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[[File:Corrupted_area_official.jpg|thumb|300px|A Vaal side area]] | [[File:Corrupted_area_official.jpg|thumb|300px|A Vaal side area]] | ||
A '''Vaal side | A '''Vaal side area''' is a randomly-generated optional area indicated by a glowing, beating heart and swirling ribbons of blood. Every corrupted area contains a boss, guarding a [[Vaal Vessel]] that drops [[Vaal Skill Gem]]s, [[Vaal Fragment]]s, and [[corrupted]] equipment. At least one Vaal skill gem is guaranteed to drop. Near the vessel, there is a [[Vaal Letter]] or [[Research Journal]], which provides Vaal-related lore. | ||
Vaal side areas have their own exclusive set of [[modifiers]], similar to end-game [[map]]s, which substantially increase their difficulty. Vaal side areas found in act zones have 1 to 2 affixes (magic), while Vaal side areas found in maps spawn with 4 to 6 affixes (rare). They also have an implicit modifier that adds a number of packs of Corrupted [[Vaal]] monsters. Vaal side areas have the {{c|corrupted|Corrupted}} modifier by default making them uncraftable, but the {{psl|Lucid Dreams}} Atlas keystone passive causes them to spawn uncorrupted in the player's maps, allowing them to be modified with regular crafting currency. Entering a Vaal side area will automatically cause it to become corrupted. | |||
A variation known as an '''Alluring Vaal side area''' can be accessed in maps. Alluring areas have different implicit modifiers: {{ml|UpgradedVaalSideArea}}. They can only spawn if the player allocates [[For Love of the Queen]] Atlas Notable, or uses a special [[Map Device]] craft. If an Alluring Vaal side area is chanced or corrupted to the [[Endless Nightmare]] unique side area, the implicit modifiers inherent to Alluring areas are retained. If a portal to another Nightmare area spawns at the end, this new area will not be Alluring. | |||
Due to the small size of the area, most league mechanics are generally disabled from spawning during [[challenge leagues]]. [[Masters]], Vaal side areas, and [[Trials of Ascendancy]] also cannot spawn in Vaal side areas. Notable exceptions which CAN spawn inside include [[Strongbox]]es, [[Shrine]]s, [[Rogue exile]]s and [[Tormented Spirit]]s. Many of the Vaal side area bosses were also formerly [[Invasion boss]]es. | |||
== List of | A [[Map fragment#Vaal fragments|Vaal fragment]] or [[Mortal Fragment]] can be used in the [[Map Device]] to generate a random Vaal side area of a fixed area level. Vaal side areas that appear in maps or acts will have the same area level of their parent zone. When a portal to another [[Endless Nightmare]] appears in Endless Nightmare, both will have the same area level. | ||
Vaal side areas do not spawn in [[Ruthless mode]]. | |||
== List of Vaal side areas == | |||
Vaal side areas in act zones spawn based on the zone it spawned in. Areas found in maps are chosen randomly. | |||
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|[[Quetzerxi]]<br/>([[Dust Scrabbler]]) | |[[Quetzerxi]]<br/>([[Dust Scrabbler]]) | ||
|Lightning cloud, 5-7 projectile stream of lightning in a nova | |Lightning cloud, 5-7 projectile stream of lightning in a nova | ||
| | |"Atziri is my love and my life. I give..." | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Ancient Catacomb]] | |[[Ancient Catacomb]] | ||
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|[[Commander of Flesh]]<br/>([[Pale Blackguard]]) | |[[Commander of Flesh]]<br/>([[Pale Blackguard]]) | ||
|Spawns zombies, [[Blood Rage]], [[Wild Strike]] | |Spawns zombies, [[Blood Rage]], [[Wild Strike]] | ||
| | |"Queen Atziri forfeited her sovereignty the day..." | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Arcane Chambers]] | |[[Arcane Chambers]] | ||
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|[[Beheader Ataguchu]]<br/>(based off Q'ura from [[The Apex of Sacrifice|Apex of Sacrifice]]) | |[[Beheader Ataguchu]]<br/>(based off Q'ura from [[The Apex of Sacrifice|Apex of Sacrifice]]) | ||
