|help_text = Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
|help_text = Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
|intelligence_percent = 100
|intelligence_percent = 100
|gem_tags = AoE, Duration, Curse
|gem_tags = Spell, AoE, Duration, Curse
|gem_description = Curses all enemies in an area, Slowing them and making other effects on them expire more slowly.
|gem_tier = 7
|skill_id = TemporalChainsPlayer
|gem_description = [[Curse]] all enemies in an area, [[Slow]]ing them and making other effects on them expire more slowly.
|active_skill_name = Temporal Chains
|active_skill_name = Temporal Chains
|skill_icon = Temporal Chains
|item_class_id_restriction =
|skill_id = TemporalChains
|cast_time = 0.7
|cast_time = 0.7
|required_level = 1
|static_cost_types = Mana
|static_cost_types = Mana
|static_critical_strike_chance = 0
|stat_text = Curse applies after 1 second delay<br>Curse radius is (1.5–2.1) metres<br>Curse duration is (6–7.4) seconds<br>Other effects on Cursed enemies expire 25% slower<br>Cursed enemies are Slowed by (22–28)%
|quality_type1_weight = 1
|quality_type1_weight = 1
|quality_type1_stat_text = +(0–10)% increased Effect of Curse
|stat_text = [[Curse]] applies after 1.5 seconds delay<br>[[Curse]] radius is (1.5-3.1) metres<br>[[Curse]] [[Slow]]s targets by (40-59)%<br>[[Curse]] duration is (6-7.4) seconds<br>[[Curse]] makes other effects on targets expire 25% slower<br>[[Curse]] does not apply to enemies above level (20-0)
|level1 = True
|level1_level_requirement = 0
|level1_cost_amounts = 41
|level1_duration = 6
|level1_stat_text = Curse radius is 1.5 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 40%<br>Curse duration is 6 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 20
|level2_stat_text = Curse radius is 1.6 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 41%<br>Curse duration is 6.2 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 23
|level3_stat_text = Curse radius is 1.7 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 42%<br>Curse duration is 6.2 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 25
|level4_stat_text = Curse radius is 1.8 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 43%<br>Curse duration is 6.2 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 29
|level5_stat_text = Curse radius is 1.8 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 44%<br>Curse duration is 6.4 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 32
|level6_stat_text = Curse radius is 1.9 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 45%<br>Curse duration is 6.4 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 36
|level7_stat_text = Curse radius is 2 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 46%<br>Curse duration is 6.4 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 39
|level8_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.1 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 47%<br>Curse duration is 6.6 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 43
|level9_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.2 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 48%<br>Curse duration is 6.6 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 47
|level10_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.3 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 49%<br>Curse duration is 6.6 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 52
|level11_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.3 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 50%<br>Curse duration is 6.8 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 56
|level12_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.4 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 51%<br>Curse duration is 6.8 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 61
|level13_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.5 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 52%<br>Curse duration is 6.8 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 66
|level14_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.6 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 53%<br>Curse duration is 7 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 72
|level15_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.7 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 54%<br>Curse duration is 7 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 74
|level16_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.8 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 55%<br>Curse duration is 7 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 76
|level17_stat_text = Curse radius is 2.8 metres<br>Curse Slows targets by 56%<br>Curse duration is 7.2 seconds<br>Curse does not apply to enemies above level 78
| II || || {{il|Focused Curse}} || {{il|Ritualistic Curse}}
|t3_1 = {{il|Cursed Ground}}
|-
|t3_2 = {{il|Decaying Hex}}
| III || {{il|Cursed Ground}} || {{il|Burning Inscription}} ||
|t3_3 = {{il|Ritualistic Curse}}
|}
|t4_1 = {{il|Burning Inscription}}
}}
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==Version history==
==Version history==
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table row|0.3.0|
* [[Curse]] skills and skills that apply Elemental [[Exposure]] now can't apply those debuffs to enemies that are significantly higher level than the skill's own level requirement. This requirement is fairly lenient and disappears completely by high gem levels.
* Higher Rarity enemies are now less affected by [[Curse]]s. Curses have 15% less effect on Magic monsters, 30% less effect on Rare monsters, and 50% less effect on Unique monsters.
* Temporal Chains: Now has a minimum Gem level of 7 (previously 13). Now has Curse Slows targets by 46-59% at Gem levels 7-20 (previously 24-28%).
