Warband

For the league, see Warbands league.

Warbands are special elemental-themed packs of monsters. They were originally introduced in the Warbands league.

In Warbands league, an area could be occupied by one of four Warband factions, adding special Warbands monsters to the area. Their control over Act areas and maps would change over time.

Warbands are not part of the core game, but can be encountered in certain locations. They can be found as part of the map boss in Iceberg MapIceberg MapMap Level: 72
Map Tier: 5
Guild Character: HIcy fangs seek tender hulls
to sink themselves into.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once., Lighthouse MapLighthouse MapMap Level: 80
Map Tier: 13
Guild Character: FFire ignites the sky.
A signal to keep away.
An invitation to invade.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once., Shipyard MapShipyard MapMap Level: 68
Map Tier: 1
Guild Character: vThe stone and lumber sleeps.
The captains are long dead.
Only the sea knows their end.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. and Acid Caverns MapAcid Caverns MapMap Level: 78
Map Tier: 11
Guild Character: ÿClear water springs forth.
A moment of purity before it too gathers filth.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once., as well as certain Delve nodes and unique strongboxes. Warbands used to be available as a map device crafted mod, but hasn't been available since Version 3.13.0.

Factions

Warbands are separated into four factions, each based on a damage type.

Faction	Element	Home Map	Unique items
Redblade	Fire	Lighthouse MapLighthouse MapMap Level: 80 Map Tier: 13 Guild Character: FFire ignites the sky. A signal to keep away. An invitation to invade.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	Redblade BannerRedblade Banner Painted Tower ShieldChance to Block: 30% Armour: (338-432) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 35, 87 Str+(20-30) to maximum Life(80-100)% increased Armour +(50-60) to maximum Life 20% increased Taunt Duration +5% Chance to Block 50% increased Warcry Cooldown Recovery Rate Warcries have infinite PowerBlood shed is blood shared. Redblade TramplersRedblade Tramplers Ancient GreavesArmour: (377-522)Requires Level 46, 82 StrAdds (2-5) to (7-10) Physical Damage to Attacks (5-10)% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold (150-200)% increased Armour +(50-70) to maximum Life +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed Unaffected by Burning GroundOur home was swallowed beneath the great mountain for our complacency. Now we must prove our value to the Molten One by sating his hunger for life. Redblade BandRedblade Band Unset RingRequires Level 44Has 1 SocketSocketed Golem Skills have 25% chance to Taunt on Hit Socketed Golem Skills have Minions Regenerate 5% of Life per second +3 to Level of Socketed Golem Gems +(30-40) to Strength (20-30)% increased Fire Damage +(30-40) to maximum LifeTo ascend to leadership, the child of a Redblade warlord must pull the band from the still-hot ashes of their father.
Mutewind	Cold	Iceberg MapIceberg MapMap Level: 72 Map Tier: 5 Guild Character: HIcy fangs seek tender hulls to sink themselves into.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	Mutewind PennantMutewind Pennant Enameled BucklerChance to Block: 24% Evasion: (559-698) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 42, 103 Dex6% increased Movement Speed(80-100)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-40)% to Cold Resistance 10% increased Area of Effect Gain Onslaught for 4 seconds when you Warcry 25% increased Warcry Buff Effect Call to ArmsEmbrace the snow or be buried. Mutewind WhisperstepsMutewind Whispersteps Serpentscale BootsArmour: (76-90) Evasion: (152-225)Requires Level 42, 40 Str, 40 DexAdds (25-30) to (40-50) Cold Damage to Spells (50-70)% increased Spell Critical Strike Chance (100-150)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed Unaffected by Chilled GroundCorruption sweeps across this land, but our bloodline is clear. It is our duty to keep it so. Mutewind SealMutewind Seal Unset RingRequires Level 44Has 1 SocketSocketed Golem Skills have 20% increased Attack and Cast Speed Gain Onslaught for 10 seconds when you Cast Socketed Golem Skill +3 to Level of Socketed Golem Gems Adds (5-10) to (11-15) Physical Damage to Attacks (5-10)% increased Attack Speed (3-5)% increased Movement SpeedWhen a fallen leader's body is taken to the funeral peak, those who seek power must ascend together. One returns with the seal. The rest do not return at all.
Brinerot	Lightning	Shipyard MapShipyard MapMap Level: 68 Map Tier: 1 Guild Character: vThe stone and lumber sleeps. The captains are long dead. Only the sea knows their end.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	Brinerot FlagBrinerot Flag Tarnished Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 24% Energy Shield: (91-115) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 23, 60 Int(5-10)% increased Spell Damage+3 to Level of Socketed Warcry Gems (8-12)% increased Cast Speed +(70-90) to maximum Energy Shield (20-40)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Warcries grant Arcane Surge to you and Allies, with 10% increased effect per 5 power, up to 50%The lords of the sea bow to no one. Brinerot WhalersBrinerot Whalers Trapper BootsEvasion: (74-85) Energy Shield: (96-118)Requires Level 41, 40 Dex, 40 Int20% increased Global Physical Damage +(80-100) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed (20-40)% increased Projectile Damage Unaffected by Shocked GroundThose Theopolis fatcats put a price on our heads. Let's see what they'll pay for their own. Brinerot MarkBrinerot Mark Unset RingRequires Level 44Has 1 Socket25% increased Effect of Buffs granted by Socketed Golem Skills Socketed Golem Skills gain 20% of Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield +3 to Level of Socketed Golem Gems (20-25)% increased Spell Damage +(15-25) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-40)% to Lightning ResistanceEach time, it is granted to the most senior captain of the fleet, and each time, the ring soon washes ashore once more, still wrapped around a severed finger.
Renegades	Chaos	Acid Caverns MapAcid Caverns MapMap Level: 78 Map Tier: 11 Guild Character: ÿClear water springs forth. A moment of purity before it too gathers filth.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.	Broken FaithBroken Faith Archon Kite ShieldChance to Block: 12% Armour: (156-179) Energy Shield: (32-37) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 68, 85 Str, 85 Int+12% to all Elemental Resistances0.4% of Chaos Damage Leeched as Life -10% Chance to Block 100% increased Global Armour while you have no Energy Shield You have Unholy Might while you have no Energy Shield Create Profane Ground instead of Consecrated GroundBe not blinded by the light. Steppan EardSteppan Eard Sorcerer BootsEnergy Shield: (106-160)Requires Level 67, 123 Int+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield (50-80)% increased Energy Shield 30% increased Movement Speed 20% increased Movement Speed on Shocked Ground 50% increased Damage on Burning Ground Regenerate 2% of Life per second on Chilled Ground Unaffected by Desecrated GroundTo fight an enemy on their lands is a tactical mistake. Make those lands your own, and the mistake becomes theirs. The PariahThe Pariah Unset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket+2 to Level of Socketed Gems (5-10)% increased Attack and Cast Speed +100 to Maximum Life per Red Socket +100 to Maximum Mana per Green Socket +100 to Maximum Energy Shield per Blue Socket 60% increased Item Rarity per White SocketA man who changes his loyalties often, soon finds he has none.

