Fate of the Vaal league

Release version	0.4.0
Release date	2025-12-12 19:00:00 UTC
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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

Ancient Vaal structures can be found throughout Wraeclast affecting nearby creatures. Sacrifice them to fuel the devices to travel to Lira Vaal, the labyrinthine temple of Atziri. 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: mutated 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

Unique items

Item

Stats

Drillneck

Requires 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

StaffRequires 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 Step

Evasion: (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

Spear
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 Splendour

Armour: (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)

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 Splendour

Armour: 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)

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 Splendour

Armour: 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)

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 Splendour

Armour: 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)

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 Splendour

Armour: (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)

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 Splendour

Armour: (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)

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 Splendour

Armour: (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)

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 Crucible

Limited 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.

<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

v t e Fate of the Vaal

Mechanics	Ancient beacon Vaal Ruins Lost Temple Atziri's Temple List of rooms Transcendent limb Cultivated unique item

Items	Ancient InfuserAncient InfuserStack Size: 10Modifies a Precursor Tablet unpredictablyRight click this item then left click on a precursor tablet to apply it. 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. 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. Ancient soul core 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. 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. 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. Hayoxi's FulminationHayoxi's FulminationSupport, Lineage, Spell, AoE, Trigger, Physical, Lightning, Cold, Fire, Chaos, Curse Category: Cursed GroundRequires 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. 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. Vaal SiphonerVaal SiphonerStack Size: 10Adds a kill threshold to a Corrupted Rare Jewellery item, when threshold is met Siphons a random modifier and improves the numeric values of other modifiersRight click this item then left click on a corrupted rare jewellery item to apply it. Atziri's ImpatienceAtziri's ImpatienceSupport, Lineage Category: Cooldown RecoveryRequires Level 65 Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Skills with Cooldowns, dramatically increasing the rate at which those Cooldowns Recover, but causing you to lose Life, Mana, and Energy Shield when they are used. Cannot Support Meta Skills or modify the Skills of Minions.Lose 25% of maximum Life, Mana, and Energy Shield when you use Supported Skills Supported Skills have 100% increased cooldown recovery rate"Those who bored the Queen suffered an excessive punishment: everyone they had ever known would be killed, effectively erasing their life. So, no matter the cost... none kept her waiting."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. Zerphi's InfamyZerphi's InfamySupport, Lineage, Warcry, AoE Category: Zerphi's LegacyRequires Level 65 Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Attacks and Warcries you use yourself. Supported Skills gain a Glory requirement, and build Glory when you spend Life on Skills. Supported Skills deal more damage and have significantly increased area of effect.Supported Skills requires 50 Glory to use Supported Skills gain Glory equal to 5% of Life spent on other Skills Supported Skills have 50% increased Area of Effect Supported Skills deal 50% more Damage"It was the quality of his heinous acts that set him apart, not the quantity... all of the physical trauma inflicted occurred while the victim was still alive. Perhaps this was the key."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.

Unique items	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." 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. Atziri's Splendour 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 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. Flesh CrucibleFlesh 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.

Monsters	Corrupted Abomination High Priest Quadrilla Sergeant Royal Colossus Royal Sentinel Unchained Beast Guardian Construct Imitation Triumph Masterwork Smith Master Flesh Surgeon Master Thaumaturge Royal Blood Priest Royal Commander Royal Spy Master The Remade Xipocado, Royal Architect Atziri, the Red Queen

Other	List of Vaal uniques List of Vaal cultivation modifiers

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