Abyss

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This article is about game mechanic. For endgame map, see Abyss (map).

Abyss is a type of encounter introduced in Rise of the Abyssal league. They are first introduced in Clearfell by an NPC, 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. Defeating all of the spawned monsters will seal the pit, spawning an Abyssal Trove chest that contains various items, including ancient bones. Occasionally, instead of an Abyssal Trove, it may instead spawn the entrance into the Abyssal Depths.

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.

Absorbed monster modifiers can sometimes be converted into Abyssal modifiers, upgrading or modifying these effects.

• 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.
• Killing a map boss near an abyss will spawn a gigantic larvae monster.
• Monsters imprisoned in essences near pits contain an additional exclusive "Essence of the Abyss" variant.

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.

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:

• 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.
• Abyss exclusive lineage supports:
  • Kurgal's Leash
• Abyssal eyes
  • 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.

Abyssal bosses

Abyssal bosses, also known as Abyssal Commanders, are found in endgame 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.

Desecrated modifiers

Main article: 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	Drop level
Abyss Precursor TabletAbyss Precursor TabletAdds Abysses to a Map 10 uses remainingCan be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	Adds Abysses to a Map 10 uses remaining	65
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	—
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)	—
Unforeseen ConsequencesUnforeseen Consequences Abyss Precursor TabletAdds Abysses to a Map 1 use remainingMap contains (14-18) additional Abysses Map is overrun by the Abyssal (4-6) additional Rare Monsters are spawned from Abysses in MapCan be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	Adds Abysses to a Map 1 use remainingMap contains (14-18) additional Abysses Map is overrun by the Abyssal (4-6) additional Rare Monsters are spawned from Abysses in Map	—
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.50% chance to gain an Abyssal Monster Modifier for 20 seconds 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.	50% chance to gain an Abyssal Monster Modifier for 20 seconds when a Minion from Supported Skills dies Maximum 3 Abyssal Monster Modifiers gained this way	25

Unique items

The following unique items are obtained only in the Abyss.

Item	Base item		Stats
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.	Diamond	1	<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

List of abyssal monster modifiers

Monster modifier	Abyssal modifier	Abyssal modifier effect
Mana Siphoner	Soul Siphoner	?

Version history

Version	Changes
0.3.0	Introduced to the game.