Blind

Blinded

Debuff

You are significantly less accurate

Blind

Tooltip

Being Blinded causes 20% less AccuracyAccuracy is used to hit a target with an Attack, and is checked against the targets Evasion to determine that chance.

Player Attacks incur an Accuracy penalty based on distance from the origin of the damage to the target, with no penalty for targets within 2 metres and up to 90% less Accuracy for targets further than 9 metres away. Rating and EvasionEvasion Rating grants a chance to Evade enemy Hits, preventing them from Hitting you at all. Exact chance to Evade also depends on the attacker's Accuracy. Rating, and lasts for 4 seconds unless otherwise specified.

This article is about the debuff. For the support gem, see Blind (support gem).

Blind (or Blinded) is a debuff that lessens the accuracy and the evasion of the affected target by 20% and lowers the light radius to the minimum value.

Mechanics

The base duration of Blind is 4 seconds. The effects of the debuff can be scaled by Blind effect.

Blind's debuffs have no effect when attacking with Resolute Technique or attacking a target which has Unwavering Stance.

Blind can be also inflicted through whirlwinds and smoke clouds from the Shroud Walker monster modifier.

Related skills

Gem	Tier
TwisterTwisterAttack, AoE, Projectile, Duration, Barrageable, Wind Tier: 1 Level: (1-20) Cost: (4-32) Mana Attack Speed: 80% of base Attack Damage: (80-232)% of baseRequires: SpearWhip up a twister with a flick of your Spear. The twister moves forward erratically, Blinding and repeatedly Hitting enemies within. If a twister touches a Whirlwind from your other skills, it Consumes the Whirlwind to create additional twisters that deal more damage. Passing over Elemental Ground Surfaces or Consuming an elemental Whirlwind will grant twisters extra damage of that element.Blinds Enemies Pierces all Targets Twister radius is 0.5 metres Twister duration is 3 seconds Consumes Whirlwinds to create an additional twister and deal 80% more damage per Whirlwind stage Elemental twisters Gain 50% of damage as damage of the corresponding Type Twisters fired at the same time can Hit the same target no more than once every 0.66 seconds Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% chance for an additional twisterSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1
Whirling SlashWhirling SlashAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike, Staged, Wind Tier: 1 Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-39) Mana Attack Speed: 70% of base Attack Damage: (70-218)% of baseRequires: SpearPerform a circular slash that kicks up a Whirlwind around you, Slowing enemies and Blinding them in its area of effect. Leaving the area collapses the storm, dealing damage and causing Knockback.Melee Knocks Back Enemies Whirlwind Attack Damage: (60-217)% of base Knocks Back Enemies Slows enemy movement speed by 30% Maximum 3 stages Collapse deals 150% more damage per additional stage 10% more Knockback distance per stage Whirlwind radius is 1.8 metres +0.3m to Radius per additional stage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Collapse deals +(2-40)% more damage per additional stageSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1
Flash GrenadeFlash GrenadeAttack, AoE, Projectile, Grenade Tier: 3 Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-53) Mana Cooldown Time: 5.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Attack Speed: 75% of base Attack Damage: (100-408)% of baseRequires: CrossbowFire a bouncing Grenade that unleashes a Blinding, Stunning explosion when its fuse expires.Detonation Time is 0.85 seconds Blinds Enemies 500% more Stun buildup Explosion radius is (2.6-3.3) metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Cooldown Recovery RateSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	3
Whirlwind LanceWhirlwind LanceAttack, AoE, Projectile, Duration, Barrageable, Wind Tier: 11 Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-46) Mana Attack Speed: 60% of base Attack Damage: (110-343)% of baseRequires: SpearThrow a Spear with enough force to kick up a Whirlwind where it lands, Slowing enemies and Blinding them in its area of effect. Entering the Whirlwind collapses it, dealing damage and causing Knockback. Consumes a Frenzy Charge if possible to create the Whirlwind with one more than its normal maximum number of stages. Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Collapse deals +(2-40)% more damage per additional stageSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	11

Persistent skills

Gem	Tier
Black Powder BlitzBlack Powder BlitzBuff, Persistent, AoE, Physical, Fire, Detonator, Travel Level: (1-20)Replaces your dodge roll with an explosive-assisted leap, firing off a round from your prosthetic cannon leg that Blinds and Ignites enemies in the area you escape from. The explosion will cause any Grenades in its area of effect to also explode.Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0

