Vaal Orb

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For lists of corruption modifiers obtainable using Vaal Orbs, see Vaal Orb#List of item corrupted implicit modifiers.
Vaal 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.
Acquisition
Drop level: 12
Metadata
Item class: Currency Item
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Currency/CurrencyCorrupt

Vaal Orb is a currency item that will corrupt an item and certain other compatible objects, causing unpredictable and possibly powerful results. Once an item is corrupted, it can only be modified by Tainted Currency or Crafting Bench.

You can still craft sockets and links at a Crafting Bench by using Vaal Orbs in addition to the requirements. Once corrupted it's impossible to restore it to an uncorrupted state using an ImprintImprintRestores an imprinted item onto the original
Can't be applied to Fractured Items
Right click this item then left click on the imprinted original item to restore its modifiers. An imprint cannot be dropped or traded to other players.
.[1]

Mechanics

Vaal Orbs always entail a risk: they can greatly improve an item but they can also change it for the worse. Only one of the effects listed for each type of item below may happen.

Equipment

Using a Vaal Orb on a piece of equipment will corrupt it and apply one of four possible outcomes. Each outcome has an equal chance of occurring.[2][3]

  • The item may gain a corruption implicit modifier.
    If the item already has an implicit modifier, it will be replaced by the new corruption implicit modifier. If it has more than one, one of them will be replaced at random.
  • The item may have the colour of one or more of its sockets become white.
    This outcome may occur even if the item has no sockets, in which case it will have no effect. If the item does have sockets, this outcome will always turn one of them white, randomly. Each additional socket has a 10% chance to turn white. Therefore, the probability of using a Vaal Orb on a piece of equipment with six sockets and turning all of them white is 1 in 400,000.[2]
  • The item may become a rare item of the same base type, rolling six random affixes (explicit modifiers), and randomizing its sockets and links.
    This is referred to by players as "bricking" the item, because it is often considered a bad outcome.[4] This outcome does respect metamods when rolling affixes.[5] The item will retain all of its other properties, including enchantments, quality, memory strands, base defense values and inventory icon, as applicable. The chance of rolling a high number of sockets and links is significantly better than the currency items that perform these functions: Jeweller's OrbJeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Reforges the number of sockets on an itemRight click this item then left click a socketed item to apply it. The item's quality increases the chances of obtaining more sockets. and an Orb of FusingOrb of FusingStack Size: 20Reforges the links between sockets on an itemRight click this item then left click a socketed item to apply it. The item's quality increases the chances of obtaining more links.. When using a Vaal Orb on a piece of equipment that can have up to six sockets, the probability of it becoming rare with six linked sockets is 1 in 144.[3]
  • Nothing will change.

Certain items have a chance to turn into another related item when corrupted. The exact chance of this occurring and how it affects the outcome distribution is unknown; however, it likely replaces part of the white socket chance.[confirmation needed]

Jewels

Maps

  • No effect (other than adding the corrupted property).
  • Reroll the item with random affixes. Rare maps will have 4-6 affixes.
    • If the map is Tier 1-15, it has a 50% chance to increase its tier by one, changing the map base type to one of the appropriate natural tier.
      • Tier 16 maps cannot be changed into a tier 17 map.
      • When a Shaped or Elder Map gains a tier, it will become a Shaped or Elder (respectively) Map base of one tier higher, even if that map isn't unlocked on the player's Atlas. This system only exists on Standard, as it is no longer part of the current atlas system.
    • If the map is Tier 16, it has a ~10% chance to change into a rare tier 16 Vaal Temple MapVaal Temple MapMap Level: 83
      Map Tier: 16
      Guild Character: >
      Area contains 10 additional guarded Vaal VesselsTravel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
      .
  • Reroll the map into a rare item with eight random affixes, retaining the map base.
  • Add a special Vaal implicit. Any implicit mods already on the map will be retained.
    • Certain map corruption implicits cannot appear on Blighted maps and Blight-ravaged maps; the total chance to add any map corruption implicit is unchanged, however.

In addition to these effects, all bosses of corrupted maps have a chance to drop Sacrifice Vaal Fragments or Vaal Skill Gems.

Vaal side areas

  • No effect (other than adding the corrupted property).
  • Reroll the area into a rare area with eight random affixes.
  • Reroll the area into one of the three unique Vaal side areas.

