Talisman league
Release version | 2.1.0 |
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Release date | 2015-12-11 |
End date | 2016-03-04 |
Links | Official page |
Talisman league was a challenge league. It launched on December 11, 2015 as part of the content update for version 2.1.0.[1] The league ended on March 4, 2016.[2]
In these leagues, monsters are possessed by ancient Ezomyte Talismans. These monsters are indicated by green Talisman symbols over their heads. The Talismans grant them additional strength and properties in battle. Killing one of these monsters allows the player to claim its Talisman for himself.
The standard and hardcore versions have the same core mechanics but slightly different items available.
Characters that died in standard Talisman league respawned in the standard Talisman league, while those that died in hardcore Talisman league respawned in Standard league. At the end of the Talisman leagues, all characters and stashes were moved to Standard league and Hardcore league.
Modifier
All areas had:
- Ancient Talismans possess monsters throughout Wraeclast
Ladders
In Talisman league, players could choose to enable the optional Hardcore (HC) game mode.
This means that there were two distinct ladders for Talisman league:
Items
Talismans
Talismans are a type of amulet. All talismans are corrupted when dropped, so they cannot be modified. They have special implicit modifiers more powerful than ordinary amulets and can be normal, magic, rare, or unique. For the full list of talismans possession effects and other related information, see Talisman.
These base items were exclusive to the standard and hardcore Talisman leagues:
Item | Stats |
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![]() leashed and tamed. The fire of the First Ones is a ravening wolf, wild and free. - The Wolven King ![]() | (20-30)% increased Fire DamageCorrupted |
![]() They embrace the frost, the storm, the drought. Waxing and waning, breaking and mending, living with time and happenstance, as must we. - The Wolven King ![]() | 50% of Cold Damage from Hits taken as Fire DamageCorrupted |
![]() They embrace the frost, the storm, the drought. Waxing and waning, breaking and mending, living with time and happenstance, as must we. - The Wolven King ![]() | 50% of Cold Damage from Hits taken as Lightning DamageCorrupted |
![]() They embrace the frost, the storm, the drought. Waxing and waning, breaking and mending, living with time and happenstance, as must we. - The Wolven King ![]() | 50% of Fire Damage from Hits taken as Cold DamageCorrupted |
![]() They embrace the frost, the storm, the drought. Waxing and waning, breaking and mending, living with time and happenstance, as must we. - The Wolven King ![]() | 50% of Fire Damage from Hits taken as Lightning DamageCorrupted |
![]() They embrace the frost, the storm, the drought. Waxing and waning, breaking and mending, living with time and happenstance, as must we. - The Wolven King ![]() | 50% of Lightning Damage from Hits taken as Cold DamageCorrupted |
![]() They embrace the frost, the storm, the drought. Waxing and waning, breaking and mending, living with time and happenstance, as must we. - The Wolven King ![]() | 50% of Lightning Damage from Hits taken as Fire DamageCorrupted |
![]() upon this lifelong hunt, and cast their contempt upon those that would make us their prey. - The Wolven King ![]() | Has 1 SocketCorrupted |
![]() with the demands of heart and mind. The First Ones share no such struggle. For their Spirit is swift and deadly certain. - The Wolven King ![]() | (20-30)% increased maximum ManaCorrupted |
![]() And called out to the First Ones; That with tooth and mighty claw, They should tear our enemies asunder. - The Wolven King ![]() | (20-30)% increased Global Physical DamageCorrupted |
![]() Poisons our flesh with silk. Poisons our minds with civil lies. Poisons our children with servitude. - The Wolven King ![]() | (19-31)% increased Chaos DamageCorrupted |
![]() Now the First Ones harden us against the numbing chill of despair so that freedom will not slip through our trembling fingers. - The Wolven King ![]() | (20-30)% increased Cold DamageCorrupted |
![]() There is no dust of the hourglass in their blood. No fissures of weariness in their faces. To drink of their blood is to drink of time itself. - The Wolven King ![]() | (8-12)% increased maximum LifeCorrupted |
