Vaal skill

Several different Vaal skill gems

Vaal skills are granted by Vaal skill gems, a special type of corrupt skill gem that can be used to unleash powerful abilities fueled by the souls of slain enemies.

Vaal skill gems can be looted from corrupted areas, certain strongboxes, and bosses of corrupted maps. It is also possible to create a Vaal skill gem by using a Vaal OrbVaal 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. on a corresponding normal skill gem (e.g. using a Vaal Orb on Spectral ThrowSpectral ThrowAttack, Projectile
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-8) Mana
Attack Speed: 110% of base
Attack Damage: (80-125)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (80-125)%
Projectile Speed: 1000Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. It flies out and then returns to you, in a spinning attack that damages enemies in its path.
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Projectiles that have Pierced deal (0.5-10)% more DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. has a chance of turning it into Vaal Spectral ThrowVaal Spectral ThrowAttack, Projectile, Vaal
Level: (1-20)
Souls Per Use: 15
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Soul Gain Prevention: 4 sec
Attack Speed: 110% of base
Attack Damage: (70-110)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (70-110)%Throws several spectral copies of your melee weapon. They fly out and then return to you, in a spinning attack that damages enemies in their path.Fires 8 Projectiles in each of two mirrored spirals
Can't be Evaded

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Projectiles that have Pierced deal (0.5-10)% more DamageCorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.).

Mechanics

To use a Vaal skill, its gem must first be charged by collecting souls. Each slain enemy provides one soul, assigned randomly to one of the character's equipped Vaal skill gems. Souls will never be assigned to Vaal skill gems in the character's secondary weapon set. Collected souls cannot be transferred between zone instances; instead, each instance maintains its own soul counter for each gem. In other words, entering a new instance will start a new counter for each gem, but returning to a previously visited instance will restore each counter to its previous value.

Once a Vaal skill gem collects a sufficient number of souls, it is charged with one use. The number of souls per use depends on the skill and increase as the character progresses in the story. Some Vaal skill gems can store enough souls for more than one use. Once a gem's maximum soul capacity is reached, it can collect no additional souls until they are spent by using the skill.

The story has the following effects on the soul cost of the vaal skill:

• Completion of Act 5 increases the cost to 150% of the base value
• Completion of Act 10 increases the cost to 200% of the base value

Please note that once the cost increase has been applied it will apply to all game areas, including the areas of previous acts.

Because a Gemcutter's PrismGemcutter's PrismStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a gemRight click this item then left click a gem to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%. can't be used on corrupted gems, getting quality on vaal gems is substantially harder than it is on a regular gem. Vaal gems must either drop with quality or a normal gem already with quality must have a Vaal OrbVaal 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. used on it and be turned into a corrupted Vaal gem.

Vaal skills themselves can not be activated by trigger gems, they can trigger other gems however.

Any effects that modify the original skill, such as Helmet Enchantments and Threshold jewels, will also affect the Vaal version of the skill as well.

List of Vaal skill gems

Sorted By Attribute

Vaal Skills have requirements based on each of the three main attributes, and can be easily identified by the attribute colour.

List of active skill gems granting vaal skills

The skill Gluttony of Elements, which is obtained by equipping Blood of CorruptionBlood of Corruption
Amber AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to StrengthGrants Level 10 Gluttony of Elements Skill
Adds 19 to 43 Chaos Damage to Attacks
-(10-5)% to all Elemental Resistances
+(17-29)% to Chaos ResistanceCorruptedIn my dream, a voice spoke to me. It said:
'My reach knows no bounds.
All that is pure is destined to rot.
All that lives is destined to serve.'
- Doryani, Queen's Thaumaturgist, also counts as a Vaal skill.

