League

Leagues in Path of Exile represent the game worlds that characters exist within. A single character can only belong to one league at any time, and can't interact with characters outside that league.

Permanent leagues

These two leagues exist permanently:

• Standard is the default league and has no modifiers.
• Hardcore has the hardcore modifier, meaning characters who die are moved to Standard. Hardcore is equivalent to permadeath in other RPGs, though characters and items are not automatically deleted.

Characters used in certain races (notably Descent, Descent: Champions and Endless Ledge races) are afterwards sent to a Void League instead of being deleted. Players can't access these characters or their inventories; void characters can only be deleted or kept as a sort of trophy.

Temporary leagues

Temporary leagues have a set duration, which can vary from 12 minutes to four months. They are usually defined by specific modifiers or features that the permanent leagues don't have. When a league ends, the characters are not lost but transferred to one of the permanent leagues.

Challenge leagues

A visualization of how challenge leagues interact with permanent leagues.

Periodically, two new leagues are created and the previous two challenge leagues are removed. These leagues are intended to introduce and test new content while providing players with a fresh economy. Challenge leagues have been three or four months long. In addition, each pair of leagues has a set of optional challenges that can be completed for a prize.

When a challenge league ends, all characters and their stash will be sent to their respective parent league (either Standard league or Hardcore League).

Perandus

Main page: Perandus league

The Perandus leagues are the current challenge leagues. They started on March 4, 2016 along with the Ascendancy expansion and feature 40 challenges, and ended on May 30, 2016.

• Perandus: The league is based on the Perandus family, which controlled much of the Eternal Empire's wealth. Although the empire was destroyed by the Cataclysm, Cadiro Perandus had managed to hide its treasures in secret caches around Wraeclast. These caches appear randomly in zones, but in order to open them players must defeat all of the guards. Players can also encounter Cadiro himself, who will offer an item in exchange for Perandus CoinsPerandus CoinStack Size: 5000Trade coins to Cadiro Perandus.
  Shift click to unstack.. Perandus Coins can only be obtained by opening caches or trading with other players.

Talisman

Main page: Talisman league

The Talisman leagues started on December 11, 2015 along with the release of version 2.1.0 and ended on March 4, 2016. The standard and hardcore variant of this league both have the same core features, but some items are only available in one or the other.

• Talisman: In the Talisman league, 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.

There were nine new unique items that can only drop in the challenge leagues. Seven can drop in either challenge league (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., 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., 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., Rigwald's CommandRigwald's Command
Midnight BladeOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (114-138) to (298.8-334.8)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires 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., Rigwald's CrestRigwald's Crest
Two-Stone RingRequires Level 49+(12-16)% to Fire and Cold Resistances10% Chance to Trigger Level 10 Summon Spectral Wolf on Kill
(20-30)% increased Fire Damage
(20-30)% increased Cold Damage
(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., 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
+7 Life gained for each Enemy hit by your Attacks
20% reduced Projectile Speed
(30-50)% increased Projectile Damage
Projectiles 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., and Rigwald's SavageryRigwald's Savagery
Royal AxeOne Handed Axe
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (124.8-148.8) to (282-318)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.32-1.38)
Weapon Range: 11Requires 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.), one is specific to softcore (Rigwald's CurseRigwald's Curse
Wereclaw TalismanTalisman Tier: 2Requires Level 28+(24-36)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+7% to Unarmed Attack Critical Strike Chance
Modifiers to Claw Damage also apply to Unarmed Attack Damage
Modifiers to Claw Attack Speed also apply to Unarmed Attack Speed
Modifiers to Claw Critical Strike Chance also apply to Unarmed Attack Critical Strike Chance
CorruptedI 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.), and one is specific to hardcore (BlightwellBlightwell
Clutching TalismanTalisman Tier: 2Requires Level 28(15-25)% increased Global Defences+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield
+(15-30)% to Fire Resistance
+(15-30)% to Lightning Resistance
30% slower start of Energy Shield Recharge during any Flask Effect
400% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate during any Flask Effect
CorruptedLong 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.).

