Stun

Stun

Tooltip

Hits against any target can potentially cause a Stun on that target, depending on the damage dealt. Stunning a target interrupts their current action and prevents them from taking actions for a short time. There are two types of Stun:

Light Stuns last a fraction of a second but can be inflicted frequently. Any Hit has a chance to cause a Light Stun. The chance is based on the damage dealt, up to 100% base chance for Hits that deal 100% of the target's maximum Life. Chances lower than 10% are treated as 0%.

Heavy Stuns occur when a target's Stun bar is filled and last multiple seconds. Hits cause Heavy Stun buildup based on the damage dealt. Players and their Minions usually cannot be Heavily Stunned, but players can receive Heavy Stun buildup where specifically mentioned while taking specific actions (such as raising their Shield, Parrying with a Buckler, or riding a mount).

Physical damage, and player (but not monster) Melee Damage, each have 50% more Light Stun chance and Heavy Stun buildup. For players, these bonuses are multiplicative with each other.

A Stun is an on-hit effect that causes the affected target to have their actions interrupted and be unable to act for a short period of time. Stun is separated into two types: Light Stun, which has a chance to briefly interrupt targets based on the damage, and Heavy Stun, which lasts longer and is accumulated on the target.

Mechanics

Light Stun

Hits have a chance to stun to apply a Light Stun based on their damage compared to the target's maximum life. The chance to apply Light Stun scales up to 100% chance for hits that deal 100% of the target's maximum life. Any chance below 10% is discarded. Blocked hits still have a chance to Light Stun. Light Stun lasts a fraction of a second.

Players have 50% more Light Stun Threshold per time they were Light Stunned in the past 4 seconds.

Physical damage and melee hits have a 50% more chance to apply Light Stun compared to other damage types. These bonuses are multiplicative, meaning a physical melee hit is 125% more effective at stunning than damage types of neither.

Pinned targets are considered light stunned.

Heavy Stun

All hits add the target's Heavy Stun threshold, based on the damage of the hit, including blocked hits. An enemy's Heavy Stun threshold can be seen as a bar under their Life bar. Heavy Stun buildup decreases over time if the target has not had any Heavy Stun buildup applied to them for a certain period of time, or rapidly after a Heavy Stun animation finishes.

When a target's Heavy Stun threshold is exceeded, it goes into a longer stun animation; the duration of the heavy stun depends on the specific monster. Heavy Stunned targets are considered to be Immobilised. Heavy Stun buildup cannot occur while the target is Heavy Stunned or while Heavy Stun buildup empties after a Heavy Stun animation finishes. After inflicting a Heavy Stun, it becomes harder to apply more Heavy Stun to the target.

Physical damage and melee hits apply 50% more Heavy Stun compared to other damage types. These bonuses are multiplicative, meaning a physical melee hit is 125% more effective at stunning than damage types of neither.

Player minions cannot be Heavy Stunned unless otherwise specified.

Player Heavy Stun

Players cannot be directly Heavy Stunned unless otherwise specified.

Player Heavy Stun can accumulate while active blocking (Raise Shield and Parry) or riding a mount (Rhoa Mount). Player Heavy Stun lasts 3 seconds. Players cannot evade or block while Heavy Stunned.

Stun Threshold

Stun threshold modifies the amount of stun buildup needed to inflict a stun. Increasing stun threshold reduces the chance of receiving a light stun and the amount of heavy stun accumulated, and vice versa.

Players have a base Stun Threshold value equal to their maximum life.

Related mechanics

Primed for Stun

Primed for Stun is active on targets that have a certain percentage of Heavy Stun built up. Normal enemies are Primed for Stun when they have at least 40% Heavy Stun buildup. Magic enemies are instead Primed at 50% buildup, Rare at 60%, and Unique at 70%.

Crushing Blows

Crushing Blows apply a Heavy Stun on enemies Primed for Stun.

Daze

Daze is a debuff that causes hits on the target to have 50% more Stun Buildup.

Pinned

When a target becomes Pinned, it also receives a Light Stun.

