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Herald of Plague

While active, killing a Poisoned enemy spreads its Poison to other nearby enemies, and has a chance to also Hinder them.

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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

Spreads the most Damaging Poison on enemies you kill in a (1.5-1.8) metre radius

(10-29)% chance to Hinder enemies on spreading Poison to them

Requirements

Primary:dexterity
Weapons:One Hand SwordTwo Hand SwordOne Hand AxeTwo Hand AxeOne Hand MaceTwo Hand MaceQuarterstaffClawDaggerSpearBowFlailCrossbowTalisman
At Level 20:157 Dexterity

Best Support Gems for Herald of Plague

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

How to Use Herald of Plague Effectively

Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip

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Gem Level Priority

Level this gem to 20 ASAP — base damage scales significantly with gem level. Every level matters.

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Attribute Planning

Requires 157 Dex 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 Plague

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Herald of Plague

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

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