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Continue ShoppingThe Return of the Ancestors event in Path of Exile brings back the popular Trial of the Ancestors mechanic in a limited-time, three-week event. Players can once again compete in the Karui tournament system, unlock exclusive Tattoos, and experience reworked Ascendancy systems.
| Category | Date & Time (PDT) | Date & Time (UTC reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Start | June 25, 2026 – 3:00 PM PDT | June 25, 2026 |
| End | July 16, 2026 – 3:00 PM PDT | July 16, 2026 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks | Limited-time event |
| Feature | Availability |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Core Modes | Standard, Hardcore |
| Solo Self-Found | Standard SSF, Hardcore SSF |
| Ruthless Mode | Available (Phrecian system applied) |
| Void Status | Not voided (items persist after event ends) |
During the event, players will:
This event is based on the Mirage-era implementation of the Ancestors system with updated mechanics.
| System Element | Change |
|---|---|
| Standard Ascendancies | Replaced by 19 Phrecian Ascendancy classes |
| Reliquarian Ascendancy | Disabled (no Phrecian version) |
| Atlas Idols | Not available |
| Ascendancy Respec | Happens on migration after event ends |
| Class Assignment | Migrate into core Ascendancy after event |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Legacy Tattoos | Classic Trial of the Ancestors Tattoos return |
| New Event Tattoos | Exclusive Tattoos usable on Ascendancy Classes |
| Forbidden Tattoos | Special Tattoos tied to base Ascendancies |
| Ascendancy Type |
|---|
| Ranger |
| Duelist |
| Marauder |
| Templar |
| Witch |
| Shadow |
| Scion |
Note: Forbidden Tattoos grant passive effects based on regular Ascendancies (or Ruthless variants in Ruthless mode).
| Condition | Reward |
|---|---|
| Kill Kitava (Act 10) | Return of the Ancients Mystery Box (1 per account per event) |
| Item Group |
|---|
| Honoured Alliance |
| Warrior's Tale |
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| PoE Currency | Silver Coin |
| Tattoos | Multiple Loyalty, Honoured, Journey, Ancestral Tattoos |
| Special | Makanga-themed Tattoos across all Karui gods |
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Loyalty Tattoos | Kaom, Utula, Akoya, Kitava, Tukohama |
| Honoured Tattoos | Dove, Sky, Turtle, Oak, Warlord, Storm |
| Ancestral Tattoos | Bloodlines |
| Journey Tattoos | Makanui |
| Makanga Tattoos | Ngamahu, Tasalio, Tawhoa, etc. |
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to Character Selection Screen |
| 2 | Create a new character |
| 3 | Select Return of the Ancestors league |
| 4 | Choose Standard, Hardcore, or SSF mode |
| 5 | Start playing and enter the tournament system |
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