Chaos

Chaos Damage

Tooltip

Chaos damage is one of the five Damage Types. It is reduced by Chaos Resistance.

Chaos damage is the least common damage type, and removes twice as much Energy Shield as the damage value when taken.

Chaos damage is one of the five damage types. It can be mitigated by chaos resistance. Chaos damage has the effect of removing twice as much energy shield when dealing damage.

Chaos damage over time is usually inflicted by poison or other debuffs.

Mechanics

Chaos damage is somewhat rarer than the other damage types, and is more often seen as damage over time rather than hit damage. It is stronger against energy shield, but a character with Chaos Inoculation is completely immune to chaos damage.

Chaos damage is usually used alongside Withered, a stacking debuff that increases chaos damage taken.

Gems

A list of gems with the gem tag: Category:Chaos (gem tag)

Skill gems

Gem	Tier
Gas ArrowGas ArrowAoE, Projectile, Fire, Chaos, Duration Tier: 7 Level: 1 Cost: 9 Mana Attack Damage: 80% of baseFires a noxious arrow at the ground, creating a cloud of flammable poisonous gas at the end of its flight. The cloud will detonate if hit by a Detonator skill or if an Ignited enemy touches it, creating a fiery explosion.Arrow Impact radius is 1.8 metres Poison Cloud Does not Hit, but Poisons enemies as though Hitting them Gains 50% more Area of Effect per second, up to a maximum of 200% Cloud radius is 1.8 metres Cloud duration is 4 seconds Explosion Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Impact radius is 1.8 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Impact radius is (0–0.4) metresPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skill Gem panel.	7
Poisonburst ArrowPoisonburst ArrowAoE, Projectile, Chaos, Duration Tier: 1 Level: (1-6) Cost: (5-10) Mana Attack Damage: (95-145)% of baseFires a virulent arrow that creates a burst of Poison on hit, affecting all enemies in an area.Place into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	1
Chaos BoltChaos BoltSpell, Projectile, Chaos Level: (1-20) Cast Time: 0.75 sec Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%Fires a burst of Chaos energy at the target.Deals (5–183) to (10–339) Chaos Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0–40)% increased Projectile SpeedSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
ContagionContagionSpell, AoE, Chaos, Duration Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cast Time: 1.00 secAffects a single enemy with a Debuff that deals Chaos damage over time. If the enemy dies while affected by Contagion, it and all other Chaos damage over time Debuffs spread to nearby enemies and refresh their durations. Reanimating or detonating a corpse affected by Contagion will cause the Minion or explosion to spread Contagion on hit.Deals 1.8 Base Chaos Damage per second Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to Debuff's Damage over Time Debuff deals 100% more damage for each time it has spread, up to 300% Spread radius is 1.7 metres Debuff duration is 5 seconds Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Debuff deals 0% more damage for each time it has spread, up to (0-100)%Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1
DespairDespairAoE, Chaos, Duration, Curse Tier: 9 Level: 1 Cost: 42 ManaCurses all targets in an area after a short delay, lowering their Chaos Resistance.Curse applies after 1 second delay Cursed enemies have (-36-30)% to Chaos Resistance Curse radius is (1.5–2.1) metres Curse duration is (6–7.4) seconds Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Curse radius is (0–0.2) metersSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.File:Despair skill icon.png	9
Essence DrainEssence DrainProjectile, Chaos, Duration Tier: 3 Level: 1 Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%Fires a Projectile that applies a powerful Chaos damage over time debuff to enemies it hits.Deals (5–126) to (9–234) Chaos Damage Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to Debuff's Damage over Time Debuff duration is 4 seconds Deals (8–217.5) Base Chaos Damage per second Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Debuff Duration is (0-1) secondsSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	3
Skeletal SniperSkeletal SniperMinion, Persistent, Physical, Fire, Chaos Tier: 1 Level: (1-2) Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec Attack Speed: 120% of base Attack Damage: 70% of baseSummons long-ranged, Reviving Skeletal Snipers that can fire a gas arrow on command. Rains an arrow down from above, creating a cloud of flammable poisonous gas where it lands. Any Burning effects or Detonator skills will explode the gas cloud, creating a fiery explosion.Minions from this Skill have +(0-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Impact Radius is 1.4 metresPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	1
Gas GrenadeGas GrenadeAoE, Projectile, Grenade, Fire, Chaos, Duration Tier: 5 Level: 1 Cost: 13 Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Attack Speed: 75% of base Attack Damage: 40% of baseFires a bouncing Grenade that causes a burst of Poison gas when its fuse expires, damaging enemies and leaving behind a growing Poison cloud. Burning effects or Detonator skills will cause the cloud to explode in a fiery blast.Impact radius is (1.4–2) metres Fuse duration is 2 seconds Poison Cloud Does not Hit, but Poisons enemies as though Hitting them Gains 20% more Area of Effect per second, up to a maximum of 160% Explosion Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire DamagePlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	5