List of Warbands monsters

Name	Faction	Tier	Variations	Skills
Redblade Skullbreaker	Redblade	1	6
Redblade Flamelord	Redblade	2	4
Redblade Warmonger	Redblade	3	4
Uruk Baleh	Redblade	4	N/A	Cyclone Firestorm Molten Strike Charged Explosion
El'Abin, Bloodeater	Redblade	4	N/A	Reave Flicker Strike Enrage Fire Elemental Cone Fire Nova Mine Flame Cascade (?)
Leli Goya, Daughter of Ash	Redblade	4	N/A	Magma Orb Magma Orb Nova Summon Flame Golem Summon Magma Elementals
Bin'aia, Crimson Rain	Redblade	4	N/A	Flameblast Vaal Flameblast Discharge Enduring Cry Flame Dash Summon Flame Golem
Mutewind Wildrunner	Mutewind	1	7
Mutewind Lynx	Mutewind	1	1
Mutewind Hexbinder	Mutewind	2	4
Mutewind Snow-singer	Mutewind	3	4	* Freezing Pulse
Yorishi, Aurora-sage	Mutewind	4	N/A	Hatred Ice Crash Leap Slam Vaal Glacial Hammer Ice Storm Call Arctic Breath
Jeinei Yuushu	Mutewind	4	N/A	Hatred Arctic Armour Tornado Shot Barrage Blink Arrow Mirror Arrow Smoke Mine Summon Ice Golem Bearers of Frost explosions
Otesha, the Giantslayer	Mutewind	4	N/A	Hatred Blood Rage Whirling Blades Spectral Throw Flicker Strike Frenzy Dual Strike Double Strike Cold Snap Icestorm Smoke Mine
Brinerot Raider	Brinerot	1	6
Brinerot Soothsayer	Brinerot	2	4
Brinerot Stormhand	Brinerot	3	3
Musky "Two-Eyes" Grenn	Brinerot	4	N/A	Wrath Tempest Shield Shock Nova Lightning Strike Lightning Warp
Susara, Siren of Pondium	Brinerot	4	N/A	Discipline Lightning Warp Storm Call Lightning Tendrils Lightning Trap
Lussi "Rotmother" Roth	Brinerot	4	N/A	Lightning Vaal Fireball Storm Herald Lightning Warp
Rama, The Kinslayer	Renegades	4	N/A	Determination Summon Minions Immortal Call Vulnerability Cyclone
Kalria, The Risen/ Kalria, The Fallen	Renegades	4	N/A	Enfeeble Lightning Warp
Invari, The Bloodshaper	Renegades	4	N/A	Extra Gore Glacial Cascade Haste Whirling Blades Enfeeble
Lokan, The Deceiver	Renegades	4	N/A	Fast Attacks Ethereal Knives Smoke Mine
Marchak, The Betrayer	Renegades	4	N/A	Animated Weapons Fire Trap Caustic Cloud Trap
Berrots, The Breaker	Renegades	4	N/A	Independent Searing Bond Minions Caustic Cloud Trap Ice Trap
Vessider, The Unrivaled	Renegades	4	N/A	Summon Undead Desecrate
Morgrants, The Deafening	Renegades	4	N/A	Seraph Spectral Throw Cast on Hit Lightning/Ice/Fire Storm Call

