Story of the Vaal

Story of the Vaal
Variscite BladeOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (57.5-60)–(121.9-127.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.43-1.49)
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 35, 62 Str, 62 Dex+240 to Accuracy Rating(110-120)% increased Physical Damage
(10-15)% increased Attack Speed
+(20-30) Life gained on Kill
50% of Physical Damage from Hits with this Weapon is Converted to a random Element
Hits with this Weapon always Ignite, Freeze, and ShockThrough war we found peace.
Through death we found advancement.
Our ancestors did not know where their actions would take them.
Are we any better?

This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of FateAcquisition
League(s): Incursion
Story of the Vaal can only be obtained from a tier 3 Flame Workshop (Crucible of Flame).Purchase Costs

Unique

5x Chaos Orb

Sell Price
8x Alchemy Shard
9x Alteration Shard
Physical: (128.3-139.9)

Phys+Chaos: (128.3-139.9)

Total: (128.3-139.9)Miscellaneous
Item class: One Hand Swords

Story of the Vaal is a unique Variscite BladeVariscite BladeOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 25–53
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 35, 62 Str, 62 Dex+240 to Accuracy Rating.

Item acquisition

This item is restricted to areas with the league flag for Incursion active. There are additional ways to acquire league-restricted items, see League-specific items for more details. Story of the Vaal can only be obtained from a tier 3 Flame Workshop (Crucible of Flame).

Upgrade paths

This item can be acquired through the following upgrade paths or vendor recipes:

Amount	Ingredient	General Notes	Type
4	The GentlemanThe Gentleman4Sword Corrupted"Axes and mauls are so uncivilised. A good clean cut to the neck with a sharp blade, that's the Sarn way!"	random corrupted Sword	Automatic
4	Atziri's ArsenalAtziri's Arsenal4Weapon CorruptedIn the prison of all sins, will you grasp godhood or sorrow? Only hope lies under the shadows.	random corrupted Weapon	Automatic
10	Time-Lost RelicTime-Lost Relic10League-Specific ItemTime cannot wash away that which cannot be forgotten.	random league-specific item	Automatic
4	Jack in the BoxJack in the Box4ItemTurn the crank, close your eyes, and pray to the gods for a pleasant surprise.	random item	Automatic
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	Automatic

Usage in upgrade paths

This item is used by upgrade paths or vendor recipes to create the following items:

Outcome	Amount	Ingredient	General Notes	Type
Fate of the VaalFate of the Vaal Gemstone SwordOne Handed Sword Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (109.2-117)–(232.4-249) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.43-1.49) Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 56, 96 Str, 96 Dex+400 to Accuracy Rating(160-180)% increased Physical Damage (10-15)% increased Attack Speed 100% of Physical Damage from Hits with this Weapon is Converted to a random Element Hits with this Weapon always Ignite, Freeze, and Shock Hits with this Weapon deal (30-60)% increased Damage to Ignited Enemies Hits with this Weapon deal (30-60)% increased Damage to Frozen Enemies Hits with this Weapon deal (30-60)% increased Damage to Shocked EnemiesDoryani promises immortality, yet we build great structures, carve magnificent works into stone, so a part of us lives onward. A sign of faithlessness through action.	1	Story of the VaalStory of the Vaal Variscite BladeOne Handed Sword Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (57.5-60)–(121.9-127.2) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.43-1.49) Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 35, 62 Str, 62 Dex+240 to Accuracy Rating(110-120)% increased Physical Damage (10-15)% increased Attack Speed +(20-30) Life gained on Kill 50% of Physical Damage from Hits with this Weapon is Converted to a random Element Hits with this Weapon always Ignite, Freeze, and ShockThrough war we found peace. Through death we found advancement. Our ancestors did not know where their actions would take them. Are we any better? This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Fate	Upgraded via the Altar of Sacrifice found in the Temple of Atzoatl's Apex of Ascension room	Manual
	1	Vial of FateVial of FateStack Size: 10Ancient myths of flame, frost and thunder. Will we ever know the way forward?Sacrifice this item on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Story of the Vaal to transform it. Shift click to unstack.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.3.0	Introduced to the game.