Charge

Charges are counters that are represented as glowing orbs around an entity. They are not buffs.

Charge types

The three basic charges can be seen in the character menu's by default. Each charge corresponds to a different core attribute:

• File:Endurance charge status icon.pngEndurance charges are associated with strength.
• File:Frenzy charge status icon.pngFrenzy charges are associated with dexterity.
• File:Power charge status icon.pngPower charges are associated with intelligence.

Mechanics

Charges do not grant stats like buffs do. All charges have a base duration of 15 seconds that refreshes when a new charge of that type is added, and a visual effect that orbits the character.

Maximum charges

Characters have a default maximum of three Endurance, Frenzy, and Power charges. This limit can be raised with certain passive skills and equipment. If the character would gain a charge while already at the limit for that type of charge, no additional charge will be gained. However, the duration of all charges of that type will still be reset.

Consumption

Some skills can consume a certain type of charge to enhance or alter the skill's effects. While using these skills, charge duration timers are paused.

Skill gems

Skill Gems that are related to non-specific charges:

Gem	Tier
Chaotic SurgeChaotic SurgeAttack, AoE, Chaos Level: (1-20) Attack Damage: (50-181)% of baseGrants your weapon Surges. Non-Melee Projectile Attacks with that weapon Consume Surges to cause the Projectiles fired to explode at the end of their flight.Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Chaos Damage Cannot Consume Charges Explosion radius is 1.8 metresSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
Elemental SurgeElemental SurgeAttack, AoE, Lightning, Cold, Fire Level: (1-20) Attack Damage: (50-181)% of baseGrants your weapon Surges. Non-Melee Projectile Attacks with that weapon Consume Surges to cause the Projectiles fired to explode at the end of their flight.Cold Surge Attack Damage: 50-181% Supported Skills cannot consume Charges Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Explosion radius is 1.8 metres Fire Surge Attack Damage: 50-181% Supported Skills cannot consume Charges Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Explosion radius is 1.8 metres Lightning Surge Attack Damage: 50-181% Supported Skills cannot consume Charges Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Explosion radius is 1.8 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Explosion radius is (0–0.3) metresSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
Gemini SurgeGemini SurgeAttack, AoE, Cold, Fire Level: (1-20) Attack Damage: (50-181)% of baseGrants your weapon Surges. Non-Melee Projectile Attacks with that weapon Consume Surges to cause the Projectiles fired to explode at the end of their flight.Cold Surge Attack Damage: 50-181% Supported Skills cannot consume Charges Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Explosion radius is 1.8 metres Fire Surge Attack Damage: 50-181% Supported Skills cannot consume Charges Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Explosion radius is 1.8 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Explosion radius is (0–0.3) metresSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0

Persistent skills

Gem	Tier
Charge RegulationCharge RegulationBuff, Persistent Tier: 14 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 30 SpiritWhile active, you gain powerful Buffs based on your active Charges. However, maintaining the Buff Consumes Charges every few seconds.(20-26)% more Critical Hit Chance while you have a Power Charge (15-20)% more Defences while you have an Endurance Charge (10-15)% more Skill Speed while you have a Frenzy Charge Consumes one of each Charge every 10 seconds Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Consumes one of each Charge every (0.12-2.4) secondsSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	14

Related support gems

Gem	Tier
Charge Profusion ICharge Profusion ISupport Category: Charge Profusion Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports skills that can generate Charges, giving them a chance to generate an additional Charge when they do so.Supported Skills have 30% chance to grant an additional 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.	1
Perpetual ChargePerpetual ChargeSupport Category: Perpetual Charge Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports skills that consume Power, Frenzy or Endurance Charges on use, giving them a chance not to remove each Charge while still gaining the benefits of consuming them.Supported Skills have 25% chance to not remove Charges but still count as consuming themPlace 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
Heightened ChargesHeightened ChargesSupport Category: Twofold Tier: 2 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 115%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any Skill that Consumes Charges, granting a chance for benefits of that Consumption to be doubled.Benefits from consuming Charges for Supported Skill have 20% chance to be doubledPlace 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
InhibitorInhibitorSupport, Spell Category: Inhibitor Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any Skill you use yourself or that you Trigger. Supported Skills cannot consume Charges or Infusion by any means. Cannot Support Skills which require Charges or Infusion to be used.Supported Skills cannot consume Infusions Supported Skills cannot consume Charges Supported Skills deal 4% more Damage per different type of Charge on you Supported Skills deal 4% more Damage per different type of Infusion on youPlace 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
Charge Profusion IICharge Profusion IISupport Category: Charge Profusion Tier: 5 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports skills that can generate Charges, giving them a chance to generate an additional Charge when they do so, as well as a chance to generate an additional Charge of a random type.Supported Skills have 30% chance to grant an additional Charge Supported Skills have 15% chance to grant an additional random 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.	5

Related unique items

Item	Base item	Item class		Stats
Serpent's EggSerpent's Egg Gold AmuletRequires Level 35+(12-20) to increased Rarity of items found+(10-20) to all Attributes +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Gain an additional Charge when you gain a ChargeWhen Kabala the Serpent Queen was banished from Keth, the Sekhemas took a single hostage as punishment.	Gold Amulet	Amulet	35	+(12-20) to increased Rarity of items found+(10-20) to all Attributes +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Gain an additional Charge when you gain a Charge
HateforgeHateforge Moulded MittsArmour: 68Requires Level 60, 53 Str(50-80)% increased Armour Gain (1-3) random Charge on reaching Maximum Rage Lose all Rage on reaching Maximum Rage (-10-10) to Maximum RageThe first Karui born on the fringes of the Vaal empire developed a blood fever born of corruption.	Moulded Mitts	Gloves	60	(50-80)% increased Armour Gain (1-3) random Charge on reaching Maximum Rage Lose all Rage on reaching Maximum Rage (-10-10) to Maximum Rage
Spire of IreSpire of Ire Helix SpearSpear Physical Damage: 37-68 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.60 Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 65, 36 Str, 89 DexGrants Skill: Spear Throw Grants Skill: Level (16-20) Chaotic Surge(15-20)% increased Attack Speed Leeches (10–20)% of Physical Damage as Life Adds (167–201) to (267–333) Chaos damage When you Consume a Charge Trigger Chaotic Surge to gain 2 Chaos Surges Life Leech recovers based on your Chaos damage instead of Physical damageThe spear was specially forged to assassinate Voll, but Maligaro never got a chance to use it...	Helix Spear	Spear	65	(15-20)% increased Attack Speed Leeches (10–20)% of Physical Damage as Life Adds (167–201) to (267–333) Chaos damage When you Consume a Charge Trigger Chaotic Surge to gain 2 Chaos Surges Life Leech recovers based on your Chaos damage instead of Physical damage

Version history

Version	Changes
0.3.0	All charge-consuming skills now pause their corresponding charge's duration while in use.
0.2.0	The Base duration for Endurance, Frenzy and Power Charges is now 15 seconds (previously 20).
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.