Abandoned Library -- Path of Exile
A Sanctum run contains 4 floors, each containing 8 rooms. The 8th room of each floor always contains a Boss. Players can choose to engage in a room every time they encounter the portal to the Sanctum in an area or map, or defer up to 8 rooms (1 floor) to be run consecutively at a later time. Crashing during a Sanctum room will reset progress for that room and will resume the same area on your next map. Aureus and rewards are only locked in upon successful completion of a room. Each Sanctum run is independent between characters on the same account.
Abandoned Library Sanctum Room
| Name | Icon | Floor | Contains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abandoned Library | Sanctum Archives |
All room types other than boss rooms can become Afflicted. Afflicted rooms are indicated by a purple border and cause the character to gain an Affliction on entry.
Each room contains several Guard unique monsters, as well as one of three tasks to complete the room:
- Find the Exit (locate the exit door)
- Defeat all the Guards (defeat every unique Guard)
- Survive (avoid the traps)
- Defeat the Boss (minibosses based on map bosses)
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Ah, the Abandoned Library within The Forbidden Sanctum – a room shrouded in mystery and potential danger. Unlike the Radiant Fountain, which presents a straightforward reward at a set cost, the Abandoned Library requires investigation and strategic decision-making for its secrets to be unearthed. Here's what we know about this intriguing location:
Features:
- Appears randomly on Floor 3 and above.
- Contains several bookcases with interactable scrolls.
- Reading a scroll unveils information about the current floor, potential upcoming perils, or hidden rewards.
- Each scroll read activates a random negative effect, ranging from decreased movement speed to increased monster damage.
- The more scrolls you read, the greater the rewards may be but also the more potent the negative effects become.
Considerations:
- Risk vs. Reward: Weigh the potential benefits of the information against the guaranteed drawbacks of accumulating negative effects.
- Knowledge Strategy: Decide how much information you need to navigate the current floor effectively and push further. Reading one scroll might be enough, while deeper insight might require accepting greater risks.
- Teamwork Potential: In multiplayer Sanctum runs, players can strategize who reads the scrolls, allowing teammates to benefit from the knowledge without suffering all the penalties.
Tips:
- Prioritize Scrolls: Focus on scrolls that reveal information specific to your current needs, like hidden room locations or boss modifiers.
- Mitigation Measures: Prepare items, skills, or Boons that counter the potential negative effects from reading scrolls, like increased defenses or movement speed.
- Adaptive Playstyle: Be prepared to adjust your strategy based on the information gained and the accumulating negative effects.
Overall, the Abandoned Library in The Forbidden Sanctum offers a captivating risk-reward puzzle for cunning Exiles. By carefully evaluating the potential benefits and strategically managing the accumulating penalties, you can turn this dusty vault of knowledge into a valuable asset for conquering the Sanctum. Feel free to ask any further questions about specific scroll effects, optimal reading strategies, or incorporating the Abandoned Library into your Sanctum exploration plan!
Remember, Exiles, knowledge is power in the Sanctum, but wielding it cautiously is key to maximizing its benefits and minimizing the risks. May your exploration of the Abandoned Library yield valuable insights and pave the way for your triumphant victory!
List of Sanctum Rooms
| Name | Icon | Floor | Contains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abandoned Library | Sanctum Archives | ||
| Templar Annals | Sanctum Archives | ||
| Chambers of Inscription | Sanctum Archives | ||
| Holy Trials | Sanctum Archives | ||
| Scriptorium | Sanctum Archives | ||
| Candlelit Chapel | Sanctum Archives | ||
| Merchant |  | Sanctum Archives | Contains Merchant |
| Accursed Pact |  | Sanctum Archives | Contains Accursed Pact |
| Fountain |  | Sanctum Archives | Contains Fountain |
| Afflicted Fountain |  | Sanctum Archives | Contains Afflicted Fountain |
| Benevolent Fountain |  | Sanctum Archives | Contains Benevolent Fountain |
| Radiant Fountain |  | Sanctum Archives | Contains Radiant Fountain |
| Offer |  | Sanctum Archives | Offers Items on Completion |
| Major Treasure |  | Sanctum Archives | Contains Major Treasure Reward |
| Minor Treasure |  | Sanctum Archives | Contains Minor Treasure Reward |
| Candlelit Chapel |  | Sanctum Archives | Contains Varakath, the Waxen |
| Battleground | Sanctum Vaults | ||
| Decrepit Cellar | Sanctum Vaults | ||
| Derelict Caverns | Sanctum Vaults | ||
| Gauntlet | Sanctum Vaults | ||
| Reliquary | Sanctum Vaults | ||
| Experimentation Chamber | Sanctum Vaults | ||
| Merchant | | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Merchant |
| Accursed Pact | | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Accursed Pact |
| Fountain | | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Fountain |
| Afflicted Fountain | | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Afflicted Fountain |
| Benevolent Fountain | | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Benevolent Fountain |
| Radiant Fountain | | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Radiant Fountain |
| Offer | | Sanctum Vaults | Offers Items on Completion |
| Major Treasure | | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Major Treasure Reward |
| Minor Treasure | | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Minor Treasure Reward |
| Candlelit Chapel |  | Sanctum Vaults | Contains Braom and Uzar, the Experiments |
| Halls of Worship | Sanctum Cathedral | ||
| Unholy Lair | Sanctum Cathedral | ||
| Infernum | Sanctum Cathedral | ||
| Crucible | Sanctum Cathedral | ||
| Sanctum Bellum | Sanctum Cathedral | ||
| Hall of Mirrors | Sanctum Cathedral | ||
| Merchant | | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Merchant |
| Accursed Pact | | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Accursed Pact |
| Offer | | Sanctum Cathedral | Offers Items on Completion |
| Fountain | | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Fountain |
| Afflicted Fountain | | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Afflicted Fountain |
| Benevolent Fountain | | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Benevolent Fountain |
| Radiant Fountain | | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Radiant Fountain |
| Major Treasure | | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Major Treasure Reward |
| Minor Treasure | | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Minor Treasure Reward |
| Candlelit Chapel |  | Sanctum Cathedral | Contains Xenathar, Templar Reaper |
| Lost Catacombs | Sanctum Necropolis | ||
| Desecrated Crypts | Sanctum Necropolis | ||
| Undercroft | Sanctum Necropolis | ||
| Entombment | Sanctum Necropolis | ||
| Mausoleum | Sanctum Necropolis | ||
| Sanctum Sanctorum | Sanctum Necropolis | ||
| Fountain | | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Fountain |
| Afflicted Fountain | | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Afflicted Fountain |
| Benevolent Fountain | | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Benevolent Fountain |
| Radiant Fountain | | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Radiant Fountain |
| Merchant | | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Merchant |
| Accursed Pact | | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Accursed Pact |
| Offer | | Sanctum Necropolis | Offers Items on Completion |
| Major Treasure | | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Major Treasure Reward |
| Minor Treasure | | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Minor Treasure Reward |
| Candlelit Chapel |  | Sanctum Necropolis | Contains Lycia, Unholy Heretic |