Abyss

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Abyss is a type of encounter introduced in Rise of the Abyssal league that can be encountered in acts and maps. It is first encounterable in Clearfell and is introduced by an NPC in the Clearfell Encampment, Mortimer.

Mechanics

Fissures can be found randomly in areas near packs of monsters. Defeating monsters nearby will cause the fissures to close, causing Abyssal monsters to spawn. Closing several clustered fissures will cause a pit to open, releasing larger and more dangerous monsters. Monsters spawned by the pit absorb the monster rarity and monster modifiers based on monsters killed near the abyss. Absorbed monster modifiers can sometimes be converted into Abyssal modifiers, upgrading or modifying these effects. Multiple pits can spawn in an area and can be connected to each other. The size of the fissures, number of fissures, and number of pits increase based on progression through the acts and endgame. Defeating all of the spawned monsters will seal the pit, spawning an Abyssal Trove chest that contains various items, including preserved bones. Occasionally, instead of an Abyssal Trove, it may instead spawn the entrance into the Abyssal Depths.

Abyssal Troves are magic or rare rarity chests containing random rewards and preserved bones that can also come in other variants with specific rewards:

• Abyssal Armoury: Contains only armour items and rib preserved bones
• Abyssal Arsenal: Contains only weapon items and jawbone preserved bones

If a map has the modifier Abysses have (7-9) additional Pits; Area is overrun by the Abyssal desecrated modifier, it will cause all natural inhabitants of the map to spawn near Abysses.

If a map has the modifier Abysses lead to an Abyssal Boss desecrated modifier, it will cause the final Abyssal Pit to lead to a boss encounter, either in the map or within the Abyssal Depths.

Interactions with other encounters

Other encounters and mechanics can interact with abysses. These effects only occur if the encounters naturally spawned near the abyss. Bringing a distant monster to an abyss before killing it will not cause it to have these extra mechanics.

• Map boss: Killing a map boss near an abyss will spawn a gigantic larvae monster.
• Rogue Exiles: Rogue exiles killed near abysses will be respawn from the pit as Lichborn exiles. Unique items originally equipped by the exile are retained, and Lichborn exiles can also have Abyssal modifiers. Lichborn exiles can drop an exclusive unique jewel.
• Essence: Monsters imprisoned in essences near pits contain an additional exclusive "Essence of the Abyss".
• Expedition: Detonating explosives in an Expedition near an abyss will also cause abyssal monsters to emerge.

Abyssal Depths

If a pit results generates an entrance to the Abysal Depths, the pit entrance will display "Dark Domain". Jumping into it will take the character to an underground Abyssal city, a linear area filled with Abyssal monsters. Rare monsters found in this area always have an Abyssal modifier, and the rare monster at the end of the area has a Lichborn modifier.

The end of the area also contains 3 Abyssal Troves and a Large Abyssal Trove. The Large Abyssal Trove can contain exclusive rewards:

• Abyss exclusive omens:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Abyss exclusive lineage supports:
  • Amanamu's Tithe
  • Kurgal's Leash
  • Tecrod's Revenge
  • Kulemak's Dominion
• Abyssal eyes
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Abyss monsters

• Abyssal Shambler
• Abyssal Strangler
• Abyssal Walker
• Blackblooded Cretin
• Blackblooded Blisterboil - Explodes on death, creating Living Blood (Physical DOT ground)
• Blackblooded Proboscite
• Lightless Abomination
• Lightless Moray
• Lightless Serpent
• Lightless Vengewing
• Flesh Larva
• Gargantuan Larva
• Hound of the Pit
• Fungoid of the Pit
• Primordium of the Pit

Abyssal bosses

Abyssal bosses, also known as Abyssal Commanders, can sometimes be found in area level 79+ versions of Abyssal Depths. Each boss guards an Ancient Spire.

• Tasgul, Swallower of Light
• ?
• ?
• ?

After defeating the boss and destroying the Ancient Spire, it will drop a Kulemak's InvitationKulemak's InvitationSomething awaits you in the Well.Something awaits you in the Well.. If brought to the Well of Souls, and the player jumps in to the well, this item can be used to encounter the Vessel of Kulemak in The Black Cathedral.

Desecrated modifiers

Main page: Desecrated modifier

Desecrated modifiers are special modifiers that can be added to items using preserved bone currency. While unrevealed, desecrated modifiers appear as a line of green abyssal symbols. Taking this item to the Well of Souls in Act 2 will allow this modifier to be revealed, granting a choice of one of three modifiers. Sometimes, an offered modifier may be one that cannot normally roll.

