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Meta Gems

Tooltip

Meta Gems are Skill Gems that can use, Trigger, or otherwise apply the effects of other Skill Gems. Skill Gems and Support Gems can be socketed into them interchangeably, though most Meta Gems require at least one Skill Gem to be socketed to function.

Meta skills are those that allow you to socket other active skills as support gems. Meta gems are usually always trigger skills or create an aura-like effect.

Mechanics

Support gems socketed in a meta gem will support the meta gem and any other compatible socketed skill gems.

Energy

Main article: Energy

Most meta gems generate and use Energy, a counter that balances the frequency of triggering the skill based on its use time. The rate that Energy is obtained may be influenced by enemy Power, a stat dependent on the enemy's rarity.

Gems

There are 16 meta skill gems:

Gem	Tier
PouncePounceAttack, Minion, Shapeshift, Werewolf, AoE, Melee, Slam, Trigger, Mark, Duration, Travel, Meta Tier: 3 Level: (1-20) Cost: (12-83) Mana Cooldown Time: (5.00 sec-4.00 sec) Can Store 1 Use(s) Attack Damage: (100-312)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Werewolf and leap to a target location, damaging enemies in an area around where you land. Predator's Mark will be Triggered targeting the highest Rarity enemy Hit, or if a Mark gem is socketed into this Skill, that Mark will be Triggered instead. Using this Skill allows any Wolf Minions you have to leap immediately.+0.2 seconds to Total Attack Time Impact radius is 2 metresPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	3
Ferocious RoarFerocious RoarWarcry, Shapeshift, Bear, AoE, Nova, Meta Tier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (19-85) Mana Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Use Time: 1.10 secRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Bear and roar in defiance, immediately gaining Rage if there are enemies nearby and Empowering subsequent Attacks to Break Armour. Alternatively, socketing a human-form Warcry into this Skill triggers that Warcry instead, and augments its damage and area. This Skill's cooldown can be bypassed by expending an Endurance Charge.Warcry radius is 7 metres Gain 2 Rage per enemy Power in range Empowered Attacks Break (5-6147) Armour on Hit Empowers one Attack per 8 enemy Power in range, counting up to 64 Power Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Gain (0.05-1) Rage per enemy Power in rangePlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	7
Spell TotemSpell TotemSpell, Totem, Duration, Conditional, Meta Tier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (18-121) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 secConsume any combination of 3 Power and/or Endurance Charges to raise a Totem that uses socketed Spells. Cannot use Skills with Cooldowns.Totem duration is 8 seconds Limit (1-2) Totems Totem gains +(0-75)% to all Elemental Resistances Socketed Skills deal 10% more damage per Power Charge Consumed 20% more Totem life per Endurance Charge Consumed 20% more Totem duration per Endurance Charge Consumed Totem gains +(0-35)% to Chaos Resistance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.2-4) seconds to Totem durationPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	7
Mirage ArcherMirage ArcherBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Duration, Meta Tier: 8 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 60 SpiritRequires: Spear, Bow, CrossbowWhile active, dodge rolling will create a Mirage that uses socketed ranged Attacks for a short duration, then vanish.Mirage deal 30% less Damage Cannot create a new Mirage if a Mirage has expired or you have dodge rolled in the past 6 seconds Mirage duration is (4.05–5) secondsPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	8
BlasphemyBlasphemyBuff, Persistent, AoE, Aura, Meta Tier: 8 Level: (1-20)Turn socketed Curse skills into vile Auras, applying their effects to all nearby enemies.Socketed Curse Skills apply in an Aura around you Reserves 60 Spirit per socketed Curse Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased Reservation EfficiencyPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	8
Cast on Minion DeathCast on Minion DeathBuff, Minion, Persistent, Trigger, Meta Tier: 8 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 30 SpiritWhile active, gains Energy when one of your Persistent Minions is Killed, and triggers socketed Spells upon reaching maximum Energy. Very underlevelled Minions will incur an Energy generation penalty. Cannot socket Spells which create Minions.Gains 50 base Energy when a Minion is killed, modified by the Minion's Power (0-57)% increased Energy gained Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	8
Barrier InvocationBarrier InvocationBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Invocation, Meta Tier: 8 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 30 Spirit Cooldown Time: 0.20 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)While active, gains Energy when your Energy Shield is damaged by Enemy Hits. Using the Invocation once sufficient Energy is gathered will consume the Energy to trigger socketed Spells, and can trigger them multiple times if it has enough Energy.When Hit by an Enemy, gain 1 Energy for each 10 Energy Shield lost to damage taken (0-57)% increased Energy gained Maximum Energy is 500 Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.75-15)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	8
