Runes of Aldur league is an Early Access temporary league. It launched on May 29, 2026 as part of Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients expansion in version 0.5.0.
League content
Players will encounter Farrow, who is studying the runes inscribed into Remnants. These remnants can be inscribed with a runeshape combination to activate them, causing it to raise monsters from the dead and empowering them. Different combinations of runes will empower the risen monsters in various ways and affect the reward granted by the encounter. Remnants with a capacity for longer runeshape combinations allows for greater challenges and greater rewards.
Remnants can contain Verisium, which is used in Runeforging to alter equipment in new ways. Runeforging an armour will add or convert some of its defence values into Runic Ward, a special type of defence that absorbs damage to protect you from death if your life falls below 1. Once unlocked, Runeforging can be performed on low level unique items to improve their base damage or defense values.
Different runeshape combinations allow for the creation of a wide range of items, such as Kalguuran gem, which have no attribute requirements and use Ward as their skill cost or scale with Runic Ward in some way, exclusive runes, alloys that add a crafted modifier to equipment, or fluxes that alter an item's resistances.
Remnants can also be found in Expedition encounters, adding its effects to each subsequent explosion in the chain.
New items
Currency
| Item | Description | Additionaldrop restrictions |
| Revered Starlit OreRevered Starlit OreCan be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item. | — | Drops from The Aberration. |
| Runic AlloyRunic AlloyStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifierRing: +(37-49) to maximum Runic WardAmulet: (6-10)% increased maximum Runic WardBelt: (15-20)% increased Runic Ward Regener | Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifierRing: +(37-49) to maximum Runic WardAmulet: (6-10)% increased maximum Runic WardBelt: (15-20)% increased Runic Ward Regeneration Rate | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Expansive AlloyExpansive AlloyStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifierGloves: Remnants can be collected from (35-50)% further awayBody Armour: (35-50)% increased Presence Area of Effect | Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifierGloves: Remnants can be collected from (35-50)% further awayBody Armour: (35-50)% increased Presence Area of EffectHelmet: (18-29)% increased Mana Cost Efficie | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Mystic AlloyMystic AlloyStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifierHelmet: Spell Skills have (10-15)% increased Area of EffectGloves: (10-15)% increased Area of Effect for AttacksBoots: +( | Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifierHelmet: Spell Skills have (10-15)% increased Area of EffectGloves: (10-15)% increased Area of Effect for AttacksBoots: +(10-15) to SpiritQuiver: (25-35)% chanc | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Swift AlloySwift AlloyStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifierGloves: (9-12)% increased Cast SpeedRing: (7-9)% increased Attack SpeedBelt: Flasks gain (0.75-1) charges per SecondShield | Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifierGloves: (9-12)% increased Cast SpeedRing: (7-9)% increased Attack SpeedBelt: Flasks gain (0.75-1) charges per SecondShield or Focus: (30-49)% increased Totem P | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| VerisiumVerisiumStack Size: 1000Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Equipment. | — | Drops from monsters empowered by Verisium Remnants and Expedition bosses. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 1)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 1)Stack Size: 20Sets a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 1Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Sets a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 1 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 2)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 2)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 2Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 2 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 3)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 3)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 3Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 3 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 4)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 4)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 4Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 4 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 5)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 5)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 5Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 5 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 6)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 6)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 6Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 6 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 7)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 7)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 7Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 7 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 8)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 8)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 8Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 8 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 9)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 9)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 9Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 9 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 10)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 10)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 10Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 10 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 11)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 11)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 11Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 11 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 12)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 12)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 12Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 12 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
| Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 13)Thaumaturgic Flux (Level 13)Stack Size: 20Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 13Right click this item then left click a Kalguuran Skill gem to apply it. | Upgrades a Kalguuran Skill Gem to level 13 | Exclusive to Runes of Aldur league. |
Kalguuran gems
| Gem | Tier | Casttime | Mana cost | |||
| Animus ExchangeAnimus ExchangeSpellLevel: (1-20)Cost: (15-101) ManaCooldown Time: 4.00 secCan Store 1 Use(s)Cast Time: 0.60 secSacrifice a portion of your Life to recover Runic Ward. Runic Ward recovered by this Skill can Overflow.Sacrifice | 0 | 0.6 | (15-101) | |||
| Eternal MarchEternal MarchSpell, MinionLevel: (1-20)Cooldown Time: 4.00 secCan Store 1 Use(s)Cast Time: InstantSpend Runic Ward to instantly Revive your Minions. Prioritises the most powerful minions first.Spends up to (19-853) Runic Ward t | 0 | 0 | — | |||
| Healing RunesHealing RunesSupport, Buff, PersistentCategory: Healing RunesAdditional Reservation: 10 SpiritSupports Persistent Buff Skills, causing you to lose Runic Ward and heal nearby allies based on the Ward lost. Healing done is split | 0 | — | — | |||
| Hollow ShellHollow ShellSpell, Buff, AoE, NovaLevel: (1-20)Cost: (3-13) WardCast Time: 0.60 secSacrifice your Runic Ward to send out an energy pulse that grants nearby Allies Guard.Pulse spends 100% of your Runic Ward to grant AlliesGuard e | 0 | 0.6 | (3-13) | |||
| LeylinesLeylinesBuff, Persistent, AoE, DurationLevel: (1-20)Reservation: 30 SpiritWhile active, areas of intense runic energy are revealed to you. Standing over them grants you a powerful Spell damage boost but constantly drains your Runic | 0 | 1 | — | |||
| Olroth's ConvictionOlroth's ConvictionSupport, LineageCategory: Olroth's ConvictionRequires Level 65Supports skills that can Empower a specific number of other skills, causing them to apply to more skill uses.Supported Skills Gain 100% of L | 0 | — | — | |||
| Olroth's HubrisOlroth's HubrisSupport, LineageCategory: Runic InfusionRequires Level 65Supports Attacks you use or Trigger yourself, causing them to cost Runic Ward to use but deal additional Physical and Cold damage based on their Runic Wa | 0 | — | — | |||
| RefutationRefutationBuff, Spell, Duration, RepeatableLevel: (1-20)Cost: (3-13) WardCooldown Time: (11.90 sec-10.00 sec)Can Store 1 Use(s)Cast Time: 0.65 secSpends all your Ward to gain a short-duration Buff that causes you to Block all Bloc | 0 | 0.65 | (3-13) | |||
| Remnants of KalguurRemnants of KalguurBuff, Persistent, RemnantLevel: (1-20)Reservation: 30 SpiritWhile active, enemies you Stun or kill have a chance to generate a Runic Ward Remnant. These Remnants can Overflow your Runic Ward.Remnants la | 0 | 1 | — | |||
| Runic ExtractionRunic ExtractionSupport, RemnantCategory: Runic ExtractionSupports any Skill that deals damage. Enemies you kill with supported Skills have a chance to drop a Verisium Infusion Remnant.Remnants created by Supported Skills la | 0 | — | — | |||
| Runic InfusionRunic InfusionSupport, Attack, PhysicalCategory: Runic InfusionSupports Attacks you use or Trigger yourself, causing them to cost Runic Ward to use but deal additional Physical damage based on their Runic Ward cost. Cannot Sup | 0 | — | — | |||
| Runic ReprieveRunic ReprieveSpell, ChannellingLevel: (1-20)Cost: (3-13) Ward per secondCast Time: 0.12 secChannel to create a protective bubble all around you, Blocking Hits against you. While Channelling this Skill, you cannot be Light Stu | 0 | 0.12 | (180-780) | |||
| Scouring FlameScouring FlameSupport, FireCategory: Searing FlameSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing inflicted Ignites to deal more damage but the skill to gain a Runic Ward cost.Supported Skills Gain 25% of Life and Mana Cost as E | 0 | — | — | |||
| Wardbound MinionsWardbound MinionsSpell, Minion, Duration, RepeatableLevel: (1-20)Cost: (11-59) WardCast Time: 0.75 secSpend all your Runic Ward to summon Temporary Wardbound Casters. These Minions target nearby enemies with damaging Cold S | 0 | 0.75 | (11-59) |
Runes
| Item | Stats | Droplevel | Additionaldrop restrictions |