Related passive skills

(To be completed)

• Crushing Impact
• Surprising Strength

Related unique items

List of unique items related to stunning

Item	Base item	Item class		Stats
Brynhand's MarkBrynhand's Mark Wooden ClubOne Hand Mace Physical Damage: 6-10 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.45Adds (10-14) to (16-20) Physical Damage +(30-50) to Accuracy Rating +(10-20) to Strength Causes Double Stun BuildupThe mark of the smith was widely known.	Wooden Club	One Hand Mace	1	Adds (10-14) to (16-20) Physical Damage +(30-50) to Accuracy Rating +(10-20) to Strength Causes Double Stun Buildup
Hrimnor's HymnHrimnor's Hymn Oak GreathammerTwo Hand Mace Physical Damage: 14-26 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.05Requires Level 4, 11 StrCauses (30–50)% increased Stun Buildup(80–120)% increased Physical Damage +(10–15) to Strength Gain (10–20) Life per Enemy Killed Slam Skills you use yourself cause Aftershocks"The crack of bone, the spray of blood. Is there sweeter music?" - Hrimnor of the Ezomytes.	Oak Greathammer	Two Hand Mace	4	Causes (30–50)% increased Stun Buildup(80–120)% increased Physical Damage +(10–15) to Strength Gain (10–20) Life per Enemy Killed Slam Skills you use yourself cause Aftershocks
For UtopiaFor Utopia Stone CharmLasts 2.50 Seconds Consumes 40 of 80 Charges on use Cannot be StunnedRequires Level 8Used when you become StunnedDefend with 200% of Armour during effect"It may be centuries hence, but I still hold utmost faith. The Savior will rise, and mankind will be free."Used automatically when condition is met. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refill at Wells or by killing monsters.	Stone Charm	Charm	8	Used when you become StunnedDefend with 200% of Armour during effect
TreefingersTreefingers Riveted MittsArmour: 34Requires Level 11, 19 Str(30-60)% increased Armour Adds (6-10) to (12-16) Physical Damage to Attacks 5% reduced Attack Speed (20-30)% increased Stun Buildup Giant's BloodThe largest beings on Wraeclast are not flesh and blood.	Riveted Mitts	Gloves	11	(30-60)% increased Armour Adds (6-10) to (12-16) Physical Damage to Attacks 5% reduced Attack Speed (20-30)% increased Stun Buildup Giant's Blood
TrephinaTrephina Forge MaulTwo Hand Mace Physical Damage: 29-39 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.05Requires Level 11, 27 StrAdds (12-25) to (22-25) Physical Damage (10–15)% increased Attack Speed Causes (30–50)% increased Stun Buildup Always deals Critical Hits against Heavy Stunned EnemiesThe art of surgery advances one mistake at a time.	Forge Maul	Two Hand Mace	11	Adds (12-25) to (22-25) Physical Damage (10–15)% increased Attack Speed Causes (30–50)% increased Stun Buildup Always deals Critical Hits against Heavy Stunned Enemies
