Rake
Dash towards an enemy and perform a lacerating slash, inflicting Bleeding on all enemies struck.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
+0.4 seconds to Total Attack Time
+2 to Melee Strike Range
100% more Magnitude of Bleeding inflicted
Deals up to 100% more Damage, based on the distance travelled
Inflicts Bleeding on Hit
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Rake
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Rake 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.
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 Rake
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
Strike with a forceful blow, knocking enemies back and weakening their Armour.
Lunge at a target and skewers them. Hitting an enemy that has suffered Blood Los
Dash to an enemy and Strike them, Culling enemies if their life is low enough an
Perform a series of six rapid stabs. The final stab inflicts Bleeding and leaves
How to Get Rake
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Rake. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.