List of unique items

Warband bosses have a chance to drop exclusive unique items.

Main article: List of warband uniques

Item		Stats
The PariahThe Pariah Unset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket+2 to Level of Socketed Gems (5-10)% increased Attack and Cast Speed +100 to Maximum Life per Red Socket +100 to Maximum Mana per Green Socket +100 to Maximum Energy Shield per Blue Socket 60% increased Item Rarity per White SocketA man who changes his loyalties often, soon finds he has none.	5	Has 1 Socket+2 to Level of Socketed Gems (5-10)% increased Attack and Cast Speed +100 to Maximum Life per Red Socket +100 to Maximum Mana per Green Socket +100 to Maximum Energy Shield per Blue Socket 60% increased Item Rarity per White Socket
Brinerot FlagBrinerot Flag Tarnished Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 24% Energy Shield: (91-115) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 23, 60 Int(5-10)% increased Spell Damage+3 to Level of Socketed Warcry Gems (8-12)% increased Cast Speed +(70-90) to maximum Energy Shield (20-40)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Warcries grant Arcane Surge to you and Allies, with 10% increased effect per 5 power, up to 50%The lords of the sea bow to no one.	23	(5-10)% increased Spell Damage+3 to Level of Socketed Warcry Gems (8-12)% increased Cast Speed +(70-90) to maximum Energy Shield (20-40)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Warcries grant Arcane Surge to you and Allies, with 10% increased effect per 5 power, up to 50%
Redblade BannerRedblade Banner Painted Tower ShieldChance to Block: 30% Armour: (338-432) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 35, 87 Str+(20-30) to maximum Life(80-100)% increased Armour +(50-60) to maximum Life 20% increased Taunt Duration +5% Chance to Block 50% increased Warcry Cooldown Recovery Rate Warcries have infinite PowerBlood shed is blood shared.	35	+(20-30) to maximum Life(80-100)% increased Armour +(50-60) to maximum Life 20% increased Taunt Duration +5% Chance to Block 50% increased Warcry Cooldown Recovery Rate Warcries have infinite Power
Brinerot WhalersBrinerot Whalers Trapper BootsEvasion: (74-85) Energy Shield: (96-118)Requires Level 41, 40 Dex, 40 Int20% increased Global Physical Damage +(80-100) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed (20-40)% increased Projectile Damage Unaffected by Shocked GroundThose Theopolis fatcats put a price on our heads. Let's see what they'll pay for their own.	41	20% increased Global Physical Damage +(80-100) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed (20-40)% increased Projectile Damage Unaffected by Shocked Ground
Mutewind PennantMutewind Pennant Enameled BucklerChance to Block: 24% Evasion: (559-698) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 42, 103 Dex6% increased Movement Speed(80-100)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-40)% to Cold Resistance 10% increased Area of Effect Gain Onslaught for 4 seconds when you Warcry 25% increased Warcry Buff Effect Call to ArmsEmbrace the snow or be buried.	42	6% increased Movement Speed(80-100)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-40)% to Cold Resistance 10% increased Area of Effect Gain Onslaught for 4 seconds when you Warcry 25% increased Warcry Buff Effect Call to Arms
Mutewind WhisperstepsMutewind Whispersteps Serpentscale BootsArmour: (76-90) Evasion: (152-225)Requires Level 42, 40 Str, 40 DexAdds (25-30) to (40-50) Cold Damage to Spells (50-70)% increased Spell Critical Strike Chance (100-150)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed Unaffected by Chilled GroundCorruption sweeps across this land, but our bloodline is clear. It is our duty to keep it so.	42	Adds (25-30) to (40-50) Cold Damage to Spells (50-70)% increased Spell Critical Strike Chance (100-150)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed Unaffected by Chilled Ground
