Path of Exile: Crucible brings fresh air to the world of Wraeclast. In this article, we take you on a journey full of new content, items, and exciting changes. Grab your controller or keyboard and stay tuned, because it's going to be thrilling!
New Keywords and Adjustments
Crucible introduces some new keywords into the game that have a direct impact on your item filter. Two examples of these are HasImplicitMod and HasCruciblePassiveTree. Both come with the values True and False, so you can search for items with specific properties. But don't worry if all of this sounds confusing: the integrated item filter of Path of Exile will be updated along with Crucible, so you can jump right in.
New and Removed Items
New Items
- Stackable Currency: Igneous Geode, Crystalline Geode, Magmatic Ore
- Active Skill Gems: Vaal Firestorm, Vaal Arctic Armour, Vaal Ice Shot, Vaal Absolution, Vaal Domination, Vaal Lightning Arrow, Vaal Animate Weapon, Vaal Reap, Vaal Rejuvenation Totem, Snipe
- Support Skill Gems: Momentum Support, Manaforged Arrows Support, Prismatic Burst Support
- Divination Cards: Brother's Gift, Soul Quenched, Poisoned Faith, A Chilling Wind, Matryoshka
Removed Items
Some items have been removed from the game, including Onslaught Support and various Charged, Enriched, and Pure Breachstones. But don't worry, there are plenty of new things to discover!
Other Changes in the Game
Aside from new and removed items, there are other changes waiting for you. For example, the item class of Map Fragment has been changed to Breachstone. Additionally, there are many renamings of Divination Cards, Wands, and Abyss Jewel Mod names. Pantheon Souls have also been reworked and have received some new names.
Map Tiers
Crucible also brings changes to the map tiers, from Tier 1 to Tier 16. Most maps have been redistributed to new tiers, so you will experience a completely new gameplay when playing the maps. Here is a brief overview of the map tiers:
- Tier 1: Bone Crypt, Scriptorium, Alleyways, Colonnade
- Tier 2: Dunes, Stagnation, Silo, Dry Sea, Excavation, Belfry, Precinct, Grotto
- Tier 3: Overgrown Shrine, Strand, Lair, Infested Valley, Shrine, Primordial Blocks, Primordial Pool, Fields
- Tier 4: Cemetery, Moon Temple, Vaal Pyramid, Lighthouse, Orchard, Laboratory, Port, Tower
- Tier 5: Atoll, Courtyard, City Square, Marshes, Mineral Pools, Plateau, Arcade, Residence
- Tier 6: Shore, Promenade, Pit, Phantasmagoria, Castle Ruins, Waste Pool, Toxic Sewer
- Tier 7: Cursed Crypt, Canyon, Sulphur Vents, Relic Chambers, Chateau, Coral Ruins, Forbidden Woods
- Tier 8: Crimson Temple, Shipyard, Caldera, Armoury, Arachnid Tomb, Flooded Mine, Crystal Ore
- Tier 9: Wasteland, Ramparts, Pier, Overgrown Ruin, Cold River, Siege
- Tier 10: Underground Sea, Foundry, Arachnid Nest, Cells, Factory, Plaza
- Tier 11: Malformation, Fungal Hollow, Beach, Geode, Crimson Township, Frozen Cabins
- Tier 12: Museum, Necropolis, Desert Spring, Conservatory, Jungle Valley, Wharf
- Tier 13: Arid Lake, Leyline, Defiled Cathedral, Crater, Thicket
- Tier 14: Temple, Maze, Barrows, Dungeon, Terrace
- Tier 15: Underground River, Tropical Island, Colosseum, Core, Racecourse
- Tier 16: Dig, Volcano, Coves, Arsenal
Those were the most important information about Path of Exile: Crucible. Dive into the adventure and discover the many new features, items, and changes that await you. Have fun playing and until next time, when we have exciting news from the gaming world for you!