Unique items

The following unique items affect the player's Vaal skills:

Item	Base Item	Stats
Atziri's ReignAtziri's Reign Crimson JewelLimited to: 1(15-20)% increased Vaal Skill Effect Duration Vaal Skills have (15-20)% chance to regain consumed Souls when usedCorruptedAtziri went to great lengths to ensure her immortality, but nothing is eternal.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Crimson Jewel	(15-20)% increased Vaal Skill Effect Duration Vaal Skills have (15-20)% chance to regain consumed Souls when usedCorrupted
Chill of CorruptionChill of Corruption Viridian JewelLimited to: 150% chance to gain an additional Vaal Soul per Enemy ShatteredCorruptedEven a millennium later, Atziri's presence casts a shroud over Wraeclast.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Viridian Jewel	50% chance to gain an additional Vaal Soul per Enemy ShatteredCorrupted
Skin of the LordsSkin of the Lords Simple RobeMovement Speed: -3%Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden) Sockets cannot be modified +2 to Level of Socketed Gems 100% increased Global Defences You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden) <Random Keystone>CorruptedThe Lords are chosen so carefully. Only they may grace His flesh.	Simple Robe	Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden) Sockets cannot be modified +2 to Level of Socketed Gems 100% increased Global Defences You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden) <Random Keystone> Acrobatics Ancestral Bond Arrow Dancing Avatar of Fire Blood Magic Call to Arms Conduit Crimson Dance Divine Shield Hex Master Eldritch Battery Elemental Equilibrium Elemental Overload Eternal Youth Ghost Dance Ghost Reaver Glancing Blows Iron Grip Iron Reflexes Iron Will Lethe Shade Magebane Mind Over Matter Minion Instability Pain Attunement Perfect Agony Point Blank Precise Technique Resolute Technique Runebinder Imbalanced Guard Solipsism Supreme Ego The Agnostic The Impaler Unwavering Stance Vaal Pact Versatile Combatant Wicked Ward Wind Dancer Zealot's Oath Corrupted
Flesh and SpiritFlesh and Spirit Ironscale GauntletsArmour: (50-81) Evasion: (50-81)Requires Level 15(6-9)% increased Attack Speed (80-120)% increased Armour and Evasion Regenerate (3-4) Life per second Recover 20% of Life on Rampage Kills grant an additional Vaal Soul if you have Rampaged Recently RampageWhat is greed but trading a mountain of death for a sliver of life?	Ironscale Gauntlets	(6-9)% increased Attack Speed (80-120)% increased Armour and Evasion Regenerate (3-4) Life per second Recover 20% of Life on Rampage Kills grant an additional Vaal Soul if you have Rampaged Recently Rampage
Soul CatcherSoul Catcher Quartz FlaskLasts 6.00 Seconds Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use Phasing +10% chance to Suppress Spell DamageRequires Level 27Cannot gain Mana during effect (60-80)% increased Critical Strike Chance with Vaal Skills during effect (60-80)% increased Damage with Vaal Skills during effect Vaal Skills used during effect have 10% reduced Soul Gain Prevention DurationFreedom is for the privileged, even in death. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of the GhostRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	Quartz Flask	Cannot gain Mana during effect (60-80)% increased Critical Strike Chance with Vaal Skills during effect (60-80)% increased Damage with Vaal Skills during effect Vaal Skills used during effect have 10% reduced Soul Gain Prevention Duration
Soul RipperSoul Ripper Quartz FlaskLasts 6.00 Seconds Consumes 30 of (20-150) Charges on use Phasing +10% chance to Suppress Spell DamageRequires Level 27+(-40-90) to Maximum Charges Loses all Charges when you enter a new area Consumes Maximum Charges to use Gain Vaal Souls equal to Charges Consumed when used"What care have I for their pain? They're already dead." - Atalui, Vaal PriestessRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	Quartz Flask	+(-40-90) to Maximum Charges Loses all Charges when you enter a new area Consumes Maximum Charges to use Gain Vaal Souls equal to Charges Consumed when used
Vaal CaressVaal Caress Bronzescale GauntletsArmour: (110-148) Evasion: (110-148)Requires Level 27, 22 Str, 22 Dex+5 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems -5 to Level of Socketed Non-Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 20 seconds on using a Vaal Skill"The gems are strangely human at times. They simply love to be held." - Doryani, First Seer to the Queen	Bronzescale Gauntlets	+5 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems -5 to Level of Socketed Non-Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 20 seconds on using a Vaal Skill
