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Join Private League Events on May 1st PDT

Join your fellow Exiles in Private League Events starting at 3pm May 1st (PDT)! There are 15 free templates to choose from in both Hardcore and Standard leagues which will be available until 3pm May 30th (PDT). Check out the templates below:

Here's five options for those just wanting to try things out, nothing complicated and nothing too dangerous!
  • Settlers
  • Settlers + Idols
  • Settlers + Alternate Ascendancies
  • Settlers + Necropolis
  • Settlers + Shifting Stones

Here's five for the thrillseekers out there, warning: Danger!
  • Settlers + Gauntlet Boss + Gauntlet modifiers
  • Settlers + Idols + Gauntlet Boss + Gauntlet modifiers
  • Settlers + Alternate Ascendancies + Gauntlet Boss + Gauntlet modifiers
  • Settlers + Necropolis + Gauntlet Boss + Gauntlet modifiers
  • Settlers + Shifting Stones + Gauntlet Boss + Gauntlet modifiers

And here's five more for those wanting to combine some new mechanics with some old ones!
  • Settlers + Affliction
  • Settlers + Idols + Kalandra
  • Settlers + Alternate Ascendancies + Sentinels
  • Settlers + Necropolis + Beyond
  • Settlers + Shifting Stones + Atlas Invasion

[h2]FAQ[/h2]

How can I create/join a free Private League?

The free Private League templates will be available on this page after a patch later this week. When those go live, you will be able to choose a template from the drop down list.



When the Private League based on the selected template has been created, the owner will be able to generate a link which they can share to invite up to 20,000 players. Simply accept the invite and then you’ll be able to create a character when the Private League starts.

Will these templates always be available going forward?

No, these templates will only be available during the event period (May 1st - May 30th PDT).

What happens with Alternate Ascendancies and the Idols system after these templates are no longer available?

They may return in the form of Private League templates or separate events in the future. We are not planning to add them to the core game.

Are the events voided?

No.

Are there Hardcore options?

Yes, all templates are available in Hardcore and Standard.

How will Affliction work?

Affliction will behave as it does in 3.25, just not exclusive to t16+ maps. This means no Wildwood Ascendancies or Charms.

How will Sentinels work?

Sentinels will also behave as they do in 3.25, just not exclusive to t16+ maps.

We hope you'll have fun playing in these Private Leagues. See you soon!

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3.25 End-of-League Private League Events

With the Legacy of Phrecia event coming to an end on April 23rd PDT, and 3.26 still slated for a June release, we’re creating free Private League templates to help fill the gap! Today’s news post goes into more detail about what to expect!

Next week we’ll add 15 Private League templates for PC that you'll be able to create for free with up to 20,000 players in each event. We are planning to have these templates available for a month, approximately until the end of May.

A private league template means you will not be able to add your own modifiers like you would normally be able to.

We’ve tried to ensure there is an event for every type of player! All of these events are based on Settlers league. For players who just want to try things out with nothing too complicated or dangerous we have:

  • Just Settlers - Pretty self explanatory, it's just Settlers league.
  • Idols - Atlas Passive Tree has been replaced with the Idol system from Legacy of Phrecia.
  • Alternate Ascendancies - All Ascendancies have been replaced with Alternate Ascendancies from the Legacy of Phrecia event.
  • Necro Settlers - Monsters in every area are affected by a pool of mods which you will be able to manipulate upon entering that area, these will rotate every hour!
  • Shifting Stones - In each area you will encounter a league mechanic that has been enhanced by a corresponding Atlas Keystone! These will change every 15 minutes.


For the thrillseekers out there, warning: Danger! We’ve taken each of the events above and turned the difficulty dial right up by including Gauntlet Boss Enhancements and some dangerous modifiers from the Gauntlet. These Gauntlet mods are from the most recent Gauntlet event, however we've toned down some of the modifiers for the Uber Bosses (Area Level 85+) so they're a bit more reasonable but still challenging:

  • From 50% Less Damage Taken to 25%
  • From 100% Increased Damage to 50%
  • From 40% Increased Attack, Cast and Movement Speed to 20%


We’ve also created some new events for those who want to use new mechanics with some old ones!

  • Affliction - Free wisps trapped in the Wildwood, doing so will empower monsters and improve their rewards!
  • Idols + Kalandra - Reflect upon your Idols; Influence the Lake of Kalandra in every zone and replace Path of Exile's Atlas Passive Tree with the Idols system!
  • Alternate Ascendancies + Sentinels - Explore alternative Ascendancy Classes while harnessing ancient Sentinels to control the risk and reward of combat.
  • Necro Settlers + Beyond - Noticing your use of the Lantern of Arimor, Beyond demons have begun invading!
  • Shifting Stones + Atlas Invasion - On top of each area having enhanced league mechanics, each area will also be invaded by Atlas Bosses.

We’ll have another post next week that will include any extra information you might need, such as when these events will begin! Thanks to everyone who played Legacy of Phrecia!

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