Vaal side areas can only be corrupted in your maps and only while having Lucid Dreams allocated. An uncorrupted side area will automatically become corrupted when you enter it, but it seems this does not trigger the same effects that vaaling an area does.

Gems

  • No effect (other than adding the corrupted property).
  • Add or subtract one level. Max level gems can exceed their normal maximum this way. A corrupted gem at the normal maximum will not continue to gain experience.
  • Add or subtract 1-10 quality. Gems can have up to 23% quality this way.
  • Change the gem to its corresponding Vaal Gem.

Each effect has equal weight, meaning there is 1/4 chance on each possible effect. In case the effect of quality or level is chosen, the game will roll to add or subtract the value, each with equal weight.

Chance of obtaining +1 gem level

The chance of a gem exceeding the gem level cap is 1/8 (or 12.5%)

Explanation: Since the chance of any effect is 1/4, there is 1/4 of obtaining the level effect. The game will then roll to add or subtract the value, giving it a 1/2 chance of getting the positive value.

1/4 → 1/2 = 1/8

Strongboxes

Using a Vaal Orb on a strongbox will corrupt it, causing all items (including equipment, gems, and maps) that drop from the strongbox to drop corrupted as if a Vaal Orb was applied to each item. Vaal Orbs do not modify a strongboxes' rarity or modifiers.

Flasks

Using a Vaal Orb on a flask will increase or decrease its quality by up to ±10% from the original value. Monster reward modifiers can cause flasks to drop with up to 30% quality uncorrupted, which can be corrupted to potentially increase its quality to up to 40%.

Essences

An Ancient Bonestalker with the Remnant of Corruption aura

Imprisoned monsters holding Essences can be corrupted with a Vaal Orb before releasing the imprisoned monster.

This will result in one of the following outcomes chosen at random:

