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| name                  = Critical Weakness
| name                  = Critical Weakness
| type                  = Debuff
| type                  = Debuff
| description            = Critical Weakness causes hits against affected targets to have +0.5% to Critical Hit Chance, and can stack up to 20 times.
| description            = Critical Weakness causes hits against affected targets to have +0.5% to Critical Hit Chance, and can stack up to 20 times. If not otherwise specified,  each stack lasts for 4 seconds.
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'''Critical Weakness''' is a [[debuff]] that causes [[hit]]s against affected targets to have +0.5% to [[Critical Hit]] Chance and can stack up to 20 times.
'''Critical Weakness''' is a stackable [[debuff]] that causes [[hit]]s against an affected target to gain +0.5% to base [[Critical Hit]] chance, up to a maximum of +10% at 20 stacks.
 
==Mechanics==
The critical hit chance granted by Critical Weakness applies to base critical hit chance, before any increases/reductions or other multipliers.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/PathOfExile2/comments/1hyt6ai/critical_weakness_is_additive_with_base_crit_and/</ref>
 
The duration of each stack is independent of each other and does not refresh when a new stack is gained. Newer stacks will replace the oldest stacks.
 
==Related gems==
The following [[gem]]s are related to Critical Weakness:
===Active skills===
{{Gem table
|where = items.class_id IN ("Active Skill Gem", "Meta Skill Gem")
  AND items.stat_text LIKE "%Critical Weakness%"
|gem_tier = 1
|str=1
|int=1
|dex=1
}}
 
===Support gems===
{{Gem table
|where = items.class_id IN ("Support Skill Gem")
  AND items.stat_text LIKE "%Critical Weakness%"
|gem_tier = 1
|str=1
|int=1
|dex=1
}}
 
==Related base items==
{{Drop enabled base item table
|tables=item_stats
|join=items._pageID=item_stats._pageID
|where= items.class_id NOT IN ("Active Skill Gem", "Support Skill Gem", "Meta Skill Gem") AND
  (items.stat_text LIKE "%Critical Weakness%" OR items.stat_text LIKE "%Malice%")
|large=1
|level=1
|stat=1
}}


==Related unique items==
==Related unique items==
The table below lists [[Unique_item|Unique items]] that are related to this debuff:
{{Drop enabled unique item table
{{Drop enabled unique item table
|tables=item_stats
|tables=item_stats
|join=items._pageID=item_stats._pageID
|join=items._pageID=item_stats._pageID
|where=items.stat_text LIKE "%Critical Weakness%"
|where=items.stat_text LIKE "%Critical Weakness%" OR items.stat_text LIKE "%Malice%"
|large=1
|large=1
|base_item=1
|level=1
|level=1
|stat=1
|stat=1
}}
}}
==Related passive skills==
The following [[passive skill]]s are related to critical weakness:
{{Query base passive skills
|where= passive_skill_stats.id LIKE "%critical_weakness%"
}}
===Ascendancy passive skills===
The following [[Ascendancy passive skill]]s are related to critical_weakness:
{{Query ascendancy passive skills
|where=passive_skill_stats.id LIKE "%critical_weakness%"
}}
==Version history==
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table row|0.2.0|
* Critical Weakness stacks now track duration individually, rather than refreshing the duration of all stacks when a new stack is gained.
}}
{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
* Introduced to the game.
}}
{{Version history table end}}
==References==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Debuffs]]
[[Category:Debuffs]]

Latest revision as of 16:06, 16 December 2025

Critical Weakness
Debuff
Critical Weakness status icon.png
Critical Weakness causes hits against affected targets to have +0.5% to Critical Hit Chance, and can stack up to 20 times. If not otherwise specified, each stack lasts for 4 seconds.


Critical Weakness is a stackable debuff that causes hits against an affected target to gain +0.5% to base Critical Hit chance, up to a maximum of +10% at 20 stacks.

Mechanics

The critical hit chance granted by Critical Weakness applies to base critical hit chance, before any increases/reductions or other multipliers.[1]

The duration of each stack is independent of each other and does not refresh when a new stack is gained. Newer stacks will replace the oldest stacks.

Related gems

The following gems are related to Critical Weakness:

Active skills

GemTierGem requires strengthGem requires dexterityGem requires intelligence
MaliceMaliceBuff, Persistent, Aura, Duration
Level: (1-20)
While active, emits an Aura that continuously inflicts Critical Weakness on enemies in your Presence.Critical Weakness duration is 4 seconds
Applies Critical Weakness to enemies every (0.7-0.51) seconds

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Critical Weakness duration is (0.05-1) seconds
Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
0YesNoYes
ReapReapSpell, AoE, Physical, Duration
Level: (1-20)
Cast Time: 1.20 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 14.00%
Conjure a bloody scythe that sweeps across the targeted area, dealing Physical damage to enemies and applying Critical Weakness. Cannot be Triggered.Deals (11-400) to (16-599) Physical Damage
Gain (5-188) Life on Culling Strike
Culling Strike
Critical Weakness duration is 6 seconds

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Critical Weakness duration is +(0.1-2) seconds
Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
0NoNoYes
Kelari, the Tainted SandsKelari, the Tainted SandsMinion, Persistent, Command, Physical
Level: (1-20)
Summon Kelari, an invulnerable Sand Djinn Minion, to do your bidding. Kelari will only act when you Command him to do so. Kelari delivers swift Hits with massive Critical Hit potential.Inflicts Critical Weakness on Hit
50% increased Critical Damage Bonus
Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
0NoNoNo

Support gems

GemTierGem requires strengthGem requires dexterityGem requires intelligence

Related base items

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Related unique items

ItemRequired levelStats
Effigy of CrueltyEffigy of Cruelty
Antler Focus
Focus
Energy Shield: (37-47)
Requires Level 10, 17 Int+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield
(40-50)% increased Spell Damage
+10 to Intelligence
+(7-13)% to Chaos Resistance
Critical Hits with Spells apply (1-3) Stacks of Critical Weakness
The horrors we imagined as children
still exist somewhere in the dark...
10+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield
(40-50)% increased Spell Damage
+10 to Intelligence
+(7-13)% to Chaos Resistance
Critical Hits with Spells apply (1-3) Stacks of Critical Weakness
SilverthorneSilverthorne
Spiked Buckler
Buckler
Chance to Block: 20%
Evasion: (78-98)
Requires Level 26, 38 DexGrants Skill: Parry(60-100)% increased Evasion Rating
+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
Parrying applies 10 Stacks of Critical Weakness
100% increased Parry Damage
As a boy, in the arena, Daresso learned to
feign weakness to open up a lethal blow.
26(60-100)% increased Evasion Rating
+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
Parrying applies 10 Stacks of Critical Weakness
100% increased Parry Damage
Sandstorm VisageSandstorm Visage
Chain Tiara
Energy 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) seconds
A 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

Related passive skills

The following passive skills are related to critical weakness:

NameStats
Howling Beast
Warcries inflict 3 Critical Weakness on Enemies [1]

Ascendancy passive skills

The following Ascendancy passive skills are related to critical_weakness:

Ascendancy
Class
NameStats
Deadeye
Bullseye
Apply 10 Critical Weakness to Enemies when Consuming a Mark on them [1]

Version history

Version Changes
0.2.0
  • Critical Weakness stacks now track duration individually, rather than refreshing the duration of all stacks when a new stack is gained.
0.1.0
  • Introduced to the game.

References