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Poison
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Poison
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Poison is an Ailment that deals Chaos damage over time, and lasts 2 seconds by default. Damage from Poison bypasses Energy Shield.
Physical and Chaos damage from Hits Contribute to Poison Magnitude.
Damage does not Contribute to Poison chance, so it cannot be inflicted without an explicit source of Poison chance.
The base Magnitude of Poison is Chaos damage per second equal to 20% of the Physical and Chaos damage dealt by the Hit that inflicted it. This is calculated using the final damage dealt by the Hit, but not any modifiers on the target that affect how much damage they will take from the Hit. This magnitude is not further affected by any modifiers to the damage you deal.
Modifiers and Debuffs that affect the enemy's ability to mitigate damage (such as Shock) can affect the damage the enemy takes from Poison, but any such modifiers that specifically apply to Hit damage (such as Penetration) do not affect Poison damage.
Physical and Chaos damage from Hits Contribute to Poison Magnitude.
Damage does not Contribute to Poison chance, so it cannot be inflicted without an explicit source of Poison chance.
The base Magnitude of Poison is Chaos damage per second equal to 20% of the Physical and Chaos damage dealt by the Hit that inflicted it. This is calculated using the final damage dealt by the Hit, but not any modifiers on the target that affect how much damage they will take from the Hit. This magnitude is not further affected by any modifiers to the damage you deal.
Modifiers and Debuffs that affect the enemy's ability to mitigate damage (such as Shock) can affect the damage the enemy takes from Poison, but any such modifiers that specifically apply to Hit damage (such as Penetration) do not affect Poison damage.
Poison is a damaging ailment that deals chaos damage over time.
Mechanics
Poison deals 20% of a hit's combined physical and chaos damage dealt (before mitigation and damage taken modifiers) as chaos damage over time per second for 2 seconds. This percentage is affected multiplicatively by ailment effect/magnitude. Ailment damage cannot be scaled directly; however, it can be indirectly scaled by modifying the hit damage.
Poison can stack and has a default stack limit of 1; this can be increased through various stats or modifiers. Each instance of poison has an independent duration and only the highest damage instance(s) of poisons up to your stack limit will deal damage.
Poison chance depends on an explicit chance to poison.
The damage over time from poison bypasses energy shield and damages life directly.
Related gems
| Item |  | Stats |
|---|---|---|
Bursting Plague Bursting PlagueSupport, AoE, Trigger, Physical, ChaosTier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports skills that can Poison enemies, causing Poisoned enemies to gain Plague over time and explode in a Plague Burst on death. Cannot support the skills of Minions.Support Poison from Supported Skills also adds 200% of Damage per Second to Enemy as Plague, up to a maximum of 10% of Enemy's maximum Life Plague Burst Cooldown Time: 0.10s Triggered when an enemy Poisoned by a supported skill dies, dealing Physical damage around them based on the built-up Plague. +5% to Critical Hit Chance Deals Physical Damage equal to 100% of Plague on Triggering Enemy Has up to 100% more Area of Effect at maximum Plague Burst radius is 1.8 metresPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.  | 1 | Support Poison from Supported Skills also adds 200% of Damage per Second to Enemy as Plague, up to a maximum of 10% of Enemy's maximum Life Plague Burst Cooldown Time: 0.10s Triggered when an enemy Poisoned by a supported skill dies, dealing Physical damage around them based on the built-up Plague. +5% to Critical Hit Chance Deals Physical Damage equal to 100% of Plague on Triggering Enemy Has up to 100% more Area of Effect at maximum Plague Burst radius is 1.8 metres |
Comorbidity ComorbiditySupport, ChaosTier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, allowing it to inflict an extra Poison on enemies but shortening the duration of those Poisons.Targets can be affected by +1 Poisons from Supported Skills at the same time Supported Skills have 20% less Poison DurationPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.  | 1 | Targets can be affected by +1 Poisons from Supported Skills at the same time Supported Skills have 20% less Poison Duration |
Corrosion CorrosionSupport, Physical, ChaosTier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing Poison it applies to also Break enemy Armour. Cannot support skills that Consume Fully Broken Armour.Poison applied by supported Skills also Breaks Armour equal to 80% of Poison damagePlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.  | 1 | Poison applied by supported Skills also Breaks Armour equal to 80% of Poison damage |