In addition, these unique talismans were available during the Talisman league (Night's HoldNight's Hold
Black Maw TalismanTalisman Tier: 1Requires 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 Stunned
CorruptedIn 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., Natural HierarchyNatural Hierarchy
Rotfeather TalismanTalisman Tier: 3Requires 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 Damage
CorruptedJust 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., and

Eyes of the GreatwolfEyes of the Greatwolf
Greatwolf TalismanTalisman Tier: 4Requires Level 52

<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 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill (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 (6-10)% increased Quantity of Items found (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 doubled
CorruptedI 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.

).

Warbands and Tempest

Main pages: Warbands league and Tempest league

The Warbands and Tempest challenge leagues started on July 10, 2015 along with the release of The Awakening and ended on October 2, 2015.

• Warbands: In the Warbands league, warring clans have 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 are present, who direct their Warband in combat and can take matters into their own hands if the tide of battle turns against them. Each of the three Warbands have exclusive Unique Items that only drop from them. The presence of the warbands in Wraeclast fluctuates over time and responds to the Exiles' efforts to hunt them.
• Tempest: In the Tempest league, Wraeclast is affected by magical Tempests. These can cause a variety of effects that influence both monsters and players, such as changing their sizes, causing damage, altering drop rates or even automatically animating weapons that drop. With careful positioning you can deny monsters from getting positive buffs or kite them into negative ones. When a Tempest affects an area, it affects it for everyone in that league for an hour. You can look at the world map to see what Tempest affects each area at the moment. Some of the rarer tempests grant significant item finding benefits, so are worth keeping a lookout for.

There were sixteen new unique items that can only drop in the challenge leagues. Twelve are specific to each group of Warbands (Brinerot: Brinerot FlagBrinerot Flag
Tarnished Spirit ShieldQuality: +20%
Chance to Block: 24%
Energy Shield: (108-132)
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 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., and Brinerot WhalersBrinerot Whalers
Trapper BootsQuality: +20%
Evasion: 88
Energy Shield: (114-138)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., Mutewind: Mutewind PennantMutewind Pennant
Enameled BucklerQuality: +20%
Chance to Block: 24%
Evasion: (554-609)
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 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)% chance to Dodge Attack HitsWhen 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., and Mutewind WhisperstepsMutewind Whispersteps
Serpentscale BootsQuality: +20%
Armour: 91
Evasion: (167-205)Requires Level 42, 40 Str, 40 DexAdds (25-30) to (40-50) Cold Damage to Spells
(50-70)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells
(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., Redblade: Redblade BannerRedblade Banner
Painted Tower ShieldQuality: +20%
Chance to Block: 30%
Armour: (434-477)
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 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., and Redblade TramplersRedblade Tramplers
Ancient GreavesQuality: +20%
Armour: (407-483)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., Renegades: Broken FaithBroken Faith
Archon Kite ShieldQuality: +20%
Chance to Block: 12%
Armour: 187
Energy Shield: 36
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., The PariahThe Pariah
Unset RingRequires Level 60Has 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
15% increased Item Quantity per White SocketA man who changes his loyalties often,
soon finds he has none., Steppan EardSteppan Eard
Sorcerer BootsQuality: +20%
Energy Shield: (117-158)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.), and four are specific to Tempest (Crown of the Pale KingCrown of the Pale King
Regicide MaskQuality: +20%
Evasion: (380-451)
Energy Shield: (75-89)Requires Level 52, 58 Dex, 58 Int(150-200)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
+(60-80) to maximum Life
(0.4-0.8)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
Reflects 100 to 150 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
30% of Damage you Reflect to Enemies when Hit is gained as LifeA lightless world
a silent reign
two sightless eyes
feed on your pain., Jorrhast's BlacksteelJorrhast's Blacksteel
SteelheadTwo Hand Mace
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (145.8-172.8) to (218.7-259.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.40-1.46)
Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 44, 143 Str45% increased Stun Duration on Enemies25% chance to Trigger Level 20 Animate Weapon on Kill
(150-200)% increased Physical Damage
(8-12)% increased Attack Speed
(8-12)% increased Cast Speed
30% less Animate Weapon Duration
Weapons you Animate create an additional copyHis flesh had long turned to dust,
but his vengeance lived on
in every scrap of iron he touched., Trolltimber SpireTrolltimber Spire
Cedar Tower ShieldQuality: +20%
Chance to Block: 25%
Armour: (270-291)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 17, 46 Str+(20-30) to maximum Life(130-150)% increased Armour
+(40-60) to maximum Life
You and your Totems Regenerate 0.5% of Life per second for each Summoned Totem
15% increased Area of Effect for Skills used by Totems
0.5% of Damage dealt by your Totems is Leeched to you as LifeThe problem with working fresh trolltimber:
by the time you've carved out one end,
the other has sprouted fresh roots!, and Ylfeban's TrickeryYlfeban's Trickery
Hubris CircletQuality: +20%
Energy Shield: (190-220)Requires Level 69, 154 IntTrigger Level 10 Shock Ground when Hit
Adds 1 to (60-80) Lightning Damage to Spells and Attacks
(130-170)% increased Energy Shield
+(25-35)% to Lightning Resistance
20% chance to Curse non-Cursed Enemies with a random Hex on HitAn angry god is one thing,
but you should really fear a god
with an unpredictable sense of humour.)