Nazir's JudgementNazir's Judgement Steelpoint QuarterstaffQuartertaff Physical Damage: 28-51 Critical Strike Chance: 10.00% Attacks per Second: 1.40Requires Level 28, 51 Dex, 22 IntAdds (30-36) to (75-81) Physical Damage +(50–100) to Accuracy Rating (10–20)% increased Stun Duration Causes Daze buildup equal to 100% of Damage dealtThe first witch hunter knew one critical tactic: never let your enemy have a clear moment.	Steelpoint Quarterstaff	Quarterstaff	28	Adds (30-36) to (75-81) Physical Damage +(50–100) to Accuracy Rating (10–20)% increased Stun Duration Causes Daze buildup equal to 100% of Damage dealt
Obern's BastionObern's Bastion Stacked SabatonsArmour: 56 Evasion: 50Requires Level 33, 32 Str, 32 Dex(150–200)% increased Armour and Evasion (20–25) Life Regeneration per second 200% increased Stun Recovery (30–50)% reduced Chill Duration on you (30–50)% reduced Freeze Duration on you (30–50)% reduced Shock duration on youThe storm cannot sway those of sure footing.	Stacked Sabatons	Boots	33	(150–200)% increased Armour and Evasion (20–25) Life Regeneration per second 200% increased Stun Recovery (30–50)% reduced Chill Duration on you (30–50)% reduced Freeze Duration on you (30–50)% reduced Shock duration on you
Eye of ChayulaEye of Chayula Gold AmuletRequires Level 35(12-20) to increased Rarity of items found(20-30)% reduced maximum Life +(10-15) to all Attributes Cannot be Light StunnedNever blinking, always watching.	Gold Amulet	Amulet	35	(12-20) to increased Rarity of items found(20-30)% reduced maximum Life +(10-15) to all Attributes Cannot be Light Stunned
TidebreakerTidebreaker Pointed MaulTwo Hand Mace Physical Damage: 68-102 Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: 1.10Requires Level 45, 104 Str(120–150)% increased Physical Damage +(2–3) to Level of all Melee Skills +(20–30) to Intelligence Causes (150–200)% increased Stun Buildup All Damage from Hits with this Weapon Contributes to Chill MagnitudeThe sea strikes the rock relentlessly. Whether in one day or in ten thousand years, eventually the rock will crumble, and the Brine King's domain will grow.	Pointed Maul	Two Hand Mace	45	(120–150)% increased Physical Damage +(2–3) to Level of all Melee Skills +(20–30) to Intelligence Causes (150–200)% increased Stun Buildup All Damage from Hits with this Weapon Contributes to Chill Magnitude
Prized PainPrized Pain Iron RingRequires Level 48Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Attacks+(20–30) to Strength Skills gain a Base Life Cost equal to 10% of Base Mana Cost Deal your Thorns Damage to Enemies you Stun with Melee Attacks (24–35) to (35–53) Physical Thorns damageAgony brings clarity to those of pure mind.	Iron Ring	Ring	48	Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Attacks+(20–30) to Strength Skills gain a Base Life Cost equal to 10% of Base Mana Cost Deal your Thorns Damage to Enemies you Stun with Melee Attacks (24–35) to (35–53) Physical Thorns damage

