Dark Effigy
Raise a Totem that bombards enemies afflicted by Chaos damage over time Debuffs.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Totem
Totem duration is 8 seconds
Limit 1 Totem
Totem gains +(0-75)% to all Elemental Resistances
Totem gains +(0-35)% to Chaos Resistance
Dark Effusion
Cast Time: 1.00 Sec
Critical Hit Chance: 11.00%
Deals (2–34) to (4–64) Chaos Damage
Fires 100 additional Projectiles
Impact radius is 0.8 metres
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Dark Effigy
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Dark Effigy Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
AoE Clearing
Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.
Projectile Scaling
Extra projectiles (GMP) and Pierce/Chain/Fork dramatically multiply your clear. Choose based on mob density.
Totem Strategy
Totems use your offensive stats but act independently. You can dodge boss mechanics while your totems deal damage.
Duration Matters
Duration scaling extends effect uptime. Less recasting = more time dealing damage. Invest in skill duration passives.
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How to Get Dark Effigy
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Dark Effigy. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.