The Vaal Ruins

The Vaal Ruins is an area in Act 2. This area does not have a waypoint and is connected to The Wetlands and The Northern Forest.

To enter the Vaal Ruins, players must finish the quest The Root of the Problem. This requires the Baleful GemBaleful GemThe withering glare of corruption, made
corporeal and pellucid in crystal. from The Chamber of Sins Level 2 and Maligaro's SpikeMaligaro's SpikeMaligaro loved his tools, and took great
pains to keep them excruciatingly sharp. from The Weaver's Chambers.

The ruins are a large maze with rooms of various sizes. Sarcophagi appear in some rooms and act like normal chests.

Towards the end of the area the path is blocked by the Ancient Seal, which once activated unleashes a strange darkness and initiates the Shadow of the Vaal quest. Stairs leading up to the Northern Forest are on the other side.

Monsters

• Ancient Construct
• Serpentine Construct
• Vaal Arsonist
• Vaal Fallen
• Vaal Recluse
• Vaal Totem

Guests:

• Doomed Hibernator

Native monsters can be resistant to cold, lightning, and fire damage. There are many totems guarded by packs of monsters that greatly increase their physical damage or keep them from dying unless destroyed.

Corrupted area

Forbidden Chamber has a chance to spawn.

Divination cards

The following divination cards can drop in this area:

• The CatalystThe Catalyst3Vaal OrbSimple actions can lead the world to an early grave. (Cruel and Merciless)
• The InventorThe Inventor610x Vaal OrbJump right in,
  But beware
  Of things broken
  Or beyond compare. (Cruel and Merciless)
• The Encroaching DarknessThe Encroaching Darkness8Map
  CorruptedNo matter where your dreams take you, Nightmare follows close behind. (Merciless)

Version History

Version	Changes
2.0.0	The Vaal Ruins Level 1 and Vaal Ruins Level 2 have been merged. Its waypoint has been removed.
0.9.9	Area has been renamed from Cathedral of Bones to the Vaal Ruins.