Abyss

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This page 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.

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.

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

Abyssal Depths

Entering the Dark Domain will teleport the player to the Abyssal Depths, a linear area containing swarms of Abyssal monsters. Completing the encounter will lead to an Ancient Spire to challenge Abyssal Commanders. Destroying the Ancient Spire will cause it to reveal a Finger of the Lich. Collecting all of them will grant an encounter with the Vessel of Kulemak.

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	Drop level
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>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>	—
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 HistoricThey 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.	Glorifying the defilement of (79-30977) souls in tribute to (Amanamu-Ulaman-Kurgal-Tecrod-Kulemak) Passives in radius are Conquered by the Abyssals Historic	—
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
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	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	65
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	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	65

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<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 <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 <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	?

Version history

Version	Changes
0.3.0	Introduced to the game.