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Ambush league
Challenge league
Release version1.1.0
Release date2014-03-05
End date2014-07-05

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.

ItemLvl.Stats
Two-Point Arrow QuiverTwo-Point Arrow Quiver inventory iconTwo-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 4(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy RatingTwo-Point Arrow Quiver inventory icon4(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating
Serrated Arrow QuiverSerrated Arrow Quiver inventory iconSerrated Arrow QuiverRequires Level 5Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Bow AttacksSerrated Arrow Quiver inventory icon5Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks
Unset RingUnset Ring inventory iconUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 SocketUnset Ring inventory icon5Has 1 Socket
Sharktooth Arrow QuiverSharktooth Arrow Quiver inventory iconSharktooth Arrow QuiverRequires Level 10+(3-4) Life gained for each Enemy hit by your AttacksSharktooth Arrow Quiver inventory icon10+(3-4) Life gained for each Enemy hit by your Attacks
Blunt Arrow QuiverBlunt Arrow Quiver inventory iconBlunt Arrow QuiverRequires Level 16(25-35)% increased Stun Duration on EnemiesBlunt Arrow Quiver inventory icon16(25-35)% increased Stun Duration on Enemies
Fire Arrow QuiverFire Arrow Quiver inventory iconFire Arrow QuiverRequires Level 22Adds 4 to 8 Fire Damage to Bow AttacksFire Arrow Quiver inventory icon22Adds 4 to 8 Fire Damage to Bow Attacks
Broadhead Arrow QuiverBroadhead Arrow Quiver inventory iconBroadhead Arrow QuiverRequires Level 28Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow AttacksBroadhead Arrow Quiver inventory icon28Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks
Penetrating Arrow QuiverPenetrating Arrow Quiver inventory iconPenetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36Arrows Pierce an additional TargetPenetrating Arrow Quiver inventory icon36Arrows Pierce an additional Target
Spike-Point Arrow QuiverSpike-Point Arrow Quiver inventory iconSpike-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 45(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceSpike-Point Arrow Quiver inventory icon45(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance

Exclusive uniques[ | ]

The following uniques were shared between Invasion and Ambush.[2]

ItemLvl.Stats
Vaal CaressVaal Caress inventory iconVaal Caress
Bronzescale Gauntlets
Quality: +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
Vaal Caress inventory icon
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
VoideyeVoideye inventory iconVoideye
Unset Ring
Requires Level 45Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed GemsThe darker the eye, the more diligent the watched.
Voideye inventory icon
45Has 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.[2]

ItemLvl.Stats
DrillneckDrillneck inventory iconDrillneck
Penetrating Arrow Quiver
Requires 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
Drillneck inventory icon
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

References[ | ]

  1. Chris (March 1, 2014). "Sacrifice of the Vaal". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Chris (April 18, 2014). "What's Being Kept from Ambush/Invasion? (Updated July 4)". Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
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