Tainted CatalystStack Size: 10Applies a random quality type and amount of quality to a Corrupted ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality typesRight click this item then left click a Corrupted ring, amulet or belt to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
Acquisition Drop restricted Drop level: 1 Can be obtained as a boss drop from the Trialmaster in an Ultimatum encounter.Vendor Offer 1x Scroll FragmentMetadata Item class: Currency Item Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Currency/CurrencyJewelleryQualityVaal
Tainted Catalyst is the only way to add or modify quality to items that are always obtained corrupted, such as Ixchel's TemptationIxchel's Temptation Gold RingRequires Level 20(6-15)% increased Rarity of Items found+(10-15) to all Attributes Adds (7-10) to (15-18) Chaos Damage to Attacks Adds (9-12) to (19-22) Fire Damage to Spells +(15-20)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier +(80-100) to Armour +(80-100) to Evasion Rating +(30-35) to maximum Energy Shield +(25-30) to maximum Life +(20-25) to maximum Mana +(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances (6-8)% increased Attack and Cast Speed Maximum Quality is 200%CorruptedChaos offers possibility, not outcome. Our own imaginations ensnare us., String of ServitudeString of Servitude Heavy BeltRequires Level 1<(1-2) Random corrupted implicit modifiers>Implicit Modifier magnitudes are tripled Level Requirement reduced by 100 (Hidden)CorruptedFor the Vaal, the relationship between slave and master was as intimate and volatile as that of lovers., Breach RingBreach RingProperties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupteds, Talismans (any rarity), Leadership's PriceLeadership's Price Onyx AmuletRequires Level 68+(10-16) to all Attributes+(-3-3)% to maximum Fire Resistance +(-3-3)% to maximum Cold Resistance +(-3-3)% to maximum Lightning Resistance You have Scorching Conflux, Brittle Conflux and Sapping Conflux while your two highest Attributes are equal Cannot Ignite, Chill, Freeze or ShockCorrupted"Remain poised. Remain balanced. Keep all the emotions of a lifetime caged. Let only your enemies see the truth of your rage.", Star of WraeclastStar of Wraeclast Ruby AmuletRequires Level 28+(20-30)% to Fire ResistanceGrants Level 10 Frostblink Skill (30-50)% increased Cold Damage +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances 60% increased Area of Effect of Hex Skills You cannot be Cursed with Silence Frostblink has 50% increased DurationCorrupted"I offer to you an eternal oath that binds your heart to mine; a bond that not even death will break. Will you accept?" - Daresso, to his beloved, and Angler's PlaitAngler's Plait Unset RingRequires Level 38You can catch Corrupted Fish(10-15)% increased Cast Speed 100% increased Fishing Line Strength 20% increased Quantity of Fish Caught 40% increased Rarity of Fish Caught (20-40)% increased Fish Bite SensitivityCorruptedA man can spend his whole life fishing before he learns it is not fish that he seeks..
When used with Ixchel's TemptationIxchel's Temptation Gold RingRequires Level 20(6-15)% increased Rarity of Items found+(10-15) to all Attributes Adds (7-10) to (15-18) Chaos Damage to Attacks Adds (9-12) to (19-22) Fire Damage to Spells +(15-20)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier +(80-100) to Armour +(80-100) to Evasion Rating +(30-35) to maximum Energy Shield +(25-30) to maximum Life +(20-25) to maximum Mana +(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances (6-8)% increased Attack and Cast Speed Maximum Quality is 200%CorruptedChaos offers possibility, not outcome. Our own imaginations ensnare us., can roll up to 200% quality.
Item acquisition
Tainted Catalyst has restrictions on where or how it can drop.Can be obtained as a boss drop from the Trialmaster in an Ultimatum encounter.
Monster restrictions
This item can be acquired from the following monsters:
The Trialmaster
Version history
Version
Changes
3.23.0b
Added the Tainted Catalyst to the Catalysts category of the Bulk Item Exchange section of the Trade website.
3.23.0
Introduced to the game.