Sacrificial HeartSacrificial Heart Paua AmuletRequires Level 32(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateAdds (22-27) to (34-38) Fire Damage Adds (20-23) to (31-35) Cold Damage Adds (1-3) to (47-52) Lightning Damage Gain up to maximum Power Charges when you use a Vaal Skill Gain 10 Life per Enemy Hit if you have used a Vaal Skill Recently 10% increased Movement Speed if you have used a Vaal Skill RecentlyThe seed of life, saved and savoured. This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Sacrifice	Paua Amulet	(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateAdds (22-27) to (34-38) Fire Damage Adds (20-23) to (31-35) Cold Damage Adds (1-3) to (47-52) Lightning Damage Gain up to maximum Power Charges when you use a Vaal Skill Gain 10 Life per Enemy Hit if you have used a Vaal Skill Recently 10% increased Movement Speed if you have used a Vaal Skill Recently
Mahuxotl's MachinationMahuxotl's Machination Steel Kite ShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: (146-167) Energy Shield: (30-35) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 46, 60 Str, 60 IntCorrupted Soul Divine Flesh Eternal Youth Everlasting Sacrifice Immortal Ambition Vaal PactThe Banished Architect sought to employ all the darkest secrets of the Vaal... at the same time.	Steel Kite Shield	Corrupted Soul Divine Flesh Eternal Youth Everlasting Sacrifice Immortal Ambition Vaal Pact
Precursor's EmblemPrecursor's Emblem Two-Stone RingRequires Level 49+(12-16)% to Fire and Cold Resistances5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum Life +20 to Strength and Dexterity <Two Endurance Charge mods and one Frenzy Charge Mod> or <One Endurance Charge mod and Two Frenzy Charge ModsHistory teaches humility.	Two-Stone Ring	+(12-16)% to Fire and Cold Resistances5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum Life +20 to Strength and Dexterity <Two Endurance Charge mods and one Frenzy Charge Mod> or <One Endurance Charge mod and Two Frenzy Charge Mods (20-40)% increased Endurance Charge Duration (20-40)% increased Frenzy Charge Duration (6-8) to (12-13) Added Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge (7-9) to (13-14) Fire Damage per Endurance Charge +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges +1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges +1% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Endurance Charge +1% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Frenzy Charge +1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per Endurance Charge +1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per Frenzy Charge +4% to Chaos Resistance per Endurance Charge 1% additional Physical Damage Reduction per Frenzy Charge 1% increased Attack and Cast Speed per Endurance Charge 1% increased Movement Speed per Endurance Charge 1% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Hit 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill 10% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Kill 10% increased Accuracy Rating per Frenzy Charge 15% chance that if you would gain Endurance Charges, you instead gain up to maximum Endurance Charges 15% chance that if you would gain Frenzy Charges, you instead gain up to your maximum number of Frenzy Charges 5% increased Damage per Endurance Charge 5% increased Damage per Frenzy Charge 6% increased Armour per Endurance Charge 6% increased Critical Strike Chance per Endurance Charge 6% increased Critical Strike Chance per Frenzy Charge 8% increased Evasion Rating per Frenzy Charge Gain 1 Endurance Charge every second if you've been Hit Recently Gain 1% of Cold Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per Frenzy Charge Gain 1% of Fire Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per Endurance Charge Gain a Flask Charge when you deal a Critical Strike while at maximum Frenzy Charges Gain Onslaught for 4 seconds on Hit while at maximum Frenzy Charges Intimidate Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks while at maximum Endurance Charges Regenerate 0.3% of Life per second per Endurance Charge Regenerate 0.3% of Life per second per Frenzy Charge You cannot be Stunned while at maximum Endurance Charges You have Iron Reflexes while at maximum Frenzy Charges You have Vaal Pact while at maximum Endurance Charges