These Item Affixes are exclusive to the Warbands league. They may only appear on magic items of the correct item type that drop from the respective warband members. These mods are prefixes.

• Brinerot: Your Flasks grant 30% Increased Rarity of Items found during Flask Effect (Gloves)
• Mutewind: Cannot Be Frozen (Boots)
• Redblade: 10% of Physical Damage taken as Fire Damage (Helms)
• Renegades: Damage Penetrates (6 to 10)% Fire/Cold/Lightning Resistance (Weapons)

Torment and Bloodlines

Main pages: Torment league and Bloodlines league

The Torment and Bloodlines challenge leagues started on December 12, 2014 along with the release of version 1.3.0 and ended on March 24, 2015.

• Torment: In the Torment league, your adventures are haunted by the spirits of tormented criminals that yield their ill-gotten gains when slain. Eager to protect their trove, these spirits flee when encountered and imbue nearby monsters with dangerous powers, which improves their item drops. It's also possible for spirits to possess rare and unique enemies, greatly increasing their threat (and value!) to treasure-seeking exiles.
• Bloodlines: Bloodlines is a Hardcore league (characters who die are converted to Standard characters). Each pack of magic monsters has a shared Bloodlines mod that greatly influences combat - sometimes while the pack is still alive, and sometimes after it has been killed. Where Nemesis involved individual rare monsters gaining an additional power, Bloodlines revolves around groups of monsters with synergistic powers. Various strategies are needed for approaching the different Bloodlines, as there are a wide variety of effects, such as constructing an Animated Guardian piece-by-piece or monsters becoming immortal while near their slain brethren.