  1. Imprisoned monsters are released with no changes to essences.
  2. All essence tiers are increased by 1 (e.g. 'Screaming' upgraded to 'Shrieking').
  3. Adds an additional essence type.
  4. Transform each essence to a random essence type of the same tier in the next group of the same tier (e.g. "of Fear" (Group B) transformed to "of Wrath" (Group C)). Additional caveats:
    1. Note that this outcome can also increase the tier of the essence if the original essence is a lower tier than the minimum tier for the next group. (e.g. Muttering Essence of Fear will upgrade into a Weeping Tier C Essence).
    2. Essence of HysteriaEssence of HysteriaStack Size: 9
      Essence Tier: 8
      Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
      Weapon: Cast Level 20 Fire Burst on Hit
      Gloves: Socketed Gems deal 175 to 225 Added Fire Damage
      Boots: Drops Burning Ground while moving, dealing 2500 Fire Damage per second for 4 seconds
      Body Armour: 25% increased Area of Effect
      Helmet: Socketed Gems deal 30% more Damage while on Low Life
      Shield: Adds 60 to 100 Fire Damage if you've Blocked Recently
      Quiver: Gain 15% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage
      Amulet: 150% increased total Recovery per second from Life Leech
      Ring: Gain 10% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage
      Belt: Damage Penetrates 5% Elemental Resistances during any Flask Effect
      Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
      , Essence of InsanityEssence of InsanityStack Size: 9
      Essence Tier: 8
      Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
      Weapon: Triggers Level 20 Spectral Spirits when Equipped
      +3 to maximum number of Spectral Spirits
      Gloves: Socketed Gems have 16% more Attack and Cast Speed
      Boots: 70% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Shocked
      Body Armour: You gain Onslaught for 6 seconds when Hit
      Helmet: Socketed Gems gain 50% of Physical Damage as extra Lightning Damage
      Shield: 25% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block
      Quiver: Projectiles Pierce 2 additional Targets
      Amulet: 10% chance to Recover 10% of Mana when you use a Skill
      Ring: You and your Minions take 40% reduced Reflected Damage
      Belt: 10% increased Movement Speed during any Flask Effect
      Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
      , Essence of HorrorEssence of HorrorStack Size: 9
      Essence Tier: 8
      Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
      Weapon: 16% chance to gain a Power, Frenzy or Endurance Charge on Kill
      Gloves: Socketed Gems have +3.5% Critical Strike Chance
      Boots: 5% reduced Elemental Damage Taken while stationary
      Body Armour: You take 10% reduced Extra Damage from Critical Strikes per Endurance Charge
      Helmet: Socketed Gems deal 30% more Elemental Damage
      Shield: Chill Nearby Enemies when you Block
      Quiver: 8 to 12 Added Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge
      Amulet: (15-25)% chance to Crush on Hit
      Ring: 4 to 7 Added Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge
      Belt: Gain Alchemist's Genius when you use a Flask
      Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
      and Essence of DeliriumEssence of DeliriumStack Size: 9
      Essence Tier: 8
      Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
      Weapon: Your Hits inflict Decay, dealing 700 Chaos Damage per second for 8 seconds
      Gloves: Socketed Gems deal 30% more Damage over Time
      Boots: Cannot be Poisoned
      Body Armour: 25% reduced Chaos Damage taken over time
      Helmet: +2 to Level of Socketed Aura Gems
      Shield: +15% Chance to Block Spell Damage while on Low Life
      Quiver: 25% increased Effect of your Marks
      Amulet: (6-7)% Chance to Block Spell Damage
      Ring: +(12-15)% to Damage over Time Multiplier
      Belt: +50% to Chaos Resistance during any Flask Effect
      Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
      can only be obtained by corrupting monsters with an essence of group E, which can be remembered using the mnemonic "Purple MEDS" (e.g. Shrieking Essence of MiseryShrieking Essence of MiseryStack Size: 9
      Essence Tier: 6
      Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
      One Handed Weapon: (25-28)% increased Cast Speed
      Two Handed Weapon: (38-43)% increased Cast Speed
      Shield: (60-69)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
      Other Armour: +(65-68) to maximum Mana
      Quiver: (0.6-0.8)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana
      Belt: (16-20)% increased Flask Mana Recovery rate
      Other Jewellery: (60-69)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
      Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
      , Shrieking Essence of EnvyShrieking Essence of EnvyStack Size: 9
      Essence Tier: 6
      Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
      One Handed Weapon: Adds (43-67) to (89-113) Chaos Damage
      Two Handed Weapon: Adds (73-113) to (163-205) Chaos Damage
      Armour: +(26-30)% to Chaos Resistance
      Quiver: Adds (17-21) to (37-43) Chaos Damage to Attacks
      Belt: +(26-30)% to Chaos Resistance
      Other Jewellery: (27-30)% increased Chaos Damage
      Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
      , Shrieking Essence of DreadShrieking Essence of DreadStack Size: 9
      Essence Tier: 6
      Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
      One Handed Weapon: (17-21)% increased Impale Effect
      Wand: (42-46)% increased Projectile Speed
      Bow: +2 to Level of Socketed Bow Gems
      Two Handed Melee Weapon: (30-34)% increased Impale Effect
      Body Armour: +(301-400) to Armour
      Helmet: +(141-160) to Armour
      Shield: +(226-300) to Armour
      Other Armour: +(106-120) to Armour
      Quiver: (42-46)% increased Projectile Speed
      Amulet: (29-31)% increased Armour
      Ring: +(121-200) to Armour
      Belt: +(401-460) to Armour
      Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
      , Shrieking Essence of ScornShrieking Essence of ScornStack Size: 9
      Essence Tier: 6
      Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
      Weapon: (100-109)% increased Spell Critical Strike Chance
      Body Armour: (40-45)% increased Stun Threshold
      Shield: (100-109)% increased Spell Critical Strike Chance
      Other Armour: (27-30)% chance to Avoid being Stunned
      Quiver: +(30-34)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
      Amulet: +(30-34)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
      Ring: +(18-20)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
      Belt: (14-15)% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold
      Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
      ). The tier of essence does not matter.

Maps affected by an Essence Scarab of StabilityEssence Scarab of StabilityStack Size: 20
Limit: 1
Corrupting an Essence in Area can only result in
upgrading or transforming Essences
With the right tools and a precise hand, the manipulation of the crystals
can be made predictable.
Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.
causes corruption results to always upgrade or transform essences.

The Crystal Resonance Atlas passive skill will cause all the essences on the monster to be replaced with one of the essence it had.

Monster empowering effect

A rare monster empowered by Remnant of Corruption uses the Remnant of Corruption aura, which reduces the character's movement speed and inflicts physical damage over time. The monster cannot be leeched from. On death, it spawns two Fleshmonsters.

Item acquisition

Vaal Orb can drop anywhere.

