{"id":49318,"date":"2026-09-15T21:02:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T04:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/?p=49318"},"modified":"2026-09-15T21:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T04:06:27","slug":"classic-venture-items-buffs-boosts-and-grenade-preview-on-the-pts-public-test-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/classic-venture-items-buffs-boosts-and-grenade-preview-on-the-pts-public-test-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Venture Items Buffs, Boosts, and Grenade Preview on the PTS (Public Test Server)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On the Public Test Server, we got our first preview of the special buffs, challenge items, grenades and treasure-hunting items associated with Classic ventures.<\/p>\n<p id=\"OrmnkXv\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"347\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49273 \" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img_6aa436e074ffb.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img_6aa436e074ffb.png 525w, https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/img_6aa436e074ffb-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These special gold enemies around the map drop special items including modifiers and challenges. The modifiers are a boost to you in combat. The challenges might be things like&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49275\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0002_Screenshot-48762.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0002_Screenshot-48762.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0002_Screenshot-48762-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0002_Screenshot-48762-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will take steadily increasing damage for the next 3 minutes. If you can defeat 15 enemies without succumbing to the damage, you will recieve the &#8220;Survivor&#8221; buff, which increases all healing you recieve by 20%!<\/li>\n<li>You will have 3 minutes to defeat 25 enemies. During this time, your critical chance is increased by 99%! If you can complete the task, you will recieve the &#8220;Killer&#8221; buff, which increases your critical chance by 10%<\/li>\n<li>You will have 5 minutes to defeat 5 enemies within 5 seconds of each other. During this time, all damage recieved will be increased by 100%. If you succeed, you will recieve the &#8220;Gladiator&#8221; buff, which decreases all damage taken by 10%!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49276\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0000_Screenshot-48766.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0000_Screenshot-48766.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0000_Screenshot-48766-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0000_Screenshot-48766-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The modifier gives you a mystery buff.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49278\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0001_Screenshot-48765.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0001_Screenshot-48765.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0001_Screenshot-48765-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/swtor-ventures-preview-_0001_Screenshot-48765-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I also got this treasure locator which apparently puts a marker on your map but I died before figuring that out.<\/p>\n<h2>Buff<\/h2>\n<p>Venture buff items are randomized drops from glowing gold enemies that make you stronger temporarily on your character. You can use them immediately or save them for later.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lessergreenstimpack.png\" \/><strong>Challenge Modifier: Survivor:<\/strong> Smells like fresh flowers. &#8211; Gives 60 minute buff once used: <strong>True Grit<\/strong> &#8211; Heals when health is low. This effect can only activate once every 30 seconds. All damage received increased by 10%.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lesserbluestimpack.png\" \/><strong>Challenge Modifier: Unstable Shielding:<\/strong> Crackles and sparks in your hand. &#8211; Gives 60 minute buff once used: <strong>Unstable Shielding<\/strong> &#8211; Occasionally activates an unstable shield module, which reflects damage, but explodes when breached.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lesserredstimpack.png\" \/><strong>Challenge Modifier: Hunter:<\/strong> Swirls in ominous hues of red and orange. &#8211; Gives 60 minute buff once used: <strong>Hunter<\/strong> &#8211; Critical chance increased by 15%. Damage received increased by 30%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Challenge<\/h2>\n<p>Venture challenge items are randomized drops from glowing gold enemies that give you a short challenge of some sort on your character. You can use them immediately or save them for later.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/star_map.png\" \/><strong>Mysterious Map:<\/strong> A map marking the location of a Mysterious Challenger! Check your map for the location.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cloakofpain.png\" \/><strong>Challenge: Survival:<\/strong> Begins a challenge! You will take steadily increasing damage for the next 3 minutes. If you can defeat 15 enemies without succumbing to the damage, you will recieve the &#8220;Survivor&#8221; buff, which increases all healing you recieve by 20% for 60 minutes!<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/chargedburst.png\" \/><strong>Challenge: Gladiator:<\/strong> Begins a challenge! You will have 5 minutes to defeat 5 enemies within 5 seconds of each other. During this time, all damage recieved will be increased by 100%. If you succeed, you will recieve the &#8220;Gladiator&#8221; buff, which decreases all damage taken by 10% for 60 minutes!