Fate of the Vaal league

Fate of the Vaal league

Challenge league

Release version	0.4.0
Release date	2025-12-12 19:00:00 UTC
Links	Expansion page

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Fate of the Vaal league is an Early Access temporary league. It launches on December 12, 2025 as part of Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids in version 0.4.0.

League content

Main article: Atziri's Temple

Ancient Vaal structures can be found throughout Wraeclast affecting nearby creatures. Sacrifice them to fuel the devices to travel to Atziri's Temple, the labyrinthine Lira Vaal. These devices grant the ability to modify the rooms and layout of the temple, unlocking various rewards and challenges. Fight against the Royal Architect and perhaps even Queen Atziri herself.

While exploring the temple, take advantage of ancient Vaal technology found inside to modify items in new ways or even augment human body parts. In addition to a variety of crafting benches and currencies that further modify corrupted items in unpredictable ways, the Temple of Atziri also unlocks access to various other rewards:

• A new type of soul core: Ancient Soul Cores.
• Cultivated Vaal uniques: Using a Vaal Cultivation OrbVaal Cultivation OrbStack Size: 10Replaces up to 2 modifiers on a Corrupted Vaal Unique
  Replaces other Uniques with a Corrupted Unique of the same Item ClassRight click this item then left click on a unique item to apply it. mutates Vaal uniques to have one or more of their modifiers replaced by exclusive Vaal cultivation modifiers.
• Temporary mechanical transcendent limbs that grant modifiers.
• Several exclusive lineage supports from Xipocado, Royal Architect.

New items

Currency

Item	Description	Additional drop restrictions
Ancient InfuserAncient InfuserStack Size: 10Modifies a Precursor Tablet unpredictably, with a chance to destroy itRight click this item then left click on a precursor tablet to apply it.	Modifies a Precursor Tablet unpredictably, with a chance to destroy it	Can be taken instead of using the crafting bench in a Tablets Vault room in Atziri's Temple.
Architect's OrbArchitect's OrbStack Size: 10Modifies a Corrupted Equipment or Jewel item unpredictably or destroys itRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.	Modifies a Corrupted Equipment or Jewel item unpredictably or destroys it	Can be taken instead of using the crafting bench in a Tier 3 Corruption Chamber room (Locus of Corruption) in Atziri's Temple.
Crystallised CorruptionCrystallised CorruptionStack Size: 10Modifies a Corrupted Skill Gem unpredictably or destroys itRight click this item then left click on a corrupted gem to apply it.	Modifies a Corrupted Skill Gem unpredictably or destroys it	Can be taken instead of using the crafting bench in a Tier 3 Thaumaturge room (Doryani's Institute) in Atziri's Temple.
Vaal InfuserVaal InfuserStack Size: 10Improves the quality of a Martial Weapon, Caster Weapon or Armour above 20% with a chance of Corrupting itRight click this item then left click on an item to apply it.	Improves the quality of a Martial Weapon, Caster Weapon or Armour above 20% with a chance of Corrupting it	Can be taken instead of using the crafting bench in a Tier 3 Smithy (Golden Forge) in Atziri's Temple.
Vaal Cultivation OrbVaal Cultivation OrbStack Size: 10Replaces up to 2 modifiers on a Corrupted Vaal Unique Replaces other Uniques with a Corrupted Unique of the same Item ClassRight click this item then left click on a unique item to apply it.	Replaces up to 2 modifiers on a Corrupted Vaal Unique Replaces other Uniques with a Corrupted Unique of the same Item Class	Can be taken instead of using the crafting bench in a Tier 3 Sacrificial Chamber room (?) in Atziri's Temple.
Orb of ExtractionOrb of ExtractionStack Size: 10Destroys an Equipment item, returning any Augments socketed in itRight click this item then left click on an item containing socketed Augments to apply it.	Destroys an Equipment item, returning any Augments socketed in it	Can be taken instead of using the crafting bench in an Extraction Chamber room in Atziri's Temple.
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.	Modifies a Soul Core unpredictably, with a chance to destroy it	Can be taken instead of using the crafting bench in a Tier 3 Alchemy Lab room (?) in Atziri's Temple.