Brinerot MarkBrinerot Mark Unset RingRequires Level 44Has 1 Socket25% increased Effect of Buffs granted by Socketed Golem Skills Socketed Golem Skills gain 20% of Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield +3 to Level of Socketed Golem Gems (20-25)% increased Spell Damage +(15-25) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-40)% to Lightning ResistanceEach time, it is granted to the most senior captain of the fleet, and each time, the ring soon washes ashore once more, still wrapped around a severed finger.	44	Has 1 Socket25% increased Effect of Buffs granted by Socketed Golem Skills Socketed Golem Skills gain 20% of Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield +3 to Level of Socketed Golem Gems (20-25)% increased Spell Damage +(15-25) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-40)% to Lightning Resistance
Mutewind SealMutewind Seal Unset RingRequires Level 44Has 1 SocketSocketed Golem Skills have 20% increased Attack and Cast Speed Gain Onslaught for 10 seconds when you Cast Socketed Golem Skill +3 to Level of Socketed Golem Gems Adds (5-10) to (11-15) Physical Damage to Attacks (5-10)% increased Attack Speed (3-5)% increased Movement SpeedWhen a fallen leader's body is taken to the funeral peak, those who seek power must ascend together. One returns with the seal. The rest do not return at all.	44	Has 1 SocketSocketed Golem Skills have 20% increased Attack and Cast Speed Gain Onslaught for 10 seconds when you Cast Socketed Golem Skill +3 to Level of Socketed Golem Gems Adds (5-10) to (11-15) Physical Damage to Attacks (5-10)% increased Attack Speed (3-5)% increased Movement Speed
Redblade BandRedblade Band Unset RingRequires Level 44Has 1 SocketSocketed Golem Skills have 25% chance to Taunt on Hit Socketed Golem Skills have Minions Regenerate 5% of Life per second +3 to Level of Socketed Golem Gems +(30-40) to Strength (20-30)% increased Fire Damage +(30-40) to maximum LifeTo ascend to leadership, the child of a Redblade warlord must pull the band from the still-hot ashes of their father.	44	Has 1 SocketSocketed Golem Skills have 25% chance to Taunt on Hit Socketed Golem Skills have Minions Regenerate 5% of Life per second +3 to Level of Socketed Golem Gems +(30-40) to Strength (20-30)% increased Fire Damage +(30-40) to maximum Life
Redblade TramplersRedblade Tramplers Ancient GreavesArmour: (377-522)Requires Level 46, 82 StrAdds (2-5) to (7-10) Physical Damage to Attacks (5-10)% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold (150-200)% increased Armour +(50-70) to maximum Life +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed Unaffected by Burning GroundOur home was swallowed beneath the great mountain for our complacency. Now we must prove our value to the Molten One by sating his hunger for life.	46	Adds (2-5) to (7-10) Physical Damage to Attacks (5-10)% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold (150-200)% increased Armour +(50-70) to maximum Life +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed Unaffected by Burning Ground
Steppan EardSteppan Eard Sorcerer BootsEnergy Shield: (106-160)Requires Level 67, 123 Int+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield (50-80)% increased Energy Shield 30% increased Movement Speed 20% increased Movement Speed on Shocked Ground 50% increased Damage on Burning Ground Regenerate 2% of Life per second on Chilled Ground Unaffected by Desecrated GroundTo fight an enemy on their lands is a tactical mistake. Make those lands your own, and the mistake becomes theirs.	67	+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield (50-80)% increased Energy Shield 30% increased Movement Speed 20% increased Movement Speed on Shocked Ground 50% increased Damage on Burning Ground Regenerate 2% of Life per second on Chilled Ground Unaffected by Desecrated Ground
Broken FaithBroken Faith Archon Kite ShieldChance to Block: 12% Armour: (156-179) Energy Shield: (32-37) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 68, 85 Str, 85 Int+12% to all Elemental Resistances0.4% of Chaos Damage Leeched as Life -10% Chance to Block 100% increased Global Armour while you have no Energy Shield You have Unholy Might while you have no Energy Shield Create Profane Ground instead of Consecrated GroundBe not blinded by the light.	68	+12% to all Elemental Resistances0.4% of Chaos Damage Leeched as Life -10% Chance to Block 100% increased Global Armour while you have no Energy Shield You have Unholy Might while you have no Energy Shield Create Profane Ground instead of Consecrated Ground

