Vaal skill

Several different Vaal skill gems

Vaal skills are granted by Vaal skill gems, a special type of corrupt skill gem that can be used to unleash powerful abilities fueled by the souls of slain enemies.

Vaal skill gems can be looted from corrupted areas, certain strongboxes, and bosses of corrupted maps. It is also possible to create a Vaal skill gem by using a Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 10Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.
Shift click to unstack. on a corresponding normal skill gem (e.g. using a Vaal Orb on Spectral ThrowSpectral ThrowProjectile, Attack
Mana Cost: (7 to 9)
Cast Time: 1.00 sec
Damage Effectiveness: (54% to 90%)
Projectile Speed: 1000Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. It flies out and then returns to you, in a spinning attack that strikes enemies in its path.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Attack SpeedDeals (54-90.5)% of Base DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. has a chance of turning it into Vaal Spectral ThrowVaal Spectral ThrowProjectile, Vaal, Attack
Souls per use: 8 (N) / 12 (C) / 16 (M)
Can store 6 use(s)
Cast Time: 1.00 sec
Damage Effectiveness: (70% to 104%)Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. It spirals out in a spinning attack that strikes enemies in its path.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Attack SpeedDeals (70-104.2)% of Base Damage
Can't be Evaded
CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.).

Mechanics

To use a Vaal skill, its gem must first be charged by collecting souls. Each slain enemy provides one soul, assigned randomly to one of the character's equipped Vaal skill gems. Souls will never be assigned to Vaal skill gems in the character's secondary weapon set. Collected souls cannot be transferred between zone instances; instead, each instance maintains its own soul counter for each gem. In other words, entering a new instance will start a new counter for each gem, but returning to a previously visited instance will restore each counter to its previous value.

Once a Vaal skill gem collects a sufficient number of souls, it is charged with one use. The number of souls per use depends on the skill and increase as the character progresses in the story. Some Vaal skill gems can store enough souls for more than one use. Once a gem's maximum soul capacity is reached, it can collect no additional souls until they are spent by using the skill.

The story has the following effects on the soul cost of the vaal skill:

• Completion of Act 5 increases the cost to 150% of the base value
• Completion of Act 10 increases the cost to 200% of the base value

Please note that once the cost increase has been applied it will apply to all game areas, including the areas of previous acts.

Because a Gemcutter's PrismGemcutter's PrismStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a gemRight click this item then left click a gem to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
Shift click to unstack. can't be used on corrupted gems, getting quality on vaal gems is substantially harder than it is on a regular gem. Vaal gems must either drop with quality or a normal gem already with quality must have a Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 10Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.
Shift click to unstack. used on it and be turned into a corrupted Vaal gem.

Vaal skills themselves can not be activated by trigger gems, they can trigger other gems however.

Any effects that modify the original skill, such as Helmet Enchantments and Threshold jewels, will also affect the Vaal version of the skill as well.

List of Vaal skill gems

Sorted By Attribute

Vaal Skills have requirements based on each of the three main attributes, and can be easily identified by the attribute colour.

A list of active skill gems granting vaal skills is displayed below.

Skill gem				Souls	Uses
Vaal Glacial HammerVaal Glacial HammerVaal, Attack, Melee, Duration, AoE, Cold Souls per use: 12 (N) / 18 (C) / 24 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (150% to 184%)Hits the enemy, converting some of your physical damage to cold damage. It traps the enemy with you in a circle of ice so that it can't escape. Requires a Mace or Staff.Per 1% Quality: 2% increased Chill Duration on enemies 1% increased Freeze Duration on enemiesDeals (150-184.2)% of Base Damage 50% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage 25% chance to Freeze enemies 35% increased Chill Duration on enemies Base duration is (3.4-4.35) seconds CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	1	12 / 18 / 24	1
Vaal Ground SlamVaal Ground SlamVaal, Attack, AoE, Melee Souls per use: 24 (N) / 36 (C) / 48 (M) Can store 3 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (160% to 198%)The character slams the ground with their main hand weapon, creating a wave that travels in all directions and damages enemies. Only works with Staves or Maces.Per 1% Quality: 1.5% increased Stun Duration on enemiesDeals (160-198)% of Base Damage 100% increased Knockback Distance Stuns Enemies Knocks Enemies Back on Hit Can't be Evaded +(0-6) to radius CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	1	24 / 36 / 48	3
Vaal Immortal CallVaal Immortal CallVaal, Spell, Duration Souls per use: 48 (N) / 72 (C) / 96 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Can store 1 use(s) Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Cast Time: 0.85 secRequires Level 34Discharges Endurance Charges, making the character unable to die for a short time, proportional to how many endurance charges were expended.Per 1% Quality: 2% increased Cast SpeedBase duration is 0.4 seconds (100-157)% increased Buff Duration per Endurance Charge CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	34	48 / 72 / 96	1
Vaal Molten ShellVaal Molten ShellVaal, Spell, AoE, Duration, Fire Souls per use: 48 (N) / 72 (C) / 96 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.50 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Damage Effectiveness: 200%Requires Level 4Summons fiery elemental shields providing additional armour for a short duration. Whenever you prevent any amount of physical damage from a hit, the shields cause a burst of flame, dealing fire damage to surrounding enemies.Per 1% Quality: 1% chance to Ignite enemiesDeals (9-696) to (14-1043) Fire Damage (17-943) additional Armour Base duration is 5 seconds CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	4	48 / 72 / 96	1