|[[Bleed|Corrupting Blood]], [[Cyclone]], [[Cleave]] | |[[Bleed|Corrupting Blood]], [[Cyclone]], [[Cleave]] | ||
| | |"What did I say? What did I do? I flattered..." | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Blind Alley]] | |[[Blind Alley]] | ||
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|[[M'gaska, the Living Pyre]]<br/>([[Totem (monster type)|Totem]]) | |[[M'gaska, the Living Pyre]]<br/>([[Totem (monster type)|Totem]]) | ||
|Casts [[Flameblast]], Spawns [[Summon Raging Spirit]] Totems | |Casts [[Flameblast]], Spawns [[Summon Raging Spirit]] Totems | ||
| | |"Atziri is my love and my life. I give..." | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Clouded Ledge]] | |[[Clouded Ledge]] | ||
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|Wall | |Wall | ||
|[[Simi, the Nature Touched]]<br/>([[Chieftain]]) | |[[Simi, the Nature Touched]]<br/>([[Chieftain]]) | ||
|Allies do Additional Lightning/Fire/Cold Damage, Soul Eater, Summons spectre [[Ape | |Allies do Additional Lightning/Fire/Cold Damage, Soul Eater, Summons spectre [[Ape]]s | ||
| | |"I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh..." | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Clouded Ridge]] | |[[Clouded Ridge]] | ||
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|[[The All-seeing Eye]]<br/>([[Watcher]]) | |[[The All-seeing Eye]]<br/>([[Watcher]]) | ||
|Charge up laser, Casts [[Arc]], Casts [[Spark]], Casts [[Conductivity]] | |Charge up laser, Casts [[Arc]], Casts [[Spark]], Casts [[Conductivity]] | ||
| | |“Atziri promises us eternal life. The only...” | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Covered-up Hollow]] | |[[Covered-up Hollow]] | ||
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|[[Wiraqucha, Ancient Guardian]]<br/>([[Snake]]) | |[[Wiraqucha, Ancient Guardian]]<br/>([[Snake]]) | ||
|[[Smoke Mine]] and summons many [[Raise Spectre|Spectres]] of himself | |[[Smoke Mine]] and summons many [[Raise Spectre|Spectres]] of himself | ||
| | |“I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh...” | ||
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|[[Desolate Track]] | |[[Desolate Track]] | ||
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|[[Quetzerxi]]<br/>([[Dust Scrabbler]]) | |[[Quetzerxi]]<br/>([[Dust Scrabbler]]) | ||
|Lightning cloud, 5-7 projectile stream of lightning in a nova | |Lightning cloud, 5-7 projectile stream of lightning in a nova | ||
| | |“For seven years I advised. For seven...” | ||
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|[[Disused Furnace]] | |[[Disused Furnace]] | ||
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|[[Quetzerxi]]<br/>([[Dust Scrabbler]]) | |[[Quetzerxi]]<br/>([[Dust Scrabbler]]) | ||
|Lightning cloud, 5-7 projectile stream of lightning in a nova | |Lightning cloud, 5-7 projectile stream of lightning in a nova | ||
| | |"For seven years I advised. For seven..." | ||
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|[[Entombed Alcove]] | |[[Entombed Alcove]] | ||
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|[[Shrapnelbearer]]<br/>([[Vaal Construct]]) | |[[Shrapnelbearer]]<br/>([[Vaal Construct]]) | ||
|[[Far Shot]], Chaos Ice Nova (Applies Chaos Degen) | |[[Far Shot]], Chaos Ice Nova (Applies Chaos Degen) | ||
| | |"Atziri is my love and my life. I give..." | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Entombed Chamber]] | |[[Entombed Chamber]] | ||
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|[[Ossecati, Boneshaper]]<br/>([[Colossal Bonestalker]]) | |[[Ossecati, Boneshaper]]<br/>([[Colossal Bonestalker]]) | ||
|[[Infernal Blow]], [[Vaal Summon Skeletons|Summon Vaal Skeletons]] | |[[Infernal Blow]], [[Vaal Summon Skeletons|Summon Vaal Skeletons]] | ||
| | |“Queen Atziri forfeited her sovereignty the day...” | ||
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|[[Evacuated Quarter]] | |[[Evacuated Quarter]] | ||
