|gem_description = While active, killing an enemy with [[Blood Loss]] will cause a bloody explosion that deals [[Physical]] [[Attack]] damage to surrounding enemies based off the life of the exploded enemy, destroying their [[Corpse]] if the enemy was [[Rarity|Normal or Magic]]. The explosion also has a chance to [[Aggravate]] [[Bleeding]].
|active_skill_name = Herald of Blood
|active_skill_name = Herald of Blood
|skill_id = HeraldOfBloodPlayer
|gem_tier = 4
|item_class_id_restriction = One Hand Sword, Two Hand Sword, One Hand Axe, Two Hand Axe, One Hand Mace, Two Hand Mace, Warstaff, Claw, Dagger, Spear, Bow, Flail, Crossbow
|item_class_id_restriction = One Hand Sword, Two Hand Sword, One Hand Axe, Two Hand Axe, One Hand Mace, Two Hand Mace, Warstaff, Claw, Dagger, Spear, Bow, Flail, Crossbow
|gem_description = While active, killing an enemy with [[Blood Loss]] will cause a bloody explosion that deals [[Physical]] [[Attack]] damage to surrounding enemies based off the life of the exploded enemy, destroying their Corpse if the enemy was [[Rarity|Normal or Magic]]. The explosion also has a chance to [[Aggravate]] [[Bleeding]].
|item_class_id_restriction_text = Any [[Martial Weapon]]
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Deals +(0.2-4)% of exploded enemy's Blood Loss as unscalable PhysicalAttack DamageSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
Acquisition Drop restricted It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Spirit Gem.Metadata Item class: Skill Gem Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gem/SkillGemHeraldOfBlood
The following support gems are recommendations by GGG as listed in-game, and do not necessarily reflect optimal combinations or the views of the wiki.
Gem tier
Support gems
I
Pin IPin ISupport, Physical Category: Pin Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, allowing its Physical damage to Pin enemies but making it unable to Stun.Modifiers to Stun Buildup for Supported Skills instead apply to Pin Buildup Supported Skills cannot cause Stun Buildup Physical Damage from Supported Skill is PinningPlace 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.
Vitality IVitality ISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Vitality Tier: 1 Additional Reservation: 20 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 StrSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to gain Life Regeneration while the Skill is active.Regenerate 1% of maximum Life per second while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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.
II
Herbalism IHerbalism ISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Herbalism Tier: 2 Additional Reservation: 15 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 StrSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to gain increased Life recovery from Flasks while the Skill is active.30% Increased Recovery from Life Flasks while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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.
OverreachOverreachSupport, Attack, AoE Category: Increased Area of Effect Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attack Skills which deal Damage in an Area. Supported Skills have significantly increased Area of Effect, but are less Accurate against nearby targets.Supported Skills have 40% increased Area of Effect Supported Skills have 80% less Accuracy Rating against Enemies within two metresPlace 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.
III
Strong HeartedStrong HeartedSupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Strong Hearted Tier: 3 Additional Reservation: 15 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 IntSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing Shock applied to you to last for a shorter duration while the Supported Skill is active.50% less Shock duration on you while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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.
IV
Herbalism IIHerbalism IISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Herbalism Tier: 4 Additional Reservation: 30 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 StrSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to gain increased Life recovery from Flasks while the Skill is active.50% Increased Recovery from Life Flasks while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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.
Vitality IIVitality IISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Vitality Tier: 4 Additional Reservation: 40 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 StrSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to gain Life Regeneration while the Skill is active.Regenerate 2% of maximum Life per second while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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.
V
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.
Physical MasteryPhysical MasterySupport, Physical Category: Mastery Tier: 5Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Physical skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.+1 to Level of Supported Physical 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.
Item acquisition
Herald of Blood has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
Herald of Blood no longer destroys the corpses of Rare and Unique monsters when they explode, allowing you to use Ritual Sacrifice on the Rare monsters.