![]() and notched his final arrow. The First One bared its fangs and savoured its final breath. - The Wolven King ![]() | (40-50)% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceCorrupted |
![]() upon hooves of grey and black. The people felt their stamping rage and cowered as the fury rained down. - The Wolven King ![]() | (20-30)% increased Lightning DamageCorrupted |
![]() Though I seem strange, even monstrous, were you to see with the eyes of your forebears, your hearts would be filled with wonder. - The Wolven King ![]() | 10% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on KillCorrupted |
![]() Though I seem strange, even monstrous, were you to see with the eyes of your forebears, your hearts would be filled with wonder. - The Wolven King ![]() | 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on KillCorrupted |
![]() Though I seem strange, even monstrous, were you to see with the eyes of your forebears, your hearts would be filled with wonder. - The Wolven King ![]() | 10% chance to gain a Power Charge on KillCorrupted |
![]() we shall tear down the walls of Sarn. Yet as is the way of the wildlands, Only the strong may grow stronger. - The Wolven King ![]() | Regenerate 2% of Life per secondCorrupted |
![]() And there is no fish bigger than the Empire, and no bait as tempting as Ezomyr. - The Wolven King ![]() | (30-40)% increased Fish Bite SensitivityCorrupted |
![]() and demanded they hunt with mercy. For while pain might delight the mind, it does not fill the belly. - The Wolven King ![]() | (25-35)% increased DamageCorrupted |
![]() bearing wealth of an empire on our backs, growing lean and strong while our masters grow fat and weak. - The Wolven King ![]() | (6-10)% increased Quantity of Items foundCorrupted |
![]() the First Ones roamed through the realm of Spirit, and into the darkness beyond. - The Wolven King ![]() | (4-6)% chance to Freeze, Shock and IgniteCorrupted |
![]() fashion tools of single purpose. While the First Ones bring to bear anything that the wildlands provide. - The Wolven King ![]() | Gain (6-12)% of Physical Damage as Extra Damage of a random ElementCorrupted |
![]() of civilised existence we learn to feed and run and breathe as the First Ones have always done. - The Wolven King ![]() | (12-16)% increased AttributesCorrupted |
![]() 'Sleep when you are dead,' our fathers told us. To the First Ones, the slumbering and the corpse are one and the same. - The Wolven King ![]() | +1 to maximum number of Raised ZombiesCorrupted |
After the league end, magic and rare Talisman can be acquired from other game mechanics, read Talisman article for details.
Standard league-exclusive
These base items were exclusive to the standard Talisman league:
Monkey Twins TalismanMonkey Twins TalismanTalisman Tier: 3(5-8)% increased Area of EffectCorruptedThe first ones marked their hunting grounds
with blood and piss.
We have tried to paint our future in words.
Now we shall paint with inks of savagery.
- The Wolven KingWereclaw TalismanWereclaw TalismanTalisman Tier: 2+(24-36)% to Global Critical Strike MultiplierCorruptedIt's said to be noble to stand one's ground.
To soak the earth in stalwart blood.
While the First Ones chose to laugh and run
and caper with untamed glee.
- The Wolven King
After the league end, magic and rare Talisman can be acquired from other game mechanics, read Talisman article for details.
Hardcore league-exclusive
These base items were exclusive to the hardcore Talisman league:
Clutching TalismanClutching TalismanTalisman Tier: 2(15-25)% increased Global DefencesCorruptedFear the children of the First Ones.
Let fear shield your back.
And let the dullard speak of bravery
when the First Ones come for him.
- The Wolven KingLongtooth TalismanLongtooth TalismanTalisman Tier: 3(4-6)% additional Physical Damage ReductionCorruptedWe grew contemptuous of our past.
Dismissed the first ones as ignorant and wild.
We were fools and naive children
to turn our backs on our inheritance.
- The Wolven King
After the league end, magic and rare Talisman can be acquired from other game mechanics, read Talisman article for details.
Unique talismans
This unique talisman are exclusive to the standard and hardcore Talisman leagues:
There are additional ways to acquire league-specific item, however.
