Expedition league

Expedition league

Challenge league

Release version	3.15.0
Release date	2021-07-23 20:00:00 UTC
End date	2021-10-18 21:00:00 UTC
Links	Official page

Expedition league was a challenge league. It launched on July 23, 2021 as part of Path of Exile: Expedition in version 3.15.0.

This league introduces four NPC characters from the Kalguuran expedition, who came to Wraeclast to excavate their ancestor's lost settlements. Using explosives, the player sets them around the expedition site to unearth the monsters or treasure hiding underneath. After recovering artifact pieces from the expedition, you can barter or gamble with them for items. Kalguuran equipment have a special defence stat called Ward, which shields the user from damage on the next hit they take and replenishes after a delay.

League mechanic

Main page: Expedition

One of the four NPCs from the Kalguuran expedition will spawn in the area, surrounded by various markers. Approaching them will allow you to start placing explosives to excavate the area. Any marker within the explosives range will unearth monsters or chests. The explosives detonate in the order you've placed them, and there is a maximum range between explosives. There are also Remnants which add mods to monsters and chests spawned from the explosion and all subsequent explosions.

NPCs

Any artifacts you find from the expedition will match the NPC that spawned. NPCs do not refresh their stock unless it is manually restocked, using specific currency items to do so.

• Gwennen - Sells unidentified equipment which reveals its rarity and mods when purchased. Takes Broken Circle Artifacts and AstragaliAstragaliStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Gwennen to refresh her vendor inventory. for restocks.
• Tujen - Sells non-equipment items at the listed price, but they can be haggled down for lower. Tujen may make a counteroffer or even remove the item from sale. Takes Black Scythe Artifacts and Exotic CoinageExotic CoinageStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Tujen to refresh his vendor inventory. for restocks.
• Rog - Sells identified rare equipment. Before taking the item, he will make an offer to modify it for more Artifacts at different prices. You cannot skip an offer twice in a row. Takes Order Artifacts and Scrap MetalScrap MetalStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Rog to refresh his vendor inventory. for restocks.
• Dannig - Opens portals using Expedition Logbooks in the hideout. Sells Artifacts for the other three NPCs in exchange for Sun Artifacts. Restocking with Burial MedallionBurial MedallionStack Size: 1000These can be brought to Dannig to refresh his vendor inventory. adds better artifact exchange rates and/or reroll items.

Ladders

In Expedition league, players could choose to enable either of these optional game modes:

• Hardcore (HC)
• Solo Self-Found (SSF)

This means that there were four distinct ladders for Expedition league:

• Expedition league
• HC Expedition league
• SSF Expedition league
• HC SSF Expedition league

Minimap

These new icons are introduced to the minimap:

Items

These items are introduced to the Expedition leagues and are exclusive to Expedition league:

Unique items

The following items are exclusive to the league

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
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
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

The following items are exclusive to the bosses of the league

Item	Stats
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.	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.	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.	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.	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
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.	Never deal Critical Strikes Battlemage
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.	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

Challenges and rewards

Main page: List of expedition league challenges

The Expedition leagues include 40 optional challenges. Completing them awards the following microtransactions:

Challenges	Reward
12	Expedition Footprints EffectExpedition Footprints EffectFootprintsAdds Expedition Footprints to any equipped pair of boots.
19	Expedition Challenger TrophyExpedition Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
22	Expedition Challenger TrophyExpedition Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
24	Expedition Weapon EffectExpedition Weapon EffectWeapon EffectAdds the Expedition Weapon Effect to any equipped weapon.
25	Expedition Challenger TrophyExpedition Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
28	Expedition Challenger TrophyExpedition Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
31	Expedition Challenger TrophyExpedition Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
34	Expedition Challenger TrophyExpedition Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
36	Expedition Portal EffectExpedition Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Expedition Portal Effect.
37	Expedition Challenger TrophyExpedition Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
40	Expedition Challenger TrophyExpedition Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations

When you complete 12 challenges, you will receive the Expedition Footprints EffectExpedition Footprints EffectFootprintsAdds Expedition Footprints to any equipped pair of boots.. When you reach 24 challenges, you will receive the Expedition Weapon EffectExpedition Weapon EffectWeapon EffectAdds the Expedition Weapon Effect to any equipped weapon.. At 36 challenge completed you'll receive the Expedition Portal EffectExpedition Portal EffectPortalThis character's portals use the Expedition Portal Effect.. These microtransactions are only obtainable in this league.

From the 19th challenge onwards and for every third challenge after that, you will receive pieces of the Expedition Totem Pole decoration to display in your hideout. The Totem Pole permanently showcases how many of the Expedition challenges you completed during the league.