Warbands league

Warbands league

Challenge league

Release version	2.0.0
Release date	2015-07-10
End date	2015-10-02
Links	Official page

Warbands league was a challenge league that ran concurrently with Tempest league. Warbands league used the standard rules for character death, while Tempest league used hardcore rules. Both leagues launched on July 10, 2015 as part of Path of Exile: The Awakening in version 2.0.0. Both leagues ended on October 2, 2015.

In the Warbands league, warring clans spread throughout Wraeclast. These warbands are tight-knit groups of enemies who cooperate and use synergistic skills to take you down. At higher levels, elite and leader enemies were present, who directed their Warband in combat and could take matters into their own hands if the tide of battle turned against them. Each of the three Warbands had exclusive Unique Items that only drop from them. The presence of the warbands in Wraeclast fluctuated over time and responds to the Exiles' efforts to hunt them.

Ladder

Warbands league used the standard rules for character death.

Players all played on the same ladder: Warbands league

Items

Main page: List of warband uniques

These unique items were exclusive to the Warbands league. After the league ended, they are dropped by Warbands monsters.

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 Rarity of Items found 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 Rarity of Items found 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

Challenges and rewards

Main page: List of Warbands league challenges

The Warbands and Tempest leagues included 8 optional challenges. Completing them awarded the following challenger trophy which upgrades in size per challenge completed:

Challenges	Reward
1	Warbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyWarbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
2	Warbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyWarbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
3	Warbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyWarbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
4	Warbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyWarbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
5	Warbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyWarbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
6	Warbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyWarbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
7	Warbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyWarbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations
8	Warbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyWarbands and Tempest Challenger TrophyHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations