Vaal Orb is a high-risk, high-reward currency in Path of Exile 2 that permanently corrupts items—modifying them in unpredictable ways and locking them from further crafting. Corruption can reroll stats, add sockets, enhance implicits, or do nothing at all. Once applied, the item becomes unmodifiable, making every use a gamble.
Vaal Orbs can be used on a wide range of item types, including:
Gear — weapons, armor, accessories
Skill Gems — for +1 level, support sockets, or quality changes
Maps (Waystones) — to increase tier, add affixes, or bypass limits
Jewels — to add modifiers or enchantments
Flasks & Charms — to adjust quality
Essences — to upgrade into powerful Corrupted variants
Special Items — like Glimpse of Chaos, which remain modifiable even after corruption
Players use Vaal Orbs to push items beyond normal crafting limits, chase rare upgrades, or unlock build-defining bonuses. While corruption can ruin an item, it can also create something extraordinary—making Vaal Orbs a cornerstone of endgame crafting, build optimization, and market arbitrage.
"Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts it" Right click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again. Shift click to unstack.
Path of Exile 2 Vaal Orb Features
Vaal Orb introduces irreversible changes to items, with outcomes varying by item type.
Basic Info:
Item Type: Currency | Stack Size: 1/20 | Drop Level: 35
Target Item Type: Gems, gear, maps, jewels, essences, charms, flasks, special items
Effect: Corrupts item with unpredictable results
Corruption: A permanent item state triggered by Vaal Orb that prevents further modification and may alter stats, sockets, implicits, or quality
Restriction: Corrupted items cannot be modified further
How to Use:
Right-click the Vaal Orb in your inventory
Left-click a valid item to corrupt it
Shift-click to unstack if you have multiple
Use only after all other crafting steps are complete
Corruption is permanent and cannot be undone
How to Obtain Path of Exile 2 Vaal Orb
Vaal Orbs are moderately rare and can be acquired through gameplay, endgame systems, or trade. Their drop mechanics are tied to corruption-themed content and seasonal systems.
In-Game Drops:
Begin dropping from Act 3 onward, especially in Trial of Chaos corrupted Areas.
Found in high-tier maps, containers, and strongboxes
Can appear in endgame content like the Corrupted Nexus
Trials of Chaos may boost Vaal Orb drop rates
Players receive one free corruption attempt on Act 3 during the campaign. Where grants are a single-use Vaal Orb effect without consuming currency, use this wisely.
Corrupted Nexus:
An endgame Atlas system introduced in Patch 0.2.0, located at the heart of corrupted biomes influenced by the Beast's corruption.
Loot Table includes Vaal Orbs, Fracturing Orbs, Crystalline Cores, and unique corrupted items
Ideal for bulk farming Vaal Orbs and unlocking Atlas Passive Points via Crystalline Core rewards
Currency Exchange & Trade:
Trade with Currency Exchange NPCs or other players
Fastest method for acquiring large quantities for crafting or resale
Available via official trade site, player forums, and trusted third-party platforms
Path of Exile 2 Vaal Orb Crafting Synergy & Usage
Corruption is irreversible and unpredictable—every Vaal Orb use should be a calculated risk. The synergy lies in knowing when to gamble and how to mitigate failure.
Strategic Vaal Orb Crafting
Always finish all crafting steps before applying a Vaal Orb; corruption locks the item permanently.
Prepare backup for high-value items to offset potential loss
Use Omen of Corruption to eliminate “no effect" outcomes and improve socket/implicit odds
Prioritize items with high upside potential—such as skill gems, core build rares, and core uniques
Avoid corrupting items with niche or low-impact modifiers unless targeting specific builds
Synergy with Omen of Corruption
Removes the “no effect" result from Vaal Orb usage
Increases the probability of gaining sockets, implicits, or enchantments
Best applied to items with Perfect Jeweller's Orb or high-value implicits
Recommended only when the item value exceeds three times the cost of the Omen
Advanced Use Cases
Build Optimization: Use Vaal Orbs to enhance skill gems with +1 level or support socket upgrades, enabling stronger builds and passive scaling.
Market Arbitrage: Target items with high resale potential. Corrupt them for rare outcomes and list them at premium prices.
Crafting Depth: Push items beyond standard limits by chasing rare implicits, enchantments, or socket configurations. Combine with Omen of Corruption for strategic advantage.
Risk Management: Always prepare backups of high-value items before corruption. Use Omen of Corruption to reduce failure impact and preserve key gear.
Target Farming: Focus on Trial of Chaos and Corrupted Nexus content to farm Vaal Orbs in bulk. Use corrupted loot to fuel crafting cycles or trade for profit.
Vaal Orb Corruption Risk Checklist
Use this checklist before applying a Vaal Orb to ensure you're making a calculated decision:
Have you completed all other crafting steps (quality, sockets, affixes)?
Do you have a backup copy of the item in case corruption ruins it?
Are you using an Omen of Corruption to improve the odds?
Are you targeting a specific outcome (e.g., +1 gem level, socket link)?
Do you understand the corruption outcome pool for this item type?