Unique items

Item	Stats
DrillneckDrillneck Penetrating QuiverRequires Level 55100% chance to Pierce an Enemy+(60-90) to maximum Life (8-12)% increased Attack Speed Gain Deflection Rating equal to (24-32)% of Evasion Rating Attack Projectiles Return if they Pierced at least (2-4) times Projectiles deal (42-64)% increased Damage with Hits for each time they have Pierced Projectiles have (42-64)% increased Critical Hit chance for each time they have Pierced"Why waste such a fine arrow on just one man?" - Kiravi, Vaal ArcherCan only be equipped if you are wielding a Bow.	100% chance to Pierce an Enemy+(60-90) to maximum Life (8-12)% increased Attack Speed Gain Deflection Rating equal to (24-32)% of Evasion Rating Attack Projectiles Return if they Pierced at least (2-4) times Projectiles deal (42-64)% increased Damage with Hits for each time they have Pierced Projectiles have (42-64)% increased Critical Hit chance for each time they have Pierced
Atziri's RuleAtziri's Rule Reflecting StaffStaffRequires Level 70, 123 IntGrants Skill: Level (16-20) Mirror of Refraction(10-20)% increased maximum Life (10-20)% increased Cast Speed +(20-30) to Intelligence +(3-5) to Level of all Corrupted Spell Skill Gems Spells which cost Life Gain (80-120)% of Damage as Extra Physical DamageBow before her... or suffer the most gruelling death imaginable.	(10-20)% increased maximum Life (10-20)% increased Cast Speed +(20-30) to Intelligence +(3-5) to Level of all Corrupted Spell Skill Gems Spells which cost Life Gain (80-120)% of Damage as Extra Physical Damage
Atziri's StepAtziri's Step Cinched BootsEvasion: (298-365)Requires Level 65, 86 Dex30% increased Movement Speed (80-120)% increased Evasion Rating +(70-100) to maximum Life Gain Deflection Rating equal to (40-60)% of Evasion Rating -(12-6)% to amount of Damage Prevented by Deflection Cannot be Light Stunned by Deflected Hits"Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	30% increased Movement Speed (80-120)% increased Evasion Rating +(70-100) to maximum Life Gain Deflection Rating equal to (40-60)% of Evasion Rating -(12-6)% to amount of Damage Prevented by Deflection Cannot be Light Stunned by Deflected Hits
Atziri's ContemptAtziri's Contempt Pronged SpearSpear Physical Damage: (60-66) to (178-195.8) Elemental Damage: (83-97) to (123-153), 1 to (193-207) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.71-1.80) Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 72, 46 Str, 115 DexGrants Skill: Spear Throw Grants Skill: Level (17-20) Shattering Spite(100-120)% increased Physical Damage Adds (83-97) to (123-153) Fire Damage Adds 1 to (193-207) Lightning Damage (10-16)% increased Attack Speed (60-80)% increased Presence Area of Effect Spear Skills inflict a Bloodstone Lance on Hit, up to a maximum of 30 on each target"My people? I'm not doing this for them. They belong to me. They want this for me. Their sacrifice is a gift they give out of love and adoration... I deserve it. I am their Queen."	(100-120)% increased Physical Damage Adds (83-97) to (123-153) Fire Damage Adds 1 to (193-207) Lightning Damage (10-16)% increased Attack Speed (60-80)% increased Presence Area of Effect Spear Skills inflict a Bloodstone Lance on Hit, up to a maximum of 30 on each target
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	+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	+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	+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	+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	+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	+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	+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
Flesh CrucibleFlesh Crucible RubyLimited to: 1<Keystone Passive Skill> <Random stat penalty>Corrupted"Never mind the pain, it's only... making room. Unrelated fact, a person can live a normal life with just one kidney. Or just one lung. You never know what Vaal technology will cost you..."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	<Keystone Passive Skill> <Random stat penalty> (20-10)% less Damage (20-10)% less Defences (20-10)% less maximum Life (20-10)% less maximum Mana (20-10)% less Movement Speed (20-10)% less Spirit Corrupted

Lineage supports

Gem
Guatelitzi's AblationGuatelitzi's AblationSupport, Lineage Category: Sacrificial OfferingRequires Level 65 Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Offering Skills. Supported Skills Sacrifice a portion of your life on use. While Offering spikes from Supported Skills persist, you are periodically granted a Power Charge. When spikes from Supported Skills die, Regenerate a percentage of your maximum Life and Mana per second based on the duration the Offering persisted.When an Offering from Supported Skills dies, Regenerate 5% of your Life and Mana per second, for as long as that Offering was alive Supported Skills Sacrifice 25% of Life on use Offerings from Supported Skills grant you a Power Charge every 4 secondsYoung Guatelitzi was found moving among the prisoners, preparing their living bodies for sacrifice. The High Priests recognised his inclinations, and gave him a higher calling.Place into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.
Hayoxi's FulminationHayoxi's FulminationSupport, Lineage, Spell, AoE, Trigger, Physical, Lightning, Cold, Fire, Chaos, Curse Category: Cursed Ground Cooldown Time: 2.00 sec Cast Time: Instant Critical Strike Chance: 9.00%Requires Level 65 Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Curse Skills. Supported Curse Skills create areas which Curse enemies so long as they are within them. Cursed areas from Supported Skills gather power before erupting in a column of annihilating light after a moderate delay.Supported Skills create Cursed Ground Enemies on the Cursed Ground from a Supported Skill are Cursed while within it Maximum 2 areas of Cursed Ground Trigger Annihilation when Cursed Ground from Supported Skills have persisted for 7 seconds Annihiliation This Skill will copy the Level of the Gem it is Socketed in Deals (25-#) to (37-#) Physical Damage Impact radius is 1.7 metres Hits a total of 6 times over 2 seconds 100% of Physical Damage Converted to other Damage Types matching the Supported Curse Gem's TagsThe Architect of Destruction slipped explosive powder under the royal temple one pinch at a time. For years, he clung to that, never finding the courage to light it.Place into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.