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|[[Exartze, the Woven Stone]]<br/>([[Twisted Effigy]]) | |[[Exartze, the Woven Stone]]<br/>([[Twisted Effigy]]) | ||
|Beacon, [[Glacial Cascade]] | |Beacon, [[Glacial Cascade]] | ||
| | |“I am Templar Thaumaturgist Davaro, ...” | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Forbidden Chamber]] | |[[Forbidden Chamber]] | ||
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|[[Haviri, Vaal Metalsmith]]<br/>([[Vaal Fallen]]) | |[[Haviri, Vaal Metalsmith]]<br/>([[Vaal Fallen]]) | ||
|3 Totems (either [[Ethereal Knives]], [[Flame Totem]], [[Firestorm]], [[Freezing Pulse]], [[Shock Nova]], [[Storm Call]]) | |3 Totems (either [[Ethereal Knives]], [[Flame Totem]], [[Firestorm]], [[Freezing Pulse]], [[Shock Nova]], [[Storm Call]]) | ||
| | |“For seven years I advised. For seven...” | ||
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|[[Forbidden Shrine]] | |[[Forbidden Shrine]] | ||
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|Sewer Opening | |Sewer Opening | ||
|[[Torrent of Fear]]<br/>([[Maelström]]) | |[[Torrent of Fear]]<br/>([[Maelström]]) | ||
|Summons [[ | |Summons [[water elemental]]s, Multiple Projectiles | ||
|"I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh..." | |"I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh..." | ||
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|[[Thornrunner]]<br/>([[Spine Serpent]]) | |[[Thornrunner]]<br/>([[Spine Serpent]]) | ||
|[[Proximity Shield]], [[Lesser Multiple Projectiles]], [[Puncture]], Spike Firestorm | |[[Proximity Shield]], [[Lesser Multiple Projectiles]], [[Puncture]], Spike Firestorm | ||
| | |“I should have drawn the last breath from him. Yet...” | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Inner Grounds]] | |[[Inner Grounds]] | ||
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|Wall | |Wall | ||
|[[Inti of the Blood Moon]]<br/>([[Avian Retch]]) | |[[Inti of the Blood Moon]]<br/>([[Avian Retch]]) | ||
|[[Soul Eater]], Quick, Spawns miniature [[Avian Retch | |[[Soul Eater]], Quick, Spawns miniature [[Avian Retch]]es | ||
|“A ring. Plated, not even solid silver. That’s...” | |“A ring. Plated, not even solid silver. That’s...” | ||
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|[[Beheader Ataguchu]]<br/>(based off Q'ura from [[The Apex of Sacrifice|Apex of Sacrifice]]) | |[[Beheader Ataguchu]]<br/>(based off Q'ura from [[The Apex of Sacrifice|Apex of Sacrifice]]) | ||
|[[Bleed|Corrupting Blood]], [[Cyclone]], [[Cleave]] | |[[Bleed|Corrupting Blood]], [[Cyclone]], [[Cleave]] | ||
| | |"What did I say? What did I do? I flattered..." | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Mystical Clearing]] | |[[Mystical Clearing]] | ||
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|Wall | |Wall | ||
|[[Simi, the Nature Touched]]<br/>([[Chieftain]]) | |[[Simi, the Nature Touched]]<br/>([[Chieftain]]) | ||
|Allies do Additional Lightning/Fire/Cold Damage, Soul Eater, Summons spectre [[Ape | |Allies do Additional Lightning/Fire/Cold Damage, Soul Eater, Summons spectre [[Ape]]s | ||
| | |“I was to wither away in darkness. My queen...” | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Narrow Ravine]] | |[[Narrow Ravine]] | ||
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|[[Rima, Deep Temptress]]<br/>([[Siren's Daughter]]) | |[[Rima, Deep Temptress]]<br/>([[Siren's Daughter]]) | ||
|Throws multiple [[Freezing Pulse]] and [[Ice Nova]] traps, Ice Storm, Slows Enemies | |Throws multiple [[Freezing Pulse]] and [[Ice Nova]] traps, Ice Storm, Slows Enemies | ||
| | |"Our queen has demanded we look into the gems..." | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Quarantined Quarters]] | |[[Quarantined Quarters]] | ||
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|[[Sheaq, Maker of Floods]]<br/>([[Goatman Shaman]]) | |[[Sheaq, Maker of Floods]]<br/>([[Goatman Shaman]]) | ||
