Invasion league

Invasion league

Challenge league

Release version	1.1.0
Release date	2014-03-05
End date	2014-07-05
Links	Official page

Invasion league was a challenge league that ran concurrently with Ambush league. Invasion league used the hardcore rules for character death, while Ambush league used standard rules. Both leagues launched on March 5, 2014 as part of Path of Exile: Sacrifice of the Vaal in version 1.1.0. Both leagues ended on July 5, 2014.

In this league all areas had been invaded by monsters from all over Wraeclast. A unique Invasion Boss from an invading monster type was also lurking in each level. Higher difficulty levels contained expanded monster variety and invading bosses with more abilities.

Modifier

All areas had Monsters and bosses invade from elsewhere in Wraeclast

Ladder

Invasion league had the Hardcore (HC) game mode always enabled.

Players all played on the same ladder: Invasion league

Items

Invasion had nine exclusive base item types (all shared with Ambush) and three exclusive uniques (two of which were shared with Ambush).

Exclusive base item types

The following item types were introduced exclusive to Ambush and Invasion.

Item		Stats
Blunt Arrow QuiverBlunt Arrow QuiverRequires Level 16(25-35)% increased Stun Duration on Enemies	16	(25-35)% increased Stun Duration on Enemies
Broadhead Arrow QuiverBroadhead Arrow QuiverRequires Level 286 to 12 Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks	28	6 to 12 Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks
Fire Arrow QuiverFire Arrow QuiverRequires Level 224 to 8 Added Fire Damage with Bow Attacks	22	4 to 8 Added Fire Damage with Bow Attacks
Penetrating Arrow QuiverPenetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36Arrows Pierce an additional Target	36	Arrows Pierce an additional Target
Serrated Arrow QuiverSerrated Arrow QuiverRequires Level 51 to 4 Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks	5	1 to 4 Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks
Sharktooth Arrow QuiverSharktooth Arrow QuiverRequires Level 10Gain (3-4) Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks	10	Gain (3-4) Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks
Spike-Point Arrow QuiverSpike-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 45(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance	45	(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
Two-Point Arrow QuiverTwo-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 4(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating	4	(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating
Unset RingUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket	5	Has 1 Socket

Exclusive uniques

The following uniques were shared between Invasion and Ambush.

Item		Stats
Vaal CaressVaal Caress Bronzescale GauntletsArmour: (110-148) Evasion: (110-148)Requires Level 27, 22 Str, 22 Dex+5 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems -5 to Level of Socketed Non-Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 20 seconds on using a Vaal Skill"The gems are strangely human at times. They simply love to be held." - Doryani, First Seer to the Queen	27	+5 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems -5 to Level of Socketed Non-Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 20 seconds on using a Vaal Skill
VoideyeVoideye Unset RingRequires Level 45Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed GemsThe darker the eye, the more diligent the watched.	45	Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed Gems

These uniques were specific to Invasion, but was added as a drop to the core game at the league's end.

Item		Stats
RearguardRearguard Blunt Arrow QuiverRequires Level 31Adds (7-9) to (13-16) Physical Damage to Attacks(20-24)% Chance to Block Attack Damage (12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(400-450) to Armour (20-30)% increased Projectile Speed 50% increased Stun and Block Recovery (15-20)% increased Projectile Damage"It's a rare man that has eyes in the back of his head." - Kiravi, Vaal Archer	31	Adds (7-9) to (13-16) Physical Damage to Attacks(20-24)% Chance to Block Attack Damage (12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(400-450) to Armour (20-30)% increased Projectile Speed 50% increased Stun and Block Recovery (15-20)% increased Projectile Damage