Stun Threshold

List of unique items related to stun threshold

Item	Base item	Item class		Stats
BlackbraidBlackbraid Fur PlateArmour: 60Requires 10 Str+(40-60) to Armour +(5-15) to Strength +(5-15) to Intelligence +10% to all Elemental Resistances +(40-60) to Stun Threshold Armour applies to Elemental DamageAn Ezomyte endures.	Fur Plate	Body Armour	1	+(40-60) to Armour +(5-15) to Strength +(5-15) to Intelligence +10% to all Elemental Resistances +(40-60) to Stun Threshold Armour applies to Elemental Damage
BramblejackBramblejack Rusted CuirassArmour: 45+(60-100) to maximum Life +(60-100) to Stun Threshold Cannot Evade Enemy Attacks 250% of Melee Physical Damage taken reflected to Attacker Regenerate 5% of Life per second while SurroundedIt is safer to be feared than to be loved.	Rusted Cuirass	Body Armour	1	+(60-100) to maximum Life +(60-100) to Stun Threshold Cannot Evade Enemy Attacks 250% of Melee Physical Damage taken reflected to Attacker Regenerate 5% of Life per second while Surrounded
Coat of RedCoat of Red Chain MailArmour: (22-31) Evasion: (22-31)(80-100)% increased Armour and Evasion +(80-100) to maximum Life +(75-150) to Stun Threshold 25% chance to be inflicted with bleeding when HitFor those noble families obsessed with keeping their bloodline pure, there was a price to pay...	Chain Mail	Body Armour	1	(80-100)% increased Armour and Evasion +(80-100) to maximum Life +(75-150) to Stun Threshold 25% chance to be inflicted with bleeding when Hit
DionadairDionadair Splintered Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 18Grants Skill: Raise Shield(60-80)% increased Armour +(10-15) to Strength (3-5) Life Regeneration per Second 20% reduced Stun Threshold Double Stun Threshold while Shield is RaisedPraetor Draven knew his only chance to subjugate the Ezomytes was to catch them unaware.	Splintered Tower Shield	Shield	1	Grants Skill: Raise Shield(60-80)% increased Armour +(10-15) to Strength (3-5) Life Regeneration per Second 20% reduced Stun Threshold Double Stun Threshold while Shield is Raised
LegionstrideLegionstride Rough GreavesArmour: 22+(50-70) to Armour +(50-70) to Stun Threshold -10 Damage taken from Projectile Attacks +10% to Block ChanceA wall of steel and muscle.	Rough Greaves	Boots	1	+(50-70) to Armour +(50-70) to Stun Threshold -10 Damage taken from Projectile Attacks +10% to Block Chance
Wings of CaelynWings of Caelyn Rusted GreathelmArmour: 29+20 to Armour (5-15)% increased Rarity of Items found +(20-30) to Dexterity Gain 1 Rage on Melee Hit Every Rage also grants 1% increased Stun ThresholdThe older brother rtetained calm in the midst of fury.	Rusted Greathelm	Helmet	1	+20 to Armour (5-15)% increased Rarity of Items found +(20-30) to Dexterity Gain 1 Rage on Melee Hit Every Rage also grants 1% increased Stun Threshold
The Knight-errantThe Knight-errant Mail SabatonsArmour: 19 Evasion: 15Requires Level 610% increased Movement Speed (30–50)% increased Armour and Evasion +(30–50) to Stun Threshold +(30-50) to Ailment Threshold Iron ReflexesSome search forever for their path.	Mail Sabatons	Boots	6	10% increased Movement Speed (30–50)% increased Armour and Evasion +(30–50) to Stun Threshold +(30-50) to Ailment Threshold Iron Reflexes
WulfsbaneWulfsbane Painted Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 29Requires Level 6, 13 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield+(40-60) to maximum Life +(10-15) to Strength +(60-80) to Stun Threshold Permanently Intimidate Enemies on BlockThe Counts of Ogham share a legacy of cunning and power.	Painted Tower Shield	Shield	6	Grants Skill: Raise Shield+(40-60) to maximum Life +(10-15) to Strength +(60-80) to Stun Threshold Permanently Intimidate Enemies on Block
Merit of ServiceMerit of Service Pelage TargeChance to Block: 25% Armour: 18 Evasion: 14Requires Level 8, 10 Str, 10 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield(30–50)% increased Chance to Block (60–80)% increased Armour and Evasion +(60–80) to Stun Threshold Allies in Presence have Block Chance equal to yoursLead by example, and you shall never be alone.	Pelage Targe	Shield	8	Grants Skill: Raise Shield(30–50)% increased Chance to Block (60–80)% increased Armour and Evasion +(60–80) to Stun Threshold Allies in Presence have Block Chance equal to yours
BriarpatchBriarpatch Laced BootsEvasion: 38Requires Level 11, 20 Dex(10–20)% increased Movement Speed +(40–60) to maximum Life +(60–80) to Stun Threshold +25% to Thorns Critical Hit Chance (10-15) to (20-25) Physical Thorns damageThe druids walk the Grelwood without fear.	Laced Boots	Boots	11	(10–20)% increased Movement Speed +(40–60) to maximum Life +(60–80) to Stun Threshold +25% to Thorns Critical Hit Chance (10-15) to (20-25) Physical Thorns damage