<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/assassinate.png\" \/><strong>Challenge: Kill:<\/strong> Begins a challenge! You will have 3 minutes to defeat 25 enemies. During this time, your critical chance is increased by 99%! If you can complete the task, you will recieve the &#8220;Killer&#8221; buff, which increases your critical chance by 10% for 60 minutes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Grenades<\/h2>\n<p>Venture grenades are random drops from glowing golden enemies that you can throw at other enemies. Only one grenade type is available at a time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_freeze_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Freeze Bombs:<\/strong> A Freeze Bomb which can be used every 60s while on Tython.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_pyro_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Pyro Grenades:<\/strong> A Pyro Grenade which can be used every 60s while on Tython.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_stun_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Electro-Stun Grenades:<\/strong> An Electro-Stun Grenade which can be used every 60s while on Tython.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_waste_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Waste Grenades:<\/strong> A Waste Grenade which can be used every 60s while on Tython.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_seismic_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Seismic Grenades:<\/strong> A Seismic Grenade which can be used every 60s while on Tython.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/plainholocommunicator.png\" \/><strong>Pulsing Communicator:<\/strong> Summons a grenade vendor to your location. Assuming it&#8217;s safe, of course. [The grenades cost venture currency plus credits.]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Speed Buffs<\/h2>\n<p>These are some of the venture-specific speed buffs you may pick up as you play. These are not fully implemented on the Public Test Server yet.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gld_movespeed_quick.png\" \/><strong>Shrouded Path:<\/strong> Grants the Shrouded Path effect, which provides stealth while under the effects of Expedience from speed paths.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/starmap.png\" \/><strong>Found Quick Travel Pass:<\/strong> Grants temporary access to Challenge Mode quick travel points! If these are already available via the armor set bonus, it will instead provide some Challenge Mode loot!<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/starmap.png\" \/><strong>Merchant&#8217;s Quick Travel Pass:<\/strong> Grants temporary access to Challenge Mode quick travel points!<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/reanimation.png\" \/><strong>Expedient Insight:<\/strong> Grants temporary access to Challenge Mode speed paths! Expedient Insight can stack up to 3 times, and will allow Expedience buffs along speed paths to stack along with it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treasure<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kotet_shield_generator_blue.png\" \/><strong>Wide-Pulse Treasure Locator:<\/strong> The wide-pulse attachment on this treasure-locator is near-guaranteed to find amazing riches! This item feels&#8230; familiar. [This is a similar item to one that was introduced for the Hoth Dynamic Encounters in a previous update, called Snow Grift, where you would dig up garabage.]<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_nav_computer.png\" \/><strong>Treasure!:<\/strong> A mysterious Challenge Mode treasure! Your treasure finder can finally rest.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/golddatadisk.png\" \/><strong>Tracking Data:<\/strong> Your treasure finder is narrowing down the location of the nearest treasure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Vendors<\/h2>\n<p>If you happen to get yourself a Blinking Communicator as a random drop, you can summon a vendor who you can buy venture items from. The items cost venture currency plus credits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/plainholocommunicator.png\" \/><strong>Blinking Communicator:<\/strong> Summons a mysterious vendor to your location. Assuming it&#8217;s safe, of course.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/star_map.png\" \/><strong>Mysterious Map:<\/strong> This is a Seeking Item. Only one Seeking Item may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_freeze_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Freeze Bombs:<\/strong> Only one Grenade Type may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_pyro_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Pyro Grenades:<\/strong> Only one Grenade Type may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_stun_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Electro-Stun Grenades:<\/strong> Only one Grenade Type may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_waste_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Waste Grenades:<\/strong> Only one Grenade Type may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/advanced_seismic_grenade.png\" \/><strong>Regenerating Seismic Grenades:<\/strong> Only one Grenade Type may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gld_movespeed_quick.png\" \/><strong>Shrouded Path:<\/strong> This is a Utility Item. Only one Utility Item may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/plainholocommunicator.png\" \/><strong>Pulsing Communicator:<\/strong> This is a Utility Item. Only one Utility Item may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/starmap.png\" \/><strong>Merchant&#8217;s Quick Travel Pass:<\/strong> This is a Utility Item. Only one Utility Item may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/reanimation.png\" \/><strong>Expedient Insight:<\/strong> This is a Utility Item. Only one Utility Item may be purchased.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kotet_shield_generator_blue.png\" \/><strong>Wide-Pulse Treasure Locator:<\/strong> This is a Seeking Item. Only one Seeking Item may be purchased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lootbox<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/wrappedparcel.png\" \/><strong>Challenge Loot Box:<\/strong> A box of Challenge Mode treasures!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the Public Test Server, we got our first preview of the special buffs, challenge items, grenades and treasure-hunting items associated with Classic ventures. 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