Herald of Plague
While active, killing a Poisoned enemy spreads its Poison to other nearby enemies, and has a chance to also Hinder them.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
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
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
Gem Level Priority
Level this gem to 20 ASAP — base damage scales significantly with gem level. Every level matters.
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.
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How to Get Herald of Plague
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.