Item | Base Item | Stats | ||||
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Night's Hold![]() Black Maw TalismanTalisman Tier: 1 Requires Level 12Has 1 Socket+2 to Level of Socketed Gems Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 10 Added Chaos Damage Socketed Gems are supported by Level 10 Blind Socketed Gems are supported by Level 10 Cast when StunnedCorruptedIn the light of Solaris, the shadows cower and hide. But every night they gather and grow, and all but the strong and the stupid seek shelter from their grasp until daybreak. ![]() | Black Maw Talisman | Has 1 Socket+2 to Level of Socketed Gems Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 10 Added Chaos Damage Socketed Gems are supported by Level 10 Blind Socketed Gems are supported by Level 10 Cast when StunnedCorrupted | ||||
Natural Hierarchy![]() Rotfeather TalismanTalisman Tier: 3 Requires Level 44(25-35)% increased Damage(10-15)% increased Global Physical Damage (25-30)% increased Fire Damage (20-25)% increased Cold Damage (15-20)% increased Lightning Damage (30-35)% increased Chaos DamageCorruptedJust as the rat cowers before the dog and the dog cowers before Man, so too should we cower before the First Ones and pray we never learn of what comes next. ![]() | Rotfeather Talisman | (25-35)% increased Damage(10-15)% increased Global Physical Damage (25-30)% increased Fire Damage (20-25)% increased Cold Damage (15-20)% increased Lightning Damage (30-35)% increased Chaos DamageCorrupted | ||||
Eyes of the Greatwolf![]() Greatwolf TalismanTalisman Tier: 4 Requires Level 52
It acts through me. Speaks through me. Decides what lives and dies through me. And will change the world through me. ![]() | Greatwolf Talisman |
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This unique talisman are exclusive to the standard Talisman league:
There are additional ways to acquire league-specific item, however.
Item | Base Item | Stats |
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Rigwald's Curse![]() Wereclaw TalismanTalisman Tier: 2 Requires Level 28+(24-36)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+7% to Unarmed Melee Attack Critical Strike Chance Modifiers to Claw Damage also apply to Unarmed Attack Damage with Melee Skills Modifiers to Claw Attack Speed also apply to Unarmed Attack Speed with Melee Skills Modifiers to Claw Critical Strike Chance also apply to Unarmed Critical Strike Chance with Melee SkillsCorruptedI once thought the First Ones were just stories made to scare children. But I've seen what they can do. I've felt it. And now I must live with that terrible knowledge. ![]() | Wereclaw Talisman | +(24-36)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+7% to Unarmed Melee Attack Critical Strike Chance Modifiers to Claw Damage also apply to Unarmed Attack Damage with Melee Skills Modifiers to Claw Attack Speed also apply to Unarmed Attack Speed with Melee Skills Modifiers to Claw Critical Strike Chance also apply to Unarmed Critical Strike Chance with Melee SkillsCorrupted |
This unique talisman are exclusive to the hardcore Talisman league:
There are additional ways to acquire league-specific item, however.
Item | Base Item | Stats |
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Blightwell![]() Clutching TalismanTalisman Tier: 2 Requires Level 28(15-25)% increased Global Defences+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield +(15-30)% to Fire Resistance +(15-30)% to Lightning Resistance 50% slower start of Energy Shield Recharge during any Flask Effect (150-200)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate during any Flask EffectCorruptedLong ago, the ocean was a puddle where a golden fish dwelt, who lit the ocean from within and kept the water fresh. When the sky burned, the fish dived deep, never to return, and the waters turned sour. ![]() | Clutching Talisman | (15-25)% increased Global Defences+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield +(15-30)% to Fire Resistance +(15-30)% to Lightning Resistance 50% slower start of Energy Shield Recharge during any Flask Effect (150-200)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate during any Flask EffectCorrupted |
Unique items
These unique items are exclusive to the Talisman league. Note that unique Talismans exclusive to this league are listed in above section.
There are additional ways to acquire league-specific item, however.
