Invasion league

Invasion league

Challenge league

File:Invasion league logo.png

Release version	1.1.0
Release date	2014-03-05
End date	2014-07-05

In the Invasion, areas of Wraeclast have substantially more monster variety, so players will run into unexpected and dangerous invading monsters from other levels or acts. A unique boss monster from an invading monster type is also lurking in each level, with powerful combinations of skills to catch the player off-guard.

Description on the official Path of Exile website

The Invasion league was a four month league aimed at players who were looking for more challenging gameplay. In this league all areas had been invaded by monsters from all over Wraeclast. A unique Invasion Boss from an invading monster type was also lurking in each level. Higher difficulty levels contained expanded monster variety and invading bosses with more abilities.

It started along with the Ambush league on March 5, 2014 and lasted until July 5, 2014. At the end of the league all surviving characters and stashes were moved to the Hardcore league. Characters that died during the four months were moved to Standard league immediately.

Modifier

All areas had Monsters and bosses invade from elsewhere in Wraeclast

Items

Invasion had nine exclusive base item types (all shared with Ambush) and three exclusive uniques (two of which were shared with Ambush).

Exclusive base item types

The following item types were introduced exclusive to Ambush and Invasion.

Item		Stats
Two-Point Arrow QuiverTwo-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 4(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating	4	(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating
Serrated Arrow QuiverSerrated Arrow QuiverRequires Level 5Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks	5	Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks
Unset RingUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket	5	Has 1 Socket
Sharktooth Arrow QuiverSharktooth Arrow QuiverRequires Level 10+(3-4) Life gained for each Enemy hit by your Attacks	10	+(3-4) Life gained for each Enemy hit by your Attacks
Blunt Arrow QuiverBlunt Arrow QuiverRequires Level 16(25-35)% increased Stun Duration on Enemies	16	(25-35)% increased Stun Duration on Enemies
Fire Arrow QuiverFire Arrow QuiverRequires Level 22Adds 4 to 8 Fire Damage to Bow Attacks	22	Adds 4 to 8 Fire Damage to Bow Attacks
Broadhead Arrow QuiverBroadhead Arrow QuiverRequires Level 28Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks	28	Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks
Penetrating Arrow QuiverPenetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36Arrows Pierce an additional Target	36	Arrows Pierce an additional Target
Spike-Point Arrow QuiverSpike-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 45(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance	45	(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance

Exclusive uniques

The following uniques were shared between Invasion and Ambush.

Item		Stats
Vaal CaressVaal Caress Bronzescale GauntletsQuality: +20% Armour: (120-130) Evasion: (120-130)Requires Level 27, 22 Str, 22 Dex+2 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 5 seconds on using a Vaal Skill"The gems are strangely human at times. They simply love to be held." - Doryani, First Seer to the Queen	27	+2 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 5 seconds on using a Vaal Skill
VoideyeVoideye Unset RingRequires Level 45Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed GemsThe darker the eye, the more diligent the watched.	45	Has 1 Socket+5 to Level of Socketed Gems

These uniques were specific to Invasion, but was added as a drop to the core game at the league's end.

Item		Stats
RearguardRearguard Broadhead Arrow QuiverRequires Level 28Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks(20-24)% Chance to Block Attack Damage (12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(400-450) to Armour (20-30)% increased Projectile Speed 50% increased Stun and Block Recovery (15-20)% increased Projectile Damage"It's a rare man that has eyes in the back of his head." - Kiravi, Vaal Archer	28	Adds 6 to 12 Physical Damage to Bow Attacks(20-24)% Chance to Block Attack Damage (12-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(400-450) to Armour (20-30)% increased Projectile Speed 50% increased Stun and Block Recovery (15-20)% increased Projectile Damage