Recipes

Vaal Orb can be created from the following recipes:

AmountPartDescriptionMeta
3The CatalystThe Catalyst3Vaal OrbSimple actions can lead the world to an early grave.1x Vaal OrbM
6The InventorThe Inventor610x Vaal OrbJump right in,
But beware
Of things broken
Or beyond compare.
10x Vaal OrbM
5Emperor's LuckEmperor's Luck55x CurrencyThe house always wins.5x currency (random)M
1The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.Random divination card set exchangeA

Usage in recipes

Vaal Orb is used in the following recipes:

ResultAmountPartNotesDescriptionMeta
Chill of CorruptionChill of Corruption
Viridian Jewel
Limited 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.
1Viridian JewelViridian JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
PowerlessnessPowerlessness
Cobalt Jewel
-1 to Maximum Power ChargesCorrupted"Your desires will mislead you."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Cobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
To DustTo Dust
Cobalt Jewel
(20-10)% reduced Skeleton Duration
Minions deal (8-12)% increased Damage
(7-10)% increased Skeleton Attack Speed
(7-10)% increased Skeleton Cast Speed
(3-5)% increased Skeleton Movement Speed
CorruptedIn the end, time comes for all of us.
It just comes for some much sooner.
Place into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Cobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Rain of SplintersRain of Splinters
Crimson Jewel
Limited to: 1(50-30)% reduced Totem Damage
Totems fire 2 additional Projectiles
Corrupted"If one is an annoyance
then a hundred is a threat."
- Ancient Karui Proverb
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Crimson JewelCrimson JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Energised ArmourEnergised Armour
Crimson Jewel
Radius: Large(15-20)% increased Armour
Increases and Reductions to Energy Shield in Radius are Transformed to apply to Armour at 200% of their value
Corrupted"I've yet to see prayer stop an arrow."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Crimson JewelCrimson JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Fortress CovenantFortress Covenant
Cobalt Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Medium
Minions deal (35-45)% increased Damage
Minions have +(10-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage
Minions have +(10-12)% Chance to Block Spell Damage
Notable Passive Skills in Radius are Transformed to
instead grant: Minions take 20% increased Damage
CorruptedForsake what you might have had.
Command power beyond your potential.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Cobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Self-FlagellationSelf-Flagellation
Viridian Jewel
Limited to: 1(10-20)% increased Damage per Curse on you
An additional Curse can be applied to you
CorruptedBeg for forgiveness.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Viridian JewelViridian JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Seething FurySeething Fury
Viridian Jewel
Limited to: 1(10-15)% increased Attack Damage while holding a Shield
+0.15% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance per 10 Maximum Energy Shield on Shield
+4% to Off Hand Critical Strike Multiplier per 10 Maximum Energy Shield on Shield
CorruptedIt took the Bloody Flowers Rebellion to show the clans of Ezomyr the truth;
What kept them apart was just a fabrication.
Conjured rivalries from men who grew fat from the discord they sowed.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Viridian JewelViridian JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Reckless DefenceReckless Defence
Cobalt Jewel
+(2-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage
+(2-6)% Chance to Block Attack Damage
Hits have (140-200)% increased Critical Strike Chance against you
CorruptedThere's no motivation for genius
quite like desperation.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Cobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
The Golden RuleThe Golden Rule
Viridian Jewel
Limited to: 1(30-40)% increased Armour while Bleeding
Bleeding you inflict is Reflected to you
+1% to Chaos Resistance per Poison on you
Poison you inflict is Reflected to you if you have fewer than 100 Poisons on you
CorruptedHurt as you would be hurt.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Viridian JewelViridian JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Hidden PotentialHidden Potential
Viridian Jewel
Limited to: 1(20-25)% increased Damage for each Magic Item EquippedCorruptedThe difference between the master and his apprentice
is what they see when they look at the same block of wood.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Viridian JewelViridian JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Fevered MindFevered Mind
Cobalt Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Small
+(5-10) to Intelligence
Notable Passive Skills in Radius are Transformed to
instead grant: 10% increased Mana Cost of Skills and 20% increased Spell Damage
CorruptedIn sickness, the insane becomes sane.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Cobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Healthy MindHealthy Mind
Cobalt Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Large
(15-20)% increased maximum Mana
Increases and Reductions to Life in Radius are Transformed to apply to Mana at 200% of their value
CorruptedFor the ambitious, flesh is a limitation.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Cobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Malachai's VisionMalachai's Vision
Praetor Crown
Armour: (161-185)
Energy Shield: (201-258)