* Removed "Barrageable" gem tag. {{undocumented}}
}}
{{Version history table row|0.2.1|
* Added "Barrageable" gem tag. {{undocumented}}
}}
{{Version history table row|0.2.0b|
* All Curse Skill Gems now have a higher growth of radius per Level. Starting at 1.5 metres at Level 1, Growing to 3.1 metres (from 2.1 metres) at Level 20.
}}
{{Version history table row|0.2.0|
* Curse Skills now apply their Curse after a 1.5 second delay (previously 1 second).
}}
{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
* Introduced to the game.
* Introduced to the game.
}}
}}
{{Version history table end}}
{{Version history table end}}
==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:28, 31 August 2025
Temporal ChainsSpell, AoE, Duration, Curse Tier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (41-178) Mana Cast Time: 0.70 secCurse all enemies in an area, Slowing them and making other effects on them expire more slowly.Curse applies after 1.5 seconds delay Curse radius is (1.5-3.1) metres CurseSlows targets by (40-59)% Curse duration is (6-7.4) seconds Curse makes other effects on targets expire 25% slower Curse does not apply to enemies above level (20-0)
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased CurseMagnitudesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
Acquisition Drop restricted It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem.Metadata Item class: Skill Gem Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemTemporalChains
Temporal Chains is a cursesspell slowing all enemies in an area, and making other effects on them expire more slowly.
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
Heightened CurseHeightened CurseSupport, Curse Category: Heightened Curse Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 140%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Curse Skills, magnifying their power.Supported Curses have 25% increased MagnitudesPlace 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.
Magnified Area IMagnified Area ISupport, AoE Category: Increased Area of Effect Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Supported Skills have 35% increased Area of 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.
II
Abiding HexAbiding HexSupport, Curse Category: Abiding Hex Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Curse Skills you cast yourself. Supported Skills will consume Power Charges on use, gaining significant Curse duration if they do.Supported Skills consume a Power Charge on use Supported Skills have 80% more duration when consuming a Power ChargePlace 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.
Focused CurseFocused CurseSupport, Curse Category: Focussed Curse Tier: 2 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Curse skills, causing them to Curse enemies more quickly after being cast.Curse zones from Supported Skills erupt after 50% less delayPlace 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
Cursed GroundCursed GroundSupport, Curse Category: Cursed Ground Tier: 3Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Curse Skills. Supported Curse Skills create areas which Curse Enemies so long as they are within them.Supported Skills create Cursed Ground Enemies on the Cursed Ground from a Supported Skill are Cursed while within it Maximum 2 areas of Cursed GroundPlace 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.
Decaying HexDecaying HexSupport, Chaos, Curse Category: Decaying Hex Tier: 3 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Curse skills. Cursed enemies' bodies decay, taking Chaos damage over time.Supported Skills inflict Decay, dealing 100% of Intelligence as Chaos damage per second for 8 secondsPlace 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.
Ritualistic CurseRitualistic CurseSupport, Curse Category: Ritualistic Curse Tier: 3Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Curse skills, causing them to cover a larger area but take longer to Curse enemies.Supported Skills have 50% increased Area of Effect Curse zones from Supported Skills erupt after 30% more delayPlace 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
Burning InscriptionBurning InscriptionSupport, AoE, Trigger, Fire Tier: 3 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports any Skill which creates Runic Inscriptions when Cast, causing those Runic Inscriptions to trigger Burning Inscription when they expire. Burning Inscription is a Spell which creates Ignited Ground based off of your Maximum Mana.Burning Inscription Create Ignited GroundIgniting Enemies based on a percentage of your Maximum Mana. Create Ignited Ground, Igniting enemies as though dealing Fire Damage equal to 20% of your Maximum Mana Ignited Ground radius is 2 metres Ignited Ground duration is 4 secondsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
V
Item acquisition
Temporal Chains has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
Curse skills and skills that apply Elemental Exposure now can't apply those debuffs to enemies that are significantly higher level than the skill's own level requirement. This requirement is fairly lenient and disappears completely by high gem levels.
Higher Rarity enemies are now less affected by Curses. Curses have 15% less effect on Magic monsters, 30% less effect on Rare monsters, and 50% less effect on Unique monsters.
Temporal Chains: Now has a minimum Gem level of 7 (previously 13). Now has Curse Slows targets by 46-59% at Gem levels 7-20 (previously 24-28%).
All Curse Skill Gems now have a higher growth of radius per Level. Starting at 1.5 metres at Level 1, Growing to 3.1 metres (from 2.1 metres) at Level 20.