Invasion league
In the Invasion, areas of Wraeclast have substantially more monster variety, so players will run into unexpected and dangerous invading monsters from other levels or acts. A unique boss monster from an invading monster type is also lurking in each level, with powerful combinations of skills to catch the player off-guard.
Description on the official Path of Exile website [1]
The Invasion league was a four month league aimed at players who were looking for more challenging gameplay. In this league all areas had been invaded by monsters from all over Wraeclast. A unique Invasion Boss from an invading monster type was also lurking in each level. Higher difficulty levels contained expanded monster variety and invading bosses with more abilities.
It started along with the Ambush league on March 5, 2014 and lasted until July 5, 2014. At the end of the league all surviving characters and stashes were moved to the Hardcore league. Characters that died during the four months were moved to Standard league immediately.
Modifier
All areas had Monsters and bosses invade from elsewhere in Wraeclast
Items
Invasion had nine exclusive base item types (all shared with Ambush) and three exclusive uniques (two of which were shared with Ambush).
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 |
These uniques were specific to Invasion, but was added as a drop to the core game at the league's end.
| Item | | Stats |
|---|---|---|
Rearguard RearguardBroadhead 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  | 28 | Adds 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 |
References
- ↑ Chris (March 1, 2014). "Sacrifice of the Vaal". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
