Mutators are global effects applied to all monsters or players, each one a unique twist that strengthens monsters/players in one way, but weakens them in another. Ulzuin’s Pact will fill you and your allies with fiery fury, increasing Offensive and Defensive Ability by 30 + 5% and reducing skill Energy Costs by 25%.Īs you progress through the Crucible, its master will throw another twist into the formula through Mutators.The Might of Amatok will embolden you and your allies, causing every blow to be mightier, every spell to be brimming with arcane energies by multiplying damage by an additional 26% and Offensive Ability by 75.Empyrion’s Guidance will grant you and your allies unparalleled fortitude by increasing Health by 80%.The Blessing of Ulo will shield you and your allies from duration Effects, such as poisons, increase all your Resistances by 25% (8% against Physical) and reduce the duration of Crowd Control applied by your enemies.

Much debate remains over the involvement of the gods in the grand weave of Cairn’s destiny, but for a price, a ghostly apparition will bestow upon you Celestial Blessings: When fully upgraded, the range and effectiveness of the Aura and Frenzy are increased.

Vanguard Banner Upgrade: periodically cast an area Frenzy Buff.

When fully upgraded, the range and effectiveness of the Aura and Heal are increased.

Stonewall Banner Upgrade: periodically cast an area Heal.

Effectiveness is increased by 33% with each upgrade. When fully upgraded, the Shock is cast more often and affects two nearby enemies.

Stormcaller Beacon Upgrade: periodically Shock a nearby enemy for heavy damage, with a chance to stun.

When fully upgraded, Fire Storm is cast more often.

Inferno Beacon Upgrade: periodically unleash a Fire Storm on a target area and increase the radius of Burst of Flame.

When fully upgraded, the Surge is cast more often and on a larger area.

Deathchill Beacon Upgrade: periodically Slow all nearby enemies and reduce their Resistances and Offensive and Defensive Ability with a massive surge of cold.Vanguard Banners grant nearby players bonus Damage, Offensive Ability and Crit Damage.Īll Defenses can be upgraded twice, first gaining a new ability, then empowering their abilities:.Stonewall Banners grant nearby players bonus Health, Defensive Ability and Health Regeneration.Stormcaller Beacons occasionally release a bolt of chain lightning at distant enemies that reduces Resistances.Inferno Beacons frequently release intense bursts of flame at nearby enemies that reduce Armor and Damage Dealt.Deathchill Beacons launch icy orbs at distant enemies, slowing their advance and reducing Offensive and Defensive Ability, with a chance to freeze.Spend your valuable Tributes to create powerful defenses around the arenas, giving you an edge on the seemingly endless waves of enemies.

The Crucible is cruel, but you are not without options. Tributes can be spent to Restart the Crucible at various Checkpoints, or to increase your odds of survival with the aid of Celestial Blessings and Arcane Defenses. Tributes are the currency of the Crucible, bestowed upon you by its cruel master as compensation for your bloody perseverance. The quality of the treasure contained within the Treasure Chamber, the experience earned and the Tributes earned depend on the difficulty of the Crucible, how many waves you defeated and whether you chose to cash out or perished, with an additional treasure chest earned for successfully ending the Crucible. Cheer your allies on and perhaps together you will triumph! Should they manage to finish the wave that bested you, you will be resurrected (for Softcore characters only). In Multiplayer, you still have a chance if your allies survive. Should you perish, you cannot continue further in the Crucible.

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