Guardians of the Void

The Guardians of the Void (a.k.a. Shaper Guardians) are four bosses of special Tier 16 maps, who each drop a different Key to the Crucible map fragment required to fight the Shaper. They are the guardians of the Shaper.

Guardians

Name	Guardian of the Phoenix	Guardian of the Hydra	Guardian of the Minotaur	Guardian of the Chimera
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Map	Forge of the Phoenix MapForge of the Phoenix MapMap Level: 83 Map Tier: 16 Guild Character: ¤Area is influenced by The ShaperOne of my captors refused redemption. He did not see value in a new life. Now new life surrounds him.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	Lair of the Hydra MapLair of the Hydra MapMap Level: 83 Map Tier: 16 Guild Character: ¢Area is influenced by The ShaperOne of my captors wore many faces, yet kept her true face hidden. Now she cannot escape her true face.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	Maze of the Minotaur MapMaze of the Minotaur MapMap Level: 83 Map Tier: 16 Guild Character: £Area is influenced by The ShaperOne of my captors felt no emotion. He did not hesitate to inflict pain. Now all he feels is intense, unstoppable agony.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	Pit of the Chimera MapPit of the Chimera MapMap Level: 83 Map Tier: 16 Guild Character: ÂArea is influenced by The ShaperOne of my captors hid a beast within his heart. Now his true self can be seen by all.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
Main Drop	Fragment of the PhoenixFragment of the PhoenixStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	Fragment of the HydraFragment of the HydraStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	Fragment of the MinotaurFragment of the MinotaurStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.	Fragment of the ChimeraFragment of the ChimeraStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.

Mechanics

Upon killing T14+ Map Bosses, a Shaper-influenced Tier 16 map may drop (3% base drop rate), which has one of the four Shaper Guardian specific map bases. The drop rate can be increased with Atlas passive skills. The map can also be sold by Kirac or offered in-map as part of his Atlas Missions, as well as from Map type rewards, Tujen, and Ritual, among other sources. Players can use an 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. to convert the map between the 4 Shaper Guardians map bases. However, players cannot roll regular T16 Map into Shaper Guardians maps, or vice versa.

Shaper-influenced maps contain several Shaper-themed monsters and may drop Shaper-influenced items. It is also possible to find The Maelström Cell within these maps. The boss and arena are affected by map modifiers. Each arena contains various stage hazards and spawns weak monsters at various points during the fight.

Drops

Shaper Guardians may drop one or several Shaper-influenced items upon defeat, as well as a Map fragment corresponding to the Guardian that was killed. Opening a complete set of fragments in the map device can open portals to fight the Shaper.

• Fragment of the PhoenixFragment of the PhoenixStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of
  nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.
• Fragment of the HydraFragment of the HydraStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of
  nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.
• Fragment of the MinotaurFragment of the MinotaurStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of
  nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.
• Fragment of the ChimeraFragment of the ChimeraStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of
  nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.Can be used in a personal Map Device.

These unique items were previously exclusive to Shaper Guardians, with two themed around each Guardian, but were moved to the core drop table in version 3.14.0:

• Razor of the Seventh SunRazor of the Seventh Sun
  Midnight BladeOne Handed Sword
  Physical Damage: (125-145) to (244-269)
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Attacks per Second: 1.30
  Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds (90-110) to (145-170) Physical Damage
  30% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
  25% chance to Ignite
  100% increased Burning Damage if you've Ignited an Enemy Recently
  Recover 1% of Life when you Ignite an Enemy
  100% increased Melee Physical Damage against Ignited EnemiesQuickly cooled the steel,
  but never could it forget
  the heat of the forge.
• Eye of InnocenceEye of Innocence
  Citrine AmuletRequires Level 68+(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity10% chance to Ignite
  (50-70)% increased Damage while Ignited
  Take 100 Fire Damage when you Ignite an Enemy
  2% of Fire Damage Leeched as Life while Ignited"...and so He said: 'Let only the good meet my gaze'
  and no eye met His. So He called down the cleansing flames
  and let black smoke sweep the Sinners away."
  - Book of Innocence
• SlivertongueSlivertongue
  Harbinger BowBow
  Physical Damage: (130-145) to (353-373)
  Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.50)%
  Attacks per Second: 1.20Requires Level 68, 212 Dex(30-50)% increased Critical Strike ChanceAdds (80-95) to (220-240) Physical Damage
  (150-200)% increased Critical Strike Chance with arrows that Fork
  Arrows Pierce all Targets after Forking
  Arrows that Pierce have +50% to Critical Strike MultiplierA hundred blind heads, each seeking the taste of prey on the air.
• SnakepitSnakepit
  Sapphire RingRequires Level 68+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance(20-40)% increased Spell Damage
  (5-10)% increased Cast Speed
  Left ring slot: Projectiles from Spells cannot Chain
  Left ring slot: Projectiles from Spells Fork
  Right ring slot: Projectiles from Spells Chain +1 times
  Right ring slot: Projectiles from Spells cannot Fork
  Projectiles from Spells cannot PierceThey wrap around you until your blood turns as cold as theirs.
• Brain RattlerBrain Rattler
  MeatgrinderTwo Hand Mace
  Physical Damage: (174-204) to (498-568)
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Attacks per Second: 1.25
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 63, 212 Str5% chance to deal Double DamageAdds (100-130) to (360-430) Physical Damage
  50% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage
  50% chance to Shock
  Hits with this Weapon Shock Enemies as though dealing 300% more Damage
  Damage Penetrates 20% Lightning Resistance
  Enemies you Shock have 30% reduced Cast Speed
  Enemies you Shock have 20% reduced Movement SpeedThe mind may have no limits, but the skull sure does.
• The Brass DomeThe Brass Dome
  Gladiator PlateArmour: (3321-4240)
  Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 65, 177 Str(350-400)% increased Armour
  +(1-5)% to all maximum Elemental Resistances
  Strength provides no bonus to Maximum Life
  Take no Extra Damage from Critical StrikesThe turtle's shell one day becomes its tomb.
• The ScourgeThe Scourge
  Terror ClawClaw
  Physical Damage: (53-68) to (171-196)
  Critical Strike Chance: 7.50%
  Attacks per Second: (1.65-1.72)
  Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 70, 113 Dex, 113 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as LifeAdds (35-50) to (100-125) Physical Damage
  (10-15)% increased Attack Speed
  Minions have (10-15)% increased Attack Speed
  Increases and Reductions to Minion Damage also affect you at 150% of their value
  Minions deal 70% increased Damage if you've Hit RecentlyWith increasing mastery over death
  comes an increasing desire for it.
• ObscurantisObscurantis
  Lion PeltEvasion: (760-961)Requires Level 70, 150 Dex+(800-1000) to Accuracy Rating
  (100-120)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(50-80) to maximum Life
  1% increased Projectile Attack Damage per 200 Accuracy RatingIf you know where to strike, you need only strike once.

