Fate of the Vaal league
| Release version | 0.4.0 |
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| Release date | 2025-12-12 19:00:00 UTC |
| Links | Expansion page |

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
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 prosthetic limbs that grant modifiers.
- Several exclusive lineage supports from Xipocado, Royal Architect.
New items
Currency
| Item | Description | Additional drop restrictions |
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| Ancient Infuser | Modifies a Precursor Tablet unpredictably | Can be taken instead of using the crafting bench in a Tablets Vault (Tablet Research Vault) room in Atziri's Temple. Can also drop from Royal Trove in Atziri's Temple after defeating Atziri, the Red Queen. |
| Architect's Orb | 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. Can also drop from Royal Trove in Atziri's Temple after defeating Atziri, the Red Queen. |
| Crystallised Corruption | Modifies a Corrupted Skill Gem unpredictably or destroys it | Can be taken instead of using the crafting bench in a Tier 3 Thaumaturge room (Thaumaturge's Cathedral) in Atziri's Temple. Can also drop from Royal Trove in Atziri's Temple after defeating Atziri, the Red Queen. |
| Vaal Infuser 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. Can also drop from Royal Trove in Atziri's Temple after defeating Atziri, the Red Queen. |
| Vaal Cultivation Orb 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 (Apex of Oblation) in Atziri's Temple. Can also drop from Royal Trove in Atziri's Temple after defeating Atziri, the Red Queen. |
| Orb of Extraction | 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. Can also drop from Royal Trove in Atziri's Temple after defeating Atziri, the Red Queen. |
| Core Destabiliser | 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 (Grand Phylactery) in Atziri's Temple. Can also drop from Royal Trove in Atziri's Temple after defeating Atziri, the Red Queen. |
Unique items
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| Drillneck 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 Rule Reflecting StaffStaffRequires Level 70, 123 IntGrants Skill: Level (16-20) (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 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 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: Grants Skill: Level (17-20) 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 Splendour Sacrificial RegaliaArmour: (807-1076) Evasion: 245 Energy Shield: 93 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65+1 to Level of all Corrupted Skill GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (200-300)% increased Armour +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden) 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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (200-300)% increased Armour +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Skills from Corrupted Gems have 50% of Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Has 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden)
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| Atziri'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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden) 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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden)
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| Atziri'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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden) 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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden)
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| Atziri'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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden) 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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden)
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| Atziri'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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden) 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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden)
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| Atziri'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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden) 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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden)
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| Atziri'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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden) 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 GemsOnly Soul Cores can be Socketed in this item Has no Attribute Requirements (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 6 Augment Sockets (Hidden)
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| Flesh Crucible DiamondLimited 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>
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