Related items

Item	Stats	Description	Drop level
Abyssal ApparitionAbyssal ApparitionSpell Level: (1-20) Cast Time: InstantConsume a Power Charge when you cast a damaging Spell to trigger an Abyssal Apparition who will also cast that same Spell for you. Does not work with Channelling Spells, Spells with a Cooldown, Triggered Spells, Spells granted by items, or Spells which already consume a Power Charge. This Skill is not directly Supportable.Spells cast by Apparition deal (60-50)% less DamageSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.File:Abyssal Apparition skill icon.png	Spells cast by Apparition deal (60-50)% less Damage	—	—
Kulemak's InvitationKulemak's InvitationSomething awaits you in the Well.Something awaits you in the Well.	—	Something awaits you in the Well.	1
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	1
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	1
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	1
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	1
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	1
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	1
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	1
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	1
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.	Limited to: 1 Abyssal Eye	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	65
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.	Limited to: 1 Abyssal Eye	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	65
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.	Limited to: 1 Abyssal Eye	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	65
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.	Limited to: 1 Abyssal Eye	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	65
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	1
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	75
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	25
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	61
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	75
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	25
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	61
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	75
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	25
Preserved RibPreserved RibStack Size: 20Desecrates a Rare ArmourRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	—	Desecrates a Rare Armour	61
Preserved CraniumPreserved CraniumStack Size: 20Desecrates a Rare JewelRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	—	Desecrates a Rare Jewel	65
Preserved VertebraePreserved VertebraeStack Size: 20Desecrates a Rare WaystoneRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	—	Desecrates a Rare Waystone	65
Amanamu's TitheAmanamu's TitheSupport, Lineage, Minion, Persistent Category: Amanamu's TitheRequires Level 25 Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Persistent Minion Skills, granting a chance when Supported Minions die for you to gain an Abyssal Monster Modifier.DNT 50% chance to gain an Abyssal Monster Modifier when a Minion from Supported Skills dies Maximum 3 Abyssal Monster Modifiers gained this wayThose that serve the Liege of the Lightless are his, utterly. Blood, flesh, and soul are fodder to bend to his will. Under a Lich Lord, not even death is an escape.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.	DNT 50% chance to gain an Abyssal Monster Modifier when a Minion from Supported Skills dies Maximum 3 Abyssal Monster Modifiers gained this way	—	25
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.	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 way	—	25
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.	Gain Unholy Might for 5 seconds on Commanding Minions from Supported Skills Minions from Supported Skills gain Unholy Might for 5 seconds when Commanded	—	25
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.	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 0	—	65

Unique items

The following unique items are exclusive to the Abyss mechanic.

Item	Base item		Stats
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.	Diamond	1	<Desecrated prefix> <Desecrated prefix> <Desecrated suffix> <Desecrated suffix>
Darkness EnthronedDarkness Enthroned Fine BeltRequires Level 62Flasks gain 0.17 charges per Second Has (1-3) Charm SlotsThis item gains bonuses from socketed Items as though it was a <Random socketable equipment type> +(50-100)% increased effect of Socketed Items Has 2 Rune Sockets (Hidden)Kulemak sat triumphant, raising the crown. Darkness coiled the world in eternal night. Victory, a mere moment, came crashing down. No conqueror, no conquered, only searing Light.	Fine Belt	62	Flasks gain 0.17 charges per Second Has (1-3) Charm SlotsThis item gains bonuses from socketed Items as though it was a <Random socketable equipment type> +(50-100)% increased effect of Socketed Items Has 2 Rune Sockets (Hidden)

List of abyssal monster modifiers

Monster modifier	Abyssal modifier	Abyssal modifier effect
Mana Siphoner	Soul Siphoner	Deals damage over time in a large green ring around the monster. Continuously drains mana while standing in the ring.
Volatile Crag	Volatile Souls	Creates red and green Volatile Orbs that follow the player and explode
Final Gasp	Kurgal's Final Gasp	Persists for a duration after being killed. Gains damage as extra chaos and imbued with purple visual effects.
?	Amanamu's Void	?
?	Kulemak's Desecration	Creates an apparition that fires a green beam in a fixed direction for a duration.

Version history

Version	Changes
0.3.0	Introduced to the game.