The Putrid Cloister Museum Map - Path of Exile

The Putrid Cloister Museum Map

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The Putrid Cloister

The Putrid Cloister is a unique Museum Map. Maps. Map Tier: 3, 6, 10, 14, 16. Guild Tag Editor: (.

  • Players are Cursed with Vulnerability
  • Players are Cursed with Flammability
  • Players are Cursed with Frostbite
  • Players are Cursed with Conductivity
  • Players are Cursed with Despair
  • Unique Boss drops divination cards
  • 90% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area
  • 45% increased Rarity of Items found in this Area
  • (Vulnerability is a Hex which increases Physical Damage taken by 30%, causes Hits to have +20% chance to inflict Bleeding on the target, and makes Ailments on the target deal Damage 20% faster. It lasts 9 seconds)
  • (Conductivity is a Hex which inflicts -25% to Lightning Resistance and causes Hits to have +25% chance to Shock the target. It lasts 9 seconds)
  • (Flammability is a Hex which inflicts -25% to Fire Resistance and causes Hits to have +25% chance to Ignite the target. It lasts 9 seconds)
  • (Frostbite is a Hex which inflicts -25% to Cold Resistance and causes Hits to have +25% chance to Freeze the target. It lasts 9 seconds)
  • (Despair is a Hex which inflicts -20% Chaos Resistance, increases Damage taken from Damage over Time by 15% and grants 9 to 12 Added Chaos Damage to Hits against the target. It lasts 9 seconds)

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The Putrid Cloister is a unique Museum Map in Path of Exile, known for its cursed environment and potential for high-value divination cards. Here's a rundown of its key features:

Layout and Mechanics:

  • The Putrid Cloister resembles a standard Museum Map with open areas and exhibit rooms. However, it differs in its atmosphere and hazards.

Curses:

  • The entire map is under the influence of several curses: Vulnerability, Flammability, Frostbite, Conductivity, and Despair.
  • These curses weaken your character's defenses and damage output, making combat more challenging.

Boss Fight:

  • The Putrid Cloister features a unique boss fight. You'll encounter the same boss, Izaro the Undying, three times throughout the map in different arenas.
  • Each time you defeat Izaro, he becomes stronger and gains new abilities.
  • The key aspect of the boss fight is linked to the environment.

Environmental Interaction and Stacked Decks:

  • Scattered throughout the arenas are three alters, each corresponding to a different element (fire, cold, lightning).
  • By interacting with these alters before engaging Izaro, you imbue him with that element.
  • This choice influences the difficulty and rewards of the fight. The generally recommended strategy is to choose triple lightning resistance for Izaro, making the fight easier.

Rewards:

  • The Putrid Cloister is known for its lucrative drop of divination cards.
  • Defeating Izaro in each arena guarantees a unique divination card. These cards can be valuable for acquiring specific unique items or crafting materials.
  • Additionally, the map has a high quantity and rarity modifier for regular item drops.

Tips:

  • Gear with Elemental Resistances: Prioritize gear that provides high resistances against all elements (fire, cold, lightning) to mitigate the effects of the curses and elemental Izaro variations.
  • Chaos Resistance: Having some chaos resistance can help survive Izaro's attacks, which may deal some chaos damage.
  • Single-Target Damage: Focus on skills that deal good single-target damage to take down Izaro efficiently in each encounter.
  • Flask Setup: Utilize defensive flasks like Granite, Jade, and Basalt to counter the effects of the curses and Izaro's elemental attacks. Consider using a Quicksilver Flask for better mobility.
  • Strategic Alter Choice: While triple lightning resistance is generally recommended, research builds specifically designed for this map to potentially optimize your approach.

Additional Notes:

  • The Putrid Cloister is a high-tier map (typically Tier 12 or higher), recommended for experienced players with well-geared characters.
  • The challenging environment and boss fights make it a rewarding map for players seeking divination cards and high-value loot.

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Map Type

Indoors. Based on The Library.

Boss

  • Headmistress Braeta
You fight the boss three times in three different arenas. Only after the third time is map completion credit given.

Items found from this monster

Item Level
Brush, Paint and Palette 1
Doedre's Madness 1

Monsters

  • Student of Pain
  • Student of Torture
  • Student of Brutality

Item acquisition

The Putrid Cloister can drop anywhere. It can be chanced.

Recipes

The Putrid Cloister can be created from the following recipes:

Amount Part Description
4 The Professor N/A
8 The Encroaching Darkness Random corrupted map
1 Otherworldly Incubator Random map
4 Jack in the Box Random item
1 Singular Incubator Random item
1 The Void Random divination card set exchange

Items found in this area

The following drop-restricted items can drop in this area.

Item Drop
Level
Monochrome 80

The map boss apparently can drop any card due to the mod Unique Boss drops divination cards. However, map monsters cannot.