For the most part, these weapons and armor are typical, with some being better than others.

From time to time though, you may encounter Corrupted gear in Path of Exile.

Corruption is something that can affect certain gear, so you’ll want to know exactly what it does.

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What Is Corruption?

If we were to use something like anOrb of Alteration on it, it would not work.

In the case of our mana flask, there are no downsides.

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As with corruption in general, there is risk involved.

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How To Find Corrupted Gear

You will also be able to find corrupted gear throughout the world.

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What Are Corrupted Gems?

As their name implies,corrupted gems have the corrupted modifier.

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Player standing next to a Corruption Altar within the Vaal Ruins map.

A player in Path of Exile standing at the edge of a corrupted skinhole.

Player looking at the effects of Corrupted Ice Shot, which has turned the skill into Vaal Ice Shot.

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