| Aldur's LegacyAldur's LegacyStack Size: 10All Equipment: When socketed into a Unique Kalguuran or Ezomyte item, destroys the item to create a Rune imbued with that item's powerThe true power of the Knights of the Sun came not fromforce of a | All Equipment: When socketed into a Unique Kalguuran or Ezomyte item, destroys the item to create a Rune imbued with that item's power | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Astrid's CreativityAstrid's CreativityStack Size: 10Limited to: 1All Equipment: Can have 1 additional Crafted ModifierTo become a Runefather - an Artificer of standing - onemust create something truly new. Astrid was the youngestsmith to ev | All Equipment: Can have 1 additional Crafted Modifier | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Betrayal of AldurBetrayal of AldurStack Size: 10Socket-boundWeapon: Transforms all Fire, Cold and Lightning modifiers on the item into equivalent Chaos modifiersBonded: Weapon: 25% increased Chaos DamageAldur made a choice to share the art | Weapon: Transforms all Fire, Cold and Lightning modifiers on the item into equivalent Chaos modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Breath of AldurBreath of AldurStack Size: 10Socket-boundWeapon: When socketed, transforms all Fire and Lightning modifiers to equivalent Cold modifiersBonded: Weapon: 25% increased Cold DamageThe first runes ever carved by the hand of man r | Weapon: When socketed, transforms all Fire and Lightning modifiers to equivalent Cold modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Cadigan's EpiphanyCadigan's EpiphanyStack Size: 10Limited to: 1Socket-boundGloves: Destroys all Augment Sockets on the item to create a Jewel Socket"A man may win every battle, conquer every neighbor.Yet, the oldest enemy will always overta | Gloves: Destroys all Augment Sockets on the item to create a Jewel Socket | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Ire of AldurIre of AldurStack Size: 10Socket-boundWeapon: Transforms all Fire and Cold modifiers on the item into equivalent Lightning modifiersBonded: Weapon: 25% increased Lightning DamageOn the highest peak, Aldur discovered the true sec | Weapon: Transforms all Fire and Cold modifiers on the item into equivalent Lightning modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Katla's GloomKatla's GloomStack Size: 10Limited to: 1Socket-boundGloves: Can roll Decay modifiersBonded: Gloves: 25% reduced Effect of Non-Damaging Ailments on youFor generations, the people had feared the power ofthe Witch of the Dark Lake | Gloves: Can roll Decay modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Kolr's HuntKolr's HuntStack Size: 10Limited to: 1Socket-boundGloves: Can roll Marksman modifiersBonded: Gloves: 20% increased Projectile DamageTo win over the Wildking, Aldur spent a winter on thehunt with Kolr and his men. He did not land | Gloves: Can roll Marksman modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Lesser Charging RuneLesser Charging RuneStack Size: 10Armour: 8% increased Runic Ward Regeneration RateBonded: Armour: Regenerate 10 Runic Ward per secondPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that i | Armour: 8% increased Runic Ward Regeneration Rate | 5 | Can be obtained as a reward or bonus reward from Verisium Remnant encounters. |
| Lesser Ward RuneLesser Ward RuneStack Size: 10Armour: +15 to maximum Runic WardBonded: Armour: 15% increased Global Armour, Evasion and Energy ShieldPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. | Armour: +15 to maximum Runic Ward | 5 | Can be obtained as a reward or bonus reward from Verisium Remnant encounters. |
| Masterwork RuneMasterwork RuneStack Size: 10All Equipment: Upgrades a socketed RunePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other | All Equipment: Upgrades a socketed Rune | 37 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Medved's TendingMedved's TendingStack Size: 10Limited to: 1Socket-boundBody Armours: Can roll Soul modifiersBonded: Body Armours: 3% increased maximum Life3% increased maximum ManaBefore they joined the expedition, the Druids of theCircle o | Body Armours: Can roll Soul modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Passion of AldurPassion of AldurStack Size: 10Socket-boundWeapon: Transforms all Cold and Lightning modifiers on the item into equivalent Fire modifiersBonded: Weapon: 25% increased Fire DamageThe priests had long charted the dance of the s | Weapon: Transforms all Cold and Lightning modifiers on the item into equivalent Fire modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Serle's TriumphSerle's TriumphStack Size: 10Limited to: 1Socket-boundAll Equipment: +1 Suffix Modifier allowedThe pinnacle of Serle's work was not a grand artefact.It was a subversion; a window. He stood upon a peakand saw beyond mortal lim | All Equipment: +1 Suffix Modifier allowed | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Thrud's MightThrud's MightStack Size: 10Limited to: 1Socket-boundWeapon: Can roll Destruction modifiersBonded: Weapon: +5% to all Elemental ResistancesThrud cared for neither diplomacy nor treaty. To endthe ravaging of distant corners of Mi | Weapon: Can roll Destruction modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Uhtred's SidereusUhtred's SidereusStack Size: 10Limited to: 1Socket-boundBoots: Can roll Chronomancy modifiersBonded: Boots: 10% increased Cooldown