Deadly Poison Deadly PoisonSupport, ChaosTier: 3Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to deal less damage but inflict more potent Poison.Supported Skills deal 25% less Damage with Hits 75% more Magnitude of Poison inflicted with Supported SkillsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.  | 1 | Supported Skills deal 25% less Damage with Hits 75% more Magnitude of Poison inflicted with Supported Skills |
Envenom EnvenomSupport, ChaosTier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, giving it a chance to Poison enemies.Supported Skills have 50% chance to Poison on HitPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.  | 1 | Supported Skills have 50% chance to Poison on Hit |
Gas Arrow Gas ArrowAoE, Projectile, Fire, Chaos, DurationTier: 7 Level: 1 Cost: 9 Mana Attack Damage: 80% of baseFires a noxious arrow at the ground, creating a cloud of flammable poisonous gas at the end of its flight. The cloud will detonate if hit by a Detonator skill or if an Ignited enemy touches it, creating a fiery explosion.Arrow Impact radius is 1.8 metres Poison Cloud Does not Hit, but Poisons enemies as though Hitting them Gains 50% more Area of Effect per second, up to a maximum of 200% Cloud radius is 1.8 metres Cloud duration is 4 seconds Explosion Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Impact radius is 1.8 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Impact radius is (0–0.4) metresPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skill Gem panel.   | 1 | Arrow Impact radius is 1.8 metres Poison Cloud Does not Hit, but Poisons enemies as though Hitting them Gains 50% more Area of Effect per second, up to a maximum of 200% Cloud radius is 1.8 metres Cloud duration is 4 seconds Explosion Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Impact radius is 1.8 metres |
Gas Grenade Gas GrenadeAoE, Projectile, Grenade, Fire, Chaos, DurationTier: 5 Level: 1 Cost: 13 Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Attack Speed: 75% of base Attack Damage: 40% of baseFires a bouncing Grenade that causes a burst of Poison gas when its fuse expires, damaging enemies and leaving behind a growing Poison cloud. Burning effects or Detonator skills will cause the cloud to explode in a fiery blast.Impact radius is (1.4–2) metres Fuse duration is 2 seconds Poison Cloud Does not Hit, but Poisons enemies as though Hitting them Gains 20% more Area of Effect per second, up to a maximum of 160% Explosion Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire DamagePlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.   | 1 | Impact radius is (1.4–2) metres Fuse duration is 2 seconds Poison Cloud Does not Hit, but Poisons enemies as though Hitting them Gains 20% more Area of Effect per second, up to a maximum of 160% Explosion Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage |
Malady MaladySupportTier: 3Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Skills which can cause Damaging Hits, causing base chance to inflict Bleed with Supported Skills to instead apply to base chance to Poison, and causing base chance to Poison to instead apply to Bleed.Base Bleed chance instead applies to Poison for Supported Skills Base Poison chance instead applies to Bleed for Supported SkillsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.  | 1 | Base Bleed chance instead applies to Poison for Supported Skills Base Poison chance instead applies to Bleed for Supported Skills |
Plague Bearer Plague BearerBuff, Persistent, AoE, Physical, Chaos, NovaTier: 4 Level: 1 Reservation: 30 spiritWhile active, stores all Poison Damage you deal. Using the Plague Nova skill unleashes the stored Poison.Stores 4% of Expected Poison damage Stores up to (43–15257) Poison DamagePlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.   | 1 | Stores 4% of Expected Poison damage Stores up to (43–15257) Poison Damage |
Related base items
| Item | Base item | Item class | | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Antidote Charm Antidote CharmLasts 3.00 SecondsConsumes 20 of 40 Charges on use Grants Immunity to PoisonRequires Level 24Used when you become PoisonedUsed automatically when condition is met. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refill at Wells or by killing monsters.  | — | Charm | 24 | Used when you become Poisoned |
Toxic Quiver Toxic QuiverRequires Level 39(10-15)% chance to poison with attacksCan only be equipped if you are wielding a Bow. | — | Quiver | 39 | (10-15)% chance to poison with attacks |
Unique Items
Chance to Poison
| Item | Base item | Item class | | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plaguefinger PlaguefingerGauze WrapsEvasion: 8 Energy Shield: 6Requires Level 4(30-50)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (4-6)% increased Attack Speed (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage from Hits Contributes to Poison MagnitudeUlcers, scabs, and pocks, the third army makes its claim.  | Gauze Wraps | Gloves | 4 | (30-50)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (4-6)% increased Attack Speed (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage from Hits Contributes to Poison Magnitude |