Skill gem				Souls	Uses
Vaal Burning ArrowVaal Burning ArrowVaal, Attack, AoE, Fire, Bow Souls per use: 12 (N) / 18 (C) / 24 (M) Can store 3 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (160% to 198%) Projectile Speed: 3260Fires an arrow that explodes, dealing fire damage to its target and other nearby enemies, with an increased chance of igniting them.Per 1% Quality: 3% increased Ignite Duration on enemiesDeals (160-198)% of Base Damage 20% chance to Ignite enemies (10-29)% increased Burning Damage 50% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage Can't be Evaded CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	1	12 / 18 / 24	3
Vaal CycloneVaal CycloneVaal, Attack, AoE, Duration, Melee Souls per use: 32 (N) / 48 (C) / 64 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (50% to 61%)Requires Level 28Spin and attack in place, damaging nearby enemies and pulling others towards you.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (50-61.4)% of Base Damage 100% more Attack Speed Base duration is 5 seconds 50% increased Area of Effect Can't be Evaded +(0-3) to Melee range CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	28	32 / 48 / 64	1
Vaal Detonate DeadVaal Detonate DeadVaal, Cast, AoE, Fire Souls per use: 48 (N) / 72 (C) / 96 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.80 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Requires Level 4Explodes an unused corpse, dealing fire damage to nearby enemies. Nearby corpses will also explode in a chain reaction.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Cast SpeedExplosion deals base Fire Damage equal to 8% of the corpse's maximum Life Deals (3-251) to (5-376) Fire Damage Damage cannot be Reflected CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A		4	48 / 72 / 96	1
Vaal Double StrikeVaal Double StrikeVaal, Attack, Melee, Duration Souls per use: 16 (N) / 24 (C) / 32 (M) Can store 3 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (70% to 85%)Performs two fast attacks on target enemy with your main hand melee weapon, and summons your double for a duration to continuously attack monsters in this fashion.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Attack SpeedDeals (70-85.2)% of Base Damage Base duration is (3.6-5.5) seconds CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	1	16 / 24 / 32	3
Vaal GraceVaal GraceAura, Vaal, Spell, AoE, Duration Radius: 36 Souls per use: 24 (N) / 36 (C) / 48 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.60 secRequires Level 24Casts a temporary aura that grants you and your allies the ability to dodge attacks and spells.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Area of Effect(24-34)% Chance to Dodge Attacks (24-34)% Chance to Dodge Spell Damage Base duration is 6 seconds +(0-19) to radius CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	24	24 / 36 / 48	1
Vaal HasteVaal HasteAura, Vaal, Spell, AoE, Duration Radius: 36 Souls per use: 24 (N) / 36 (C) / 48 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.60 secRequires Level 24Casts a temporary aura that increases the movement speed, attack speed and cast speed of you and your allies.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Area of EffectYou and nearby allies gain (25-31)% increased Attack Speed You and nearby allies gain (24-31)% increased Cast Speed You and nearby allies gain (10-13)% increased Movement Speed Base duration is 4 seconds +(0-19) to radius CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	24	24 / 36 / 48	1
Vaal Lightning StrikeVaal Lightning StrikeVaal, Attack, Melee, Duration, Lightning Souls per use: 16 (N) / 24 (C) / 32 (M) Can store 3 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 12Infuses your melee weapon with electrical energies as you swing. In addition to converting some of your physical damage to lightning damage, the stored energy is forced into the enemy as you strike, electrically charging them for a duration, during which lightning will arc between them and other nearby enemies, dealing damage. This occurs even if the attack is dodged.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Skill Effect DurationDeals (100-122.8)% of Base Damage 50% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage Base duration is (5-8.8) seconds Beams deal 50% less Damage Can't be Evaded CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A		12	16 / 24 / 32	3
Vaal Rain of ArrowsVaal Rain of ArrowsVaal, Attack, AoE, Duration, Bow Souls per use: 16 (N) / 24 (C) / 32 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (140% to 169%)Requires Level 12Fires a large number of arrows into the air, to land at the target after a short delay. Enemies hit by the arrows are pinned in place, unable to move for a time.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (140-168.5)% of Base Damage Base duration is (3.4-4.35) seconds Can't be Evaded +(0-4) to radius CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	12	16 / 24 / 32	1
Vaal ReaveVaal ReaveVaal, Attack, AoE, Melee Radius: 12 Souls per use: 24 (N) / 36 (C) / 48 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 12Repeatedly attacks a large area in different directions. Each Vaal Reave that hits an enemy increases the area of effect. The area is reset after a short period without hitting anything. Only works with Daggers, Claws, and One-Handed Swords.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Attack SpeedDeals (100-122.8)% of Base Damage 50% more Area of Effect for each stage 150% more Attack Speed Can't be Evaded +(0-4) to radius CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A		12	24 / 36 / 48	1
Vaal Spectral ThrowVaal Spectral ThrowProjectile, Vaal, Attack Souls per use: 8 (N) / 12 (C) / 16 (M) Can store 6 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (70% to 104%)Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. It spirals out in a spinning attack that strikes enemies in its path.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Attack SpeedDeals (70-104.2)% of Base Damage Can't be Evaded CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	1	8 / 12 / 16	6

