Ambush league
Ambush is about risk and reward. Various new types of chests called Strongboxes can be found throughout Wraeclast. These chests are guarded by monsters that ambush the player when they are opened. The ambushing monsters must be slain before the contents of the Strongbox can be claimed.
Description on the official Path of Exile website [1]
The Ambush league was a four month softcore league. This league introduced Strongboxes.
It started along with the Invasion league on March 5, 2014 and lasted until July 5, 2014. At the end of the league all characters and stashes were moved to Standard league. Characters that died during the four months respawned in Ambush.
Modifier
All areas had
- Strongboxes are guarded by ambushing monsters.
Items
Ambush had nine exclusive base item types (all shared with Invasion) and three exclusive uniques (two of which were shared with Invasion).
Exclusive base item types
The following item types were introduced exclusive to Ambush and Invasion.
| Item |  | Stats |
|---|---|---|
Two-Point Arrow Quiver Two-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 4(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating | 4 | (20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating |
Serrated Arrow Quiver Serrated Arrow QuiverRequires Level 5Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks | 5 | Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks |
Unset Ring Unset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket | 5 | Has 1 Socket |
Sharktooth Arrow Quiver Sharktooth Arrow QuiverRequires Level 10+(3-4) Life gained for each Enemy hit by your Attacks | 10 | +(3-4) Life gained for each Enemy hit by your Attacks |
Blunt Arrow Quiver Blunt Arrow QuiverRequires Level 16(25-35)% increased Stun Duration on Enemies | 16 | (25-35)% increased Stun Duration on Enemies |
Fire Arrow Quiver Fire Arrow QuiverRequires Level 22Adds 4 to 8 Fire Damage to Bow Attacks | 22 | Adds 4 to 8 Fire Damage to Bow Attacks |
Broadhead Arrow Quiver Broadhead Arrow QuiverRequires Level 28Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks | 28 | Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks |
Penetrating Arrow Quiver Penetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36Arrows Pierce an additional Target | 36 | Arrows Pierce an additional Target |
Spike-Point Arrow Quiver Spike-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 45(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance | 45 | (20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance |
Exclusive uniques
The following uniques were shared between Invasion and Ambush.
| Item | | Stats |
|---|---|---|
Vaal Caress Vaal CaressBronzescale 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  | 27 | +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 |
Voideye VoideyeUnset RingRequires Level 45Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed GemsThe darker the eye, the more diligent the watched.  | 45 | Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed Gems |
This unique was specific to Ambush, but was added as a drop to the core game at the league's end.
| Item | | Stats |
|---|---|---|
Drillneck DrillneckPenetrating 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  | 36 | Arrows 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 |
References
- ↑ Chris (March 1, 2014). "Sacrifice of the Vaal". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
