The Curse of the Allflame league introduces underwater exploration for sunken artefacts, a unique crafting mechanic based on Dead Man's Sulphur and Vesper's soul, and new challenges tied to navigating treacherous depths. Players will utilize tools like Lost Charts and Allflame Lanterns, engage in ship-based activities, and collaborate with key NPCs like Valerie and Vesper to recover valuable treasures.
Sunken Artefacts
Dive beneath the ocean floor to uncover sunken treasures guarded by monsters. Using Lost Charts, guide Valerie's ship to specific locations teeming with relics and enemies.
steps
- Explore underwater areas with the Bathysphere for safety.
- Find sunken treasure protected by enemies such as undead and deep-sea monsters.
- Defeat monsters to obtain special rewards and temporary area buffs.
Valerie the Corsair Captain
Valerie coordinates exploration efforts and serves as the central NPC in the league. She's a corsair captain who recruits players to retrieve Lost Charts scattered across Wraeclast.
- Submit Lost Charts to Valerie: Once delivered, use them to plan voyages aboard her ship, The Sovereign.
- Valerie rewards explorers with treasures based on their discoveries and efforts.
Vesper and the Ship Mechanics
Vesper, a Pondium native bound to Valerie's ship through the Allflame’s Curse, powers the ship’s navigation and underwater tools. His spectral abilities provide exploration tools critical for recovering artefacts and treasures.
steps
- Use Vesper’s Bathysphere to dive safely into underwater zones.
- Deploy Allflame Lanterns, conduits of Vesper’s power, to create temporary safe zones.
- Coordinate lantern placement to scavenge treasures effectively without drowning.
The deck of the ship displays integrated machinery and a glowing green reservoir as part of its systems. — Path of Exile
Allflame Lantern System
Allflame Lanterns keep players alive by generating temporary safety zones in underwater areas. They are critical tools for exploring progressively deeper waters but require careful placement and replenish mechanics.
The Allflame Lantern emits a greenish glow, lighting up the surrounding area. — Path of Exile
Dead Man’s Sulphur and Item Crafting
Dead Man's Sulphur fuels Vesper’s spectral crafting system, allowing players to craft items with tailored modifications.
steps
- Collect Dead Man's Sulphur by harvesting strange luminous coral formations.
- Use it alongside items and crafting currency at the spectral apparatus aboard The Sovereign.
- Select from multiple ghostly iterations of the crafted item to keep the preferred version while the others dissolve.
Rewards
Exploring underwater zones yields riches such as gold, equipment, and rare resources. Key rewards are tied to well-planned Voyages through Chart connections and include modifiers enhancing loot quality. Ancient artefacts and special treasures await those who delve deep enough.
FAQ
What are the main features of the Curse of the Allflame league?
The Curse of the Allflame league focuses on deep-sea exploration, ship navigation with Lost Charts, Dead Man's Sulphur-based crafting, and interactions with Vesper and Valerie for unique mechanics and rewards.
How does the Dead Man’s Sulphur mechanic work?
Dead Man's Sulphur is gathered from luminous coral formations underwater. It fuels crafting at Vesper’s spectral forge, allowing players to select their preferred modification outcomes for items.
What is the Allflame Lantern system?
The Allflame Lantern system provides temporary safe zones for underwater exploration. Lanterns require replenishment as their light fades, and placement strategy is essential to maximize exploration while avoiding drowning.
Who is Valerie in the Curse of the Allflame league?
Valerie is the central NPC of the league, a corsair captain who tasks players with finding Lost Charts and coordinating voyages aboard The Sovereign ship.
How does item crafting with Vesper function?
Using Dead Man's Sulphur, players submit items and crafting currency to Vesper’s spectral forge, generating multiple potential outcomes. They can choose the best result while the others dissolve.
What rewards can you gain in Curse of the Allflame?
Rewards include gold, valuables, equipment, artefacts, and crafting resources. Strategic Voyage planning increases loot quality and allows access to rare and unique underwater treasures.
Sources
Screenshots on this page are frames from the videos below, used to illustrate the steps they describe. All rights remain with their creators.
- Path of Exile 1: Curse of the Allflame Content Reveal — Path of Exile, July 16, 2026
Checked against:
- Path of Exile 1 Build Showcase: Spinning Magma Saboteur — Natalia_GGG, 2026-08-18
- 3.29 Reliquarian Ascendancy Changes — blakej, 2026-07-15
- Patch Notes - Forum - Path of Exile — Path of Exile