IrongraspIrongrasp Vagabond ArmourArmour: 67 Evasion: 56Requires Level 16, 20 Str, 20 Dex(100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +(20-30) to Strength +(100-150) to Stun Threshold Iron Grip Iron WillA power unknown aids your own.	Vagabond Armour	Body Armour	16	(100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +(20-30) to Strength +(100-150) to Stun Threshold Iron Grip Iron Will
The Wailing WallThe Wailing Wall Effigial Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 60Requires Level 21, 40 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield10% reduced Movement Speed (117)% increased Armour +(122) to Stun Threshold Can Block Damage from all Hits Cannot use Shield SkillsSome stories are never told.	Effigial Tower Shield	Shield	21	Grants Skill: Raise Shield10% reduced Movement Speed (117)% increased Armour +(122) to Stun Threshold Can Block Damage from all Hits Cannot use Shield Skills
Ungil's HarmonyUngil's Harmony Azure AmuletRequires Level 25(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate+(30-50) to Maximum Life +(30-50) to Maximum Mana (100-200)% increased Critical Hit Chance +(60-100) to Stun Threshold Your Critical Hits do not deal extra DamageGentle anger, raging calm.	Azure Amulet	Amulet	25	(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate+(30-50) to Maximum Life +(30-50) to Maximum Mana (100-200)% increased Critical Hit Chance +(60-100) to Stun Threshold Your Critical Hits do not deal extra Damage
Wandering ReliquaryWandering Reliquary Steel PlateArmour: 177Requires Level 27, 57 Str+(50-100)% increased Armour +(40-60) to maximum Mana +(10-20) to Strength +(60-80) to Stun Threshold 50% of Physical Damage prevented Recouped as LifeKnowing she could outlast any opponent, Wrashmin fought not to win, but to delay.	Steel Plate	Body Armour	27	+(50-100)% increased Armour +(40-60) to maximum Mana +(10-20) to Strength +(60-80) to Stun Threshold 50% of Physical Damage prevented Recouped as Life
RearguardRearguard Blunt QuiverRequires Level 32(20-30)% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdAdds (7–11) to (14–20) Physical Damage to Attacks +(150–200) to Armour (20–30)% increased Projectile Speed +(15–25)% to Block chance"It's a rare man that has eyes in the back of his head." - Kiravi, Vaal ArcherCan only be equipped if you are wielding a Bow.	Blunt Quiver	Quiver	32	(20-30)% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdAdds (7–11) to (14–20) Physical Damage to Attacks +(150–200) to Armour (20–30)% increased Projectile Speed +(15–25)% to Block chance
Belly of the BeastBelly of the Beast Explorer ArmourArmour: 114 Evasion: 101Requires Level 33, 39 Str, 39 Dex(100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +(100-150) to maximum Life +(100-150) to Stun Threshold Life Recovery from Flasks is instant (25-30) to (35-40) Physical Thorns DamageThere is no safer place Than the Belly of the Beast	Explorer Armour	Body Armour	33	(100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +(100-150) to maximum Life +(100-150) to Stun Threshold Life Recovery from Flasks is instant (25-30) to (35-40) Physical Thorns Damage
Redblade BannerRedblade Banner Heraldric Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 85Requires Level 33, 61 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield(20–30)% increased Block chance (60–100)% increased Armour +(20–30) to Strength +(100–150) to Stun Threshold Enemies in your Presence count as having double PowerBlood shed is blood shared.	Heraldric Tower Shield	Shield	33	Grants Skill: Raise Shield(20–30)% increased Block chance (60–100)% increased Armour +(20–30) to Strength +(100–150) to Stun Threshold Enemies in your Presence count as having double Power
The SurrenderThe Surrender Stone Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 91Requires Level 36, 66 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield(40-60)% increased Block chance (150-200)% increased Armour +(150-200) to Stun Threshold Recover 4% of Life when you BlockOur hearts cry out but are silenced by our flesh and so we give up our flesh.	Stone Tower Shield	Shield	36	Grants Skill: Raise Shield(40-60)% increased Block chance (150-200)% increased Armour +(150-200) to Stun Threshold Recover 4% of Life when you Block
