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Close to the Surface

Atlas notable · Abyss subtree

Close to the Surface

Type: Atlas Notable

Tree: Abyss subtree

Cost: 8 Atlas points from the Abyss start

Explicit Modifiers on your Waystones apply to Abyssal Depths in the Map area

Abyss Tablets also grant Abyssal Depths 4% increased Pack Size

Abyss Tablets also grant Abyssal Depths 25% increased chance for Monsters to have Abyssal Modifiers

Abyss Tablets also grant Abyssal Depths 25% increased chance for Monsters to have Lichborn Modifiers

Close to the Surface

Getting there

The shortest chain of nodes you allocate from the Abyss subtree's start, which is why Close to the Surface costs 8 points. The start node itself is free.

  1. 1.Depths Chance
  2. 2.Strange Aversions
  3. 3.Depths Chance
  4. 4.Rotting Bones
  5. 5.Depths Chance
  6. 6.Abyssal Ire
  7. 7.Depths Chance
  8. 8.Close to the Surface

League mechanic

Close to the Surface sits on the Abyss Atlas subtree — the passives that shape how Abyss encounters play out across your maps.

Abyss mechanic guide →

Connected on the tree

The nearest notables and keystones you route through to and from Close to the Surface.

More Abyss Atlas passives

Armaments of Evil

Tier 5 Rare Equipment dropped by Abyssal monsters have a Desecrated Modifier

Balance of Power: Amanamu

Abyssal monsters are loyal to Amanamu

Balance of Power: Anarchy

Abyssal monsters may be loyal to any faction

Balance of Power: Kurgal

Abyssal monsters are loyal to Kurgal

Balance of Power: Ulaman

Abyssal monsters are loyal to Ulaman

Blessing of the Source

Heart of the Well Jewels found have a 5% chance to have an additional Desecrated Modifier

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