Vaal Orb is a Currency Item that corrupts items with random outcomes in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) . See the possible outcomes when using Vaal Orbs, how to get and use Vaal Orbs, as well as an overview of the item.

Vaal Orb Outcomes

Possible Vaal Orb Results
Modify Implicits and Affixes Reroll Existing Affixes Add Socket to Equipment Add a Support Gem Slot Change Gem Level and Quality No Change to Item

Modify Implicits and Affixes

Vaal Orbs are able to modify implicits and affixes of weapons, armors, accessories, and other equipment.

Note: The unique modifiers of unique equipment can also be modified, potentially downgrading or bricking your unique!

List of Unique Equipment

Reroll Existing Affixes

Vaal Orbs can also reroll the values of affixes. This is fairly risky as it could be an upgrade or a downgrade for your item.

Add Socket to Equipment

Vaal Orbs can also add an extra socket to equipment, beyond what is normally allowed. This lets you insert an extra Rune or Soul Core to make your equipment even more potent.

Sockets Explained

Add a Support Gem Slot

Vaal Orbs can also be used on Skill Gems, adding an extra slot for a Support Gem. A Skill Gem can only have up to 5 Support Gem slots.

List of All Gems

Change Gem Level and Quality

Vaal Orbs can also modify the level of Skill Gems, either increasing or decreasing it by 1. A Skill Gem's quality can also be altered when using a Vaal Orb.

No Change to Item

It's also possible that a Vaal Orb can do absolutely nothing and you end up with a corrupted item. Corrupted items cannot be modified further.

How to Get Corrupted Items

How to Get Vaal Orb

Obtained from Trial of Chaos

Vaal Orb is obtained from the Trial of Chaos. The Trial of Chaos is found in Vaal Jungle which is accessible in Act 3.

Trial of Chaos Guide

Dropped by Enemies

Vaal Orb has a chance to drop randomly while defeating enemies you encounter. These items can drop at any point in the game.

Use Currency Exchange

Vaal Orb can also be obtained by visiting the Currency Exchange NPC in every Act. Currency Exchange becomes available in Cruel Difficulty which is unlocked after completing Act 3 on Normal difficulty.

Currency Exchange Explained

How to Use Vaal Orb

Apply on Gear and Items

Vaal Orb is used by applying it on different types of equipment and other items to modify its properties.

Right click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again. Shift click to unstack.

Vaal Orb Overview

Effects and Basic Info

Vaal Orb	Item Details
	Type: Currency
Description
Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictably

Path of Exile 2 Related Guides

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