This guide delves into the mechanics of using Vaal Orbs on chest armour in Path of Exile 2, focusing on understanding the probabilities of outcomes such as adding sockets, rerolling modifiers, or adding implicits. The guide is crucial for players deciding whether to use Vaal Orbs or invest in Omen of Corruption to improve their chances of getting favourable results.
Objective and Methodology
Aim: To analyse the effects of
Vaal Orbs on 100 breastplates, each with two sockets, to determine the likelihood of different outcomes.
Methodology:
Vaal each chest plate and manually check the changes.
Summarising the results into categories such as 'nothing happens', 'socket added', 'implicitly added' or 'reroll modifiers' to understand the risks and benefits.
Findings
No indication of corruption
Negative results: 30% of the time, the item either stays the same or suffers negative effects that could be mitigated with an Omen.
Positive outcomes: 43% of results are considered positive, but this includes both sockets and implicits, not all of which are beneficial.
Breakdown
Bricked (Reroll Modifiers): 29%
Nothing happens: 28%.
Added implicit: 21%.
Added Socket: 22%.
With Omen of Corruption
Adjusted positive outcomes: Using an Omen dramatically improves your chances of a favourable outcome, with 60% of outcomes being either an added socket or implicit, excluding 'nothing happens'.
Outcome Distribution:
Good Outcomes: Rises to 53% when decent and good outcomes are combined, showing a significant improvement over not using an Omen.
Implicit modifier breakdown
Useless Implicits: Implicits such as Thorns or Attribute Reduction were considered useless in the current meta.
Neutral to slightly positive: Includes modifiers such as physical damage reduction that may not be universally beneficial, but may have specific uses.
Positive Implicits: Chaos resistance, flat health, and stats similar to Iron Rune were considered positive.
Strategic implications
Corruption with Omen: Using an
Omen of Corruption is advisable unless you're dealing with items you plan to mirror, as corrupted items cannot be mirrored.
Chance of success: Without omens, you have less than a 40% chance of a decent or positive outcome. With an omen, this rises to over 50%, making it a strategic choice for valuable equipment.
Thanks for reading
The data suggests that using an Omen of Corruption significantly increases the likelihood of a positive outcome when corrupting items, especially for those looking to upgrade gear without the risk of bricking valuable pieces. However, the decision to use an Omen should also take into account the value of the item versus the cost of the Omen itself, which can vary depending on the league and game state.
Understanding these probabilities can help you make informed decisions about when and how to use Vaal Orbs or invest in Omens, potentially saving you from bricking high-value items or strategically upgrading your gear.
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