Elemental InvocationElemental InvocationBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Lightning, Cold, Fire, Invocation, Meta Tier: 8 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 60 Spirit Cooldown Time: 0.20 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)While active, gains Energy when you Freeze, Shock or Ignite an enemy. Using the Invocation once sufficient Energy is gathered will consume the Energy to trigger socketed Spells, and can trigger them multiple times if it has enough Energy.Gains 10 Energy per Power of enemies you Freeze with Hits from Skills Gains 1 Energy per Power of enemies you Ignite with Hits from Skills, modified by the percentage of the enemy's Ailment Threshold the Ignite will deal Gains 1 Energy per Power of enemies you Shock with Hits from Skills (0-68)% increased Energy gained Maximum Energy is 500 Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Maximum Energy is (5-100)Place one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	8
Hand of ChayulaHand of ChayulaAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike, Chaos, Meta Tier: 9 Level: (1-20) Cost: (11-79) Mana Attack Speed: 89% of base Attack Damage: (67-209)% of baseRequires: QuarterstaffDash to an enemy and Strike them, triggering socketed Marks with increased effect and applying socketed Curses with increased duration.Strike Converts 73% of Physical damage to Chaos damage +0.35 seconds to Total Attack Time Can't be Evaded Support 100% increased duration of socketed Curses (20–29)% increased Effect of Socketed MarksPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	9
Mortar CannonMortar CannonTotem, Grenade, Duration, Meta Tier: 11 Level: (1-20) Cost: (18-121) ManaRequires: CrossbowRaise a cannon Ballista Totem which uses socketed Grenade Skills, with significantly improved Cooldown Recovery Rate.Mortar Cannon Totem duration is 8 seconds Limit 1 Totem Totem gains +(0-75)% to all Elemental Resistances Totem gains +(0-35)% to Chaos Resistance Support Supported Grenade Skills have 100% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate Supported Skills have 50% less Attack Speed Supported Grenade Skills deal 50% less Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Area of Effect for Skills used by TotemsPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	11
Ancestral Warrior TotemAncestral Warrior TotemAttack, Totem, AoE, Melee, Duration, Conditional, Meta Tier: 13 Level: (1-20) Cost: (13-91) Mana Cost & Reservation Multiplier: (200-100)%Requires: One Hand Mace, Two Hand MaceConsume 3 Endurance Charges to Raise a Totem that uses socketed Mace Skills. Cannot use Channelling Skills or Skills with Cooldowns.Totem duration is 8 seconds Totem gains +(0-75)% to all Elemental Resistances Cannot have more than 10 Ancestral Warrior Totems active Totem gains +(0-35)% to Chaos Resistance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.1-2) seconds to Totem durationPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	13
Cast on CriticalCast on CriticalBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Meta Tier: 14 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 100 SpiritWhile active, gains Energy when you Critically Hit enemies and triggers socketed Spells on reaching maximum Energy.Gains 1 Energy per Power of enemies you Critically Hit with Skills, modified by the percentage of the enemy's Ailment Threshold the Critical Hit will deal (0-57)% increased Energy gained Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased Reservation EfficiencyPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	14
Cast on Elemental AilmentCast on Elemental AilmentBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Lightning, Cold, Fire, Meta Tier: 14 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 100 SpiritWhile active, gains Energy when you Freeze, Shock, or Ignite enemies, and triggers socketed spells on reaching maximum Energy.Gains 10 Energy per Power of enemies you Freeze with Hits from Skills Gains 1 Energy per Power of enemies you Ignite with Hits from Skills, modified by the percentage of the enemy's Ailment Threshold the Ignite will deal Gains 1 Energy per Power of enemies you Shock with Hits from Skills (0-57)% increased Energy gained Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.75-15)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	14
Cast on DodgeCast on DodgeBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Meta Tier: 14 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 100 SpiritWhile active, gains Energy when you dodge roll and triggers socketed spells on reaching maximum Energy.Gain 2 Energy per metre travelled while dodge rolling (0-57)% increased Energy gained Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased Reservation EfficiencyPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	14
Feral InvocationFeral InvocationBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Invocation, Meta Tier: 14 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 60 Spirit Cooldown Time: 0.20 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires: TalismanWhile active, gains Energy when you spend Mana. Using the Invocation once sufficient Energy is gathered will consume the Energy to trigger socketed Shapeshifting Attacks, and can trigger them multiple times if it has enough Energy.(0-57)% increased Energy gained Gains 1 Energy per 20 Mana spent Maximum Energy is 500 Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	14
Reaper's InvocationReaper's InvocationBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Invocation, Meta Tier: 14 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 30 Spirit Cooldown Time: 0.20 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)While active, gains Energy when you kill an enemy with a Melee Attack. Using the Invocation once sufficient Energy is gathered will consume the Energy to trigger socketed Spells, and can trigger them multiple times if it has enough Energy.(0-57)% increased Energy gained Maximum Energy is 500 Gains 30 Energy per Power of enemies you kill with Melee Attacks Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	14

Non-gem meta skills

These meta skills are granted by items or ascendancy.