Snakebite SnakebiteSpined BracersEvasion: 60Requires Level 33, 53 Dex(40-60)% increased Evasion Rating +(7-17)% to Chaos Resistance (6-10) Life Regeneration per second (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit Targets can be affected by +1 of your Poisons at the same timeAs the serpent shuns thought, It shuns fear. It strikes with the speed of wrath And the skill of compulsion.  | Spined Bracers | Gloves | 33 | (40-60)% increased Evasion Rating +(7-17)% to Chaos Resistance (6-10) Life Regeneration per second (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit Targets can be affected by +1 of your Poisons at the same time |
Icefang Orbit Icefang OrbitIron RingRequires Level 36Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to AttacksAdds (5–7) to (9–13) Physical Damage to Attacks +(20–30) to Dexterity (10–20)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage taken from Hits while Poisoned Contributes to Magnitude of Chill on you All Damage from Hits against Poisoned targets Contributes to Chill Magnitude (15–25)% increased Magnitude of Poison you inflictThose members of the Brotherhood who employ the venom of Trarthan ice snakes must take great care with the volatile substance.  | Iron Ring | Ring | 36 | Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to AttacksAdds (5–7) to (9–13) Physical Damage to Attacks +(20–30) to Dexterity (10–20)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage taken from Hits while Poisoned Contributes to Magnitude of Chill on you All Damage from Hits against Poisoned targets Contributes to Chill Magnitude (15–25)% increased Magnitude of Poison you inflict |
While Poisoned
| Item | Base item | Item class | | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icefang OrbitIcefang Orbit Iron RingRequires Level 36Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to AttacksAdds (5–7) to (9–13) Physical Damage to Attacks +(20–30) to Dexterity (10–20)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage taken from Hits while Poisoned Contributes to Magnitude of Chill on you All Damage from Hits against Poisoned targets Contributes to Chill Magnitude (15–25)% increased Magnitude of Poison you inflictThose members of the Brotherhood who employ the venom of Trarthan ice snakes must take great care with the volatile substance. | Iron Ring | Ring | 36 | Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to AttacksAdds (5–7) to (9–13) Physical Damage to Attacks +(20–30) to Dexterity (10–20)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage taken from Hits while Poisoned Contributes to Magnitude of Chill on you All Damage from Hits against Poisoned targets Contributes to Chill Magnitude (15–25)% increased Magnitude of Poison you inflict |
Other Poison-related modifiers
| Item | Base item | Item class | | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Splinter of Loratta Splinter of LorattaHardwood SpearSpear Physical Damage: 5-9 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.60 Weapon Range: 1.5 metresGrants Skill:  Spear ThrowAdds (2-3) to (6-8) Physical Damage20% increased Melee Strike Range with this weapon Any number of Poisons from this Weapon can affect a target at the same time Always Poison on Hit with this weaponThe Baleful Gem's corruption lingers still...  | Hardwood Spear | Spear | 1 | Grants Skill: Spear ThrowAdds (2-3) to (6-8) Physical Damage 20% increased Melee Strike Range with this weapon Any number of Poisons from this Weapon can affect a target at the same time Always Poison on Hit with this weapon |
| PlaguefingerPlaguefinger Gauze WrapsEvasion: 8 Energy Shield: 6Requires Level 4(30-50)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (4-6)% increased Attack Speed (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage from Hits Contributes to Poison MagnitudeUlcers, scabs, and pocks, the third army makes its claim. | Gauze Wraps | Gloves | 4 | (30-50)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (4-6)% increased Attack Speed (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage from Hits Contributes to Poison Magnitude |
Arakaali's Gift Arakaali's GiftAntidote CharmLasts 3.00 Seconds Consumes 20 of 40 Charges on use Grants Immunity to PoisonRequires Level 24Used when you become PoisonedRecover Life equal to (15–20)% of Mana Flask's Recovery Amount when used Recover Mana equal to (15–20)% of Life Flask's Recovery Amount when usedDevotees of the Goddess of Lust needed never fear her sting.Used automatically when condition is met. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refill at Wells or by killing monsters.  | Antidote Charm | Charm | 24 | Used when you become PoisonedRecover Life equal to (15–20)% of Mana Flask's Recovery Amount when used Recover Mana equal to (15–20)% of Life Flask's Recovery Amount when used |