HeadhunterHeadhunter Heavy BeltRequires Level 50(20-30)% increased Stun Threshold Charm Slots: 1+(40-60) to maximum Life +(20-40) to Strength +(20-40) to Dexterity When you Kill a Rare monster, you gain its Modifiers for 20 seconds"A man's soul rules from a cavern of bone, learns and judges through flesh-born windows. The heart is meat. The head is where the Man is." - Lavianga, Advisor to Kaom	Heavy Belt	Belt	50	(20-30)% increased Stun Threshold Charm Slots: 1+(40-60) to maximum Life +(20-40) to Strength +(20-40) to Dexterity When you Kill a Rare monster, you gain its Modifiers for 20 seconds
WaistgateWaistgate Heavy BeltRequires Level 50(20-30)% increased Stun Threshold Charm Slots: 1+(50-80) Maximum Life +(50-80)) to maximum Mana (20-30)% increased Flask Life Recovery Rate (20-30)% increased Flask Life Recovery Rate Life and Mana Flasks can be equpped in either slotClever artifice is not alaways complex.	Heavy Belt	Belt	50	(20-30)% increased Stun Threshold Charm Slots: 1+(50-80) Maximum Life +(50-80)) to maximum Mana (20-30)% increased Flask Life Recovery Rate (20-30)% increased Flask Life Recovery Rate Life and Mana Flasks can be equpped in either slot
Blood PriceBlood Price Fierce GreathelmArmour: 196Requires Level 51, 94 Str(80–120)% increased Armour (10–15) Life Regeneration per second +(100–150) to Stun Threshold (30–60)% increased Presence Area of Effect Enemies in your Presence have at least 10% of Life ReservedAn eye for an eye makes the whole world dead.	Fierce Greathelm	Helmet	51	(80–120)% increased Armour (10–15) Life Regeneration per second +(100–150) to Stun Threshold (30–60)% increased Presence Area of Effect Enemies in your Presence have at least 10% of Life Reserved
Zerphi's GenesisZerphi's Genesis Heavy BeltRequires Level 56(20-30)% increased Stun Threshold Charm Slots: 1+(10–30) to Strength Corrupted Blood cannot be inflicted on you 50% of charges used by Charms granted to your Life Flasks (10–30)% increased Charm Charges usedThe most horrifying ideas often begin with a simple innovation.	Heavy Belt	Belt	56	(20-30)% increased Stun Threshold Charm Slots: 1+(10–30) to Strength Corrupted Blood cannot be inflicted on you 50% of charges used by Charms granted to your Life Flasks (10–30)% increased Charm Charges used
The Brass DomeThe Brass Dome Champion CuirassArmour: 335Requires Level 58, 120 Str(400-500)% increased Armour (-5–-1)% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances +(200-300) to Stun Threshold Take no Extra Damage from Critical HitsThe turtle's shell one day becomes its tomb.	Champion Cuirass	Body Armour	58	(400-500)% increased Armour (-5–-1)% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances +(200-300) to Stun Threshold Take no Extra Damage from Critical Hits
Chernobog's PillarChernobog's Pillar Blacksteel Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 152Requires Level 65, 118 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield(100-150)% increased Armour +(30-40)% to Fire Resistance +(23-29)% to Chaos Resistance +(150-200) to Stun Threshold Gain 1% of damage as Fire damage per 1% Chance to BlockFire dances with those who doubt Licks the skin and flesh from the fearful Where there is no fear There is no flame	Blacksteel Tower Shield	Shield	65	Grants Skill: Raise Shield(100-150)% increased Armour +(30-40)% to Fire Resistance +(23-29)% to Chaos Resistance +(150-200) to Stun Threshold Gain 1% of damage as Fire damage per 1% Chance to Block

Version history

Version	Changes
0.2.0	Unified stun mechanics and terminology between players and monsters. The "stagger" that players suffer when blocking too much damage with their shield raised is now a heavy stun. Players are still unable to be heavy stunned unless a mechanic specifically states otherwise. Players can no longer be light stunned while their shield is raised. Players have 50% more Light Stun Threshold per time stunned in past 4 seconds (previously 25% more player Light Stun Threshold per time stunned in past 6 seconds). Your Heavy Stun bar now doesn't start emptying until the Heavy Stun animation has finished (instead of when the Heavy Stun animation starts). Heavy Stun duration on players is now 3 seconds (previously 1 second). Players cannot Block or Evade Hits while they are Heavy Stunned. Monsters now have higher Light Stun damage scaling with level. In the very early parts of the campaign there is no change, scaling to around twice as much light stun damage in the endgame. Magic enemies are now Primed for Stun when they have at least 50% Heavy Stun buildup, Rare at 60%, and Unique at 70% (previously 60%, 70%, and 80% respectively).
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.