Item | ![]() | Stats |
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Feastbind![]() Rustic SashRequires Level 11(12-24)% increased Global Physical DamageAdds 5 to 10 Physical Damage to Attacks +(20-40) to maximum Life 0.2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 50% increased Flask Charges gained during any Flask Effect 50% increased Mana Regeneration Rate during any Flask EffectOur forefathers danced and drank and ate their fill and did not honour the First Ones for their gifts. So the First Ones filled the sky with fire. ![]() | 11 | (12-24)% increased Global Physical DamageAdds 5 to 10 Physical Damage to Attacks +(20-40) to maximum Life 0.2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 50% increased Flask Charges gained during any Flask Effect 50% increased Mana Regeneration Rate during any Flask Effect |
Faminebind![]() Rustic SashRequires Level 18(12-24)% increased Global Physical Damage+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance 20% increased Projectile Damage 30% reduced Flask Charges gained 60% increased Flask Effect Duration Deals 50 Chaos Damage per second to nearby EnemiesAfter the Great Fire, the land lay barren and our forefathers grew weak. Mother Gull took pity on them and gave them grain and water. ![]() | 18 | (12-24)% increased Global Physical Damage+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance 20% increased Projectile Damage 30% reduced Flask Charges gained 60% increased Flask Effect Duration Deals 50 Chaos Damage per second to nearby Enemies |
The Retch![]() Rustic SashRequires Level 44(12-24)% increased Global Physical Damage+(60-80) to maximum Life +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance 0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 60% increased Flask Effect Duration 30% reduced Flask Charges gained during any Flask Effect 200% of Life Leech applies to Enemies as Chaos Damage 15% increased Movement Speed during any Flask EffectBut the grain grew twisted and the water turned dark and those who partook of Mother Gull's gift birthed monsters that fed on the flesh of one another. ![]() | 44 | (12-24)% increased Global Physical Damage+(60-80) to maximum Life +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance 0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 60% increased Flask Effect Duration 30% reduced Flask Charges gained during any Flask Effect 200% of Life Leech applies to Enemies as Chaos Damage 15% increased Movement Speed during any Flask Effect |
These unique items are exclusive to Rigwald, the Wolven King, the boss of the Talisman league. There are additional ways to acquire Rigwald's unique item, however. Read the articles of the unique items for details.
Item | ![]() | Stats |
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Rigwald's Crest![]() Two-Stone RingRequires Level 20+(12-16)% to Fire and Cold ResistancesTrigger Level 10 Summon Spectral Wolf on Kill (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateWithin the heart of every man and woman lies the soul of a ferocious beast. If you cannot tame it, embrace it. ![]() | 20 | +(12-16)% to Fire and Cold ResistancesTrigger Level 10 Summon Spectral Wolf on Kill (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate |
Rigwald's Quills![]() Two-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 56(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating-10% to Fire Resistance +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance Gain 7 Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks 20% reduced Projectile Speed (30-50)% increased Projectile Damage Arrows ForkThe fortunate inscribe their legacy in the pages of history books. The rest of us must leave our mark with our blood or the blood of others. ![]() | 56 | (20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating-10% to Fire Resistance +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance Gain 7 Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks 20% reduced Projectile Speed (30-50)% increased Projectile Damage Arrows Fork |
Rigwald's Savagery![]() Royal AxeOne Handed Axe Physical Damage: (104-124) to (235-265) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.32-1.38) Weapon Range: 11.0 metresRequires Level 67, 167 Str, 57 DexAdds (50-70) to (135-165) Physical Damage 40% increased Physical Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (10-15)% increased Attack Speed +25 to Maximum Rage while wielding a SwordTear the flesh from the bone. Turn the bone to dust. Scatter the dust to the wind. ![]() | 67 | Adds (50-70) to (135-165) Physical Damage 40% increased Physical Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (10-15)% increased Attack Speed +25 to Maximum Rage while wielding a Sword |
Rigwald's Command![]() Midnight BladeOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (95-115) to (249-279) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 11.0 metresRequires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-80) to (150-180) Physical Damage +(350-400) to Accuracy Rating +1% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding per Rage while wielding an AxeFear not death. Turn to him, face him. And smile as he sinks his teeth into the throats of our oppressors. ![]() | 68 | 40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-80) to (150-180) Physical Damage +(350-400) to Accuracy Rating +1% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding per Rage while wielding an Axe |
Monsters
Unique Bosses
After sacrificing Tier 2 talismans, one of the following unique bosses spawns, possessed by a random Tier 3 talisman:
- Great Webmother: spider similar to Weaver that spawns spiderlings and casts chaos projectiles.