Precursor's EmblemPrecursor's Emblem Two-Stone RingRequires Level 49+(12-16)% to Fire and Lightning Resistances5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum Life +20 to Strength and Intelligence <Two Endurance Charge mods and one Power Charge Mod> or <One Endurance Charge mod and Two Power Charge Mods>History teaches humility.	Two-Stone Ring	+(12-16)% to Fire and Lightning Resistances5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum Life +20 to Strength and Intelligence <Two Endurance Charge mods and one Power Charge Mod> or <One Endurance Charge mod and Two Power Charge Mods> (1-2) to (18-20) Lightning Damage per Power Charge (20-40)% increased Endurance Charge Duration (20-40)% increased Power Charge Duration (7-9) to (13-14) Fire Damage per Endurance Charge +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges +1 to Maximum Power Charges +1% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Endurance Charge +1% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Power Charge +1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per Endurance Charge +1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per Power Charge +3% to Critical Strike Multiplier per Power Charge +4% to Chaos Resistance per Endurance Charge 1% additional Physical Damage Reduction per Power Charge 1% increased Attack and Cast Speed per Endurance Charge 1% increased Attack and Cast Speed per Power Charge 1% increased Movement Speed per Endurance Charge 1% increased Movement Speed per Power Charge 10% chance to gain a Power Charge on Kill 10% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Kill 15% chance that if you would gain Endurance Charges, you instead gain up to maximum Endurance Charges 15% chance that if you would gain Power Charges, you instead gain up to your maximum number of Power Charges 20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Critical Strike 3% increased Energy Shield per Power Charge 5% increased Damage per Endurance Charge 5% increased Damage per Power Charge 6% increased Armour per Endurance Charge 6% increased Critical Strike Chance per Endurance Charge Gain 1 Endurance Charge every second if you've been Hit Recently Gain 1% of Fire Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per Endurance Charge Gain 1% of Lightning Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per Power Charge Gain Arcane Surge on Hit with Spells while at maximum Power Charges Intimidate Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks while at maximum Endurance Charges Regenerate 0.3% of Life per second per Endurance Charge Regenerate 0.3% of Life per second per Power Charge You can apply an additional Curse while at maximum Power Charges You cannot be Stunned while at maximum Endurance Charges You have Mind over Matter while at maximum Power Charges You have Vaal Pact while at maximum Endurance Charges
Precursor's EmblemPrecursor's Emblem Ruby RingRequires Level 49+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum Life <Three Endurance Charge mods>History teaches humility.	Ruby Ring	+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+20 to Strength 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum Life <Three Endurance Charge mods> (20-40)% increased Endurance Charge Duration (7-9) to (13-14) Fire Damage per Endurance Charge +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges +1% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Endurance Charge +1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per Endurance Charge +4% to Chaos Resistance per Endurance Charge 1% increased Attack and Cast Speed per Endurance Charge 1% increased Movement Speed per Endurance Charge 10% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Kill 15% chance that if you would gain Endurance Charges, you instead gain up to maximum Endurance Charges 5% increased Damage per Endurance Charge 6% increased Armour per Endurance Charge 6% increased Critical Strike Chance per Endurance Charge Gain 1 Endurance Charge every second if you've been Hit Recently Gain 1% of Fire Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per Endurance Charge Intimidate Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks while at maximum Endurance Charges Regenerate 0.3% of Life per second per Endurance Charge You cannot be Stunned while at maximum Endurance Charges You have Vaal Pact while at maximum Endurance Charges
Precursor's EmblemPrecursor's Emblem Prismatic RingRequires Level 49+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances+20 to all Attributes 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum Life <One Endurance Charge mod> <One Frenzy Charge mod> <One Power Charge mod>History teaches humility.	Prismatic Ring	+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances+20 to all Attributes 5% increased maximum Energy Shield 5% increased maximum Life <One Endurance Charge mod> <One Frenzy Charge mod> <One Power Charge mod> (1-2) to (18-20) Lightning Damage per Power Charge (20-40)% increased Endurance Charge Duration (20-40)% increased Frenzy Charge Duration (20-40)% increased Power Charge Duration (6-8) to (12-13) Added Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge (7-9) to (13-14) Fire Damage per Endurance Charge +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges +1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges +1 to Maximum Power Charges +1% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Endurance