Skill gem				Souls	Uses
Vaal ArcVaal ArcVaal, Spell, Chaining, Lightning Souls per use: 32 (N) / 48 (C) / 64 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.80 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Damage Effectiveness: 80%Requires Level 12An arc of lightning stretches from the caster to a targeted nearby enemy and chains on to many additional targets.Per 1% Quality: 1.5% increased Shock Duration on enemiesDeals (2-49) to (35-938) Lightning Damage 100% chance to Shock enemies Chains +40 Times CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	12	32 / 48 / 64	1
Vaal ClarityVaal ClarityAura, Vaal, Spell, AoE, Duration Radius: 36 Souls per use: 16 (N) / 24 (C) / 32 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.60 secRequires Level 10Casts a temporary aura that lets you and your allies cast skills without paying their mana costs.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Area of EffectBase duration is (8-9.9) seconds Your and nearby allies' Skills Cost no Mana +(0-19) to radius CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	10	16 / 24 / 32	1
Vaal Cold SnapVaal Cold SnapVaal, Spell, AoE, Duration, Cold Souls per use: 32 (N) / 48 (C) / 64 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.85 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Damage Effectiveness: 140%Requires Level 4A sequence of ice crystals erupts from the ground around the caster, damaging enemies and leaving the ground chilled.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (11-600) to (17-901) Cold Damage Base duration is 10 seconds Always Freezes enemies +(0-5) to radius CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	4	32 / 48 / 64	1
Vaal DisciplineVaal DisciplineAura, Vaal, Spell, AoE, Duration Radius: 36 Souls per use: 24 (N) / 36 (C) / 48 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.60 secRequires Level 24Casts a temporary aura that prevents energy shield recharge being delayed by damage taken for you and your allies.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Area of EffectBase duration is 3 seconds Your and nearby allies' Energy Shield Recharges are not delayed by Damage +(0-19) to radius CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	24	24 / 36 / 48	1
Vaal FireballVaal FireballProjectile, Vaal, Spell, AoE, Fire Souls per use: 32 (N) / 48 (C) / 64 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.85 sec Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Damage Effectiveness: 125%Launches a series of fireballs in all directions around the caster.Per 1% Quality: 1.5% chance to Ignite enemiesDeals (8-560) to (11-841) Fire Damage Fires Projectiles at all nearby Enemies 50% increased Area of Effect CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	1	32 / 48 / 64	1
Vaal FlameblastVaal FlameblastVaal, Spell, AoE, Fire Souls per use: 16 (N) / 24 (C) / 32 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Damage Effectiveness: 60%Requires Level 28Targets an area and builds up a large explosion. The build-up speed is based on cast speed. The explosion occurs after it reaches 10 stacks.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased DamageDeals (39-260) to (58-390) Fire Damage 110% more Spell Damage for each stage 55% more Damage with Ailments for each stage CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	28	16 / 24 / 32	1
Vaal Ice NovaVaal Ice NovaVaal, Spell, AoE, Cold Souls per use: 24 (N) / 36 (C) / 48 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.80 sec Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Damage Effectiveness: 70%Requires Level 12A chilling circle of ice expands from the caster, repeating from every enemy it hits. If the caster targets near one of their Frostbolt projectiles, it will expand from the projectile instead.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (11-274) to (17-428) Cold Damage Causes smaller novas up to 5 times on enemies hit 20% reduced Area of Effect each repeat CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	12	24 / 36 / 48	1