Atsak's Sight Atsak's SightVeiled MaskEvasion: 58 Energy Shield: 25Requires Level 28, 30 Dex, 30 Int(100-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (30-40)% increased Critical Hit Chance +(10-20) to Dexterity +(10-20) to Intelligence Critical Hits Poison the enemyRemaining unseen, the Dishonoured Assassin struck only in the depths of the harshest sandstorms.  | Veiled Mask | Helmet | 28 | (100-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (30-40)% increased Critical Hit Chance +(10-20) to Dexterity +(10-20) to Intelligence Critical Hits Poison the enemy |
Lycosidae LycosidaeRampart Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 75 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 28, 52 StrGrants Skill:  Raise Shield(30-40)% increased Block chance(60-100)% increased Armour Accuracy Rating is doubled Blocking damage poisons the enemy as though dealing 200 base Chaos damageA true predator does not chase; It waits.  | Rampart Tower Shield | Shield | 28 | Grants Skill: Raise Shield(30-40)% increased Block chance (60-100)% increased Armour Accuracy Rating is doubled Blocking damage poisons the enemy as though dealing 200 base Chaos damage |
Apep's Supremacy Apep's SupremacyVoodoo FocusFocus Energy Shield: 32Requires Level 33, 61 Int(100-200)% increased Energy Shield (30-50)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate (30-50)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge 20% of Elemental damage from Hits taken as Chaos damage +25% chance to be PoisonedGive him your body, and your burdens will follow.  | Voodoo Focus | Focus | 33 | (100-200)% increased Energy Shield (30-50)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate (30-50)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge 20% of Elemental damage from Hits taken as Chaos damage +25% chance to be Poisoned |
| SnakebiteSnakebite Spined BracersEvasion: 60Requires Level 33, 53 Dex(40-60)% increased Evasion Rating +(7-17)% to Chaos Resistance (6-10) Life Regeneration per second (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit Targets can be affected by +1 of your Poisons at the same timeAs the serpent shuns thought, It shuns fear. It strikes with the speed of wrath And the skill of compulsion. | Spined Bracers | Gloves | 33 | (40-60)% increased Evasion Rating +(7-17)% to Chaos Resistance (6-10) Life Regeneration per second (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit Targets can be affected by +1 of your Poisons at the same time |
| Icefang OrbitIcefang Orbit Iron RingRequires Level 36Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to AttacksAdds (5–7) to (9–13) Physical Damage to Attacks +(20–30) to Dexterity (10–20)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage taken from Hits while Poisoned Contributes to Magnitude of Chill on you All Damage from Hits against Poisoned targets Contributes to Chill Magnitude (15–25)% increased Magnitude of Poison you inflictThose members of the Brotherhood who employ the venom of Trarthan ice snakes must take great care with the volatile substance. | Iron Ring | Ring | 36 | Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to AttacksAdds (5–7) to (9–13) Physical Damage to Attacks +(20–30) to Dexterity (10–20)% chance to Poison on Hit All Damage taken from Hits while Poisoned Contributes to Magnitude of Chill on you All Damage from Hits against Poisoned targets Contributes to Chill Magnitude (15–25)% increased Magnitude of Poison you inflict |
Quatl's Molt Quatl's MoltSerpentscale CoatEvasion: 198 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 36, 75 Dex(60-80)% increased Evasion Rating +(60-80) to maximum Life +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance (10-20) Life Regeneration per second Cannot be PoisonedAs the serpent wills.  | Serpentscale Coat | Body Armour | 36 | (60-80)% increased Evasion Rating +(60-80) to maximum Life +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance (10-20) Life Regeneration per second Cannot be Poisoned |
Yriel's Fostering Yriel's FosteringStrider VestEvasion: 275 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 52, 107 Dex(100–150)% increased Evasion Rating +(80–120) to maximum Life +(10–30) to Spirit (40–60)% reduced Bleeding Duration on you (40–60)% reduced Poison Duration on you You can have two Companions of different typesFeed a beast and it will not hunt. Protect it and it will not fight. Ferocity must be learned, not taught. It is suffering that forges the greatest warriors.  | Strider Vest | Body Armour | 52 | (100–150)% increased Evasion Rating +(80–120) to maximum Life +(10–30) to Spirit (40–60)% reduced Bleeding Duration on you (40–60)% reduced Poison Duration on you You can have two Companions of different types |
Version history
| Version | Changes |
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