Soul core

Soul Core

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Soul Cores are artifacts of the ancient Vaal empire and function as a type of Augment.Augments are items which can be placed into Augment sockets, usually on Equipment items. Once socketed, they can be replaced by other Augments, but cannot be removed by normal means.

The types of Equipment which an Augment can be placed into and the corresponding benefit provided are listed on the item.

Soul Cores are a type of augment that can be socketed into martial weapons and armour.

Soul Cores are mainly acquired from the Trial of Chaos as a trial reward; endgame Soul Cores are exclusive to the endgame Trial of Chaos requiring an Inscribed UltimatumInscribed UltimatumArea Level: #
Number of Trials: #Mortals spend their lives wondering which
fate shall be theirs. Chaos takes amusement
in knowing the answer: all of them.Take this item to The Temple of Chaos to participate in a Trial of Chaos. of area level 65+. Ancient soul cores can obtained by modifying endgame soul cores with a Core DestabiliserCore DestabiliserStack Size: 10Modifies a Soul Core unpredictably, with a chance to destroy itRight click this item then left click on a soul core to apply it..

Endgame soul cores have a limit of 1 per character. If your character has multiple items with the same soul core equipped, the items with those soul cores will be disabled. Ancient soul cores also have a shared limit of one per character.

List of soul cores

List of regular soul cores

Item	Stats	Drop level
Soul Core of AtmohuaSoul Core of AtmohuaStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: Convert 20% of Requirements to Strength Armour: Convert 20% of Requirements to StrengthPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of AzcapaSoul Core of AzcapaStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: +15 to Spirit Gloves: 10% increased Quantity of Gold Dropped by Slain EnemiesPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of CholotlSoul Core of CholotlStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: Convert 20% of Requirements to Dexterity Armour: Convert 20% of Requirements to DexterityPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of CitaqualotlSoul Core of CitaqualotlStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: 30% increased Elemental Damage with Attacks Armour: +5% to all Elemental ResistancesPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of JiquaniSoul Core of JiquaniStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: Recover 2% of maximum Life on Kill Body Armours: 3% increased maximum LifePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of OpilotiSoul Core of OpilotiStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: 15% chance to cause Bleeding on Hit Helmets: 20% increased Charm Charges gainedPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of PuhuarteSoul Core of PuhuarteStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: 30% increased Flammability Magnitude Gloves: +1% to Maximum Fire ResistancePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of QuipolatlSoul Core of QuipolatlStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: 5% increased Attack Speed Boots: 15% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on YouPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of TacatiSoul Core of TacatiStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: 15% chance to Poison on Hit with this weapon Armour: +11% to Chaos ResistancePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of TicabaSoul Core of TicabaStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: +5% to Critical Damage Bonus Body Armours: Hits against you have 20% reduced Critical Damage Bonus Shields: Hits against you have 20% reduced Critical Damage BonusPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of TopotanteSoul Core of TopotanteStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: Attacks with this Weapon Penetrate 15% Elemental Resistances Boots: 25% increased Elemental Ailment ThresholdPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of TzamotoSoul Core of TzamotoStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: 30% increased Freeze Buildup Helmets: +1% to Maximum Cold ResistancePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of XopecSoul Core of XopecStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: 30% increased chance to Shock Boots: +1% to Maximum Lightning ResistancePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of ZalatlSoul Core of ZalatlStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: Recover 2% of maximum Mana on Kill Helmets: 3% increased maximum ManaPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35
Soul Core of ZantipiSoul Core of ZantipiStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: Convert 20% of Requirements to Intelligence Armour: Convert 20% of Requirements to IntelligencePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	—	35

List of endgame soul cores

Item	Limit	Stats	Drop level
Atmohua's Soul Core of RetreatAtmohua's Soul Core of RetreatStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Body Armours: 30% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge Foci: 30% faster start of Energy Shield RechargePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Cholotl's Soul Core of WarCholotl's Soul Core of WarStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Bows: 20% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Citaqualotl's Soul Core of FoulnessCitaqualotl's Soul Core of FoulnessStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Martial Weapon: Adds 19 to 29 Chaos damagePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Estazunti's Soul Core of ConvalescenceEstazunti's Soul Core of ConvalescenceStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Boots: 12% increased speed of Recoup Effects Helmets: 8% of Damage taken Recouped as LifePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Guatelitzi's Soul Core of EnduranceGuatelitzi's Soul Core of EnduranceStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Martial Weapon: 50% chance when you gain an Endurance Charge to gain an additional Endurance Charge Wand or Staff: 50% chance when you gain an Endurance Charge to gain an additional Endurance ChargePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Hayoxi's Soul Core of HeatproofingHayoxi's Soul Core of HeatproofingStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Helmets: +40% of Armour also applies to Cold DamagePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Opiloti's Soul Core of AssaultOpiloti's Soul Core of AssaultStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Martial Weapon: 50% chance when you gain a Frenzy Charge to gain an additional Frenzy Charge Wand or Staff: 50% chance when you gain a Frenzy Charge to gain an additional Frenzy ChargePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Quipolatl's Soul Core of FlowQuipolatl's Soul Core of FlowStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Helmets: 8% increased Skill Effect Duration 8% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Tacati's Soul Core of AfflictionTacati's Soul Core of AfflictionStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Helmets: Enemies you Curse have -5% to Chaos ResistancePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Topotante's Soul Core of DampeningTopotante's Soul Core of DampeningStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Gloves: +40% of Armour also applies to Fire DamagePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Tzamoto's Soul Core of FerocityTzamoto's Soul Core of FerocityStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Helmets: +4 to Maximum RagePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Uromoti's Soul Core of AttenuationUromoti's Soul Core of AttenuationStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Boots: 15% increased Curse Duration 15% increased Poison DurationPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Xipocado's Soul Core of DominionXipocado's Soul Core of DominionStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Wand or Staff: Minions deal 40% increased Damage with Command Skills Sceptres: Minions deal 40% increased Damage with Command SkillsPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Xopec's Soul Core of PowerXopec's Soul Core of PowerStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Martial Weapon: 50% chance when you gain a Power Charge to gain an additional Power Charge Wand or Staff: 50% chance when you gain a Power Charge to gain an additional Power ChargePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65
Zalatl's Soul Core of InsulationZalatl's Soul Core of InsulationStack Size: 10 Limited to: 1Requires Level 50Boots: +40% of Armour also applies to Lightning DamagePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1	—	65