- The Scourge of the Wilds: Plummeting Ursa that uses
Viper StrikeViper StrikeAttack, Duration, Melee, Strike, Chaos
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 5 Mana
Attack Damage: (90-154)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (90-154)%Hits enemies, converting some of your physical damage to chaos damage and inflicting poison which will be affected by modifiers to skill duration. If dual wielding, will strike with both weapons. Requires a claw, dagger or sword.30% less Attack Speed if Dual Wielding
Each Weapon Hits separately if Dual Wielding, dealing 20% less Damage
Base duration is 4.00 seconds
(5-169) to (7-254) Added Chaos Damage
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
60% chance to Poison on Hit
Additional Effects per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Attack Speed
0.5% increased Poison DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.and
WitherWitherSpell, AoE, Duration, Chaos, Channelling
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (3-9) Mana
Cast Time: 0.28 secRequires Level 10Casts a debilitating debuff on enemies in an area, hindering their movement and also inflicts the Withered debuff, which increases the Chaos Damage they take and can stack up to 15 times.Withered lasts 2 seconds
Base duration is 0.50 seconds
(0-19)% increased Area of Effect
(30-36)% reduced Movement Speed
6% increased Chaos Damage taken
Additional Effects per 1% Quality:
1% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket..
- Sire of the Falling Skies: Birdman with the projectile effect of
Sire of ShardsSire of Shards
Serpentine StaffWarstaff
Physical Damage: 56-117
Critical Strike Chance: 6.30%
Attacks per Second: 1.25
Weapon Range: 13.0 metresRequires Level 49, 85 Str, 85 Int+20% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a StaffSocketed Gems fire 4 additional Projectiles
Socketed Gems fire Projectiles in a circle
+(15-20) to all Attributes
+(5-7)% to all Elemental Resistances
(60-100)% increased Projectile Damage
20% increased Light RadiusThat which was broken may yet break..
- Legion of Lost Souls: Maelström that shoots a cold version of Ball Lightning and splits into two when killed. (?)
- Primordius: Beast that has effect similar to
Breakrib TalismanBreakrib TalismanTalisman Tier: 1(20-30)% increased Global Physical DamageCorruptedI stood among the stones
And called out to the First Ones;
That with tooth and mighty claw,
They should tear our enemies asunder.
- The Wolven Kingand uses
Ground SlamGround SlamAttack, AoE, Slam, Melee
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 6 Mana
Attack Speed: 90% of base
Attack Damage: (115-188)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (115-188)%
AoE Radius: 35Slams the ground in front of you, creating a wave that travels forward and damages enemies with an increased chance to stun. The wave deals more damage to closer enemies. Requires an Axe, Mace, Sceptre, Staff or Unarmed.25% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold
+(0-1) metre to radius
Deals up to (40-49)% more Damage with Hits to closer targets
Additional Effects per 1% Quality:
1% increased Stun Duration on enemies
0.5% increased Area of EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.and
FireballFireballProjectile, Spell, AoE, Fire
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-25) Mana
Cast Time: 0.75 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 370%
Projectile Speed: 1040
AoE Radius: 9Unleashes a ball of fire towards a target which explodes, damaging nearby foes.Deals (9-1640) to (14-2460) Fire Damage
25% chance to Ignite enemies
Projectiles gain radius as they travel farther, up to a maximum of +(0-0.9) metres to radius
Additional Effects per 1% Quality:
1% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket..
- Death Blossom: Noisome Ophidian
- Ululat, Maggot-Bearer
Rigwald, the Wolven King
References
- ↑ Chris (november 13, 2015). "The Talisman Challenge Leagues". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ↑ Bex (December 11, 2015). "2.1.0 Content Update and Talisman League Deployment Timeline". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 11, 2015.