|Casts [[Fireball]] with Greater Multiple Projectiles and [[Fork]]), Casts [[Spark]] | |Casts [[Fireball]] with Greater Multiple Projectiles and [[Fork]]), Casts [[Spark]] | ||
| | |"What did I say? What did I do? I flattered..." | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Restricted Collection]] | |[[Restricted Collection]] | ||
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|[[Shadow of Vengeance]]<br/>(Unique [[Animate Guardian|Animated Guardian]]) | |[[Shadow of Vengeance]]<br/>(Unique [[Animate Guardian|Animated Guardian]]) | ||
|[[Animate Weapon]] type minions, [[Spectral Throw]] | |[[Animate Weapon]] type minions, [[Spectral Throw]] | ||
| | |“I am but a crude reflection of our Queen...” | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Sealed Basement]] | |[[Sealed Basement]] | ||
|[[Oriath Square]], [[The Ruined Square]], [[The Ravaged Square]], [[The Canals]], [[The Feeding Trough]] | |[[Oriath Square]], [[The Ruined Square]], [[The Ravaged Square]], [[The Canals]], [[The Feeding Trough]] | ||
|Wall | |Wall | ||
|[[Guraq, Daylight's Blade]] | |[[Guraq, Daylight's Blade]] | ||
|[[Lesser Multiple Projectiles Support|Lesser Multiple Projectiles]] [[Spectral Throw]], [[Flame Totem]] | |[[Lesser Multiple Projectiles Support|Lesser Multiple Projectiles]] [[Spectral Throw]], [[Flame Totem]] | ||
|"I am Templar Thaumaturgist Davaro, ..." | |"I am Templar Thaumaturgist Davaro, ..." | ||
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|[[Wiraq, the Impaler]]<br/>(based off Y'ara'az from [[The Apex of Sacrifice|Apex of Sacrifice]]) | |[[Wiraq, the Impaler]]<br/>(based off Y'ara'az from [[The Apex of Sacrifice|Apex of Sacrifice]]) | ||
|[[Dual Strike]], Extra fire damage, [[Berserker]] | |[[Dual Strike]], Extra fire damage, [[Berserker]] | ||
| | |“For seven years I advised. For seven...” | ||
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|[[Sealed Repository]] | |[[Sealed Repository]] | ||
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|Wall | |Wall | ||
|[[Inti of the Blood Moon]]<br/>([[Avian Retch]]) | |[[Inti of the Blood Moon]]<br/>([[Avian Retch]]) | ||
|[[Soul Eater]], Quick, Spawns miniature [[Avian Retch | |[[Soul Eater]], Quick, Spawns miniature [[Avian Retch]]es | ||
|"I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh..." | |"I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh..." | ||
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|[[Xuatl, Cutting Wind]]<br/>([[Blackguard]]) | |[[Xuatl, Cutting Wind]]<br/>([[Blackguard]]) | ||
|[[Ice Spear]], [[Split Arrow]], [[Barrage]] | |[[Ice Spear]], [[Split Arrow]], [[Barrage]] | ||
| | |“The artefacts which High Templar Dominus returned...” | ||
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|[[Secluded Copse]] | |[[Secluded Copse]] | ||
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|[[Kutec, Vaal Fleshsmith]]<br/>([[Vaal Fallen]]) | |[[Kutec, Vaal Fleshsmith]]<br/>([[Vaal Fallen]]) | ||
|Casts [[Desecrate]], [[Flesh Offering]], [[Raise Zombie]], [[Detonate Dead]] and [[Punishment]] | |Casts [[Desecrate]], [[Flesh Offering]], [[Raise Zombie]], [[Detonate Dead]] and [[Punishment]] | ||
| | |"Our queen has demanded we look into the gems..." | ||
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|[[Secret Laboratory]] | |[[Secret Laboratory]] | ||
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|[[Wiraqucha, Ancient Guardian]]<br/>([[Snake]]) | |[[Wiraqucha, Ancient Guardian]]<br/>([[Snake]]) | ||
|[[Smoke Mine]] and summons many [[Raise Spectre|Spectres]] of himself | |[[Smoke Mine]] and summons many [[Raise Spectre|Spectres]] of himself | ||
| | |“There was no escape for me. Should our Queen...” | ||
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|[[Strange Sinkhole]] | |[[Strange Sinkhole]] | ||
|[[The Cavern of Wrath]], [[The Cavern of Anger (Act 1)]], [[The Coast (Act 6)]], [[The Tidal Island (Act 6)]], [[The Karui Fortress]], [[The Cavern of Anger (Act 6)]] | |[[The Cavern of Wrath]], [[The Cavern of Anger (Act 1)]], [[The Coast (Act 6)]], [[The Tidal Island (Act 6)]], [[The Karui Fortress]], [[The Cavern of Anger (Act 6)]] | ||