There were six new unique items that can only drop in the challenge leagues. Three are specific to Torment (The Rat CageThe Rat Cage
Sharkskin TunicQuality: +20%
Evasion: (1229-1341)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 56, 152 Dex(100-120)% increased Evasion Rating
+(160-200) to maximum Life
-50% to Fire Resistance
15% increased Movement Speed
20% increased Fire Damage taken
10% of Fire Damage from Hits taken as Physical DamageThe truth lies inside every man, if you dig around.
Many a confession was found in the bowels of Axiom., Brutus' Lead SprinklerBrutus' Lead Sprinkler
Ritual SceptreSceptre
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (40.6-47.6) to (106.4-113.4)
Critical Strike Chance: (7.80%-8.40%)
Attacks per Second: (1.38-1.44)
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 28, 51 Str, 51 Int16% increased Elemental Damage20% increased Physical Damage
Adds (8-13) to (26-31) Physical Damage
30% increased Fire Damage
(15-20)% increased Attack Speed
(30-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance
Adds 4 to 7 Fire Damage to Attacks with this Weapon per 10 Strength"A sprinkle of liquid encouragement is often required
to garnish the perfect confession."
- Brutus, Warden of Axiom and Scold's BridleScold's Bridle
Mind CageQuality: +20%
Energy Shield: 82Requires Level 65, 138 Int(80-100)% increased Spell Damage
15% reduced Cast Speed
+(30-60) to maximum Mana
Your Skills deal you 400% of Mana Spent on Skill Mana Costs as Physical Damage"The sharper the pain, the sharper the mind.
A curious paradox."
- Shavronne of Umbra), and three are specific to Bloodlines (Valako's SignValako's Sign
Topaz RingRequires Level 38+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance40% increased Damage with Hits against Shocked Enemies
20% increased Lightning Damage
+(20-40) to maximum Mana
1% of Damage Leeched as Life against Shocked Enemies
25% chance to ShockA gift from Valako,
appointing Kiloava as the Herald of War.
A title Kaom claimed when he ended Kiloava's bloodline., Tasalio's SignTasalio's Sign
Sapphire RingRequires Level 20+(20-30)% to Cold ResistanceAdds (7-10) to (15-20) Cold Damage to Spells and Attacks
+(200-300) to Evasion Rating
50% chance to Avoid being Chilled
10% chance to Freeze
Adds 40 to 60 Cold Damage against Chilled EnemiesA gift from Tasalio, God of Water,
to the chieftain Rakiata.
Kaom took Rakiata's head and hand
so that his warriors' axes might rise and fall like the waves. and Ngamahu's SignNgamahu's Sign
Ruby RingRequires Level 28+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+(15-25) to Strength
Adds (8-10) to (12-14) Fire Damage to Spells and Attacks
15% increased Ignite Duration on Enemies
10% chance to Ignite
Recover (20-30) Life when you Ignite an EnemyA gift from Ngamahu,
a sign to the Karui to spread like fire.
Given to Akoya, but inherited by Kaom with the swing of his axe.).

Rampage and Beyond

Main pages: Rampage league and Beyond league

Rampage and Beyond were introduced with the Forsaken Masters expansion. They started on August 20, 2014 and ended on November 20th 2014, marking a change to a three-month rather than a four-month challenge league duration.

• Rampage: Players can build up a devastating rampage buff for killing monsters within a short time frame before the rampage resets. Each kill causes characters to become slightly faster and deal more damage. The kill streak wears off after five seconds of no kills. As players reach higher rampage levels they receive special effects such as novas that explode or stun enemies, summoned spirit weapons, and a cyclone at that explodes nearby enemies. One of the new challenges is to reach every tier of rampage.
• Beyond: Beyond is a hardcore league. Demons from another realm are attempting to invade Wraeclast. Monster kills have a chance to cause small red portals to appear. If enough portals spawn close together, a larger portal opens and demons spawn and attack the player. Several of those larger portals close together can open a third tier that unleashes one of several extremely difficult demon bosses.

