Malachai's Artifice

Malachai's Artifice
Unset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 SocketSocketed Gems have Elemental Equilibrium
-20% to all Elemental Resistances
+(75-100)% to Fire Resistance when Socketed with a Red Gem
+(75-100)% to Cold Resistance when Socketed with a Green Gem
+(75-100)% to Lightning Resistance when Socketed with a Blue Gem
All Sockets are WhiteWhen the wind blows,
Know which way to bend
and watch the others break.Acquisition
Level: 5Purchase Costs

Unique

8x Chaos Orb

Sell Price
9x Alchemy Shard
5x Alteration ShardMiscellaneous
Item class: Rings

Malachai's Artifice is a unique Unset RingUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket.

Mechanics

Socketed Gems have Elemental Equilibrium The effect of Elemental Equilibrium modifier is the same as the keystone, except it is "local" to the socketed active skill gem, and not a global modifier.

For example, Minions summoned from a minion skill gem socketed in this item will be granted the Elemental Equilibrium effect.

Item acquisition

Upgrade paths

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

Amount	Ingredient	General Notes	Type
5	The PenitentThe Penitent5Unset RingFirst, I gave my wealth, and we went hungry. Next, I gave my land, and we were homeless. Then, I gave my family, and I was alone. Last, I gave my eyes, and all I could dream was mine.	random Unset Ring	Automatic
5	HubrisHubris5Ring"This one? It is NOT for sale. You would sooner pry it from my lifeless hand." - Jonfé Darontos, Ringmaker	random Ring	Automatic
7	Blind VentureBlind Venture7Ring Corrupted"It's risky not knowing where your wares come from. That's why I source my own." - Klayver, the Antiquarian	random corrupted Ring	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
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

Legacy variants

Malachai's Artifice has legacy variant.

Version Discontinued	Modifiers
2.6.0	Socketed Gems have Elemental Equilibrium -25% to all Elemental Resistances +(75-100)% to Fire Resistance when Socketed with a Red Gem +(75-100)% to Cold Resistance when Socketed with a Green Gem +(75-100)% to Lightning Resistance when Socketed with a Blue Gem All Sockets are White

Supporter attribution

Malachai's Artifice was created by supporter ZiggyD.

Alternate artwork

Race season 11 prize for reaching 250 RP.

See also

• Replica Malachai's ArtificeReplica Malachai's Artifice
  Unset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 SocketSocketed Gems have Secrets of Suffering
  -20% to all Elemental Resistances
  +(75-100)% to Fire Resistance when Socketed with a Red Gem
  +(75-100)% to Cold Resistance when Socketed with a Green Gem
  +(75-100)% to Lightning Resistance when Socketed with a Blue Gem
  All Sockets are White"As much as Prototype #20 hints at some deep alternate physics, we cannot afford to expend any more test subjects. Experiments halted."
  - Administrator Qotra
• Malachai's LoopMalachai's Loop
  Harmonic Spirit ShieldQuality: +20%
  Chance to Block: 23%
  Energy Shield: (181-203)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 159 Int(10-15)% increased Spell Damage(210-250)% increased Energy Shield
  +2 to Maximum Power Charges
  20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit
  (12-16)% increased Spell Damage per Power Charge
  Lose all Power Charges on reaching Maximum Power Charges
  Shocks you when you reach Maximum Power ChargesThaumaturgy has no limit.
  It is our fragile reality that imposes boundaries.
• Malachai's SimulaMalachai's Simula
  Iron MaskQuality: +20%
  Evasion: 57
  Energy Shield: 12Requires Level 17, 21 Dex, 21 Int+20 to Strength
  (15-30)% increased Spell Damage
  (20-30)% increased Lightning Damage
  +10% to Lightning Resistance
  Blood Magic
  Mortal ConvictionIt was a sliver of Malachai's soul
  that animated the first Eternal Guardian.
• Malachai's LungsMalachai's LungsMy lungs breathe the same air as
  the foolish and the weak. May I be
  yet another step removed from them.
• Malachai's HeartMalachai's HeartMy heart forces blood through my veins.
  But one who may bleed may die, and
  death is no fitting end to genius.
• Malachai's EntrailsMalachai's EntrailsMy organs tether me to mortality
  like a chain. This chain holds me
  from my true potential.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.5.0	No longer has reduced Elemental Equilibrium effect. This affects all versions of the item.
3.3.0	(Not included in patch notes) 25% Reduced Elemental Equilibrium Effect change implemented in the code.
2.6.0	Reduced Elemental Equilibrium Effect mod reduced to 25%. All Resistances mod is now reduced by 20%.
1.3.0	Introduced to the game.