|Floor | |Floor | ||
|[[Mother of the Hive]]<br/>([[ | |[[Mother of the Hive]]<br/>([[Sand spitter (monster type)|Sand spitter]]) | ||
|Has "Allies Cannot Die", spawns lots of | |Has "Allies Cannot Die", spawns lots of sand spitters | ||
|“Atziri promises us eternal life. The only...” | |“Atziri promises us eternal life. The only...” | ||
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|[[Perquil the Lucky]]<br/>([[Cannibal]]) | |[[Perquil the Lucky]]<br/>([[Cannibal]]) | ||
|Lightning [[Spectral Throw]], Longer duration [[Storm Call]] markers. | |Lightning [[Spectral Throw]], Longer duration [[Storm Call]] markers. | ||
| | |"I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh..." | ||
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|[[Twisted Inquisitorium]] | |[[Twisted Inquisitorium]] | ||
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|[[Anacuacotli, Death's Worship]]<br/>([[Blessed Sister]]) | |[[Anacuacotli, Death's Worship]]<br/>([[Blessed Sister]]) | ||
|[[Summon Raging Spirit]], dark Fireball nova | |[[Summon Raging Spirit]], dark Fireball nova | ||
| | |“I have been plagued by a sickness as of late. ...” | ||
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|[[Walled-off Ducts]] | |[[Walled-off Ducts]] | ||
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|[[Cava, Artist of Pain]]<br/>([[Whipping Miscreation]]) | |[[Cava, Artist of Pain]]<br/>([[Whipping Miscreation]]) | ||
|Lightning Storm, 360° [[Lightning Strike]], [[Vulnerability]] on Hit | |Lightning Storm, 360° [[Lightning Strike]], [[Vulnerability]] on Hit | ||
|“I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh...” | |||
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| [[Isolated Sound]] | |||
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|“For seven years I advised. For seven...” | |||
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|[[Frozen Springs]] | |||
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|“I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh...” | |||
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| [[Suffocating Fissure]] | |||
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| [[M'gaska, the Living Pyre]] | |||
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|“I had nothing. I was nothing. I sold my flesh...” | |||
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== | ==List of unique Vaal side areas== | ||
{{ | Unique Vaal side areas can be obtained by {{il|Orb of Chance|chancing}} a {{c|normal|normal}} Vaal side area (approximately 400 attempts on average<ref>n=50/20512, published in [[Prohibited Library (community)]] - [https://discord.com/channels/991073626721763429/991092200957952152/1245818684929343590 Link] to Discord forum thread</ref>) or by {{il|Vaal Orb|vaaling}} an uncorrupted area (approximately 4-10%<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/19exrxn/comment/kjlmfn3/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/19exrxn/comment/kk8optl/</ref>) with {{psl|Lucid Dreams}} allocated. {{il|Omen of Fortune}}, {{il|Ancient Orb}}, and {{il|Tainted Mythic Orb}} do ''not'' work as a Vaal side area is not an item. | ||
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* [[Endless Nightmare]] | |||
* [[Grand Dreams]] | |||
* [[Bane of Chaos]] | |||
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The areas are weighted differently in frequency, with Endless Nightmare > Grand Dreams > Bane of Chaos.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/19exrxn/comment/kjg8v5u/</ref>. A sample of 50 chance/scour gave an estimated distribution of 60%/35%/5%<ref>Published in [[Prohibited Library (community)]] - [https://discord.com/channels/991073626721763429/991092200957952152/1245818684929343590 Link] to Discord forum thread</ref>. | |||
