Rise of the Abyssal

Rise of the Abyssal league

Challenge league

Release version	0.3.0
Release date	2025-08-29 19:00:00 UTC
Links	Official Page

Rise of the Abyssal league is an Early Access temporary league and the first "full league". It launched on August 29, 2025 as part of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict in version 0.3.0.

League mechanic

Main page: Abyss

Abysses can be found as green fissures in the ground near packs of monsters. Defeating these monsters will release rare Abyssals enhanced with special modifiers. These monsters must be defeated to close the Abyss.

Fully closing an abyss will reveal Abyssal trove chests containing exclusive items, and sometimes may provide access to the Dark Domain.

Occasionally while completing abysses, ancient bones that can be used to add special hidden desecrated modifiers. Using the Well of Souls found in Act 2, this modifier can be revealed, providing the option to choose one of three options. The Well of Souls can also affect modifiers on waystones to increase their difficulty and reward.

New items

Unique items

Item	Stats
Undying HateUndying Hate Timeless JewelLimited to: 1 Historic Radius: Very LargeGlorifying the defilement of (79-30977) souls in tribute to (Amanamu-Ulaman-Kurgal-Tecrod-Kulemak) Passives in radius are Conquered by the Abyssals Historic <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)They believed themselves driven by necessity, but that desperation made them monstrous.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. Can be Desecrated 4 Times. Desecration makes the item unstable.	Glorifying the defilement of (79-30977) souls in tribute to (Amanamu-Ulaman-Kurgal-Tecrod-Kulemak) Passives in radius are Conquered by the Abyssals Historic <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)
Grip of KulemakGrip of Kulemak Abyssal SignetInflict Abyssal Wasting on Hit(20-30)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (20-30)% reduced Light Radius <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)Drink deeply of the Well. Let the Abyss coil within.	Inflict Abyssal Wasting on Hit(20-30)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (20-30)% reduced Light Radius <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)
Heart of the WellHeart of the Well DiamondLimited to: 1<Desecrated prefix> <Desecrated prefix> <Desecrated suffix> <Desecrated suffix>Countless souls scream in agonising harmony, forever sinking under the weight of the newly dead.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	<Desecrated prefix> <Desecrated prefix> <Desecrated suffix> <Desecrated suffix>
The Unborn LichThe Unborn Lich Ravenous StaffStaffRequires Level 78, 137 IntGrants Skill: Level (18-20) Feast of Flesh(60-80)% increased Desecrated Modifier magnitudes <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Lich's Desecrated suffix> <Lich's Desecrated prefix or suffix>In ghastly pits beneath the world, Kulemak grows countless new bodies, each more powerful than the last. Not all of his abominations survive.	Grants Skill: Level (18-20) Feast of Flesh(60-80)% increased Desecrated Modifier magnitudes <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Lich's Desecrated suffix> <Lich's Desecrated prefix or suffix>

Lineage support

Gem
Kurgal's LeashKurgal's LeashSupport, Lineage Category: Blackblood Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 25 Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Commandable Minions causing you and the Supported Minion to gain Unholy Might when you Command them.Gain Unholy Might for 5 seconds on Commanding Minions from Supported Skills Minions from Supported Skills gain Unholy Might for 5 seconds when CommandedKurgal's first body was a mere stone golem, enslaved by a collar. He found such ecstasy in the power of dominion, he clawed his way free... and soon, supplanted a Lich Lord.Place into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.
Tecrod's RevengeTecrod's RevengeSupport, Lineage, Minion, Persistent, Duration Category: Last GaspRequires Level 65 Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports skills that create Persistent Minions, causing those Minions to fight on when they are fatally wounded, dying after a short duration or when they take further damage exceeding their maximum Life. Minions from Supported Skills gain Soul Eater and a burst of speed on entering this state.Minions from Supported Skills die 10 seconds after their Life is reduced to 0 Minions from Supported Skills gain Soul Eater when their Life is reduced to 0 Minions from Supported Skills gain 20% increased Attack and Cast Speed when their Life is reduced to 0The Lich Lords destroyed his body, but with his dying fury, Tecrod found a way. He lurks deep, in the blood, in the flesh, in the Well... perhaps walking among them even now, unseen.Place into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.
Kulemak's DominionKulemak's DominionSupport, Lineage Category: Kulemak's Dominion Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 25 Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Offering Skills, causing Spells that affect an area around you or a target location to also affect the area around Supported Offerings.Spells you cast which affect an area around you or a targeted location also also affect an area around Supported Offerings Spells deal 50% less Damage when affecting areas around Offerings this wayStill a shadow of his former self, Kulemak turned to deception. He promised Ahn untold power and mastery, in exchange for a single golem. "After all, what harm could one servant do?"Place into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.