Related Atlas passive skills

Name	Stats
Shaper and Elder Influenced Pack Size	Monster Packs Influenced by The Shaper in your Maps have 3% increased Pack Size Monster Packs Influenced by The Elder in your Maps have 3% increased Pack Size [1]
Shaper Influenced Pack Size	Monster Packs Influenced by The Shaper in your Maps have 5% increased Pack Size [1] [2]
Gaze into the Abyss	The Elder has +10% chance to drop a Watcher's Eye The Shaper drops 3 additional Shaper Items [1]
Remnants of the Past	Final Map Boss in each Map has +3% chance to drop a Shaper Guardian Map (Tier 14+) Final Map Boss in each Map has +3% chance to drop an Elder Guardian Map (Tier 14+) [1]

Lore

Guardians of the Void (also known as Shaper Guardians) were minor antagonists of the Atlas of Worlds expansion and were required to be defeated to fight the Shaper.. According to the lore, each of the Guardians used to be one of the Shaper's captors (likely serving under High Templar Venarius) but were transformed due to their vices and exposure to the Atlas into their current forms.

In the War for the Atlas expansion, it was possible to spread Elder's influence onto the Shaper Guardian maps as part of the story quest. Doing so would replace the bosses with stronger versions of the Elder Guardians, and was required to spread Elder Influence onto the Shaper's Realm and unlock the Uber Elder encounter.

As of the Conquerors of the Atlas expansion, the player exists in an alternative timeline where the Shaper and Elder have already been defeated by the Elderslayers. It is presumed that the Shaper Guardians were also defeated as a result of said battle. Their fights are still accessible through their map encounters but do not have any impact on the current storyline as antagonists. To explain this, a new Zana voiceline was added:

"

Exile, I think it's important you understand what you're up against. Words don't adequately convey just how dangerous the Elderslayers are. So to that end, I've managed to recover a memory of one of the trials they had to endure, so you can see for yourself just what they're made of. This map is identical to one they conquered on their journey to face my father, the Shaper.

"

- Zana

In the Echoes of the Atlas expansion, the Guardians of the Void are referred to in the the Uncharted Realms. They can be duplicated by the Maven and fought simultaneously in Maven's Invitation: The FormedMaven's Invitation: The FormedModifiers to Item Quantity will affect the number of encounter rewards dropped
The Maven must Witness:
Lair of the Hydra,
Maze of the Minotaur,
Forge of the Phoenix,
Pit of the ChimeraFor those who must not endure it,
there may be found a perverse joy
in watching the struggle for survival.Open portals to The Maven's Crucible by using this item in a personal Map Device..

Version history

Version	Changes
3.25.0	Pinnacle Bosses, Shaper Guardians and Elder Guardians can now have up to 50% Action Speed reduction (previously 30%), which buffs the Effect of Freeze on these Bosses.
3.22.0	Shaper Guardians, Elder Guardians, and Conquerors now drop far fewer Influenced items on death.
3.19.0g	Fixed a bug where it was possible to corrupt Maps into others not found on the Atlas, such as Shaper Guardian Maps.
3.9.1	Zana Atlas Objectives can now offer Shaper Guardian Maps as options as long as you are in a Tier 15+ Map.
3.9.0d	Fixed a bug where completing Shaper Guardians Maps caused all Maps in the Atlas of Worlds to be completed.
3.9.0	The Atlas of Worlds has been reworked. You now start at the centre and will work your way outwards as you explore a new storyline. The Shaper and Elder storyline is gone and has been replaced by a story that takes place in the aftermath of the old story. Zana can now sell Shaper- and Elder-influenced maps once you have progressed your Atlas enough. These act like the old Atlas influence, creating new monsters, threats, and rewards. The Elder, Shaper, and combined Elder and Shaper encounters can still be accessed. If you're lucky, Zana may offer a Elder or Shaper guardian's map!
2.4.1	The Guardians of the Void can no longer be permanently taunted. They can only be taunted every so often.
2.4.0	Introduced to the game.

See also

• Elder Guardians
• Conquerors