Cortex

Map Level: 83
Map Tier: 9
Item Quantity: +100%
Monster Pack Size: +25%100% increased Experience gain
Monster Level: 83
Map has (3-5) additional random Modifiers
Map has (2-4) additional Synthesis Global ModifiersThough my life is gone, my purpose is not.
My will remains, emboldened and empowered by the righteousness of my cause.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.

This map can only drop from Tier 14 or higher map bosses. It may also be sold by Zana or offered as her Atlas Mission.

Unique

10x Chaos Orb

12x Alchemy Shard
Item class: Maps

Id	Synthesis_MapBoss
Act	11
Area level	79
Bosses	Venarius
Area type tags	synthesis_area

File:Cortex area screenshot.jpg

Cortex is a unique Relic Chambers MapRelic Chambers MapMap Level: 76
Map Tier: 9
Guild Character: 1Relics of a forbidden past. Hidden away. Forgotten.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.. The base map has a variable tier but the unique map has a fixed area level (83).

Modifiers[]

The map has two pools of map modifiers, one draw from "synthesis global " pool (mod domain = 19), one from "synthesis local" pool (mod domain = 18).

Layout[]

The area was known as Fractured Laboratory during initial release in Synthesis league, which uses the same tileset as Laboratory MapLaboratory MapMap Level: 70
Map Tier: 3
Guild Character: ÄMy last waking moments looked very much like this place... I miss it. I miss her.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once., Relic Chambers MapRelic Chambers MapMap Level: 76
Map Tier: 9
Guild Character: 1Relics of a forbidden past. Hidden away. Forgotten.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. and The Reliquary.

Encounters[]

Boss[]

Venarius (not targetable)

Summon bosses of that have similar skills as other Synthesis Unique Maps
- Fractal Gargantuan, a giant unique golem
- Synthete Masterpiece, a humanoid unique monster
- Fractal Titan, a giant unique golem
- Synthete Nightmare, a humanoid unique monster

Boss video[]

Items found in this area

There are currently no items that have a drop table specific to this area.

Item acquisition

This map can only drop from Tier 14 or higher map bosses. It may also be sold by Zana or offered as her Atlas Mission.

Upgrade paths

This item can be acquired through the following upgrade paths or vendor recipes:

Amount	Ingredient	General Notes	Type
8	The Encroaching DarknessThe Encroaching Darkness8Map CorruptedNo matter where your dreams take you, Nightmare follows close behind.	random corrupted map	Automatic
8	Otherworldly IncubatorOtherworldly IncubatorAdds an incubated Unique Map item to an equippable item Item drops after killing # monstersUnique Map ItemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.	random map	Automatic
4	Jack in the BoxJack in the Box4ItemTurn the crank, close your eyes, and pray to the gods for a pleasant surprise.	random item	Automatic
1	Singular IncubatorSingular IncubatorAdds an incubated Unique item to an equippable item Item drops after killing # monstersUnique ItemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.	random item	Automatic
1	The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.	random divination card set exchange	Automatic

Legacy variants[]

Cortex has legacy variants.

Version Discontinued	Base Item	Modifiers
3.13.0	Relic Chambers MapRelic Chambers MapMap Level: 76 Map Tier: 9 Guild Character: 1Relics of a forbidden past. Hidden away. Forgotten.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. Map Level: 83 Map Tier: 9/11/14	100% increased Experience gain Monster Level: 83 Map has (3-5) additional random Modifiers Map has (2-4) additional Synthesis Global Modifiers
3.12.0	Relic Chambers MapRelic Chambers MapMap Level: 76 Map Tier: 9 Guild Character: 1Relics of a forbidden past. Hidden away. Forgotten.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. Map Level: 83 Map Tier: 9/11/14	100% increased Experience gain Monster Level: 83 Map has (3-5) additional random Modifiers Map has (2-4) additional Synthesis Global Modifiers
3.11.0	Relic Chambers MapRelic Chambers MapMap Level: 70 Map Tier: 3 Guild Character: 1Relics of a forbidden past. Hidden away. Forgotten.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. Map Level: 83 Map Tier: 3/7/11/14	100% increased Experience gain Monster Level: 83 Map has (3-5) additional random Modifiers Map has (2-4) additional Synthesis Global Modifiers
3.10.0	Relic Chambers MapRelic Chambers MapMap Level: 70 Map Tier: 3 Guild Character: 1Relics of a forbidden past. Hidden away. Forgotten.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once. Map Level: 83 Map Tier: 3	100% increased Experience gain Monster Level: 83 Map has (3-5) additional random Modifiers Map has (2-4) additional Synthesis Global Modifiers

Version history[]

Version	Changes
3.13.0	Map tiers and locations have been shuffled (though the 'pin' locations for maps has not changed). Most maps are now initially found at a different tier. ^[a]
3.12.0	Map tiers and locations have been shuffled (though the 'pin' locations for maps has not changed). Most maps are now initially found at a different tier. ^[a]
3.11.0	Map tiers and locations have been shuffled (though the 'pin' locations for maps has not changed). Most maps are now initially found at a different tier. ^[a]
3.9.0	All 5 Synthesis maps can now drop as unique items. They can only be acquired from map bosses of Tier 11 or greater maps (or Tier 14 or greater for Cortex), or if you're very, very lucky, maybe Zana will sell you one. The Cortex map is now more commonly available from Zana relative to the other Synthesis maps, and is now always level 83 (previously had a variable level). All Synthesis maps now require a minimum level 80 area to appear in Zana's mission window. Unique maps can now drop with varied tiers based on the state of your Atlas. Maps that previously had monster level overrides (such as Hallowed GroundHallowed Ground Cemetery MapMap Level: (73-79) Map Tier: 12 Guild Character: Ð Item Quantity: +100% Item Rarity: +100%Monster Level: (73-79) Unique Boss drops 3 additional Maps Unique Boss gives 2000% increased Experience 0.5 Flask Charges recovered every 3 secondsSome dead have long envied the living. When given the chance, they take from us what they can. So we offer our suffrage. In return, they give only suffering.Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.) now instead rely on the variable tier.^[b]
3.8.0	Overhauled as a core mechanics If you're lucky, Zana will now offer 5 new unique maps as part of her missions. Each map contains a boss encounter originally from the Synthesis league, and each can drop unique items originally exclusive to that league. Note, you cannot obtain Fractured items, nor will you have any access to the Synthesiser.
3.6.0	Introduced to the game as league mechanics

Notes[]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 The patch notes incorrectly stated that unique maps did not changed tier, however, they did. In 3.11, Cortex 's base tier is T9 and also have T11 and T14 variants. All variants have an area/monster level override, however. In 3.12 and 3.13, Cortex's map tiers are not changed. But other unique maps have changes in tiers.
↑ Despite stated in the patch note that unique maps do not have monster level overrides anymore, all Synthesis Maps have introduced monster level overrides since version 3.9.0. In specific, Cortex can dropped with variable tiers since circa version 3.10.0.

[uniquemap-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 The patch notes incorrectly stated that unique maps did not changed tier, however, they did. In 3.11, Cortex 's base tier is T9 and also have T11 and T14 variants. All variants have an area/monster level override, however. In 3.12 and 3.13, Cortex's map tiers are not changed. But other unique maps have changes in tiers.

[tier-2] Despite stated in the patch note that unique maps do not have monster level overrides anymore, all Synthesis Maps have introduced monster level overrides since version 3.9.0. In specific, Cortex can dropped with variable tiers since circa version 3.10.0.

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