Vaal Lightning TrapVaal Lightning TrapProjectile, Trap, Vaal, Spell, Duration, Lightning Souls per use: 16 (N) / 24 (C) / 32 (M) Can store 3 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Damage Effectiveness: 90%Requires Level 12Throws a trap that launches a ring of projectiles through the enemy that set it off, dealing lightning damage to them and subsequent targets and leaving a trail of shocking ground.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Trap Throwing SpeedDeals (3-52) to (62-979) Lightning Damage Trap lasts 16 seconds 8 additional Projectiles Base duration is 4 seconds Shocked Ground causes 15% increased Damage taken Throws a Trap which uses this Skill when Triggered Projectiles leave Shocking Ground Projectiles Pierce all Targets CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A		12	16 / 24 / 32	3
Vaal Lightning WarpVaal Lightning WarpVaal, Spell, AoE, Duration, Lightning Souls per use: 16 (N) / 24 (C) / 32 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Damage Effectiveness: 50%Requires Level 10Casts a delayed teleport for nearby enemies to a target destination. When the teleport occurs, lightning damage is dealt to the enemies both before and after they teleport.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Cast SpeedDeals (1-31) to (18-586) Lightning Damage (0-38)% reduced Duration CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	10	16 / 24 / 32	1
Vaal Power SiphonVaal Power SiphonVaal, Attack, Projectile Souls per use: 24 (N) / 36 (C) / 48 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (125% to 155%)Requires Level 12Fires your wand simultaneously at all nearby enemies, culling those close to death and granting you a power charge for each.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased DamageDeals (125-155.4)% of Base Damage Fires Projectiles at all nearby Enemies Can't be Evaded Culling Strike CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	12	24 / 36 / 48	1
Vaal Righteous FireVaal Righteous FireVaal, Spell, AoE, Fire Souls per use: 16 (N) / 24 (C) / 32 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Requires Level 16A fiery blast removes your energy shield and all but 1 life, exploding outwards to deal fire damage to nearby enemies based on the life and energy shield lost.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Spell DamageDeals (120-139)% of Damage Damage cannot be Reflected CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	16	16 / 24 / 32	1
Vaal SparkVaal SparkProjectile, Vaal, Spell, Duration, Lightning Souls per use: 48 (N) / 72 (C) / 96 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.65 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Damage Effectiveness: 40%Continuously launches unpredictable sparks in all directions that move randomly until they hit an enemy or expire.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Projectile SpeedDeals (1-24) to (11-454) Lightning Damage Base duration is 2 seconds Fires Projectiles at all nearby Enemies CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	1	48 / 72 / 96	1
Vaal Storm CallVaal Storm CallVaal, Spell, AoE, Duration, Lightning Souls per use: 16 (N) / 24 (C) / 32 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.50 sec Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Damage Effectiveness: 80%Requires Level 12Sets a marker at a location. While the marker remains, lightning strikes random enemies near it, dealing damage to them. After a short duration, a large bolt of lightning strikes the marker, dealing damage around it. When this happens, it will also set off the lightning at any other markers from this skill.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (13-302) to (25-560) Lightning Damage Base duration is 3 seconds CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	12	16 / 24 / 32	1
Vaal Summon SkeletonsVaal Summon SkeletonsVaal, Spell, Minion, Duration Souls per use: 32 (N) / 48 (C) / 64 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 0.80 secRequires Level 10Summons an army of skeletal warriors, archers and mages, led by a powerful general.Per 1% Quality: Minions deal 1% increased DamageSummons (14-21) Skeleton Warriors Summons (2-9) Skeleton Archers Summons 1 Skeleton General Can summon up to (17-36) Skeletons at a time Base duration is 20 seconds Summons (0-5) Skeleton Mages CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A	N/A	10	32 / 48 / 64	1