Currencies

Item	Description
Omen of Sinistral NecromancyOmen of Sinistral NecromancyWhile this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will add only prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.	While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will add only prefix modifiers
Omen of Dextral NecromancyOmen of Dextral NecromancyWhile this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will add only suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.	While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will add only suffix modifiers
Omen of the SovereignOmen of the SovereignStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Ulaman modifierRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.	While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Ulaman modifier
Omen of the LiegeOmen of the LiegeStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Amanamu modifierRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.	While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Amanamu modifier
Omen of the BlackbloodedOmen of the BlackbloodedStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Kurgal modifierRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.	While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Kurgal modifier
Omen of Abyssal EchoesOmen of Abyssal EchoesWhile this item is active in your inventory the next time you reveal Desecrated modifiers you can reroll the options onceRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.	While this item is active in your inventory the next time you reveal Desecrated modifiers you can reroll the options once
Omen of PutrefactionOmen of PutrefactionStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will replace all modifiers on the item creating an item with up to 6 Desecrated modifiers and Corrupting the itemRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.	While this item is active in your inventory your next Desecration attempt will replace all modifiers on the item creating an item with up to 6 Desecrated modifiers and Corrupting the item
Omen of LightOmen of LightStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your next Orb of Annulment will remove only Desecrated modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.	While this item is active in your inventory your next Orb of Annulment will remove only Desecrated modifiers
Preserved RibPreserved RibStack Size: 20Desecrates a Rare ArmourRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Armour
Ancient RibAncient RibStack Size: 20 Minimum Modifier Level: 40Desecrates a Rare ArmourRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Armour
Gnawed RibGnawed RibStack Size: 20 Maximum Item Level: 64Desecrates a Rare ArmourRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Armour
Preserved CraniumPreserved CraniumStack Size: 20Desecrates a Rare JewelRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Jewel
Preserved CollarbonePreserved CollarboneStack Size: 20Desecrates a Rare Amulet, Ring or BeltRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Amulet, Ring or Belt
Ancient CollarboneAncient CollarboneStack Size: 20 Minimum Modifier Level: 40Desecrates a Rare Amulet, Ring or BeltRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Amulet, Ring or Belt
Gnawed CollarboneGnawed CollarboneStack Size: 20 Maximum Item Level: 64Desecrates a Rare Amulet, Ring or BeltRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Amulet, Ring or Belt
Preserved VertebraePreserved VertebraeStack Size: 20Desecrates a Rare WaystoneRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Waystone
Preserved JawbonePreserved JawboneStack Size: 20Desecrates a Rare Weapon or QuiverRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Weapon or Quiver
Ancient JawboneAncient JawboneStack Size: 20 Minimum Modifier Level: 40Desecrates a Rare Weapon or QuiverRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Weapon or Quiver
Gnawed JawboneGnawed JawboneStack Size: 20 Maximum Item Level: 64Desecrates a Rare Weapon or QuiverRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Desecrates a Rare Weapon or Quiver
Essence of the AbyssEssence of the AbyssStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Equipment: Mark of the Abyssal LordRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Equipment: Mark of the Abyssal Lord

Socketables

Item	Description
Amanamu's GazeAmanamu's GazeRequires Level 60Limited to: 1 Abyssal EyeHelmets: Remove a Damaging Ailment when you use a Command Skill Body Armours: +2 to Armour per 1 Spirit Boots: 1% increased Movement Speed per 15 Spirit, up to a maximum of 40% Other Modifiers to Movement Speed do not applyThe Liege of the Lightless seeks dominion for the authority it brings.Place into an empty Rune Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other socketable items.	Helmets: Remove a Damaging Ailment when you use a Command Skill Body Armours: +2 to Armour per 1 Spirit Boots: 1% increased Movement Speed per 15 Spirit, up to a maximum of 40% Other Modifiers to Movement Speed do not apply
Kurgal's GazeKurgal's GazeRequires Level 60Limited to: 1 Abyssal EyeHelmets: Increases and Reductions to Life Regeneration Rate also apply to Mana Regeneration Rate Gloves: 40% increased effect of Arcane Surge on you Boots: 15% increased Mana Cost Efficiency if you haven't Dodge Rolled RecentlyThe Blackblooded seeks dominion for its own sake.Place into an empty Rune Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other socketable items.	Helmets: Increases and Reductions to Life Regeneration Rate also apply to Mana Regeneration Rate Gloves: 40% increased effect of Arcane Surge on you Boots: 15% increased Mana Cost Efficiency if you haven't Dodge Rolled Recently
Tecrod's GazeTecrod's GazeRequires Level 60Limited to: 1 Abyssal EyeBody Armours: Regenerate 1.5% of maximum Life per second Gloves: 25% increased Life Cost Efficiency Boots: 10% increased Movement Speed when on Low LifeThe Hated Slave seeks dominion for the revenge it enables.Place into an empty Rune Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other socketable items.	Body Armours: Regenerate 1.5% of maximum Life per second Gloves: 25% increased Life Cost Efficiency Boots: 10% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
Ulaman's GazeUlaman's GazeRequires Level 60Limited to: 1 Abyssal EyeHelmets: +1 to Accuracy Rating per 1 Item Evasion Rating on Equipped Helmet Gloves: Critical Hit chance is Lucky against Parried enemies Body Armours: Prevent +3% of Damage from Deflected HitsThe Sovereign of the Well seeks dominion to banish the Light.Place into an empty Rune Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other socketable items.	Helmets: +1 to Accuracy Rating per 1 Item Evasion Rating on Equipped Helmet Gloves: Critical Hit chance is Lucky against Parried enemies Body Armours: Prevent +3% of Damage from Deflected Hits

Miscellaneous items

Item	Description
Kulemak's InvitationKulemak's InvitationSomething awaits you in the Well.Something awaits you in the Well.	Something awaits you in the Well.