PoE Tainted Catalyst

Tainted Catalyst

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Tainted Catalyst

PoE Tainted Catalyst

Stack Size: 1/10
Applies a random quality type and amount of quality to a Corrupted ring, amulet or belt
Replaces other quality types
Right click this item then left click a Corrupted ring, amulet or belt to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.

Tainted Catalyst

ainted Catalysts are a special type of catalyst introduced in Path of Exile specifically for corrupted rings, amulets, and belts. Here's a breakdown of their key features:

Function:

  • When used on a qualifying item, it applies a random quality type and amount of quality. This can be any type of quality normally available on that item, like increased attributes, resistances, elemental damage, life, energy shield, or even skill-specific benefits.
  • Importantly, the Tainted Catalyst replaces any existing quality types on the item. So, if your ring already has dexterity quality, using the catalyst will replace it with another random quality type and value.

Benefits:

  • High-Risk, High-Reward: Tainted Catalysts offer the potential for incredibly powerful upgrades, especially on well-rolled corrupted items. Landing the perfect quality type and high roll can significantly improve your build.
  • Unique Opportunities: They enable applying quality types typically unavailable on corrupted items, like specific resistances or skill benefits. This opens up entirely new possibilities for item customization.

Drawbacks:

  • Randomness: The key word is "random." You have no control over what quality type or amount you get. This can lead to disappointment, especially if you spend effort obtaining or crafting the catalyst and end up with a useless roll.
  • Replaces Existing Quality: As mentioned before, you lose any existing quality on the item when using the catalyst. This can be a significant downside if you already have a good quality roll on the item.

Overall:

Tainted Catalysts are a powerful crafting tool, but they come with considerable risk. They are best used on well-rolled, replaceable items where the potential reward outweighs the chance of failure. Carefully consider your build and the item before taking the plunge!

How to get it?

Ultimatum league mechanics: added a new Tainted Catalyst that can be obtained from the Trialmaster. It applies a random quality type and amount of quality to a Corrupted Ring, Amulet or Belt, and replaces other quality types.

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