References
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Ultimatum
Mechanics
Ultimatum
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The Trialmaster
Encounter modifiers
The Utzaal Arena
Rewards
Ultimatum rewards
Catalysts
Inscribed UltimatumInscribed UltimatumCan be used in a personal map device to open portals to the Trialmaster's Domain and attempt his challenge. Portals will close once the challenge begins.
Uniques
Glimpse of ChaosGlimpse of Chaos Vaal MaskEvasion: (207-239) Energy Shield: (37-43)Requires Level 62, 79 Dex, 72 Int<Can roll a special implicit when corrupted>Can be modified while Corrupted (30-40)% increased maximum Life and reduced Fire Resistance (30-40)% increased maximum Mana and reduced Cold Resistance (30-40)% increased Global maximum Energy Shield and reduced Lightning Resistance Chaos Resistance is ZeroCorruptedMan retains sanity and strives toward civilisation only under the blessed veil of ignorance.
HateforgeHateforge Ancient GauntletsArmour: (338-432)Requires Level 72, 68 StrSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 30 Rage (120-150)% increased Armour (25-10)% reduced Rage Cost of Skills Vaal AttackSkills you Use yourself Cost Rage instead of requiring Souls You cannot gain Rage during Soul Gain PreventionThe first Karui born on the fringes of the Vaal empire developed a blood fever born of corruption.
Ixchel's TemptationIxchel's Temptation Gold RingRequires Level 20(6-15)% increased Rarity of Items found+(10-15) to all Attributes Adds (7-10) to (15-18) Chaos Damage to Attacks Adds (9-12) to (19-22) Fire Damage to Spells +(15-20)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier +(80-100) to Armour +(80-100) to Evasion Rating +(30-35) to maximum Energy Shield +(25-30) to maximum Life +(20-25) to maximum Mana +(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances (6-8)% increased Attack and Cast Speed Maximum Quality is 200%CorruptedChaos offers possibility, not outcome. Our own imaginations ensnare us.
Mahuxotl's MachinationMahuxotl's Machination Steel Kite ShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: (146-167) Energy Shield: (30-35) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 46, 60 Str, 60 IntCorrupted Soul Divine Flesh Eternal Youth Everlasting Sacrifice Immortal Ambition Vaal PactThe Banished Architect sought to employ all the darkest secrets of the Vaal... at the same time.
Yaomac's AccordYaomac's Accord Vaal SceptreSceptre Physical Damage: 37-70 Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Attacks per Second: 1.40 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 64, 113 Str, 113 Int32% increased Elemental Damage(80-120)% increased Damage with Vaal Skills (8-6)% reduced Soul Gain Prevention Duration Gain an Endurance Charge, Frenzy Charge, and Power Charge when you use a Vaal Skill Shepherd of SoulsTheir three serpentine heads found unity in balance.
Scarabs
Ultimatum ScarabUltimatum ScarabStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Area contains an Ultimatum EncounterA challenge may be requested at any time.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.
Ultimatum Scarab of BribingUltimatum Scarab of BribingStack Size: 20 Limit: 2Ultimatum Monsters grant 150% increased Experience Ultimatum Encounters grant rewards as though you completed 2 additional RoundsA trial is only as incorruptible as its judge.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.
Ultimatum Scarab of DuelingUltimatum Scarab of DuelingStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Ultimatum Encounters in Area will always lead to a Unique Boss if possibleVictory is meaningless, failure will be mocked.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.
Ultimatum Scarab of CatalysingUltimatum Scarab of CatalysingStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Ultimatum Encounters in Area will only offer Catalysts as Rewards to the Map OwnerMost regret finding out how the powder is made.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.
Ultimatum Scarab of InscriptionUltimatum Scarab of InscriptionStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Ultimatum Encounter rewards in Area offering Catalysts will offer Inscribed Ultimatums to the Map Owner insteadThere is always a wager to be made... if you can afford it.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.
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Ixchel's TemptationIxchel's Temptation
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String of ServitudeString of Servitude
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Breach RingBreach RingProperties are doubled while in a BreachCorrupted
s, Talismans (any rarity), 
Leadership's PriceLeadership's Price
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Star of WraeclastStar of Wraeclast
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Angler's PlaitAngler's Plait
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