There were six new unique items added that can only drop in the challenge leagues. Three are specific to Rampage (Flesh and SpiritFlesh and Spirit
Ironscale GauntletsQuality: +20%
Armour: (56-67)
Evasion: (56-67)Requires Level 15(6-9)% increased Attack Speed
(80-120)% increased Armour and Evasion
Regenerate (3-4) Life per second
Recover 20% of Life on Rampage
Kills grant an additional Vaal Soul if you have Rampaged Recently
RampageWhat is greed but trading a mountain of death for a sliver of life?, Shadows and DustShadows and Dust
Clasped MittsQuality: +20%
Evasion: (125-142)
Energy Shield: (24-27)Requires Level 31, 25 Dex, 25 Int(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
+(20-30)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
(100-130)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
0.2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana
Creates a Smoke Cloud on Rampage
Gain Unholy Might for 3 seconds on Rampage
RampageWhat is fear but a snuffed torch
and death in the wind? and Null and VoidNull and Void
Legion GlovesQuality: +20%
Armour: (278-309)
Energy Shield: (54-60)Requires Level 57, 44 Str, 44 Int+(20-30) to Strength
(150-180)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(50-70) to maximum Life
(20-40)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Removes Elemental Ailments on Rampage
Gain Immunity to Physical Damage for 1.5 seconds on Rampage
RampageWhat is freedom but a clean slate
in an unclean world?), and three are specific to Beyond (, Edge of MadnessEdge of Madness
Etched GreatswordTwo Hand Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (36.8-41.4) to (76.8-86.4)
Chaos Damage: (60-68) to (90-102)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.40
Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 22, 45 Str, 38 Dex60% increased Global Accuracy Rating+1 to Level of Socketed Active Skill Gems
(40-60)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (60-68) to (90-102) Chaos Damage
1% increased Chaos Damage per Level
Adds 1 to 2 Physical Damage to Attacks per LevelSoon, the pleas for mercy were muted.
Only one voice remained.
Laughing. and The HarvestThe Harvest
Jasper ChopperTwo Handed Axe
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (139.2-150.8) to (218.4-236.6)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.15
Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 37, 100 Str, 29 Dex(120-140)% increased Physical Damage
1.2% of Damage Leeched as Life on Critical Strike
3% increased Global Critical Strike Chance per Level
Gain a Flask Charge when you deal a Critical StrikeLet it grow and gather inside them,
Let it flow through their veins.
Don't waste a drop.).

Ambush and Invasion

Main pages: Ambush league and Invasion league

The Ambush and Invasion leagues ran from March 5, 2014 to July 5, 2014 and were introduced with Sacrifice of the Vaal expansion.

• Ambush: Various new types of chests called Strongboxes could be found throughout Wraeclast. These chests were guarded by monsters that ambushed the player when they were opened. The ambushing monsters must be slain before the contents of the Strongbox could be claimed. Sometimes you encountered magic, rare or unique Strongboxes which had modifiers like items do. Prefixes affected the difficulty of the ambush by adding more monsters, springing traps or affecting your character. Suffixes improved your rewards from the Strongbox. You could use currency items to reroll these mods. One of the new challenges was to open Strongboxes with each mod.
• Invasion: Invasion was a hardcore league. Areas of Wraeclast had substantially more monster variety, so players would run into unexpected and dangerous invading monsters from other levels or acts. A unique Invasion Boss from an invading monster type was also lurking in each level. Higher difficulty levels contained expanded monster variety and the invading bosses with more abilities. One of the new challenges was to kill a selection of the invading Unique bosses.

These changes applied to both Ambush and Invasion:

• Eight new quiver base types were added.
• A new ring type, Unset RingUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket, was added.
• There were two new unique items that can only drop in either challenge league (VoideyeVoideye
  Unset RingRequires Level 45Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed GemsThe darker the eye, the more diligent the watched. and Vaal CaressVaal Caress
  Bronzescale GauntletsQuality: +20%
  Armour: (120-130)
  Evasion: (120-130)Requires Level 27, 22 Str, 22 Dex+2 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems
  (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion
  +(50-70) to maximum Life
  +40% to Cold Resistance
  You gain Onslaught for 5 seconds on using a Vaal Skill"The gems are strangely human at times.
  They simply love to be held."
  - Doryani, First Seer to the Queen), plus one that can only drop in Ambush (DrillneckDrillneck
  Penetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36Arrows Pierce an additional Target(8-12)% increased Attack Speed
  +350 to Evasion Rating
  +(40-50) to maximum Life
  Adds (10-14) to (19-24) Physical Damage to Bow Attacks
  Arrows deal 50% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments to Targets they Pierce"Why waste such a fine arrow on just one man?"
  - Kiravi, Vaal Archer) and one that can only drop in Invasion (RearguardRearguard
  Broadhead Arrow QuiverRequires Level 28Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks(20-24)% Chance to Block Attack Damage
  (12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage
  +(400-450) to Armour
  (20-30)% increased Projectile Speed
  50% increased Stun and Block Recovery
  (15-20)% increased Projectile Damage"It's a rare man that has eyes in the back of his head."
  - Kiravi, Vaal Archer).

