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Lore: Wraeclast's first civilization
Wraeclast was the cradle of an unnamed primeval civilization that existed before the Vaal. Details about its history are uncovered by delving the Azurite Mine.
Aul, the Crystal King was once a slave who led an uprising and usurped the crown. He became the last king of their civilization before it was destroyed by a cataclysm.
With her home in ruins, the Clayshaper retreated into the mountains where she encountered the Maraketh. Together they formed an alliance and defeated the Lightless.
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Equipment
Equipment is crucial to an exile's survival and combat effectiveness.
 Weapons |
 Off‑hand |
 Armour |
 Jewellery |
 Flasks |
Itemisation
Magic and rare items have random affixes that determine their modifiers.
Unique items have a fixed list of modifiers and distinct names and artwork.
Crafting
Currency items serve various functions, most notably in trading and crafting equipment, gems, jewels, maps, and strongboxes.
The Crafting Bench, harvest crafting and beastcrafting offer additional options for crafting items.
Vendors
Vendors barter their items in exchange for currency.
Selling items to a vendor utilizes the vendor recipe system to determine which items he will offer in return.
Sets of divination cards can be exchanged for certain items.
Exiles
The seven character classes are distinguished by:
- Start location on the passive skill tree
- Ascendancy classes
- Quest rewards
- Base attributes
- Appearance and voice
The world
Convicts from Oriath are exiled to the forsaken continent of Wraeclast.
The storyline is divided into ten acts.
| • Complete storyline quests • Challenge the Lord's Labyrinth • Delve into the Azurite Mine • Clear missions from masters |
• Build a personal hideout • Defeat the Pantheon • Discover the Rogue Harbour • Explore the Atlas of Worlds |
Leagues
Leagues have their own economies and character ladders.
Challenge leagues run for a limited time. Characters who die in hardcore leagues are moved to Standard league.
Races and tournaments are scheduled events in which players compete for prizes.
Skills
Skill gems are socketed into equipment to grant new skills.
 Attacks |
 Spells |
 Curses |
 Warcries |
 Auras |
 Minions |
 Totems |
 Traps |
Support gems are linked with skill gems to enhance their effects.
Passive skills improve all manner of attributes and stats.
Jewels placed onto the passive skill tree provide additional bonuses.
Game mechanics
Understanding the game mechanics is important for successful character builds.