PoE Opalescent Strongbox Location: Where to find it?

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Published: Feb 28, 2026

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The Opalescent Strongbox is a new type of strongbox introduced in Path of Exile patch 3.28.0 (Mirage League). It is designed to be exclusive to the new "Mirage" mechanic.

Opalescent Strongbox

Mirages created next to a strongbox, will have a new strongbox ready for you to open.

Guarded by x packs of Afarud monsters

Afarud monsters is the Mirage monsters.

Mechanics: Like other strongboxes, they can be modified with currency (such as Orbs of Alchemy or Chaos Orbs) to increase their item quantity and rarity before opening.

Where to find it?

Exclusive Location: These strongboxes appear only within the Mirage portal or content, which is a specific league mechanic.

Example: Forlorn Vessel Opalescent Strongbox

Guarded by 3 packs of monsters
Guarded by 2 packs of Afarud monsters
Summons Skeletons
Casts ice nova
Contains identified items
Contains mirrored items

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