerolls from Runic monsters now drop in stacks of 1-2 in white maps, scaling up to stacks of 1-4 in red maps.
3.15.0d	The Freezing Pulse skill used by Undying Cultists spawned in Expeditions no longer has additional chance to freeze. Increased the chance for Expedition Bosses to appear in level 68 and above Logbooks.
3.15.0c	The Expedition Vendor windows now display how many relevant Artifacts are in your Expedition Locker.
3.15.0	Introduced to the game. (Hotfix 3) Allowed Expedition Vendor Reroll currency items to drop from Excavated Chests as well as Runic Monsters.