Cortex
Cortex is a unique Relic Chambers Map. The base map has a variable tier but the unique map has a fixed area level (83).
Modifiers
The map has two pools of map modifiers, one draw from "Synthesis Global " pool (mod domain = 19), one from "Synthesis Local" pool (mod domain = 18).
Layout
The area was known as Fractured Laboratory during initial release in Synthesis league, which uses the same tileset as Laboratory Map
, Relic Chambers Map and The Reliquary.
Encounters
Boss
Venarius (not targetable)
Summon bosses of that have similar skills as other Synthesis Unique Maps
Fractal Gargantuan, a giant unique golem
Synthete Masterpiece, a humanoid unique monster
Fractal Titan, a giant unique golem
Synthete Nightmare, a humanoid unique monster
Item acquisition
This map can only drop from Tier 14 or higher map bosses. It may also be sold by Zana or offered as her Atlas Mission.
See also
Replica Cortex
Version history
VersionChanges
3.17.0
Introduced a new "Synthesised Map" Base Type, which all 5 Unique Synthesis Maps now use. This Map is not found on the Atlas.
3.13.0
Map tiers and locations have been shuffled (though the 'pin' locations for maps has not changed). Most maps are now initially found at a different tier. {{efn|name=uniquemap}}
3.12.0
Map tiers and locations have been shuffled (though the 'pin' locations for maps has not changed). Most maps are now initially found at a different tier. {{efn|name=uniquemap}}
3.11.0
Map tiers and locations have been shuffled (though the 'pin' locations for maps has not changed). Most maps are now initially found at a different tier. {{efn|name=uniquemap}}
3.9.0
All 5 Synthesis maps can now drop as unique items. They can only be acquired from map bosses of Tier 11 or greater maps (or Tier 14 or greater for Cortex), or if you're very, very lucky, maybe Zana will sell you one.
The Cortex map is now more commonly available from Zana relative to the other Synthesis maps, and is now always level 83 (previously had a variable level).
All Synthesis maps now require a minimum level 80 area to appear in Zana's mission window.
Unique maps can now drop with varied tiers based on the state of your Atlas. Maps that previously had monster level overrides (such as Hallowed Ground) now instead rely on the variable tier.{{efn|name=tier}}
3.8.0
Overhauled as a core mechanics
If you're lucky, Zana will now offer '''5 new unique maps''' as part of her missions. Each map contains a boss encounter originally from the Synthesis league, and each can drop unique items originally exclusive to that league. Note, you cannot obtain Fractured items, nor will you have any access to the Synthesiser.
3.6.0
Introduced to the game as league mechanics