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Herald of Blood

While active, killing an enemy with Blood Loss will cause a bloody explosion that deals Physical Attack damage to surrounding enemies based off the life of the exploded enemy, destroying their Corpse if the enemy was Normal or Magic. The explosion also has a chance to Aggravate Bleeding.

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Tier
B

Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
1s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Enemies with Blood Loss you kill explode

Requirements

Weapons:One Hand SwordTwo Hand SwordOne Hand AxeTwo Hand AxeOne Hand MaceTwo Hand MaceQuarterstaffClawDaggerSpearBowFlailCrossbowTalisman
At Level 20:86 Strength86 Dexterity

Best Support Gems for Herald of Blood

Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage

How to Use Herald of Blood Effectively

Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip

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AoE Clearing

Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.

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Attribute Planning

Requires 86 Str at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.

Alternatives to Herald of Blood

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Herald of Blood

Source
Uncut Skill Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
20
Resource
mana

Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Herald of Blood. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.