Related support gems

Gem	Tier
BlindsideBlindsideSupport Category: Blindside Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Skills which can cause Damaging Hits. Supported Skills are more likely to Critically Hit Blinded Enemies, and deal more Damage with Critical Hits against Blinded Enemies, but cannot themselves inflict Blind.Supported Skills cannot inflict Blind Supported Skills have 15% more Critical Damage Bonus with Hits against Blinded Enemies Supported Skills have 15% more chance to Critically Hit Blinded EnemiesPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	1
Blind IBlind ISupport Category: Blind Tier: 2 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing them to Blind on Hit.Supported Skills Blind Enemies on HitPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	2
Blind IIBlind IISupport Category: Blind Tier: 5 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing them to Blind on Hit with increased effect.Supported Skills Blind Enemies on Hit Blind inflicted with Supported Skills has 20% increased EffectPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	5
Accelerated Growth IIAccelerated Growth IISupport, Spell, AoE, Trigger, Plant Category: Accelerated Growth Tier: 5Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Plant Skills, causing them to Trigger an explosion after they have been Overgrown, Blinding enemies Hit.Triggers Accelerated Growth on Overgrowing Plants created by Supported SkillsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	5

Related unique items

Item		Stats
MurkshaftMurkshaft Toxic QuiverRequires Level 39Grants Skill: Level (10-20) Bursting Fen Toad (10-15)% chance to poison with attacksAdds (6-10) to (13-17) Physical Damage to Attacks Gain (10-15) Mana per Enemy Killed (10-20)% increased Poison Duration (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit with Attacks Blind Targets when you Poison them"Boiling frogs isn't for spells, dear. That's a disgusting rumour. They're actually for brewing poisons." - Selassie of the Black FenCan only be equipped if you are wielding a Bow.	39	(10-15)% chance to poison with attacksAdds (6-10) to (13-17) Physical Damage to Attacks Gain (10-15) Mana per Enemy Killed (10-20)% increased Poison Duration (20-30)% chance to Poison on Hit with Attacks Blind Targets when you Poison them
Hinekora's SightHinekora's Sight Stellar AmuletRequires Level 44Grants Skill: Level (9-20) Future-Past +(5-7) to all Attributes+(300-600) to Accuracy Rating +(300-600) to Evasion Rating Cannot be BlindedRemember the past, anticipate the future.	44	+(5-7) to all Attributes+(300-600) to Accuracy Rating +(300-600) to Evasion Rating Cannot be Blinded
Sandstorm VisageSandstorm Visage Chain TiaraEnergy Shield: (124-164)Requires Level 52, 38 Int+(80-120) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-30) to Dexterity Enemies in your Presence are Blinded Every second, inflicts Critical Weakness on enemies in your Presence for (15-20) secondsA fell wind brings death.	52	+(80-120) to maximum Energy Shield +(20-30) to Dexterity Enemies in your Presence are Blinded Every second, inflicts Critical Weakness on enemies in your Presence for (15-20) seconds
The PandemoniusThe Pandemonius Lapis AmuletRequires Level 52+(10-15) to Intelligence+(50-100)% to Cold Resistance Damage Penetrates 75% Cold Resistance Blind Chilled enemies on HitA single moment sets in motion an eternal fall, beneath which all are buried.	52	+(10-15) to Intelligence+(50-100)% to Cold Resistance Damage Penetrates 75% Cold Resistance Blind Chilled enemies on Hit

Related passive skills

The following passive skills are related to blind:

Name	Stats
Blind Chance	8% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with Attacks [1] [2] 5% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit [5] [6] [7] [8]
Blind Effect	10% increased Blind Effect [1] [2] [3]
Blinded Enemies Critical	Enemies Blinded by you have 15% reduced Critical Hit Chance [1] [2]
Critical vs Blinded	12% increased Critical Hit Chance against Blinded Enemies [1] [2]
Damage vs Blinded	15% increased Damage with Hits against Blinded Enemies [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Mark Effect and Blind Chance	8% increased Effect of your Mark Skills 5% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with Attacks [1]
Mark Effect and Blind Effect	8% increased Effect of your Mark Skills 10% increased Blind Effect [1]
Blinding Flash File:EvasionAndBlindNotable passive skill icon.png	Blind Enemies when they Stun you 20% increased Blind Effect [1]
Blinding Strike	24% increased Attack Damage 10% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with Attacks [1]
Chakra of Sight File:MonkAccuracyChakra passive skill icon.png	12% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit Cannot be Blinded 20% increased Light Radius [1]
Disorientation	25% increased Damage with Hits against Blinded Enemies 25% increased Blind duration [1]
Distracted Target	30% increased Critical Hit Chance against Blinded Enemies [1]
First Approach	40% increased Critical Hit Chance against Enemies that are on Full Life 80% increased Damage with Hits against Enemies that are on Full Life Cannot be Blinded while on Full Life [1]
Frantic Swings	Enemies Blinded by you have 50% reduced Critical Hit Chance [1]
Pocket Sand	50% increased Blind Effect [1]
Sand in the Eyes	10% increased Attack Speed 15% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with Attacks [1]
Unsight	Enemies you Mark cannot deal Critical Hits Enemies near Enemies you Mark are Blinded [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.