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Path of Exile 1 reveals two new Uniques for Curse of the Allflame
Grinding Gear Games has highlighted two new Unique items for Path of Exile 1: Curse of the Allflame. The Crustacean’s Call and Subsume the Source are early items to watch for build planning and trade value.
Two new items enter the league spotlight
Path of Exile 1’s Curse of the Allflame news cycle has picked up with the reveal of two new Unique items. In its latest update, Grinding Gear Games put The Crustacean’s Call and Subsume the Source in front of players, giving the community its first official look at reward pieces that may matter once the league begins.
The announcement is brief, but the category is important. In Path of Exile, a Unique item is rarely just a stat bundle. The right Unique can define an entire character concept, change passive tree priorities, create new demand for support gems, and become a major trading target during the first days of a league. That makes even an early item tease worth tracking.
The underwater theme sets expectations
The source summary links the new Uniques to an underwater theme. That does not confirm exact mechanics, but it does suggest a distinct identity for this part of Curse of the Allflame. The Crustacean’s Call points toward imagery around shells, summons, defense, or creature-driven effects, while Subsume the Source sounds more like conversion, absorption, or resource manipulation.
Those readings are only informed guesses until the full item text is available. What will really matter is the level requirement, drop source, rarity, modifier values, and whether either item supports a skill archetype that already has strong league-start momentum. For theorycrafters, however, names and themes are enough to start building a shortlist of possible interactions.
Why trade players should pay attention
New Uniques can move a league economy quickly, especially during the opening week. If an item is rare, tied to a specific encounter, or unexpectedly powerful with a popular skill, demand can outpace supply before prices settle. Players planning a trade-league start should watch not only official patch notes, but also early build guides, ladder trends, and market listings as the community tests the items in live conditions.
The safest stance is to avoid judging The Crustacean’s Call or Subsume the Source too early. Some Uniques look modest until the right passive setup, support gem, or crafting base exposes their value. Others appear exciting on reveal and then remain niche because their opportunity cost is too high. The first week will decide which side these items land on.
How to prepare before launch
Players heading into Curse of the Allflame should consider a flexible starter build that can farm reliably while leaving room to pivot. Trade players may want to keep currency liquid instead of locking everything into early speculative purchases. Solo Self-Found players should wait for confirmed acquisition details before planning a character around either item.
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Source: Path of Exile