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Covens of Umbra league start guide for PoE 3.30
Covens of Umbra launches November 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM PST (19:00 UTC). Grinding Gear Games announced boss Fates, the Wickerman, Threads of Creation and a rebuilt Atlas. Use the reveal to plan, then check the final 3.30 patch notes before committing to a build or farm.
When does Covens of Umbra start?
The league opens Friday, November 13 at 19:00 UTC, which is 22:00 in Türkiye. Check the official expansion page or the Foundry countdown for the start.
Fates, the Wickerman and boss rewards
After defeating covenites, you can choose a Fate that alters the area boss. A harder Fate can change the reward, so plan around the boss fight as well as the map clear. Viscera from empowered bosses are used with the Wickerman. GGG also showed Grim Fates for harder Atlas encounters.
Threads of Creation and the new Atlas
GGG announced that Threads of Creation replace Scarabs. Threads go in the Map Device and add a chosen mechanic while increasing monster difficulty and rarity. The Atlas tree has a new layout and new wheels. Some effects that previously depended on Scarabs move onto the tree. The reveal also covered changes to Harvest, Beyond, Expedition and Incursion.
For the exact reveal, see Grinding Gear Games’ November 6 announcement. Old Scarab shopping lists, Atlas imports and measured returns belong to their original patches.
A checklist before you pick a starter
- Check the official patch notes for your skill, support gems, ascendancy and required uniques.
- Open the creator’s latest Path of Building and match its patch to the league you are joining.
- Start mapping at a difficulty you can clear reliably. Check the new Atlas and Thread requirements before investing in a specialised farm.