Domination and Nemesis

Main pages: Domination league and Nemesis league

The Domination and Nemesis leagues ran from October 23, 2013 to February 23rd 2014 and were introduced with patch 1.0.0:

• Domination: A variety of powerful shrines spawned along with large groups of monsters that received powerful buffs from the shrine. If you got close to a shrine and "tagged" it, you received the shrine's bonuses for a short time. One of the new challenges was to tag each type of shrine. The shrines were later added to the rest of the game with a reduced spawn rate.
• Nemesis: Nemesis was a hardcore league. Rare monsters had one additional mod from the Nemesis Pool, which could make a fight substantially harder. These enemies were more powerful, made players weaker, or had special effects on death. One of the new challenges was to kill rare monsters with each nemesis modifier. After the league ended, rare monsters were given a small chance to have a nemesis modifier.

These changes applied to both Nemesis and Domination:

• Prismatic Ring could not drop as a base type in Domination and Nemesis league, but it could be created with a new vendor recipe. Unique Prismatic Rings could still drop in these leagues.
• There were six new Unique items that could drop in either challenge league (Berek's GripBerek's Grip
  Two-Stone RingRequires Level 20+(12-16)% to Cold and Lightning Resistances(25-30)% increased Cold Damage
  Adds 1 to (50-70) Lightning Damage to Spells and Attacks
  +(30-40) to maximum Life
  1% of Damage Leeched as Life against Shocked Enemies
  1% of Damage Leeched as Energy Shield against Frozen Enemies"Berek hid from Storm's lightning wrath
  In the embrace of oblivious Frost
  Repelled by ice, blinded by blizzards
  Storm raged in vain
  While Berek slept."
  - Berek and the Untamed, Berek's PassBerek's Pass
  Two-Stone RingRequires Level 20+(12-16)% to Fire and Cold Resistances(25-30)% increased Fire Damage
  Adds (20-25) to (30-50) Cold Damage to Spells and Attacks
  +(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield
  30% increased Damage while Ignited
  +5000 to Armour while Frozen"From Frost's ice-bound pass
  Berek taunted and jeered
  Until furious Flame scaled the mountain
  Berek escaped through the thaw
  And Frost's tortured moans."
  - Berek and the Untamed, Berek's RespiteBerek's Respite
  Two-Stone RingRequires Level 20+(12-16)% to Fire and Lightning ResistancesAdds (20-25) to (30-50) Fire Damage to Spells and Attacks
  (25-30)% increased Lightning Damage
  +(30-40) to maximum Mana
  When you Kill a Shocked Enemy, inflict an equivalent Shock on each nearby Enemy
  When you Kill an Ignited Enemy, inflict an equivalent Ignite on each nearby Enemy"With Flame licking at his heels
  Berek berated the clouds
  Until vengeful Storm spewed forth his rains
  And Berek held on tight
  As Fire screamed and steamed
  And fled."
  - Berek and the Untamed, The TamingThe Taming
  Prismatic RingRequires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances20% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments per Freeze, Shock or Ignite on Enemy
  +(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances
  30% increased Elemental Damage
  10% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite
  30% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills"Moon after moon did Berek make fools
  Of the great and Untamed Three
  Until malice for a Brother
  Slew the hatred of the Other
  And Berek did hunt
  Alone and free."
  - Berek and the Untamed, Blood of the KaruiBlood of the Karui
  Sanctified Life FlaskRecovers 2920 Life over (2.86-2.50) seconds
  Consumes 15 of 30 Charges on useRequires Level 50100% increased Life Recovered
  (5-20)% increased Recovery rate
  Recover Full Life at the end of the Flask Effect"Kaom fought and killed for his people.
  Kaom bled for his people.
  And so the people gave, the people bled,
  So their King might go on."
  - Lavianga, Advisor to KaomRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters., and Lavianga's SpiritLavianga's Spirit
  Sanctified Mana FlaskRecovers (1430-1650) Mana over 3.25 seconds
  Consumes 7 of 35 Charges on useRequires Level 50(30-50)% increased Amount Recovered
  100% increased Recovery rate
  Your Skills have no Mana Cost during Flask effect"When the Ancestors fill your cup,
  It is only good manners to drink your fill."
  - Lavianga, Advisor to KaomRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.), plus one that could only drop in Domination (The GullThe Gull
  Raven MaskQuality: +20%
  Evasion: (249-280)
  Energy Shield: (122-178)Requires Level 38, 44 Dex, 44 IntTrigger Level 1 Create Lesser Shrine when you Kill an Enemy
  (120-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
  +(30-45) to maximum Energy Shield
  +(60-80) to maximum Life
  +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance
  75% increased Effect of Shrine Buffs on you
  50% increased Duration of Shrine Effects on you"It is the Gull that delivers Man unto Ancestor.
  The consumer of our flesh. The seeder of our
  souls unto the earth. We give the Gull his life.
  The Gull gives us our Way."
  - Lavianga, Advisor to Kaom) and one that could only drop in Nemesis (HeadhunterHeadhunter
  Leather BeltRequires Level 40+(25-40) to maximum Life+(40-55) to Strength
  +(40-55) to Dexterity
  +(50-60) to maximum Life
  (20-30)% increased Damage with Hits against Rare monsters
  When you Kill a Rare monster, you gain its Modifiers for 20 seconds"A man's soul rules from a cavern of bone, learns and
  judges through flesh-born windows. The heart is meat.
  The head is where the Man is."
  - Lavianga, Advisor to Kaom).
• could not be obtained in these leagues.
• Increased Item Quantity modifiers could not spawn on Magic and Rare items in these leagues, but remained on unique items.