Charge +1% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Frenzy Charge +1% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Power Charge +1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per Endurance Charge +1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per Frenzy Charge +1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per Power Charge +3% to Critical Strike Multiplier per Power Charge +4% to Chaos Resistance per Endurance Charge 1% additional Physical Damage Reduction per Frenzy Charge 1% additional Physical Damage Reduction per Power Charge 1% increased Attack and Cast Speed per Endurance Charge 1% increased Attack and Cast Speed per Power Charge 1% increased Movement Speed per Endurance Charge 1% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge 1% increased Movement Speed per Power Charge 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Hit 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill 10% chance to gain a Power Charge on Kill 10% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Kill 10% increased Accuracy Rating per Frenzy Charge 15% chance that if you would gain Endurance Charges, you instead gain up to maximum Endurance Charges 15% chance that if you would gain Frenzy Charges, you instead gain up to your maximum number of Frenzy Charges 15% chance that if you would gain Power Charges, you instead gain up to your maximum number of Power Charges 20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Critical Strike 3% increased Energy Shield per Power Charge 5% increased Damage per Endurance Charge 5% increased Damage per Frenzy Charge 5% increased Damage per Power Charge 6% increased Armour per Endurance Charge 6% increased Critical Strike Chance per Endurance Charge 6% increased Critical Strike Chance per Frenzy Charge 8% increased Evasion Rating per Frenzy Charge Gain 1 Endurance Charge every second if you've been Hit Recently Gain 1% of Cold Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per Frenzy Charge Gain 1% of Fire Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per Endurance Charge Gain 1% of Lightning Damage as Extra Chaos Damage per Power Charge Gain a Flask Charge when you deal a Critical Strike while at maximum Frenzy Charges Gain Arcane Surge on Hit with Spells while at maximum Power Charges Gain Onslaught for 4 seconds on Hit while at maximum Frenzy Charges Intimidate Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit with Attacks while at maximum Endurance Charges Regenerate 0.3% of Life per second per Endurance Charge Regenerate 0.3% of Life per second per Frenzy Charge Regenerate 0.3% of Life per second per Power Charge You can apply an additional Curse while at maximum Power Charges You cannot be Stunned while at maximum Endurance Charges You have Iron Reflexes while at maximum Frenzy Charges You have Mind over Matter while at maximum Power Charges You have Vaal Pact while at maximum Endurance Charges
Atziri's AcuityAtziri's Acuity Vaal GauntletsArmour: (696-851)Requires Level 63, 100 Str+(60-80) to Intelligence (40-60)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance (200-220)% increased Armour +(60-75) to maximum Life You have Vaal Pact if you've dealt a Critical Strike Recently"The heart is the herald. It will tell me when it is best to strike." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Vaal Gauntlets	+(60-80) to Intelligence (40-60)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance (200-220)% increased Armour +(60-75) to maximum Life You have Vaal Pact if you've dealt a Critical Strike Recently
Triumvirate AuthorityTriumvirate Authority Unset RingRequires Level 64Has 1 Socket+2 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems <Three random Socketed Vaal Skill modifiers>The priest that carried Yaomac's sigil was granted one boon by each serpentine head.	Unset Ring	Has 1 Socket+2 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems <Three random Socketed Vaal Skill modifiers> Socketed Vaal Skills have 60% increased Area of Effect Socketed Vaal Skills have 50% increased Aura Effect Socketed Vaal Skills deal 150% more Damage Socketed Vaal Skills grant Elusive when Used Hits from Socketed Vaal Skills ignore Enemy Monster Physical Damage Reduction Hits from Socketed Vaal Skills ignore Enemy Monster Resistances Damage with Hits from Socketed Vaal Skills is Lucky Socketed Vaal Skills have 80% increased Projectile Speed Socketed Vaal Skills have 80% increased Skill Effect Duration Socketed Vaal Skills have 30% reduced Soul Gain Prevention Duration Socketed Vaal Skills require 30% less Souls per Use You have Tailwind if you've used a Socketed Vaal Skill Recently Socketed Vaal Skills have 20% chance to regain consumed Souls when used
