Malachai's Artifice

Malachai's Artifice
Unset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 SocketSocketed Gems have Elemental Equilibrium
-20% to all Elemental Resistances
+(75-100)% to Fire Resistance when Socketed with a Red Gem
+(75-100)% to Cold Resistance when Socketed with a Green Gem
+(75-100)% to Lightning Resistance when Socketed with a Blue Gem
All Sockets are WhiteWhen the wind blows,
Know which way to bend
and watch the others break.

Acquisition
Drop level: 45Vendor Offer
9x Alchemy Shard
5x Alteration ShardMetadata
Item class: Ring

Malachai's Artifice is a unique Unset RingUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket.

Mechanics

Socketed Gems have Elemental Equilibrium The effect of Elemental Equilibrium modifier is the same as the keystone, except it is "local" to the socketed active skill gem, and not a global modifier.

For example, Minions summoned from a minion skill gem socketed in this item will be granted the Elemental Equilibrium effect.

Item acquisition

Malachai's Artifice can drop anywhere. It can be chanced.

Recipes

Malachai's Artifice can be created from the following recipes:

Amount	Part	Description	Meta
5	The PenitentThe Penitent5Unset RingFirst, I gave my wealth, and we went hungry. Next, I gave my land, and we were homeless. Then, I gave my family, and I was alone. Last, I gave my eyes, and all I could dream was mine.	Random Unset Ring	A
5	HubrisHubris5Ring"This one? It is NOT for sale. You would sooner pry it from my lifeless hand." - Jonfé Darontos, Ringmaker	Random ring	A
7	Blind VentureBlind Venture7Ring Corrupted"It's risky not knowing where your wares come from. That's why I source my own." - Klayver, the Antiquarian	Random corrupted ring	A
6	The CacheThe Cache6JewelleryVintage or crafted, Glittering and shiny Dusty or glittering, huge or tiny Secured within a chest or unearthed from your mining Find jewellery everywhere, no need for divining! So why is it so hard to figure out which one to wear? This one makes me stronger, but does it match my hair?	Random jewellery	A
7	PrejudicePrejudice7Item Influenced ItemOne who is blinded by their past may only see a sliver of the present.	Random influenced item	A
6	Costly CurioCostly Curio6Item Double-Influenced Item"Oh no, I couldn't possibly afford this fine artefact. I'm... just looking."	Random double-influenced item	A
8	Arrogance of the VaalArrogance of the Vaal8Item Two-Implicit CorruptedDiscovery can lead to beauty, or it can lead to ruin.	Random two-implicit corrupted item	A
4	Jack in the BoxJack in the Box4ItemTurn the crank, close your eyes, and pray to the gods for a pleasant surprise.	Random item	A
1	Singular IncubatorSingular IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Unique item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.	Random item	A
1	The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.	Random divination card set exchange	A

Legacy variants

Malachai's Artifice has a legacy variant.

Version discontinued	Stats Compare each legacy variant to the current variant. Stat line – Same as current variant Stat line – Different from current variant
2.6.0	Socketed Gems have Elemental Equilibrium -25% to all Elemental Resistances +(75-100)% to Fire Resistance when Socketed with a Red Gem +(75-100)% to Cold Resistance when Socketed with a Green Gem +(75-100)% to Lightning Resistance when Socketed with a Blue Gem All Sockets are White

Design attribution

Malachai's Artifice was created by supporter ZiggyD.

Alternate artwork

Race season 11 prize for reaching 250 RP.

See also

• Replica Malachai's ArtificeReplica Malachai's Artifice
  Unset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 SocketSocketed Gems have Secrets of Suffering
  -20% to all Elemental Resistances
  +(75-100)% to Fire Resistance when Socketed with a Red Gem
  +(75-100)% to Cold Resistance when Socketed with a Green Gem
  +(75-100)% to Lightning Resistance when Socketed with a Blue Gem
  All Sockets are White"As much as Prototype #20 hints at some deep alternate physics, we cannot afford to expend any more test subjects. Experiments halted."
  - Administrator Qotra
• Malachai's LoopMalachai's Loop
  Harmonic Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 23%
  Energy Shield: (179-231)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 159 Int(10-15)% increased Spell Damage(210-250)% increased Energy Shield
  +2 to Maximum Power Charges
  20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit
  (12-16)% increased Spell Damage per Power Charge
  Lose all Power Charges on reaching Maximum Power Charges
  Shocks you when you reach Maximum Power ChargesThaumaturgy has no limit.
  It is our fragile reality that imposes boundaries.
• Malachai's SimulaMalachai's Simula
  Iron MaskEvasion: (48-60)
  Energy Shield: (11-14)Requires Level 17, 21 Dex, 21 Int+20 to Strength
  +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance
  Spells have a 20% chance to deal Double Damage
  Blood MagicIt was a sliver of Malachai's soul
  that animated the first Eternal Guardian.
• Malachai's LungsMalachai's LungsMy lungs breathe the same air as
  the foolish and the weak. May I be
  yet another step removed from them.
• Malachai's HeartMalachai's HeartMy heart forces blood through my veins.
  But one who may bleed may die, and
  death is no fitting end to genius.
• Malachai's EntrailsMalachai's EntrailsMy organs tether me to mortality
  like a chain. This chain holds me
  from my true potential.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.5.0	No longer has reduced Elemental Equilibrium effect. This affects all versions of the item.
3.3.0	Now correctly has 25% reduced effect of Elemental Equilibrium. It previously had 40%, despite saying 25%.
2.6.0	Reduced Elemental Equilibrium Effect mod reduced to 25% (from 40%). All Resistances mod is now reduced by 20% (from 25%).
1.3.0	Introduced to the game.