Skill gem					Souls	Uses
Vaal BreachVaal BreachVaal, Spell Souls per use: 48 (N) / 72 (C) / 96 (M) Can store 1 use(s) Cast Time: 2.50 secRequires Level 10Creates a breach, making you vulnerable to its powerful inhabitants.Per 1% Quality: 3% increased Cast SpeedMonsters from the Breach do not grant Experience or drop Items CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.				10	48 / 72 / 96	1

The skill Gluttony of Elements, which is obtained by equipping Blood of CorruptionBlood of Corruption
Amber AmuletRequires Level 20+(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 ResistanceIn 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, also counts as a Vaal skill.

Unique items

The following unique items affect the player's Vaal skills:

Item	Base Item	Stats
Atziri's Reign Atziri's Reign Crimson Jewel(15-20)% increased Vaal Skill Effect Duration 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.	Crimson Jewel	(15-20)% increased Vaal Skill Effect Duration Corrupted
Chill of Corruption Chill of Corruption Viridian JewelLimited to: 150% chance to gain an additional Vaal Soul per Enemy Shattered CorruptedEven 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.	Viridian Jewel	50% chance to gain an additional Vaal Soul per Enemy Shattered Corrupted
Sacrificial Harvest Sacrificial Harvest Viridian JewelLimited to: 1(20-30)% chance to gain an additional Vaal Soul on Kill CorruptedThe Vaal used human sacrifice to power their empire. They, too, eventually sought means to make their machines run more efficiently.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Viridian Jewel	(20-30)% chance to gain an additional Vaal Soul on Kill Corrupted
Vaal Sentencing Vaal Sentencing Cobalt Jewel(80-120)% increased Vaal Skill Critical Strike Chance CorruptedIn their final days, every crime was punishable by death. Atziri's empire ran on blood, but the blood was running dry.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Cobalt Jewel	(80-120)% increased Vaal Skill Critical Strike Chance Corrupted
Flesh and Spirit Flesh and Spirit Ironscale GauntletsQuality: +20% Armour: (56 to 67) Evasion: (56 to 67)Requires Level 15, 14 Str, 14 Dex(6-9)% increased Attack Speed (80-120)% increased Armour and Evasion (3-4) Life Regenerated per second Recover 20% of your Maximum Life on Rampage Gain 5 Souls for Vaal Skills on Rampage RampageWhat is greed but trading a mountain of death for a sliver of life?	Ironscale Gauntlets	(6-9)% increased Attack Speed (80-120)% increased Armour and Evasion (3-4) Life Regenerated per second Recover 20% of your Maximum Life on Rampage Gain 5 Souls for Vaal Skills on Rampage Rampage
Vaal Caress Vaal Caress Bronzescale GauntletsQuality: +20% Armour: (120 to 130) Evasion: (120 to 130)Requires Level 27, 22 Str, 22 Dex+2 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 5 seconds on using a Vaal Skill"The gems are strangely human at times. They simply love to be held." - Doryani, First Seer to the Queen	Bronzescale Gauntlets	+2 to Level of Socketed Vaal Gems (120-140)% increased Armour and Evasion +(50-70) to maximum Life +40% to Cold Resistance You gain Onslaught for 5 seconds on using a Vaal Skill
Allure Allure Vaal ClawClaws Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (101.2 to 122.5)–(243.8 to 290) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: (1.40 to 1.46) Weapon Range: 9Requires Level 66, 95 Dex, 131 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life(110-130)% increased Physical Damage Adds (15-20) to (30-40) Physical Damage (8-12)% increased Attack Speed 15% increased Movement Speed while Phasing You gain Phasing for 10 seconds on using a Vaal SkillWhat drives us to kill, to carve and to shred? What drives us to drink the seething souls of the dead? What drives us to love and to hold, but still go amiss? What drives us to leave this world for the Abyss?	Vaal Claw	2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life(110-130)% increased Physical Damage Adds (15-20) to (30-40) Physical Damage (8-12)% increased Attack Speed 15% increased Movement Speed while Phasing You gain Phasing for 10 seconds on using a Vaal Skill

Achievements

The following achievements are related to Vaal skill gems:

Name	Description
Virtue Corruption	Corrupt a skill gem into a Vaal skill gem.
Vaal Gemling	Have a Vaal Skill Gem reach level 20.

Lore

The Vaal civilization may have existed thousands of years ago, but it had its own form of Skill Gems. Brutally powerful and fueled by the sacrifice of foes, these gems are the ultimate version of many contemporary Path of Exile skills. Vaal Skill Gems charge up as you kill enemies and can be unleashed for a devastating effect.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.0.0	Vaal skill soul costs are increased by 50% of their base soul cost upon completion of Act 5, and increased by a total of 100% of their base soul cost upon completion of Act 10. Like the resistance penalties, these costs affect your character in all game areas.
1.2.1	Vaal skills can now trigger other skills. Like before, they can not be triggered themselves.