Triumvirate AuthorityTriumvirate Authority Unset RingRequires Level 64Has 1 Socket+2 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems <Four random Socketed Vaal Skill modifiers>The priest that carried Yaomac's sigil was granted one boon by each serpentine head.	Unset Ring	Has 1 Socket+2 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems <Four random Socketed Vaal Skill modifiers> Socketed Vaal Skills have 60% increased Area of Effect Socketed Vaal Skills have 50% increased Aura Effect Socketed Vaal Skills deal 150% more Damage Socketed Vaal Skills grant Elusive when Used Hits from Socketed Vaal Skills ignore Enemy Monster Physical Damage Reduction Hits from Socketed Vaal Skills ignore Enemy Monster Resistances Damage with Hits from Socketed Vaal Skills is Lucky Socketed Vaal Skills have 80% increased Projectile Speed Socketed Vaal Skills have 80% increased Skill Effect Duration Socketed Vaal Skills have 30% reduced Soul Gain Prevention Duration Socketed Vaal Skills require 30% less Souls per Use You have Tailwind if you've used a Socketed Vaal Skill Recently Socketed Vaal Skills have 20% chance to regain consumed Souls when used
Yaomac's AccordYaomac's Accord Vaal SceptreSceptre Physical Damage: 37-70 Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Attacks per Second: 1.40 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 64, 113 Str, 113 Int32% increased Elemental Damage(80-120)% increased Damage with Vaal Skills (8-6)% reduced Soul Gain Prevention Duration Gain an Endurance Charge, Frenzy Charge, and Power Charge when you use a Vaal Skill Shepherd of SoulsTheir three serpentine heads found unity in balance.	Vaal Sceptre	32% increased Elemental Damage(80-120)% increased Damage with Vaal Skills (8-6)% reduced Soul Gain Prevention Duration Gain an Endurance Charge, Frenzy Charge, and Power Charge when you use a Vaal Skill Shepherd of Souls
DoomsowerDoomsower Lion SwordTwo Hand Sword Physical Damage: (174.2-216) to (279.5-337.5) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.54-1.62) Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 65, 104 Str, 122 Dex+50 to Strength and DexteritySocketed Melee Gems have 15% increased Area of Effect (30-50)% increased Physical Damage Adds (65-75) to (100-110) Physical Damage (6-12)% increased Attack Speed Attack Skills gain 5% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage per Socketed Red Gem You have Vaal Pact while all Socketed Gems are RedSo the seed of hate was born, Evil forged and Hope forsworn.	Lion Sword	+50 to Strength and DexteritySocketed Melee Gems have 15% increased Area of Effect (30-50)% increased Physical Damage Adds (65-75) to (100-110) Physical Damage (6-12)% increased Attack Speed Attack Skills gain 5% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage per Socketed Red Gem You have Vaal Pact while all Socketed Gems are Red
AllureAllure Vaal ClawClaw Physical Damage: (92.4-112.7) to (222.6-266.8) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: (1.40-1.46) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 66, 95 Dex, 131 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life(110-130)% increased Physical Damage Adds (15-20) to (30-40) Physical Damage (8-12)% increased Attack Speed 15% increased Movement Speed while Phasing You gain Phasing for 10 seconds on using a Vaal SkillWhat drives us to kill, to carve and to shred? What drives us to drink the seething souls of the dead? What drives us to love and to hold, but still go amiss? What drives us to leave this world for the Abyss?	Vaal Claw	2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life(110-130)% increased Physical Damage Adds (15-20) to (30-40) Physical Damage (8-12)% increased Attack Speed 15% increased Movement Speed while Phasing You gain Phasing for 10 seconds on using a Vaal Skill
Zerphi's HeartZerphi's Heart Paua AmuletRequires Level 70(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateAdds (48-53) to (58-60) Chaos Damage Items and Gems have 50% increased Attribute Requirements Chaos Damage can Ignite, Chill and Shock Gain Soul Eater for 20 seconds when you use a Vaal SkillWe are incapable of change without sacrifice, for we are both the iron and the forge.	Paua Amulet	(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateAdds (48-53) to (58-60) Chaos Damage Items and Gems have 50% increased Attribute Requirements Chaos Damage can Ignite, Chill and Shock Gain Soul Eater for 20 seconds when you use a Vaal Skill
HateforgeHateforge Ancient GauntletsArmour: (338-432)Requires Level 72, 68 StrSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 30 Rage (120-150)% increased Armour (25-10)% reduced Rage Cost of Skills Vaal Attack Skills you Use yourself Cost Rage instead of requiring Souls You cannot gain Rage during Soul Gain PreventionThe first Karui born on the fringes of the Vaal empire developed a blood fever born of corruption.	Ancient Gauntlets	Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 30 Rage (120-150)% increased Armour (25-10)% reduced Rage Cost of Skills Vaal Attack Skills you Use yourself Cost Rage instead of requiring Souls You cannot gain Rage during Soul Gain Prevention