==List of Vaal side area modifiers== | |||
{{main|List of vaal side area modifiers}} | |||
==Related Atlas passive skills== | |||
{{Query base passive skills | |||
|q_where= | |||
passive_skills.ID LIKE "%Atlas%" AND | |||
passive_skills.ID LIKE "%Vaal%" AND | |||
passive_skills.ID NOT LIKE "%mastery%" | |||
}} | |||
==Version history== | ==Version history== | ||
{{ | {{Version history table header}} | ||
{{ | {{Version history table row|3.24.0| | ||
* Map subareas no longer have +1 to Area Level. | |||
}} | |||
{{Version history table row|3.22.0| | |||
* When adding the new [[Lucid Dreams]] Keystone Atlas Passive, we also took time to review Vaal Side Areas in Maps and the modifiers present on them. | |||
* All modifiers, except one, no longer grant additional packs of Corrupted Vaal Monsters. This has been moved to be an Implicit modifier instead. | |||
* Modifiers with upsides no longer have Increased Item Quantity or Item Corruption Chance, unless that is the only thing they do. | |||
* Modifiers with downsides no longer have variable Item Corruption Chance. This is now a fixed value relative to the perceived difficulty of the modifier. | |||
* Vaal Side Areas can no longer roll regular [[Map modifiers]]. | |||
* Modifiers that add extra Monsters are now [[Suffix]]es. | |||
* The Explicit Item Corruption Chance modifier has been removed. | |||
* The values provided by modifiers have also been rebalanced. | |||
* Added some new modifiers, including one that causes [[Vaal Vessel]]s to contain an additional Level 21 Corrupted Gem. | |||
* We've also added 3 new Unique Vaal Side Areas. Happy hunting! | |||
}} | |||
{{Version history table row|3.16.0| | |||
* Fixed a client crash that could occur when entering [[Vaal side area|Vaal Side Areas]]. | |||
}} | |||
{{Version history table row|3.11.0| | |||
* Fixed a bug where one of the new Vaal Side Areas didn't actually look like a Vaal Side Area when you went inside. | |||
}} | |||
{{Version history table row|3.10.0| | |||
* Vaal Side Areas found in maps and those created by placing individual Vaal fragments in the map device now count as map areas for the purposes of map drops and other mechanics which interact with map areas. | * Vaal Side Areas found in maps and those created by placing individual Vaal fragments in the map device now count as map areas for the purposes of map drops and other mechanics which interact with map areas. | ||
* They now generate as 'rare' areas, meaning they will always have 4 to 6 modifiers on their area. | * They now generate as 'rare' areas, meaning they will always have 4 to 6 modifiers on their area. | ||
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* Monsters normally found in Incursion encounters will now also be found in Vaal side areas. | * Monsters normally found in Incursion encounters will now also be found in Vaal side areas. | ||
* Side area bosses now have Life pools similar to other unique monsters found in maps. | * Side area bosses now have Life pools similar to other unique monsters found in maps. | ||
{{ | }} | ||
{{Version history table row|3.9.0| | |||
* Maps now have a 10% chance to contain a Vaal Side Area. | * Maps now have a 10% chance to contain a Vaal Side Area. | ||
{{ | }} | ||
{{Version history table row|1.1.0| | |||
* Introduced to the game. | * Introduced to the game. | ||
}} | |||
{{Version history table end}} | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Vaal side areas| ]] | ||
[[ru:Оскверненная область]] | [[ru:Оскверненная область]] |
Latest revision as of 23:09, 31 May 2024
A Vaal side area is a randomly-generated optional area indicated by a glowing, beating heart and swirling ribbons of blood. Every corrupted area contains a boss, guarding a Vaal Vessel that drops Vaal Skill Gems, Vaal Fragments, and corrupted equipment. At least one Vaal skill gem is guaranteed to drop. Near the vessel, there is a Vaal Letter or Research Journal, which provides Vaal-related lore.