Path of Exile 2 Vaal Orb Corruption Outcomes
Non-Unique Equipment:
Rerolling modifiers or adding sockets/enchantments can improve gear, but the risk is high and outcomes are volatile.
25% chance: No change
25% chance: Reroll up to three modifiers
25% chance: Add a special Vaal enchantment
25% chance: Add a socket to weapons or armor, ignoring socket limits (For Jewelry: Always no change - not affected by Omen of Corruption)
Unique Equipment:
Rerolling explicit values and adding enchantments can push items beyond Divine Orb limits. Ideal for build-defining pieces.
25% chance: No change
25% chance: Reroll numerical values of explicit modifiers, then apply a magnitude multiplier (0.78x to 1.22x)
25% chance: Add a special Vaal enchantment
25% chance: Add a socket to weapons or armor, ignoring socket limits (For Jewelry: Always no change - not affected by Omen of Corruption)
Skill Gems:
+1 level and support sockets can drastically improve builds. Corruption is often used to chase level 21 gems.
25% chance: No change
25% chance: ±1 gem level (can exceed max level or drop below 1)
25% chance: Add or remove a support socket
25% chance: ±10% quality, up to 23%
Flasks & Charms:
Only affects quality, which has minimal impact. Predictable and low-risk, but rarely impactful.
Non-Unique Jewels:
Rerolls and modifier additions can support niche builds. Useful when targeting specific affix combinations.
25% chance: No change
25% chance: Reroll up to three explicit modifiers
25% chance: Add a special Vaal enchantment
25% chance: Add or remove an explicit modifier (can exceed affix limits)
Unique Jewels:
Enchantments and stat rerolls offer limited upside unless targeting rare interactions.
25% chance: No change
25% chance: Add a special Vaal enchantment
25% chance: Reroll numerical values of explicit modifiers with magnitude multiplier
25% chance: No change (not affected by Omen of Corruption)
Waystones (Maps):
Corruption can upgrade tier, lock affixes, or reroll modifiers. Helpful in enhancing farming efficiency and progressing in Atlas.
25% chance: No change
25% chance: Increase or decrease tier by 1, rerolling modifiers
25% chance: Lock prefixes, reforge suffixes
25% chance: Lock all affixes, reforge with 0–4 new modifiers (up to 8 total)
Essences:
Corruption can upgrade essences, reroll tiers, or instantly release the monster. Best used in bulk farming strategies.
~1% chance: Upgrade to Greater or Corrupted Essence
~4% chance: No change
25% chance: Add a random essence
~35% chance: Reroll all essences to the same tier
~35% chance: Essence monster is freed immediately
Glimpse of Chaos:
Remains modifiable after corruption unless you remove the "Can be modified while Corrupted.", allowing stacking of enchantments and transformation into rare/unique helmets. Ideal for advanced crafting loops.
Remove one random unique modifier
Add a special Vaal enchantment (can stack)
Transform into a random unique helmet (retains enchantments)
Transform into a random rare helmet (retains enchantments)
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Path of Exile 2 Vaal Orb Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use a Vaal Orb before or after crafting?
Always after crafting. The Vaal Orb permanently locks the item, preventing any further modifications. If you corrupt first, you lose access to all other crafting options, including using Gemcutter's Prisms, other currency, or the crafting bench.
Can a corrupted item be modified in any way afterwards?
Generally no. Once an item is corrupted, it is permanently locked. You cannot use any other currency to reroll, enchant, socket, or link it. The sole exception is the Glimpse of Chaos, which remains modifiable after corruption due to its unique item logic.
Does Omen of Corruption guarantee a good result?
It does not guarantee a good result. It only removes the "no change" outcome and slightly increases the chance of gaining sockets or an implicit modifier (Vaal implicit). You can still get an unfavorable result, such as a poor numerical reroll on a unique item.
What specifically does "reroll numerical values" mean for unique items?
This outcome recalculates the explicit modifier values of the item using a hidden random multiplier between 0.78x and 1.22x. This can lead to significant attribute changes and is a high-risk way to potentially exceed the numerical limits achievable with a Divine Orb.
Can a skill gem's level exceed its normal maximum level through corruption?
Yes, it can. A level 20 gem can be corrupted to level 21. However, there is an equal chance for it to be reduced to level 1. This result is permanent. Only use this when you have duplicates or when the potential gain far outweighs the risk.
What happens when a Vaal Orb corrupts a Flask or Charm?
For Flasks and Charms, the Vaal Orb corruption result is the most predictable and lowest risk. It only affects the item's quality, resulting in a 100% chance for ±10% Quality, up to 23%. This is typically viewed as a low-return but low-risk operation due to the minimal impact of the quality change.
Can I use a Vaal Orb on an item that is already Corrupted?
No. The Vaal Orb's description explicitly states: "Corrupted items cannot be modified again." This includes attempting to use the Vaal Orb itself again. Once an item is marked as "Corrupted," it cannot receive any further currency or crafting operations.
What is the biggest risk when using a Vaal Orb?
The biggest risk is "bricking" the item. For example, corrupting a perfectly linked 6L piece of gear that results in "no change" but permanently locks the item, or gaining a useless Vaal implicit. This action forfeits all future crafting potential on that item and wastes all previous investment.
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