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial GarbArmour: (987-1209) Evasion: (329-378) Energy Shield: (411-502) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 75, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(70-80) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Garb	+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(70-80) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial GarbArmour: (1579-1965) Evasion: (329-378) Energy Shield: (67-77) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 75, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(380-420)% increased Armour +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Garb	+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(380-420)% increased Armour +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial GarbArmour: (987-1209) Evasion: (329-378) Energy Shield: (201-246) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 75, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Garb	+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial GarbArmour: (1217-1663) Evasion: (1217-1663) Energy Shield: (247-338) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 75, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(270-340)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Garb	+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(270-340)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial GarbArmour: (987-1209) Evasion: (987-1209) Energy Shield: (67-77) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 75, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Armour and Evasion +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Garb	+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Armour and Evasion +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial GarbArmour: (329-378) Evasion: (329-378) Energy Shield: (506-628) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 75, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems+(70-80) to maximum Energy Shield (270-300)% increased Energy Shield +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Garb	+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems+(70-80) to maximum Energy Shield (270-300)% increased Energy Shield +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial GarbArmour: (329-378) Evasion: (987-1209) Energy Shield: (411-502) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 75, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(70-80) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Garb	+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(70-80) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial GarbArmour: (329-378) Evasion: (1579-1965) Energy Shield: (67-77) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 75, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(380-420)% increased Evasion Rating +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Garb	+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(380-420)% increased Evasion Rating +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed
Atziri's SplendourAtziri's Splendour Sacrificial GarbArmour: (329-378) Evasion: (987-1209) Energy Shield: (201-246) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 75, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed"When you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal	Sacrificial Garb	+1 to Level of all Vaal Skill Gems(200-220)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(90-100) to maximum Life +(20-24)% to all Elemental Resistances Gain 100 Life per Enemy Killed Gain 100 Mana per Enemy Killed

Achievements

The following achievements are related to Vaal skill gems:

Name	Description
Virtue Corruption	Corrupt a skill gem into a Vaal skill gem.
Vaal Gemling	Have a Vaal Skill Gem reach level 20.

Lore

The Vaal civilization may have existed thousands of years ago, but it had its own form of Skill Gems. Brutally powerful and fueled by the sacrifice of foes, these gems are the ultimate version of many contemporary Path of Exile skills. Vaal Skill Gems charge up as you kill enemies and can be unleashed for a devastating effect.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.0.0	Vaal skill soul costs are increased by 50% of their base soul cost upon completion of Act 5, and increased by a total of 100% of their base soul cost upon completion of Act 10. Like the resistance penalties, these costs affect your character in all game areas.
1.2.1	Vaal skills can now trigger other skills. Like before, they can not be triggered themselves.