The Fall of an Empire

This article describes historical game content.

The prophecy system was removed from the game in version 3.17.0. Itemised prophecies no longer exist in Path of Exile.

The Fall of an EmpireThe Vaal's dark machinery was their greatest triumph, and its destruction another's destiny.You will defeat Shadow of the Vaal while holding Quecholli.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.

Acquisition
Not in game
Seal cost: 1× Silver CoinMetadata
Item class: Currency Item

The Fall of an Empire is a prophecy.

Objective

Kill Shadow of the Vaal in Maze Map while holding QuecholliQuecholli
Jagged MaulTwo Hand Mace
Physical Damage: (57.6-64) to (133.2-148)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 22, 77 Str30% increased Stun Duration on Enemies+(25-50) to all Attributes
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 5 to 25 Physical Damage
Gain 10 Life per Enemy Killed
Enemies Killed with Attack or Spell Hits Explode, dealing 10% of their Life as Fire Damage"The finest prosperity grows from the direst
carnage. Such is the nature of progress."
- Doryani of the Vaal.

Reward

Upgrades QuecholliQuecholli
Jagged MaulTwo Hand Mace
Physical Damage: (57.6-64) to (133.2-148)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 22, 77 Str30% increased Stun Duration on Enemies+(25-50) to all Attributes
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 5 to 25 Physical Damage
Gain 10 Life per Enemy Killed
Enemies Killed with Attack or Spell Hits Explode, dealing 10% of their Life as Fire Damage"The finest prosperity grows from the direst
carnage. Such is the nature of progress."
- Doryani of the Vaal to PanquetzaliztliPanquetzaliztli
Jagged MaulTwo Hand Mace
Physical Damage: (217.8-250) to (295.2-340)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 61, 77 Str30% increased Stun Duration on Enemies+(25-50) to all Attributes
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (94-98) to (115-121) Physical Damage
Recover 5% of Life on Kill
Enemies Killed with Attack or Spell Hits Explode, dealing 10% of their Life as Fire Damage"The most dizzying heights are surrounded by precipitous falls.
Progress cannot be eternal."
- Doryani of the Vaal upon completion.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Removed the Prophecy mechanic from the game, and moved many of its rewards to other content. Silver Coins can no longer drop. Existing Silver Coins and itemised Prophecies will be deleted from your inventory and stash the next time you log in after the launch of 3.17.0.
3.2.0	Introduced to the game.