Rise of the Abyssal league

Rise of the Abyssal league

Challenge league

Release version	0.3.0
Release date	2025-08-29 19:00:00 UTC
End date	2025-12-09 21:00:00 UTC
Links	Official Page

Rise of the Abyssal league's logo.

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 content

Abysses can be found as green fissures in the ground near packs of monsters. Defeating these monsters will release packs of Abyssals from nearby pits, including Rare monsters with special Abyssal modifiers. These monsters must be defeated to close the Abyss.

Fully closing an abyss will reveal an Abyssal Trove containing exclusive items, and sometimes may provide access to the Abyssal Depths, which contains more Abyssal monsters and rewards.

Occasionally, an Abyss can reward preserved 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. Abysses can also sometimes interact with other nearby Encounter mechanics, such as adding an Abyssal modifier to an imprisoned Essence monster or raising a slain rogue exile as a Lichborn exile.

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 Desecration makes this item Unstable 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 Desecration makes this item Unstable Historic <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)
Grip of KulemakGrip of Kulemak Abyssal SignetInflict Abyssal Wasting on Hit(30-20)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (30-20)% 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(30-20)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (30-20)% reduced Light Radius <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden) (60-100)% increased Magnitude of Abyssal Wasting you inflict Abyssal Wasting you inflict has Infinite Duration Abyssal Wasting also applies -(8-6)% to Fire Resistance +(20-30)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage Gain (8-12)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage (20-10)% faster Curse Activation +(20-25) to Spirit while you have at least 200 Strength (20-30)% increased Ignite Magnitude (30-40)% increased Armour (15-25)% increased Area of Effect of Curses Debuffs you inflict have (12-20)% increased Slow Magnitude (6-10)% increased Spirit (4-6)% increased Strength +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges Hits against you have (20-30)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus (20-10)% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You (10-16)% increased Skill Effect Duration (6-10)% increased Spirit Reservation Efficiency of Skills (30-50)% increased Thorns damage if you've consumed an Endurance Charge Recently You and Allies in your Presence have +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance You and Allies in your Presence have (10-14)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (30-40)% increased Accuracy Rating against Enemies affected by Abyssal Wasting (20-30)% of Mana Leeched from targets affected by Abyssal Wasting is Instant Abyssal Wasting also applies -(8-6)% to Cold Resistance (20-30)% increased Magnitude of Chill you inflict (25-40)% increased Critical Hit Chance Gain (8-12)% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage (10-14)% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life Recover (3-5)% of your maximum Mana when an Enemy dies in your Presence (15-25)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge +(20-25) to Spirit while you have at least 200 Intelligence Gain Arcane Surge when a Minion Dies (30-40)% increased maximum Energy Shield (4-6)% increased Intelligence Spell Skills have (9-18)% increased Area of Effect (40-60)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Surrounded (5-10)% increased maximum Mana +1 to Maximum Power Charges Meta Skills gain (10-16)% increased Energy 2% increased Cast Speed per 20 Spirit (10-20)% increased Cost Efficiency of Skills if you've consumed a Power Charge Recently Triggered Spells deal (25-40)% increased Spell Damage You and Allies in your Presence have (11-16)% increased Cast Speed (30-40)% increased chance to inflict Ailments against Enemies affected by Abyssal Wasting (20-30)% of Life Leeched from targets affected by Abyssal Wasting is Instant Abyssal Wasting also applies -(8-6)% to Lightning Resistance Projectiles have (40-50)% chance for an additional Projectile when Forking (15-25)% increased Critical Damage Bonus Gain (8-12)% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage Recover (2-3)% of your maximum Life when an Enemy dies in your Presence Gain Deflection Rating equal to (10-20)% of Evasion Rating +(20-25) to Spirit while you have at least 200 Dexterity Gain Onslaught for 4 seconds when a Minion Dies (9-18)% increased Area of Effect for Attacks (4-6)% increased Dexterity (30-40)% increased Evasion Rating (20-30)% increased amount of Life Leeched if you've consumed a Frenzy Charge Recently (30-40)% increased Life Regeneration rate while Surrounded +1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges (5-10)% increased maximum Life 1% increased Attack Speed per 20 Spirit Projectiles have (10-16)% chance to Chain an additional time from terrain (15-25)% increased Magnitude of Shock you inflict You and Allies in your Presence have (20-28)% increased Accuracy Rating You and Allies in your Presence have (7-12)% increased Attack Speed
Heart of the WellHeart of the Well DiamondLimited to: 1<Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <List of mods>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.	<Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <List of mods> (5-10)% chance to Aggravate Bleeding on targets you Hit with Attacks (5-8)% increased Attack Speed while a Rare or Unique Enemy is in your Presence (40-60)% increased Armour from Equipped Body Armour (30-50)% chance to Pierce an Enemy (10-15)% chance when a Charm is used to use another Charm without consuming Charges Charms applied to you have (15-25)% increased Effect Recover (5-10)% of maximum Mana when a Charm is used (15-25)% increased Culling Strike Threshold Gain (9-15)% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage Gain (7-13)% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage Gain (9-15)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage Gain (9-15)% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage (15-25)% increased Damage while your Companion is in your Presence (15-25)% increased Exposure Effect (40-60)% increased Evasion Rating from Equipped Body Armour Regenerate (1-1.5)% of maximum Life per Second if you've used a Life Flask in the past 10 seconds (10-18)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (40-60)% increased Ice Crystal Life (4-8)% increased Skill Speed (15-25)% chance for Lightning Damage with Hits to be Lucky (8-16)% increased Mana Cost Efficiency (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while moving +1% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances (40-60)% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Body Armour Minions gain (10-15)% of their maximum Life as Extra maximum Energy Shield Minions Regenerate (1-3)% of maximum Life per second Minions Revive (5-10)% faster (8-15)% of Leech is Instant (5-10)% of Physical Damage prevented Recouped as Life (8-14)% increased speed of Recoup Effects Recover (2-4)% of maximum Life on Killing a Poisoned Enemy (10-15)% increased Skill Effect Duration +(2-4)% to Thorns Critical Hit Chance Gain Physical Thorns damage equal to (4-6)% of Item Armour on Equipped Body Armour (6-12)% chance for Trigger skills to refund half of Energy Spent (4-8)% increased chance to inflict Ailments Gain additional Ailment Threshold equal to (4-10)% of maximum Energy Shield (5-10)% chance to inflict Bleeding on Hit (5-10)% chance to Poison on Hit (4-8)% increased Critical Hit Chance (6-12)% increased Critical Damage Bonus (2-3)% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life Debuffs on you expire (4-8)% faster Damaging Ailments deal damage (2-4)% faster (4-8)% increased Flask Effect Duration Gain (1-2) Rage when Hit by an Enemy (2-3)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (6-12)% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold (2-3)% increased Attack Speed (2-3)% increased Cast Speed (4-8)% increased Flask Charges gained (5-10)% increased Stun Threshold (2-3)% of Skill Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs (2-3)% of Damage taken Recouped as Life (6-12)% increased Life Regeneration rate Recover (1-2)% of maximum Mana on Kill (4-8)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate +1% to Maximum Cold Resistance +1% to Maximum Fire Resistance Recover (1-2)% of maximum Life on Kill +1% to Maximum Lightning Resistance Minions have (2-3)% increased Attack and Cast Speed Minions have (6-12)% increased Critical Hit Chance Minions have +(3-4)% to all Elemental Resistances Minions have (3-12)% additional Physical Damage Reduction (1-2)% increased Movement Speed Gain 1 Rage on Melee Hit (3-8)% increased Skill Effect Duration (10-5)% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You (4-8)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells (6-12)% increased Critical Spell Damage Bonus (6-12)% increased Stun Buildup Gain additional Stun Threshold equal to (4-10)% of maximum Energy Shield
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 prefix> <Lich's Desecrated suffix> <Lich's Desecrated prefix or suffix> <List of mods>In ghastly pits beneath the world, Kulemak grows countless new bodies, each more powerful than the last. Not all of his abominations survive.	(60-80)% increased Desecrated Modifier magnitudes <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Lich's Desecrated prefix> <Lich's Desecrated suffix> <Lich's Desecrated prefix or suffix> <List of mods> (86-99)% increased Fire Damage (14-23)% increased Ignite Magnitude (25-40)% chance to build an additional Combo on Hit (86-99)% increased Cold Damage (14-23)% increased Freeze Buildup Recover (4-6)% of Maximum Mana when you expend at least 10 Combo (86-99)% increased Lightning Damage (14-23)% increased Magnitude of Shock you inflict Recover (6-12)% of Maximum Life when you expend at least 10 Combo +(35-50) to Spirit (148-178)% increased Spell Damage with Spells that cost Life (25-35)% increased Archon Buff duration +(12-16)% to Block chance (25-35)% of Spell Mana Cost Converted to Life Cost +(1-2) to maximum number of Elemental Infusions (4-5)% increased Spell Damage per 100 maximum Mana Archon recovery period expires (25-35)% faster (26-36)% increased Cast Speed while on Full Mana (40-64)% increased Magnitude of Damaging Ailments you inflict (4-5)% increased Spell Damage per 100 Maximum Life (30-40)% increased Cast Speed when on Low Life (25-35)% chance for Spell Skills to fire 2 additional Projectiles (100-160)% increased Chaos Damage Enemies you kill have a (5-10)% chance to explode, dealing a quarter of their maximum Life as Chaos damage (100-160)% increased Chaos Damage Enemies you Curse have -(8-5)% to Chaos Resistance (100-160)% increased Elemental Damage (10-20)% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on Enemies (100-160)% increased Spell Physical Damage (20-30)% chance to inflict Bleeding on Hit +(40-60) to Spirit (6-10)% increased Spirit Reservation Efficiency of Skills You have Unholy Might (28-56)% increased Magnitude of Unholy Might buffs you grant

