In Path of Exile, completing Betrayal Safehouses is a critical and rewarding activity. These encounters involve raiding the strongholds of the Immortal Syndicate, facing off against its members, and claiming valuable loot. Here’s a detailed guide on how to complete Betrayal Safehouses effectively.
Understanding Betrayal Safehouses
What Are Syndicate Safehouses?
Syndicate Safehouses are hideouts of the Immortal Syndicate, where its members, led by a division leader, store their loot and conduct their operations. Each safehouse belongs to one of the four Syndicate divisions: Transportation, Fortification, Research, or Intervention.
The Importance of Safehouses
Raiding these safehouses offers several benefits:
Exclusive Rewards: Each Syndicate member offers unique rewards, including crafting benches, rare items, and veiled modifiers.
Mastermind Intelligence: Completing safehouses provides intelligence on the Syndicate Mastermind, enabling you to eventually raid the Mastermind’s Lair for additional rewards.
Preparing for a Safehouse Raid
Gathering Intelligence
To raid a safehouse, you must first gather intelligence on the Syndicate division. Intelligence is accumulated by defeating Syndicate members in various encounters across Wraeclast. Each member defeated in the field contributes to the intelligence pool of their division.
Initiate Encounters: Engage in Betrayal encounters where you will face Syndicate members.
Gain Intelligence: Defeat the members and choose interrogation options to gain intelligence for the specific division.
Reach 100% Intelligence: Once a division reaches 100% intelligence, you can raid their safehouse.
Talking to Jun
Once you have gathered enough intelligence, speak to Jun in your hideout or in a zone to initiate the safehouse raid. Ensure there is enough space around Jun to open portals to the safehouse.
Raiding the Safehouse
Entering the Safehouse
Upon talking to Jun, six portals to the safehouse will open. You must complete the raid within three turns, or the intelligence will drop to 90%. Mastermind intelligence does not decay.
Facing the Syndicate Members
Inside the safehouse, you will face the division leader and their subordinates. Defeat them to proceed to the ‘living quarters’ where the rewards are stored.
Defeat the Defenders: Engage and defeat the leader and subordinates defending the safehouse.
Unlock the Living Quarters: Once the defenders are defeated, the rooms containing the Safehouse Stashes will be unlocked.
Collecting Rewards
The living quarters contain various Safehouse Stashes, which offer loot based on the members stationed in that division. Some members may provide crafting benches instead of stashes.
Safehouse Stashes: These contain loot influenced by the stationed members. Look for notes on the syndicate interface for hints about the rewards.
Trapped Chests: Certain stashes may be trapped, allowing you to take one item before a timer runs out.
Crafting Benches: Some members offer unique crafting benches for special modifications.
Interrogation and Reorganization
After collecting the rewards, you can interrogate the safehouse leader for intelligence on the Syndicate Mastermind. Other members will lose their ranks, and a random member with no rank will become the new leader of the division.
Interrogate the Leader: Gain crucial information on the Mastermind.
Reorganize the Syndicate: Members lose ranks, and a new leader is assigned randomly.
Tips for Successful Raids
Preparation
Build Strength: Ensure your character is well-equipped and capable of handling tough encounters.
Clear Inventory: Have enough space in your inventory for the rewards.
During the Raid
Focus on Leaders: Target the division leader first to minimize the threat.
Manage Time: Be mindful of the timer on trapped chests and act quickly.
Post-Raid
Analyze Rewards: Review the rewards and decide how to utilize them effectively.
Plan Next Moves: Use the intelligence gained to plan your next Syndicate encounters and safehouse raids.
Conclusion
Completing Betrayal Safehouses in Path of Exile is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. By understanding the mechanics, preparing adequately, and executing your raids efficiently, you can maximize your rewards and progress in the game. Happy hunting, Exile!