Soul core

Soul Core

Tooltip

Soul Cores are Vaalish artifacts that work in the same manner as Runes,Runes can be socketed into Weapons or Armours with a Rune Socket to add an additional modifier to the item, as listed on the Rune. Once socketed, a Rune cannot be removed. but have unusual effects.

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 be found in the Temple of Atziri.

Endgame soul cores have a limit of 1 per character. If your character has items with multiple copies of these soul cores 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	Stack size	Description	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: Convert 20% of Requirements to Strength Armour: Convert 20% of Requirements to Strength	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: +15 to Spirit Gloves: 10% increased Quantity of Gold Dropped by Slain Enemies	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: Convert 20% of Requirements to Dexterity Armour: Convert 20% of Requirements to Dexterity	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: 30% increased Elemental Damage with Attacks Armour: +5% to all Elemental Resistances	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: Recover 2% of maximum Life on Kill Body Armours: 3% increased maximum Life	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: 15% chance to cause Bleeding on Hit Helmets: 20% increased Charm Charges gained	35
Soul Core of PuhuarteSoul Core of PuhuarteStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: 30% increased Flammability Magnitude Gloves: +1% to Maximum Fire ResistancePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: 30% increased Flammability Magnitude Gloves: +1% to Maximum Fire Resistance	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: 5% increased Attack Speed Boots: 15% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: 15% chance to Poison on Hit with this weapon Armour: +11% to Chaos Resistance	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial 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 Bonus	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: Attacks with this Weapon Penetrate 15% Elemental Resistances Boots: 25% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold	35
Soul Core of TzamotoSoul Core of TzamotoStack Size: 10Martial Weapon: 30% increased Freeze Buildup Helmets: +1% to Maximum Cold ResistancePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: 30% increased Freeze Buildup Helmets: +1% to Maximum Cold Resistance	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: 30% increased chance to Shock Boots: +1% to Maximum Lightning Resistance	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: Recover 2% of maximum Mana on Kill Helmets: 3% increased maximum Mana	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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: Convert 20% of Requirements to Intelligence Armour: Convert 20% of Requirements to Intelligence	35

List of endgame soul cores

Item	Stack size	Description	Drop level
Atmohua's Soul Core of RetreatAtmohua's Soul Core of RetreatStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Body Armours: 30% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge Foci: 30% faster start of Energy Shield RechargePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Body Armours: 30% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge Foci: 30% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge	65
Cholotl's Soul Core of WarCholotl's Soul Core of WarStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Bows: 20% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Bows: 20% increased Projectile Speed	65
Citaqualotl's Soul Core of FoulnessCitaqualotl's Soul Core of FoulnessStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Martial Weapon: Adds 19 to 29 Chaos damagePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial Weapon: Adds 19 to 29 Chaos damage	65
Estazunti's Soul Core of ConvalescenceEstazunti's Soul Core of ConvalescenceStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Boots: 10% increased speed of Recoup Effects Helmets: 6% of Damage taken Recouped as LifePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Boots: 10% increased speed of Recoup Effects Helmets: 6% of Damage taken Recouped as Life	65
Guatelitzi's Soul Core of EnduranceGuatelitzi's Soul Core of EnduranceStack Size: 10Requires 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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial 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 Charge	65
Hayoxi's Soul Core of HeatproofingHayoxi's Soul Core of HeatproofingStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Helmets: +30% of Armour also applies to Cold DamagePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Helmets: +30% of Armour also applies to Cold Damage	65
Opiloti's Soul Core of AssaultOpiloti's Soul Core of AssaultStack Size: 10Requires 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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial 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 Charge	65
Quipolatl's Soul Core of FlowQuipolatl's Soul Core of FlowStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Helmets: 8% increased Skill Effect Duration 8% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Helmets: 8% increased Skill Effect Duration 8% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate	65
Tacati's Soul Core of AfflictionTacati's Soul Core of AfflictionStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Helmets: Enemies you Curse have -4% to Chaos ResistancePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Helmets: Enemies you Curse have -4% to Chaos Resistance	65
Topotante's Soul Core of DampeningTopotante's Soul Core of DampeningStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Gloves: +30% of Armour also applies to Fire DamagePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Gloves: +30% of Armour also applies to Fire Damage	65
Tzamoto's Soul Core of FerocityTzamoto's Soul Core of FerocityStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Helmets: +4 to Maximum RagePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Helmets: +4 to Maximum Rage	65
Uromoti's Soul Core of AttenuationUromoti's Soul Core of AttenuationStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Boots: 15% increased Curse Duration 15% increased Poison DurationPlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Boots: 15% increased Curse Duration 15% increased Poison Duration	65
Xipocado's Soul Core of DominionXipocado's Soul Core of DominionStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Wand or Staff: Minions deal 40% increased Damage with Command Skills Sceptres: Minions deal 40% increased Damage with Command SkillsPlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Wand or Staff: Minions deal 40% increased Damage with Command Skills Sceptres: Minions deal 40% increased Damage with Command Skills	65
Xopec's Soul Core of PowerXopec's Soul Core of PowerStack Size: 10Requires 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 Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Martial 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 Charge	65
Zalatl's Soul Core of InsulationZalatl's Soul Core of InsulationStack Size: 10Requires Level 50Boots: +30% of Armour also applies to Lightning DamagePlace into an empty Rune 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 socketable items.	10	Boots: +30% of Armour also applies to Lightning Damage	65

List of ancient soul cores

Item	Stack size	Description	Drop level
Citaqualotl's ThesisFile:Citaqualotl's Thesis inventory icon.pngCitaqualotl'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 an Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.File:Citaqualotl's Thesis inventory icon.png	—	Body 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	—
Guatelitzi's ThesisFile:Guatelitzi's Thesis inventory icon.pngGuatelitzi'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: 25% 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 an Armour to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.File:Guatelitzi's Thesis inventory icon.png	—	Helmets: Gain Armour equal to 25% of Life Lost from Hits in the past 8 seconds Body Armours: 25% of Physical Damage prevented Recouped as Life Boots: Lose 5% of maximum Life per second while Sprinting 25% increased Movement Speed while Sprinting	—

Related Unique items

Item	Base item		Stats
Mahuxotl's MachinationMahuxotl's Machination Omen Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 50 Energy Shield: 19 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)

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.