List of ancient soul cores

Item	Limit	Stats	Drop level
Citaqualotl's ThesisCitaqualotl's ThesisLimited to: 1 Ancient AugmentRequires Level 60Body Armours: You Recoup 50% of Damage taken by your Offerings as Life Gloves: One of your Persistent Minions revives when an Offering expires Boots: Sacrifice 10% of maximum Life to gain that much Guard when you Dodge Roll"Altering reality, even locally, is no simple matter. Let us start not with ourselves, but with willing subjects."Place into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1 Ancient Augment	—	65
Guatelitzi's ThesisGuatelitzi's ThesisLimited to: 1 Ancient AugmentRequires Level 60Helmets: Gain Armour equal to 25% of Life Lost from Hits in the past 8 seconds Body Armours: 10% of Physical Damage prevented Recouped as Life Boots: Lose 5% of maximum Life per second while Sprinting 25% increased Movement Speed while Sprinting"We are nothing but flesh. Blood. If we are to ascend, we must empower that flesh."Place into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1 Ancient Augment	—	65
Jiquani's ThesisJiquani's ThesisLimited to: 1 Ancient AugmentRequires Level 60Helmets: +1 to maximum Mana per 2 Item Energy Shield on Equipped Helmet Gloves: Energy Shield Recharge starts after spending a total of 2000 Mana, no more than once every 2 seconds Boots: Increases and Reductions to Movement Speed also apply to Energy Shield Recharge Rate"The soul carries the truth of what we are. That is where we should focus our efforts."Place into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1 Ancient Augment	—	65
Quipolatl's ThesisQuipolatl's ThesisLimited to: 1 Ancient AugmentRequires Level 60Helmets: A random Skill that requires Glory generates 15% of its maximum Glory when your Mark Activates Gloves: Each Runic Inscription from your Curse Skills causes you to Regenerate Mana per second equal to 10% of that Skill's Mana Cost Body Armours: +50% of Armour also applies to Chaos Damage while on full Energy Shield"The results prove it. With enough focused Corruption, we can alter the fundamental laws of existence in a small area... the question now: what do we try first?"Place into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon or Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.	1 Ancient Augment	—	65

Related Unique items

Item	Base item		Stats
Mahuxotl's MachinationMahuxotl's Machination Omen Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: (216-383) Energy Shield: (82-145) Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 48, 30 Str, 30 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield(333-666)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (66-333)% increased effect of Socketed Soul Cores Everlasting Sacrifice Has 2 Augment Sockets (Hidden)The Banished Architect sought to employ the darkest secrets of the Vaal.	Omen Crest Shield	48	(333-666)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (66-333)% increased effect of Socketed Soul Cores Everlasting Sacrifice Has 2 Augment Sockets (Hidden)
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial RegaliaArmour: (807-1076) Evasion: 245 Energy Shield: 93 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(200-300)% increased Armour +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type>"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Regalia	65	+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(200-300)% increased Armour +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type> This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Boots This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Gloves This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Helmet This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Shield
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial RegaliaArmour: 269 Evasion: (735-980) Energy Shield: 93 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(200-300)% increased Evasion Rating +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type>"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Regalia	65	+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(200-300)% increased Evasion Rating +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type> This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Boots This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Gloves This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Helmet This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Shield
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial RegaliaArmour: 269 Evasion: 245 Energy Shield: (279-372) Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(200-300)% increased Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type>"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Regalia	65	+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(200-300)% increased Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type> This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Boots This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Gloves This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Helmet This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Shield
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial RegaliaArmour: 269 Evasion: (539-686) Energy Shield: (204-260) Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(120-180)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type>"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Regalia	65	+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(120-180)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type> This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Boots This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Gloves This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Helmet This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Shield
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial RegaliaArmour: (591-753) Evasion: 245 Energy Shield: (204-260) Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(120-180)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type>"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Regalia	65	+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(120-180)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type> This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Boots This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Gloves This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Helmet This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Shield
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial RegaliaArmour: (591-753) Evasion: (539-686) Energy Shield: 93 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(120-180)% increased Armour and Evasion +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type>"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Regalia	65	+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(120-180)% increased Armour and Evasion +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type> This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Boots This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Gloves This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Helmet This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Shield
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial RegaliaArmour: (484-591) Evasion: (441-539) Energy Shield: (167-204) Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(80-120)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type>"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Regalia	65	+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill Gems(80-120)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has no Attribute Requirements This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a <Random socketable equipment type> This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Boots This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also Gloves This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Helmet This item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Shield

Version history

Version	Changes
0.2.1	Added 15 new Endgame Soulcores.
0.2.0f	Soul Cores now display the level requirement of the added enchantment on the soul core itself. [Undocumented]
0.1.1e	Soul Cores are no longer able to drop outside of the Temple of Chaos.
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.