Anarchy and Onslaught

Main pages: Anarchy league and Onslaught league

The Anarchy and Onslaught leagues ran from June 8, 2013 to October 8, 2013 and were introduced with patch 0.11.0:

• Anarchy: In each area, Rogue Exiles could spawn to attack the player. The rogue exiles were later added to the rest of the leagues and spawn at around 60% of the rate that they appear in Anarchy. They were also rebalanced.
• Onslaught: Onslaught was a hardcore league. Monsters had a +20% bonus to move speed and attack/cast speed.

These changes applied to both Anarchy and Onslaught:

• Six unique items were added for the new leagues. Two only dropped in Onslaught (Death RushDeath Rush
  Amethyst RingRequires Level 46+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance+(300-350) to Accuracy Rating
  +(260-300) to Armour
  +(40-50) to maximum Life
  +(15-20)% to Chaos Resistance
  (0.6-0.8)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
  You gain Onslaught for 4 seconds on KillTo truly appreciate life you must be there when it ends and Victario's AcuityVictario's Acuity
  Turquoise AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Dexterity and Intelligence+(30-40)% to Lightning Resistance
  +(8-10)% to Chaos Resistance
  10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill
  10% chance to gain a Power Charge on Kill
  5% increased Projectile Speed per Frenzy Charge
  5% increased Projectile Damage per Power Charge"Grind your words into sharp thoughts.
  Grind your thoughts into the sharpest of deeds."
  - Victario, the People's Poet), two only dropped in Anarchy (Gifts from AboveGifts from Above
  Diamond RingRequires Level 28(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceTrigger Level 10 Consecrate when you deal a Critical Strike
  (30-35)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
  (10-15)% increased Light Radius
  (40-50)% increased Rarity of Items Dropped by Enemies killed with a Critical Strike
  50% increased Damage while on Consecrated Ground
  +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while on Consecrated GroundGod blesses those who bless themselves. and Daresso's SaluteDaresso's Salute
  Citrine AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity50% reduced maximum Energy Shield
  +(30-40)% to Fire Resistance
  +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance
  10% increased Movement Speed when on Full Life
  +2 to Melee Strike Range
  60% increased Melee Damage when on Full Life"A bit short in the arm, are you?
  Then you'll be short of a head soon enough."
  - Daresso the Daring) and two could drop in either league (Voll's DevotionVoll's Devotion
  Agate AmuletRequires Level 32+(16-24) to Strength and Intelligence+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield
  +(30-40) to maximum Life
  +(15-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
  30% reduced Endurance Charge Duration
  30% reduced Power Charge Duration
  Gain an Endurance Charge when you lose a Power Charge"We are the soldiers of Faith, armoured in devotion.
  Let the sinners come, for we - the Pure - shall endure!"
  - Voll of Thebrus, at the Battle of the Bridge and Shavronne's RevelationShavronne's Revelation
  Moonstone RingRequires Level 30+(15-25) to maximum Energy Shield+(60-75) to Intelligence
  Right ring slot: You cannot Regenerate Mana
  Right ring slot: Regenerate 3% of Energy Shield per second
