Afflicted Fountain -- 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.

Icon Fountain Grants Fee Contains
Fountain
  • Recover 25% of Maximum Resolve
 a 5 Aureus fee Contains an interactable Fountain
Benevolent Fountain a 150 Aureus fee Contains an interactable Benevolent Fountain
Afflicted Fountain a 5 Aureus fee Contains an interactable Afflicted Fountain
Radiant Fountain
  • Grants a random Boon
  • Removes a random Affliction
  • Grants 200 Inspiration
 a 5 Aureus fee Contains an interactable Radiant Fountain

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Afflicted Fountain Sanctum Room

Afflicted Fountain rooms contain an interactable Afflicted Fountain which grants Recover 50% of Maximum Resolve, but also inflicts a random Affliction on you, for a 5 Aureus fee.

Name Icon Floor Contains
Afflicted Fountain Sanctum Archives Contains Afflicted Fountain
Afflicted Fountain Sanctum Vaults Contains Afflicted Fountain
Afflicted Fountain Sanctum Cathedral Contains Afflicted Fountain
Afflicted Fountain Sanctum Necropolis Contains Afflicted Fountain

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)

Ah, the Afflicted Fountain in The Forbidden Sanctum! This enigmatic fountain presents a peculiar dilemma for Exiles venturing through the hallowed halls. Unlike its radiant counterpart, bathed in light and offering boons, the Afflicted Fountain whispers of shadow and potential peril. Let's untangle its mysteries:

A Tainted Wellspring:

This obsidian fountain pulsates with dark energy, emanating from unknown depths. Interacting with it grants no immediate reward, instead presenting you with a choice:

  • Embrace the Affliction: For 5 Aureus, you gain a random Major Affliction. These are potent negative effects that significantly hinder your progress, ranging from increased monster damage to resource leeching or even map modifiers.
  • Defy the Tarnish: You resist the fountain's allure and walk away empty-handed. No cost, no gain, just the satisfaction of maintaining your purity.

A Calculated Gamble:

Choosing the Affliction path is a high-risk, high-reward proposition. You might gain a Major Affliction that cripples your build, or you might receive one with manageable drawbacks and even hidden benefits. Consider these factors:

  • Build Resilience: Can your build handle a potentially significant negative effect? Are you prepared to adapt your playstyle or mitigate the Affliction's impact?
  • Boon Synergy: Some Major Afflictions synergize with certain Boon effects, creating unique strategic combinations. Consider leveraging Boons you've already acquired when making your choice.
  • Risk Tolerance: Are you comfortable gambling with your Sanctum run for a potential power boost? Remember, accepting the Affliction might backfire spectacularly!

Navigating the Shadows:

If you choose to embrace the Affliction, remember:

  • Knowledge is Power: Utilize the Abandoned Library or other means to gather information about potential Major Afflictions before making your decision.
  • Strategic Mitigation: Plan ahead and prepare items, skills, or Boons that could counter the specific Affliction you receive.
  • Adapt and Conquer: Don't let the Affliction define your run. Adjust your strategy, leverage acquired Boons, and push forward with even greater determination.

Ultimately, the choice to partake in the Afflicted Fountain's gamble rests with you, Exile. Weigh the risk against the potential benefits, trust your intuition, and forge your path through the Sanctum with eyes wide open. Remember, courage takes many forms, including the fortitude to resist temptation and the audacity to embrace calculated risk. May your choices, whatever they may be, guide you to 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