In Warbands league

This section addresses how Warbands functioned in the original Warbands league. This is not applicable on the current leagues.

Factions

In the Warbands league, an area would indicate if it's been occupied by a Warband by an icon of their respective element above the area on the World Map and zone modifiers

Depending on the tier, the message on the upper right corner would change:

Tier	Faction	Message
1	Redblade	Redblade Scouts
2	Redblade	Redblade Raiders
3	Redblade	Redblade Fanatics
4	Redblade	Conquered by the Redblade
1	Mutewind	Mutewind Trackers
2	Mutewind	Mutewind Hunters
3	Mutewind	Mutewind Purifiers
4	Mutewind	Cleansed by the Mutewind
1	Brinerot	Brinerot Lookouts
2	Brinerot	Brinerot Pillagers
3	Brinerot	Brinerot Buccaneers
4	Brinerot	Captured by the Brinerot

Tiers

Warbands Map Graph

Warbands are separated into four tiers. The tier of a zone determines what kind of monsters can spawn. Tier 4 allows for the toughest warbands (the bosses) while tier 1 only spawns the weakest.

The current tier of the zone could be found with two methods:

• it would be shown with small dots next to circle of the map (2 pairs of 1 dot for tier 1, 2 pairs of 2 dots for tier 2 and so on).
• there was a message on the map modifiers such as ("Captured by the Brinerot"); see the faction section below for details

Tier	Restrictions
1	Level 2+ Zones (Zones may have two dots, but it doesn't seem like Tier 2 units will spawn)
2	Level 10+ Zones
3	Level 41+ Zones (Cruel+)
4	Level 56+ Zones (Merciless)

In addition to those restrictions, zone level will also affect the number of potential warbands can spawn from each tier. At lower levels you'll only see 2 warbands, where as on 68+ zones up to 6 warbands can spawn in total. Chaos Renegades, the fourth Warband faction, are hostile to both other Warbands and to exiles. They can only spawn in tier 4 map areas.

The tier will be determined by the number of warband kills in a zone; every 10 minutes (60 minutes for maps) the zones with the most warband kills will have their warbands removed, while new warbands will appear elsewhere in world increasing the strength of warbands in adjacent zones. Warbands will follow the regular world layout, for maps they follow a layout similar to the map upgrade path (see the graph).

Warbands item mods

Warband enemies have a chance to drop Magic items with an exclusive modifier. The item drops pre-identified. All Warband mods are prefixes.

• Brinerot: Brinerot - (20-25)% increased Damage during any Flask Effect (Prefix) (gloves)
• Mutewind: Mutewind - Cannot be Frozen (Prefix) (boots)
• Redblade: Redblade - 10% of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Fire Damage (Prefix) (helmets)
• Renegades:
  • Betrayer's: Damage Penetrates (6 to 10)% Fire Resistance (weapons)
  • Deceiver's: Damage Penetrates (6 to 10)% Cold Resistance (weapons)
  • Turncoat's: Damage Penetrates (6 to 10)% Lightning Resistance (weapons)

Version history

Version	Changes
2.4.2	Warbands members now drop their signature items already identified.
2.0.4	The rate of spawning Warbands has been increased. It's now up to twice as high in some cases (such as leaders and Chaos Warbands).
2.0.1	Introduced the Chaos Warband Renegades. Added three new Unique Items and some new weapon mods that can drop from the new Warband Renegades. Warbands no longer leave footprints behind them.
2.0.0f	Fixed a bug where Warbands in Maps were using location information from Merciless instead of the correct Map information.
2.0.0g	There are now more fourth-tier Warbands throughout Merciless and Maps. Increased the experience gained and the amount of items dropped by Warbands Grunts by 60% and Warbands Elites by 50%. Warbands in Maps now change every hour rather than every half-hour, giving more opportunity to kill good ones. The Chaos Leaders will rise up against the Warbands in content update 2.0.1.
2.0.0	Introduced to the game.