  Right ring slot: +100 to maximum Mana
  Left ring slot: You cannot Recharge or Regenerate Energy Shield
  Left ring slot: Regenerate 40 Mana per Second
  Left ring slot: +100 to maximum Energy Shield"Shavronne held Sanity in her right
  hand and Revelation in her left.
  Brutus chose the left hand."
  - Kadavrus, Surgeon to the Umbra).
• These items could not drop in the Anarchy or Onslaught leagues: Prismatic RingPrismatic RingRequires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances, Onyx AmuletOnyx AmuletRequires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes, Thief's TormentThief's Torment
  Prismatic RingRequires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances(10-16)% increased Quantity of Items found
  Can't use other Rings
  +(16-24)% to all Elemental Resistances
  +(40-60) Life gained for each Enemy hit by your Attacks
  +30 Mana gained for each Enemy hit by your Attacks
  50% reduced Effect of Curses on youThe ring I stole,
  My finger they took,
  A shrouded mind,
  Cut their curses short,
  As I drained their spirit
  And stole their soul.
  A blessing is often a curse., Lori's LanternLori's Lantern
  Prismatic RingRequires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances+10% to all Elemental Resistances
  (6-8)% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
  31% increased Light Radius
  +(20-25)% to Chaos Resistance when on Low Life
  Damage from Enemies Hitting you is Unlucky while you are on Low LifeBy its light, Lori led her young charges to safety
  and bound up their wounds.
  Her sword arm was iron, yet her heart gentle
  and proof against hate., AstramentisAstramentis
  Onyx AmuletRequires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes+(80-100) to all Attributes
  -4 Physical Damage taken from Attack HitsMindless rage will shake the world,
  Cunning lies will bend it.
  Reckless haste will break the world,
  And into darkness send it., Carnage HeartCarnage Heart
  Onyx AmuletRequires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes+(20-40) to all Attributes
  +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
  (1.2-2)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
  50% increased total Recovery per second from Life Leech
  (30-40)% increased Damage while Leeching
  Extra goreForged from the blood of countless wars,
  its thirst has only begun., Eye of ChayulaEye of Chayula
  Onyx AmuletRequires Level 20+(10-16) to all Attributes20% reduced maximum Life
  30% increased Rarity of Items found
  Cannot be StunnedNever blinking, always watching.
  
  This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula and Kaom's HeartKaom's Heart
  Glorious PlateQuality: +20%
  Armour: 931Requires Level 68, 191 StrHas no Sockets
  (20-40)% increased Fire Damage
  +500 to maximum LifeThe warrior who
  fears will fall..

Race leagues

Main page: Races

Race leagues are temporary leagues created specifically for a single race event.

These leagues have their own stash. At the end of the event, characters and their stashed items will be moved to the parent league, which is typically Hardcore or Void league. The player's race stash may be placed in remove-only stash tabs if the parent league has no empty tabs. A list of race modifiers is here.

Version history

Version	Changes
0.10.8d	Renamed Default League to Standard League.