Vaal side areas have their own exclusive set of modifiers, similar to end-game maps, which substantially increase their difficulty. Vaal side areas found in act zones have 1 to 2 affixes (magic), while Vaal side areas found in maps spawn with 4 to 6 affixes (rare). They also have an implicit modifier that adds a number of packs of Corrupted Vaal monsters. Vaal side areas have the Corrupted modifier by default making them uncraftable, but the Lucid Dreams Atlas keystone passive causes them to spawn uncorrupted in the player's maps, allowing them to be modified with regular crafting currency. Entering a Vaal side area will automatically cause it to become corrupted.
A variation known as an Alluring Vaal side area can be accessed in maps. Alluring areas have different implicit modifiers: Vaal Vessel contains Mortal Fragments, 60% more Monster Damage, Monsters in Area are at least MagicUpgradedVaalSideArea
Intrinsic
Vaal Vessel contains Mortal Fragments
60% more Monster Damage
Monsters in Area are at least Magic. They can only spawn if the player allocates For Love of the Queen Atlas Notable, or uses a special Map Device craft. If an Alluring Vaal side area is chanced or corrupted to the Endless Nightmare unique side area, the implicit modifiers inherent to Alluring areas are retained. If a portal to another Nightmare area spawns at the end, this new area will not be Alluring.
Due to the small size of the area, most league mechanics are generally disabled from spawning during challenge leagues. Masters, Vaal side areas, and Trials of Ascendancy also cannot spawn in Vaal side areas. Notable exceptions which CAN spawn inside include Strongboxes, Shrines, Rogue exiles and Tormented Spirits. Many of the Vaal side area bosses were also formerly Invasion bosses.
A Vaal fragment or Mortal Fragment can be used in the Map Device to generate a random Vaal side area of a fixed area level. Vaal side areas that appear in maps or acts will have the same area level of their parent zone. When a portal to another Endless Nightmare appears in Endless Nightmare, both will have the same area level.
Vaal side areas do not spawn in Ruthless mode.
List of Vaal side areas
Vaal side areas in act zones spawn based on the zone it spawned in. Areas found in maps are chosen randomly.
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List of unique Vaal side areas
Unique Vaal side areas can be obtained by chancingOrb of ChanceStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a random rarityRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. a normal Vaal side area (approximately 400 attempts on average[1]) or by vaalingVaal OrbStack Size: 20Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again. an uncorrupted area (approximately 4-10%[2][3]) with Lucid Dreams allocated. Omen of FortuneOmen of FortuneWill be Consumed when you use an Orb of Chance
on an item which can become Unique to ensure it does soEach player can only consume one Omen in each combat area., Ancient OrbAncient OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a unique equipment as another of the same item classRight click this item then left click a unique item to apply it., and Tainted Mythic OrbTainted Mythic OrbStack Size: 20Unpredictably either upgrades a corrupted item to unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a corrupted item to apply it. Cannot apply to Maps. do not work as a Vaal side area is not an item.
The areas are weighted differently in frequency, with Endless Nightmare > Grand Dreams > Bane of Chaos.[4]. A sample of 50 chance/scour gave an estimated distribution of 60%/35%/5%[5].
List of Vaal side area modifiers
Related Atlas passive skills
Name | Stats |
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Lucid Dreams | Vaal Side Areas in your Maps are no longer Corrupted [1] |
Vaal Side Area Chance | Your Maps have +2% chance to contain a Vaal Side Area [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] |
For Love of the Queen | Your Maps have +4% chance to contain a Vaal Side Area Vaal Side Areas in your Maps have 20% chance to be an Alluring Vaal Side Area [1] |
Unimaginable Horrors | Unique Bosses in Vaal Side Areas in your Maps have 100% more Life Unique Bosses in Vaal Side Areas in your Maps deal 30% more Damage Vaal Side Areas in your Maps have 20% chance for Rewards from Vaal Vessels to be Duplicated [1] |
Version history
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- ↑ n=50/20512, published in Prohibited Library (community) - Link to Discord forum thread
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/19exrxn/comment/kjlmfn3/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/19exrxn/comment/kk8optl/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/19exrxn/comment/kjg8v5u/
- ↑ Published in Prohibited Library (community) - Link to Discord forum thread