Path of Exile: Atlas of Worlds

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Atlas of Worlds
Expansion
Release version2.4.0
Release date2016-09-02
LinksExpansion page

Path of Exile: Atlas of Worlds is the fifth expansion for Path of Exile. It was officially announced by Grinding Gear Games on August 12, 2016[1] and released on September 2, 2016.

This expansion has a large focus on improving the end-game, in particular the mapping experience which has been left untouched by previous expansions. It introduces the titular Atlas of Worlds, adding a true endgame progression system to Path of Exile, and features a new epilogue storyline, new ways to improve and modify maps, and new endgame bosses.

New features

General

  • Engine improvements:
    • engine multithreading
    • particle effects system optimisation
    • new texture compression
    • other minor improvements
  • Prophecy system added to the core game
  • Added channelled skill system
  • New supporter packs.[2]

Map overhaul

Essence league

Main article: Essence league
  • Encounter packs of monsters imprisoned by essences; the imprisoned Rare monster will drop said essences when slain.
  • Essences act as Orbs of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it., while simultaneously guaranteeing a specific mod. Higher tier essences can also act as Chaos OrbsChaos OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a rare item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it..
  • 25 varieties of Essences with 7 tiers each, for a total of 105.

New items

Base items

Includes 13 new base items:

Unique items

Includes 22 new unique items:

Maps

Includes 30 new maps:

  • Acid Lakes MapAcid Caverns MapMap Level: 71
    Map Tier: 4
    Guild Character: e
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
    (reworked as Acid Caverns Map)
  • Beach MapBeach MapMap Level: 69
    Map Tier: 2
    Guild Character: a
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Burial Chambers MapBurial Chambers MapMap Level: 72
    Map Tier: 5
    Guild Character: f
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Factory MapFactory MapMap Level: 69
    Map Tier: 2
    Guild Character: b
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Marshes MapMarshes MapMap Level: 70
    Map Tier: 3
    Guild Character: d
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Mesa MapMesa MapMap Level: 72
    Map Tier: 5
    Guild Character: h
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Oasis MapDesert Spring MapMap Level: 69
    Map Tier: 2
    Guild Character: c
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
    (reworked as Desert Spring Map)
  • Primordial Pool MapPrimordial Pool MapMap Level: 72
    Map Tier: 5
    Guild Character: i
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Tower MapTower MapMap Level: 72
    Map Tier: 5
    Guild Character: j
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Arachnid Tomb MapArachnid Tomb MapMap Level: 74
    Map Tier: 7
    Guild Character: n
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Armoury MapArmoury MapMap Level: 74
    Map Tier: 7
    Guild Character: o
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Barrows MapBarrows MapMap Level: 75
    Map Tier: 8
    Guild Character: q
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Quay MapPort MapMap Level: 77
    Map Tier: 10
    Guild Character: r
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
    (renamed into Port Map)
  • Racecourse MapRacecourse MapMap Level: 73
    Map Tier: 6
    Guild Character: k
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Ramparts MapRamparts MapMap Level: 73
    Map Tier: 6
    Guild Character: l
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Vaal City MapAncient City MapMap Level: 73
    Map Tier: 6
    Guild Character: m
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
    (renamed into Ancient City Map)
  • Beacon MapLighthouse MapMap Level: 80
    Map Tier: 13
    Guild Character: w
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
    (renamed into Lighthouse Map)
  • Estuary MapEstuary MapMap Level: 79
    Map Tier: 12
    Guild Character: s
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • High Gardens MapTerrace MapMap Level: 80
    Map Tier: 13
    Guild Character: x
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
    (renamed into Terrace Map)
  • Ivory Temple MapIvory Temple MapMap Level: 79
    Map Tier: 12
    Guild Character: t
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Lair MapLair MapMap Level: 80
    Map Tier: 13
    Guild Character: v
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Mineral Pools MapMineral Pools MapMap Level: 81
    Map Tier: 14
    Guild Character: ®
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Scriptorium MapScriptorium MapMap Level: 80
    Map Tier: 13
    Guild Character: y
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Sulphur Wastes MapLeyline MapMap Level: 80
    Map Tier: 13
    Guild Character: z
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
    (renamed into Leyline Map)
  • Vault MapVault MapMap Level: 79
    Map Tier: 12
    Guild Character: u
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • Forge of the Phoenix MapForge of the Phoenix MapMap Level: 83
    Map Tier: 16
    Guild Character: ¤
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or 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: ¢
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or 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: £
    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: Â
    Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
  • The Shaper's Realm (using fragments to access only)

Map fragments

  • 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.
  • 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 PhoenixFragment of the PhoenixStack Size: 10Enter the crucible. The nexus of
    nothingness and equilibrium of eternity.
    Can be used in a personal Map Device.

Quest items

Currency

  • Cartographer's Sextants
    • Apprentice Cartographer's SextantSimple SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a VoidstoneRight click this item then left click a Voidstone to apply it.
    • Journeyman Cartographer's SextantPrime SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a VoidstoneRight click this item then left click a Voidstone to apply it.
    • Master Cartographer's SextantAwakened SextantStack Size: 10Adds or rerolls a modifier on a VoidstoneRight click this item then left click a Voidstone to apply it.
  • Cartographer's Seals
    • Apprentice Cartographer's SealApprentice Cartographer's SealStack Size: 10Uncompletes a white map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click a white map on the Atlas to apply it.
    • Journeyman Cartographer's SealJourneyman Cartographer's SealStack Size: 10Uncompletes a yellow or white map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click a yellow or white map on the Atlas to apply it.
    • Master Cartographer's SealMaster Cartographer's SealStack Size: 10Uncompletes any map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click any map on the Atlas to apply it.
  • Unshaping OrbUnshaping OrbStack Size: 10Downgrades a map on the AtlasRight click this item then left click a shaped map on the atlas to downgrade it. You can then earn the Shaper's Orb again to reshape another map afterwards.
  • Essences

Divination cards

  • Mawr BlaiddMawr Blaidd16Eyes of the GreatwolfRigwald believed he'd seized great power, but it was the great power that had seized Rigwald
  • The OathThe Oath6Death's OathAn oath once made is an oath never broken. Do not delay in keeping it, for I take no pleasure in fools.
  • The ScavengerThe Scavenger8Carcass JackTake small pieces of things and then assemble them together
  • The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.

New monsters

Bosses

General Changes

  • Balance changes to:
    • Triggered skills
    • skill and support gems
    • several unique items
    • few ascendancy skills
    • monsters
    • experience gain at very high levels
    • poison
    • "vacuum farming"

References

  1. Bex_GGG (August 12, 2016). "We're Proud to Announce Our Upcoming Expansion: Atlas of Worlds!". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 (August 12, 2016). "Atlas of Worlds promo page". Official Path of Exile Website. Retrieved August 12, 2016.