Talisman league

Release version	2.1.0
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 themself.

The standard and hardcore versions have the same core mechanics but slightly different items available.

Characters that died in hardcore Talisman league were sent to the permanent 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.

After the league end, magic, rare and unique Talismans can be acquired from other game mechanics, read Talisman article for details.

Shared between HC and SC

These base items were available in both the standard and hardcore Talisman leagues:

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 King
Wereclaw 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

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 King
Longtooth 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

Unique talismans

These unique talisman were available in both the standard and hardcore Talisman leagues:

Item

Base item

Stats

Night's Hold

Talisman 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

Talisman 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

Talisman Tier: 4
Requires Level 52<Two random talisman implicit modifiers>Implicit Modifier magnitudes are doubledCorruptedI am but a vessel for a greater force.
It acts through me. Speaks through me.
Decides what lives and dies through me.
And will change the world through me.

Greatwolf Talisman

<Two random talisman implicit modifiers>
Projectiles Pierce 2 additional Targets +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies (6-10)% increased Attack and Cast Speed (20-30)% increased Attack Damage (4-6)% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite 50% of Cold Damage from Hits taken as Fire Damage 50% of Cold Damage from Hits taken as Lightning Damage Gain (6-12)% of Physical Damage as Extra Damage of a random Element 10% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Kill 50% of Fire Damage from Hits taken as Cold Damage 50% of Fire Damage from Hits taken as Lightning Damage (30-40)% increased Fish Bite Sensitivity 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill +(12-18)% to Damage over Time Multiplier (15-25)% increased Global Defences (12-16)% increased Attributes (5-8)% increased Area of Effect (19-31)% increased Chaos Damage (20-30)% increased Cold Damage (40-50)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance +(24-36)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier (25-35)% increased Damage (20-30)% increased Fire Damage (8-12)% increased maximum Life (20-30)% increased Lightning Damage (20-30)% increased maximum Mana (20-30)% increased Global Physical Damage 50% of Lightning Damage from Hits taken as Cold Damage 50% of Lightning Damage from Hits taken as Fire Damage Regenerate 2% of Life per second 10% chance to gain a Power Charge on Kill (4-6)% additional Physical Damage Reduction (20-30)% increased Spell Damage

Implicit Modifier magnitudes are doubledCorrupted

This unique talisman was exclusive to the standard Talisman league:

Item	Base item	Stats
Rigwald's CurseRigwald'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 was exclusive to the hardcore Talisman league:

Item	Base item	Stats
BlightwellBlightwell 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 were exclusive to the Talisman league. Note that unique Talismans exclusive to this league are listed in above section. They were made available as core drops after the league ended. Read the articles of the unique items for details.

Item		Stats
FeastbindFeastbind 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
FaminebindFaminebind 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 RetchThe 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 were exclusive to Rigwald, the Wolven King, the boss of the Talisman league. There are additional ways to acquire Rigwald's unique items, however. Read the articles of the unique items for details.

Item		Stats
Rigwald's CrestRigwald'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 QuillsRigwald'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 SavageryRigwald'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: 1.1 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 +10 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 +10 to Maximum Rage while wielding a Sword
Rigwald's CommandRigwald'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: 1.1 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 Each Rage also grants +2% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding 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 Each Rage also grants +2% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding 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: (6-10) Mana
Attack Damage: (155-442)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (155-442)%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
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
60% chance to Poison on Hit

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Base duration is (0.05-1) secondsPlace 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 From 1-20% Quality:
(1-20)% 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: Retch with the projectile effect of Sire of ShardsSire of Shards
Serpentine StaffWarstaff
Physical Damage: 56-117
Critical Strike Chance: 7.80%
Attacks per Second: 1.25
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 49, 85 Str, 85 Int+22% 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 King and uses Ground SlamGround SlamAttack, AoE, Slam, Melee
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-11) Mana
Attack Speed: 90% of base
Attack Damage: (132-356)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (132-356)%
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 From 1-20% Quality:
Deals up to +(1-20)% more Damage with Hits to closer targetsPlace 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: (260-370)%
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
Base radius is (0.9-1.4) metres

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Base radius is (0.01-0.2) metresPlace 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

Rigwald, the Wolven King was the boss of the Talisman league.

Challenges and rewards

The Talisman league includes 32 optional challenges. Completing them awards the following cosmetic items:

Challenges	Reward
7	Rigwald's BootsRigwald's BootsBoots SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped boots with Rigwald's Boots.
14	Rigwald's GlovesRigwald's GlovesGloves SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped gloves with Rigwald's Gloves.
18	Talisman Challenger TrophyTalisman Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
20	Talisman Challenger TrophyTalisman Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
21	Rigwald's Body ArmourRigwald's Body ArmourArmour SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped body armour with Rigwald's Body Armour.
22	Talisman Challenger TrophyTalisman Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
24	Talisman Challenger TrophyTalisman Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
26	Talisman Challenger TrophyTalisman Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
28	Rigwald's HelmetRigwald's HelmetHelmet SkinChanges the appearance of any equipped headdress with Rigwald's Helmet. Talisman Challenger TrophyTalisman Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
30	Talisman Challenger TrophyTalisman Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
32	Talisman Challenger TrophyTalisman Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations

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.

[Talisman_leagues-1] Chris (november 13, 2015). "The Talisman Challenge Leagues". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 9, 2015.

[Deployment_timeline-2] Bex (December 11, 2015). "2.1.0 Content Update and Talisman League Deployment Timeline". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 11, 2015.

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