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PoE2 Map Fragment Economy in Patch 0.4.0 Fate of the Vaal

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In Path of Exile 2's Fate of the Vaal league, fragments and keys drive early wealth as players chase Temple rewards and pinnacle bosses. These items fuel high-stakes runs, but volatile prices reward sharp traders.

Editor's Note: MMOJUGG curated this from Poe.ninja's live exchange data.

PoE2 Patch 0.4.0 Map Fragments Price Snapshot Economy Analysis Week 1

Launched December 12, 2025, Fate of the Vaal resets the ladder with Vaal Beacons spawning Temples of Atziri. Fragments split into Reliquary Keys and Calamity/Crisis types.

Item

Value

Vol/hr

Popular Trade

Azmeri Reliquary Key

30 Div

Low

30 Div - 1 Key

The Trialmaster's Reliquary Key

10 Div

Med

10 Div - 1 Key

Zarokh's Reliquary Key

7.3 Div

Med

7.3 Div - 1 Key

The Arbiter's Reliquary Key

7.2 Div

High

7.2 Div - 1 Key

Olroth's Reliquary Key

5.7 Div

Med

5.7 Div - 1 Key

Tangmazu's Reliquary Key

2.7 Div

High

2.7 Div - 1 Key

Primary Calamity Fragment

106 Ex

High

106 Ex - 1 Frag

Ancient Crisis Fragment

104 Ex

High

104 Ex - 1 Frag

Xesht's Reliquary Key

103 Ex

Med

103 Ex - 1 Key

Secondary Calamity Fragment

56 Ex

Med

56 Ex - 1 Frag

Ritualistic Reliquary Key

50 Ex

Med

50 Ex - 1 Key

Faded Crisis Fragment

47 Ex

High

47 Ex - 1 Frag

Tertiary Calamity Fragment

41 Ex

Med

41 Ex - 1 Frag

Deadly Fate

37 Ex

Med

37 Ex - 1 Fate

Cowardly Fate

35 Ex

Med

35 Ex - 1 Fate

Victorious Fate

31 Ex

Med

31 Ex - 1 Fate

Weathered Crisis Fragment

29 Ex

High

29 Ex - 1 Frag

Twilight Reliquary Key

5.4 Ex

High

5.4 Ex - 1 Key

Simulacrum Splinter

1.9 Ex

High

1.9 Ex - 1 Splinter

Runic Splinter

1.1 Ex

High

1.1 Ex - 1 Splinter

Table Notes: Values normalized via Divine/Ex/Chaos trades. Vol/hr gauges liquidity: High (>100 Div eq.), Med (20-100).

Core Mechanics Breakdown

Reliquary Keys drop from pinnacle bosses (e.g., Arbiter of Ash) or random world drops (Twilight). Insert them at the Atlas Reliquary Vault for one foiled unique—cosmetic prestige with massive trade value.

  • Drop Sources: Citadel bosses (use 10+ Atlas boss passives for better odds).

  • Usage: Map Device → Vault portal → Single chest gamble.

  • Strategy: Sell keys raw for guaranteed profit; 80% of traders flip these into Divine Orbs immediately.

MMOJUGG Pro Tip: Low-volume keys like Azmeri risk sniper bots undercutting your price—list during off-peak hours (2-5 AM server time) for a 10-15% price premium.

Calamity & Crisis Fragments Guide

Calamity Fragments (Primary/Secondary/Tertiary) and Crisis Fragments form sets to unlock the Burning Monolith doors leading to Uber Arbiter. Primary Calamity tops the charts at 106 Ex due to rarity.

Fragment Type

Monolith Role

Farm Strategy

Primary Calamity

Door Unlock (Geonor)

Iron Citadel boss (10+ passives)

Secondary Calamity

Door Unlock (Jamanra)

Copper Citadel focus

Tertiary Calamity

Door Unlock

Doryani runs

Ancient Crisis

High-reward tier

Layered citadel clears

Analysis: High Exalted Orb pricing reflects the massive potential of Uber loot. Expect volume spikes on weekends during group farming sessions.

Fate Fragments & Splinters Strategy

  • Fates: Unlock narrative bosses with modded loot. Use Deadly Fate for T1 mods or Cowardly Fate for safer progression.

  • Splinters: 300 Simulacrum Splinters build a full run. Runic Splinters are essential for Ritual rewards.

  • Strategy: Run 20-wave Simulacrums for an estimated 5-10 Div/hr profit; sell excess splinters during peak hours (Friday evening).

Investment Plays & Risks

  • Top Buy: Primary Calamity (106 Ex)—supply lags due to boss gating; expect price stability.

  • Liquid Flip: Twilight Reliquary Key (5.4 Ex)—endless demand from casual farmers.

  • Risks: Week 1 surges are driven by ladder hunger; expect a 30-50% price crash by Week 3 as Temple farms increase supply.

MMOJUGG Pro Tip: Short overfarmed Splinters as volume crashes; go long on Gated Keys before the mid-league vault meta peaks.

Path of Exile 2 Fate of the Vaal Fragments FAQs

How do Reliquary Keys work in Fate of the Vaal?

Insert the key at the Atlas Vault for a foiled unique chest. Boss-specific keys like Xesht's limit the loot to exclusives, while Twilight Keys can drop any non-boss unique. Tip: Farm citadels with specific boss passives for 1:50 drop odds.

What unlocks Uber Arbiter with Calamity Fragments?

You must combine Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Calamity Fragments with a matching Crisis Fragment at the Burning Monolith. Value is driven by the chance for high-end uniques and Divine Orbs.

When should I trade Simulacrum Splinters?

With a high volume (~780 Div/hr eq.), splinters are reliable for quick flips at 1.9 Ex. Build to 300 for full runs or sell during the Friday-Saturday peak. Hoard them only if the Exalted Orb value crashes significantly.

What is the best Fate Fragment to farm early league?

Victorious Fate (31 Ex) offers balanced rewards, while Deadly Fate (37 Ex) is best for high-risk T1 gear. Check the current Ex:Div ratio (~148:1) before committing to a bulk flip.

How reliable are Poe.ninja values for Vaal fragments?

They are highly reliable for High Volume items like Arbiter's Keys. For Low Volume items, refresh prices hourly to avoid being sniped by price-fixers. Use these values to price your bulk bundles at a premium.

When do fragment prices crash in Fate of the Vaal?

Historically, prices dip by 40% in Weeks 2-3 as Temple of Atziri farming scales across the player base. Monitor volume drops on Poe.ninja to time your market exit.

Thanks for Reading

Path of Exile 2 Fate of the Vaal fragments power the current economy—trade smart and focus on gated boss drops for maximum ROI. Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for weekly updates.

Builds like these thrive with quick resource access; check the MMOJUGG store for PoE 2 resources, including Divine Orbs and Exalted Orbs to jumpstart your fragments flipping empire.

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