Requires Level 68, 62 Str, 91 IntAdds (13-17) to (29-37) Chaos Damage
+(150-200) to maximum Energy Shield
+(32-40)% to Cold Resistance
+(15-20)% to Lightning Resistance
Regenerate 400 Energy Shield per second if all Equipped items are Corrupted
Regenerate 35 Mana per second if all Equipped Items are Corrupted
CorruptedWicked men chase power like stray dogs chase a rat.
1Voll's VisionVoll's Vision
Praetor Crown
Armour: (421-485)
Energy Shield: (51-58)
Requires Level 68, 62 Str, 91 Int+(260-300) to Armour
+(26-32)% to Fire Resistance
+(8-16)% to Chaos Resistance
20% increased Light Radius
(8-12)% increased Maximum Life if no Equipped Items are Corrupted
Regenerate 400 Life per second if no Equipped Items are Corrupted
Righteous men seek virtue like tame pups seeking praise.
Corruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
FragilityFragility
Crimson Jewel
-1 to Maximum Endurance ChargesCorrupted"Your flesh will fail you."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Crimson JewelCrimson JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Energy From WithinEnergy From Within
Cobalt Jewel
Radius: Large(3-6)% increased maximum Energy Shield
Increases and Reductions to Life in Radius are Transformed to apply to Energy Shield
CorruptedThe Azmeri ascetics learnt the power
of going without the body's ordinary cravings.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Cobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Atziri's ReignAtziri's Reign
Crimson Jewel
Limited to: 1(15-20)% increased Vaal Skill Effect Duration
Vaal Skills have (15-20)% chance to regain consumed Souls when used
CorruptedAtziri 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.
1Crimson JewelCrimson JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Quickening CovenantQuickening Covenant
Viridian Jewel
Limited to: 1
Radius: Medium
Minions have (12-16)% increased Attack Speed
Minions have (12-16)% increased Cast Speed
Minions have +(20-24)% chance to Suppress Spell Damage
Notable Passive Skills in Radius are Transformed to
instead grant: Minions have 25% reduced Movement Speed
CorruptedLose that which you never had.
Gain power you could not have grasped.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Viridian JewelViridian JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Fluid MotionFluid Motion
Viridian Jewel
Radius: Large+(16-24) to Dexterity
Strength from Passives in Radius is Transformed to Dexterity
CorruptedEven the strongest of steel can be made to bend.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Viridian JewelViridian JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Careful PlanningCareful Planning
Viridian Jewel
Radius: Large+(16-24) to Dexterity
Intelligence from Passives in Radius is Transformed to Dexterity
Corrupted"Greatly outnumbered, Deshret dressed her personal guard in identical garb. When the Empire rode north, Deshret and her guard took turns revealing themselves, creating the illusion of speed beyond the capabilities of even the Virtue Gems."
- History of the Maraketh
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Viridian JewelViridian JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Brute Force SolutionBrute Force Solution
Cobalt Jewel
Radius: Large+(16-24) to Intelligence
Strength from Passives in Radius is Transformed to Intelligence
CorruptedPicking a lock takes an immense amount of skill and practice.
Breaking it with a hammer takes about three seconds.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Cobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
PacifismPacifism
Viridian Jewel
-1 to Maximum Frenzy ChargesCorrupted"Your fear will overcome you."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Viridian JewelViridian JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Blood of CorruptionBlood of Corruption
Amber Amulet
Requires 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 Resistance
CorruptedIn 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
1Tear of PurityTear of Purity
Lapis Amulet
Requires Level 5+(20-30) to IntelligenceGrants Level 10 Purity of Elements Skill
+(10-20) to all Attributes
+(20-40) to maximum Life
+(5-10)% to all Elemental Resistances
A shimmering symbol of Purity, clear as water,
but I know better than most how quickly
Purity can succumb to Corruption.
How quickly water turns to blood.
- Victario, the People's Poet
Corruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
InertiaInertia
Crimson Jewel
Radius: Large+(16-24) to Strength
Dexterity from Passives in Radius is Transformed to Strength
CorruptedThere is no force without movement.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Crimson JewelCrimson JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Efficient TrainingEfficient Training
Crimson Jewel
Radius: Large+(16-24) to Strength
Intelligence from Passives in Radius is Transformed to Strength
CorruptedWorking smart and working hard aren't mutually exclusive.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Crimson JewelCrimson JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.
Fertile MindFertile Mind
Cobalt Jewel
Radius: Large+(16-24) to Intelligence
Dexterity from Passives in Radius is Transformed to Intelligence
Corrupted"The swallow flew fast and took many turns,
spilling a seed where no plant had grown before.
This seed grew and grew until the desert became fertile and abundant.
Your mind is like this seed."
- Maraketh Proverb
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
1Cobalt JewelCobalt JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Any rarityCorruption transformationM
1Vaal 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.

