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War Banner

While active, Attacking enemies builds Glory. When you have maximum Glory, you can place an inspiring Banner for a duration with an Aura that grants you and nearby Allies Attack damage, Attack speed and Accuracy.

BannerBuffPersistentAoEAuraDurationConditional
Tier
A

Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.

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

Gem Effects

Generates 100% of Monster Power as Glory for this Skill on Hitting with an Attack

Requires 200 Glory to use

Banner Aura radius is 4.5 metres

Aura grants 25% more Attack damage

Aura grants 50% increased Accuracy Rating

Aura grants 25% increased Attack Speed

Banner duration is (6–9.8) seconds

Requirements

At Level 20:86 Strength86 Dexterity

Best Support Gems for War Banner

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

How to Use War Banner 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.

Duration Matters

Duration scaling extends effect uptime. Less recasting = more time dealing damage. Invest in skill duration passives.

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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 War Banner

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get War Banner

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

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