Gem	Additional drop restrictions
Cast on FreezeCast on FreezeBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Cold, Meta Level: (1-20) Reservation: 60 SpiritWhile active, gains Energy when you Freeze enemies and triggers socketed spells on reaching maximum Energy.Gains 10 Energy per Power of enemies you Freeze with Hits from Skills (0-57)% increased Energy gained Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.75-15)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	—
Cast on IgniteCast on IgniteBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Fire, Meta Level: (1-20) Reservation: 60 SpiritWhile active, gains Energy when you Ignite enemies and triggers socketed spells on reaching maximum Energy.Gains 2 Energy per Power of enemies you Ignite with Hits from Skills, modified by the percentage of the enemy's Ailment Threshold the Ignite will deal (0-57)% increased Energy gained Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.75-15)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	—
Cast on BlockCast on BlockBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Meta Level: (1-20)While active, gains Energy when you Block and triggers socketed Spells on reaching maximum Energy.Gains 25 Energy when you Block (0-57)% increased Energy gained Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Has 10 maximum Energy per 0.1 seconds of base cast time of Socketed Spells Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Gains (0.0025-0.05) Energy when you BlockPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	Granted as an inherent skill from SvalinnSvalinn Crucible Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 110 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 72, 64 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield Grants Skill: Cast on Block(150-200)% increased Armour You take (15-20)% of damage from Blocked hits Block chance is LuckyThe priests found the Great Shield the night it fell to Middengard, but it was the smiths who delved into the secrets it held..
Fire Spell on HitFire Spell on HitBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Fire, Meta Level: (1-20)While active, gains Energy when you Hit enemies with Melee Attacks and triggers socketed Fire spells on reaching maximum Energy.Gains 3 Energy per Power of enemies you Hit with Melee Attacks, modified by the percentage of the enemy's Ailment Threshold the Hit will deal (0-57)% increased Energy gained Can only socket Fire Spells Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.75-15)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	Granted by the Smith of Kitava ascendancy notable Heat of the Forge.
Thundergod's WrathThundergod's WrathBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Lightning, Meta Level: (1-20)While active, gains Energy when you Hit enemies with Melee Attacks and triggers socketed Lightning spells on reaching maximum Energy.Gains 3 Energy per Power of enemies you Hit with Melee Attacks, modified by the percentage of the enemy's Ailment Threshold the Hit will deal (0-57)% increased Energy gained Can only socket Lightning Spells Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Supported Skills deal (10-200)% increased Damage Supported Skills Cost nothing Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.75-15)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	Granted as an inherent skill from MjölnerMjölner Torment ClubOne Hand Mace Physical Damage: (154-198) to (255.5-328.5) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.59-1.74) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 65, 314 Str, 400 IntGrants Skill: Level (16-20) Thundergod's Wrath+200 Intelligence Requirement +100 Strength Requirement (250-350)% increased Physical Damage (10-20)% increased Attack Speed +(2-4) to Level of all Lightning SkillsLook the storm in the eye and you will have its respect..
Cast on Charm UseCast on Charm UseBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Meta Level: (1-20)While active, gains Energy when one of your Charms is used and triggers socketed Spells on reaching maximum Energy.When a Charm is used gains 2 Energy per Charge used (0-57)% increased Energy gained Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.75-15)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	Granted as an inherent skill from BijouborneBijouborne Double BeltRequires Level 44Grants Skill: Level (11-20) Cast on Charm Use (20–30)% increased Charm Charges gained Has (1-3) Charm Slots+(50-100) to maximum Mana (50-10)% reduced Charm Effect Duration +2 Charm Slots +(15-25) to Dexterity (20-30)% increased Charm Charges gainedTrifle not with the trinket mage..
Called ShotsCalled ShotsBuff, Persistent, AoE, Meta Level: (1-20)Applies a socketed Mark Skill to a nearby unmarked Enemy every few seconds. Consuming socketed Marks will cause them to be reapplied to an unmarked Enemy. This reapplication can happen at most once every few seconds.Applies a socketed Mark to 1 Enemy every five seconds Applies socketed Marks to Enemies within 10 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Applies socketed Marks to Enemies within (0.02-0.4) metresPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	Granted by the Deadeye ascendancy notable Called Shots.
SpellslingerSpellslingerBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Invocation, Meta Level: (1-20) Cooldown Time: 0.20 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)While active, gains Energy when you cast Spells. Using the Invocation once sufficient Energy is gathered will consume the Energy to trigger socketed Spells, and can trigger them multiple times if it has enough Energy.(0-57)% increased Energy gained Maximum Energy is 500 Gains 2 Energy per 0.1 seconds of base cast time of Spells you cast Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.75-15)% increased Energy gainedPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	Granted as an inherent weapon skill from a Dueling WandDueling WandWandRequires Level 65Grants Skill: Level (15-20) Spellslinger.
Mirage DeadeyeMirage DeadeyeBuff, Persistent, Trigger, Duration, Meta Level: (1-20)Requires: Spear, Bow, CrossbowWhile active, firing a ranged Projectile Attack will create a Mirage that uses socketed ranged Attacks for a short duration, then vanish.Place one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	Granted by the Deadeye ascendancy notable Mirage Deadeye.

Version history

Version	Changes
0.1.1c	(Hotfix 1) Meta Gems will no longer trigger in town areas.
0.1.1	Skills socketed in a Meta Gem's sockets can no longer gain energy.
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.