Lineage support

Gem
Kurgal's LeashKurgal's LeashSupport, Lineage, Minion, Chaos 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 15 seconds on Commanding Minions from Supported Skills Minions from Supported Skills gain Unholy Might for 15 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 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 20 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 40% 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 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 NecromancyStack Size: 10While 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 NecromancyStack Size: 10While 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 Weapon or Jewellery 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 Weapon or Jewellery 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 Weapon or Jewellery 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 Weapon or Jewellery 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 Weapon or Jewellery 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 Weapon or Jewellery Desecration attempt will guarantee a random Kurgal modifier
Omen of Abyssal EchoesOmen of Abyssal EchoesStack Size: 10While 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 Unrevealed 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 Unrevealed 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 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 GazeLimited to: 1 Ancient AugmentRequires Level 60Helmets: 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 except for Sprinting do not applyThe Liege of the Lightless seeks dominion for the authority it brings.Place into an empty Augment 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 Augment items.	—
Kurgal's GazeKurgal's GazeLimited to: 1 Ancient AugmentRequires Level 60Helmets: 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 Augment 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 Augment items.	—
Tecrod's GazeTecrod's GazeLimited to: 1 Ancient AugmentRequires Level 60Body 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 Augment 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 Augment items.	—
Ulaman's GazeUlaman's GazeLimited to: 1 Ancient AugmentRequires Level 60Helmets: +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 Augment 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 Augment items.	—

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.