Recovery RateTime was not night and day to the Order of the Chalice.It was the motions of th | Boots: Can roll Chronomancy modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Vorana's CarnageVorana's CarnageStack Size: 10Limited to: 1Socket-boundHelmets: Can roll Berserking modifiersBonded: Helmets: Gain 2 Rage on Melee HitVorana the Irrepressible never once recruited. The BlackScythe Mercenaries were entirely c | Helmets: Can roll Berserking modifiers | 65 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Charging RuneCharging RuneStack Size: 10Requires Level 15Armour: 12% increased Runic Ward Regeneration RateBonded: Armour: Regenerate 15 Runic Ward per secondPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to th | Armour: 12% increased Runic Ward Regeneration Rate | 31 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
| Rune of AccumulationRune of AccumulationStack Size: 10Limited to: 1Requires Level 15Gloves: Gain 3 Life per Enemy Hit with AttacksGain 1 Mana per Enemy Hit with AttacksCrossbow, Bow or Spear: On Hitting an enemy, gains maximum added Cold da | Gloves: Gain 3 Life per Enemy Hit with AttacksGain 1 Mana per Enemy Hit with AttacksCrossbow, Bow or Spear: On Hitting an enemy, gains maximum added Cold damage equal to the enemy's Power for 20 seconds, up to a total of 32 | 15 | Exclusively obtained through specific runewords from a Verisium Remnant. |
Unique items
| Item | Stats |
| Serle's GritSerle's GritKalguuran ForgehammerOne Hand MacePhysical Damage: (56-63) to (90-110)Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.45Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 47Grants Skill: Level (12-20) Module Error: No skills | Has 3 SocketsMaximum Quality is 40%Adds (23-30) to (35-55) Physical Damage+(20-30) to StrengthSkills which Empower an Attack have (10-20)% chance to not count that Attack(40-50) to (80-100) added Physical Thorns damage per Runic Plate |
| Eventide PetalsEventide PetalsVeridical ChainRequires Level 55Grants Skill: Level (18-20) Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.skill_id="MidnightZenith"+(30-40) to maximum Runic Ward(30-50)% increased Critical Hit Chance+(25-3 | +(30-40) to maximum Runic Ward(30-50)% increased Critical Hit Chance+(25-35) to Intelligence(30-50)% increased Light RadiusIce Crystals have (-3-3)% increased maximum Life per 5% Cold Resistance you have |
| Eyes of the RunefatherEyes of the RunefatherVenerable DefenderShieldChance to Block: 28%Armour: (428-535)Evasion: (388-485)Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 62, 64 Str, 64 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield(300-400)% increased Armour and Evasi | (300-400)% increased Armour and Evasion+(40-50)% to Cold ResistanceOff-hand Hits inflict Runefather's ChallengeInflicts Runefather's Challenge on enemies 6 metres in front of you when raised, no more than once every 2 secondsGain 1 Runefath |
| DualityDualityWarding QuarterstaffQuartertaffPhysical Damage: (153-204) to (255-340)Critical Strike Chance: 10.00%Attacks per Second: (1.57-1.71)Weapon Range: 1.4 metresRequires Level 65, 127 Dex, 50 Int+(30-50) to maximum Runic Ward(200-30 | +(30-50) to maximum Runic Ward(200-300)% increased Physical Damage+(20-30)% to Critical Damage Bonus(12-22)% increased Attack SpeedGain Finality for 0.5 seconds per Combo expended when using SkillsGain (500-1000) Guard for 0.5 seconds per C |
| Runeseeker's CallRuneseeker's CallRunic ForkWandRequires Level 65Grants Skill: Level (15-20) Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.skill_id="TheStarsAnswerPlayer"Only Runes can be Socketed in this item200% increased effect of S | Only Runes can be Socketed in this item200% increased effect of Socketed RunesHas 5 Augment Sockets (Hidden) |
| The UnleashedThe UnleashedRevered VestmentsArmour: (612-857)Energy Shield: (210-294)Movement Speed: -4.0%Requires Level 65, 67 Str, 67 Int+1% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances(150-250)% increased Armour and Energy Shield+(10-20) to Stren | +1% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances(150-250)% increased Armour and Energy Shield+(10-20) to Strength and Intelligence(15-25)% of Damage taken from Hits bypasses Energy Shield if Energy Shield is below halfGain 1 Runic Binding on Hit wi |
| Twisted EmpyreanTwisted EmpyreanAberrant SledgeTwo Hand MacePhysical Damage: (133.2-148) to (277.2-308)Elemental Damage: (150-200) to (350-400)Critical Strike Chance: (9.00-11.00)%Attacks per Second: 1.20Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Lev | (80-100)% increased Physical DamageAdds (150-200) to (350-400) Cold Damage+(300-400) to maximum Mana+(4-6)% to Critical Hit Chance(10-20)% of Damage is taken from Mana before LifeAttacks with this Weapon have Added Cold Damage equal to (6-8 |
Challenges and rewards
The Runes of Aldur league includes 8 optional challenges. Completing them awards the following cosmetic items:
| Challenges | Reward |
| 1 | Runes of Aldur Challenger Trophy |
| 2 | Knight of Aldur BootsRunes of Aldur Challenger Trophy |
| 3 | Runes of Aldur Challenger Trophy |
| 4 | Knight of Aldur GlovesRunes of Aldur Challenger Trophy |
| 5 | Runes of Aldur Challenger Trophy |
| 6 | Knight of Aldur Body ArmourRunes of Aldur Challenger Trophy |
| 7 | Runes of Aldur Challenger Trophy |
| 8 | Knight of Aldur HelmetRunes of Aldur Challenger Trophy |