Vaal Orbs are uncommon currency items that can be dropped by slain monsters, chests, and destructible containers. They also drop from Arcanist's Strongboxes. Vaal Orbs have an increased drop rate in Vaal side areas. Vaal Orbs can be farmed by placing a sacrifice fragment in the map device, and completing the Vaal side areas.

Vendor recipe

They can be also obtained through the following vendor recipe:

Result Recipe
1× Vaal Orb 7x Vaal skill gems
1x Sacrifice Fragment

Video

List of item corrupted implicit modifiers

Achievements

Using a Vaal Orb on an item can earn the following achievements:

Name Description
Dream Enrichment
Corrupt a map into a Vaal Temple map.
Full Spectrum
Corrupt an item to have a white socket.
Identity Corruption
Corrupt an item to have a new implicit mod.
Hostile Territory
Corrupt a map to have eight mods.
Virtue Corruption
Corrupt a skill gem into a Vaal skill gem.
Imperfections
Corrupt a Unique Jewel into a different Unique Jewel

Ruthless mode

In Ruthless mode, corrupted map bosses can drop Vaal Orbs.

Version history

Version Changes
3.27.0
  • Vaal Orbs can now be used on monsters trapped in Essences, and will function as Remnants of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably
    Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
    did previously. Remnants of Corruption will no longer be obtainable, and existing Remnants of Corruption will be converted to Vaal Orbs.
3.25.0
  • Influenced and Corrupted Modifiers that provide Increased Item Quantity can no longer roll.
3.24.2
  • (in hotfix 7) The vendor recipe that provides a Life Flask with the "of the Novice" modifier no longer works with Corrupted Flasks.
  • (in hotfix 7) The maximum amount of Quality possible on Life Flasks is now 40% (previously 60%). Existing items with a Quality greater than 40% will be updated to 40% upon logging in.
3.24.0
  • Flasks can now be corrupted using Vaal Orbs, adding a random quality value from -10% to +10%.
  • The corruption outcome for Maps that unidentified the item has been replaced with a corruption outcome that adds an Implicit.
3.21.0
  • The following currencies now have a stack size of 20: Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it., Vaal Orb, Chaos OrbChaos OrbStack Size: 20Reforges a rare item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it., Tainted Chaos OrbTainted Chaos OrbStack Size: 20Unpredictably either reforges a corrupted rare item with new random modifiers or removes all of its modifiersRight click this item then left click a corrupted rare item to apply it., Eldritch Chaos OrbEldritch Chaos OrbStack Size: 20If The Searing Exarch is dominant, reroll prefix modifiers
    If The Eater of Worlds is dominant, reroll suffix modifiers
    Right click this item then left click a rare item with The Searing Exarch or The Eater of Worlds dominance to apply it.
    , and Veiled Chaos OrbVeiled Exalted OrbStack Size: 20Removes a random modifier and adds a random Veiled modifier to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it..
  • The drop chance for Vaal Orbs in Ruthless has been increased.
3.3.0
  • Added new corrupted implicits which can appear on items corrupted by Vaal Orbs, bringing the total to approximately 176. Many of the old implicits were buffed or moved to different items, and some were disabled. Generally, corrupted implicits are now more powerful on average.
1.1.1
  • Vaal Orbs can now generate more corrupted implicit mods than before.
1.1.0d
  • Fixed a problem that would allow a 0% quality gem to reach 23% quality with one Vaal Orb.
1.1.0
  • Added a new currency item: Vaal Orb. It corrupts a target item, modifying it unpredictably. Once an item is corrupted, further currency cannot be applied to it. This includes restoring imprints. There are many possible outcomes of corruption, some of which may be undesirable. Consider its use carefully!

See also

References

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