Spirit gems

Gem	Tier
Withering PresenceWithering PresenceBuff, Persistent, Chaos, Duration Tier: 4 Level: (1-20) Cost: 30 SpiritWhile active, periodically Withers enemies in your Presence.Withered duration is 4 seconds Withers Enemies in your Presence every (3-1.58) seconds Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Withered duration is (0–1) secondPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	4

Support gems

Gem	Tier
Bursting PlagueBursting PlagueAoE, Trigger, Physical, Chaos Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports skills that can Poison enemies, causing Poisoned enemies to gain Plague over time and explode in a Plague Burst on death. Cannot support the skills of Minions.Poison from Supported Skills also adds 200% of Damage per Second to Enemy as Plague, up to a maximum of 10% of Enemy's maximum LifePlace 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.	1
Chaos InfusionChaos InfusionSupport, Attack, Chaos Tier: 3 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports Attacks, causing them to Gain Chaos Damage but deal less Damage of other Types.Supported Attacks Gain 25% of Damage as extra Chaos Damage Supported Attacks deal 50% less non-Chaos DamagePlace 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.	3
Chaos MasteryChaos MasteryChaos Tier: 3 Level: 1Supports Chaos skills, granting them an additional level.+1 to Level of Supported Chaos SkillsPlace 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.	3
Chaotic FreezeChaotic FreezeSpell, Chaos Tier: 3 Level: 1Supports Spells that deal non-Ailment Chaos damage over time. Enemies taking damage over time from Debuffs caused by supported skills will suffer Freeze build up from Chaos damage Hits from any source.Chaos damage Contributes to Freeze buildup for Hits against targets taking damage over time from Supported SkillsPlace 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.	3
ComorbidityComorbidityChaos Tier: 1 Level: 1Supports any skill that Hits enemies, allowing it to inflict an extra Poison on enemies but shortening the duration of those Poisons.Targets can be affected by +1 Poisons from Supported Skills at the same time Supported skills have 30% less Poison DurationPlace 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.	1
CorrosionCorrosionPhysical, Chaos Tier: 1 Level: 1Supports any skill that Hits enemies, causing Poison it applies to also Break enemy Armour. Cannot support skills that Consume Fully Broken Armour.Poison applied by supported Skills also Breaks Armour equal to 80% of Poison Damage dealtPlace 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.	1
Deadly PoisonDeadly PoisonChaos Tier: 3 Level: 1Supports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to deal less damage but inflict more potent PoisonSupported Skills deal 25% less Damage with Hits 75% more Magnitude of Poison inflicted with Supported SkillsPlace 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.	3
Decaying HexDecaying HexChaos, Curse Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Supports Curse Skills. Cursed enemies' bodies decay, taking Chaos damage over time.Supported Skills inflict Decay, dealing 60% 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 copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	1
EnvenomEnvenomChaos Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies, giving it a chance to Poison enemies.Supported Skills have 50% chance to Poison on HitPlace 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.	1
HinderHinderSpell, Chaos Tier: 2 Level: 1Supports Spells that deal non-Ailment Chaos damage over time, causing damage over time they inflict to also Hinder enemies.Chaos Damage over time inflicted by Supported Skills also Hinders enemiesPlace 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.	2
Impending DoomImpending DoomSpell, AoE, Trigger, Chaos Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Supports Curse skills you cast yourself, causing them to trigger Doom Blast on Cursed enemies when the Curse expires.Trigger Doom Blast when Curses from Supported Skills expirePlace 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.	1
Withering TouchWithering TouchChaos, Duration Tier: 1 Level: 1Supports any skill that Hits enemies, giving it a chance to Wither enemies on Hit.Withered last 4 seconds Supported Skills deal 25% less Damage Supported Skills inflict Withred on Hit with Chaos damagePlace 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.	1

Base items

The following base items are related to chaos damage:

Item		Stats
Amethyst CharmAmethyst CharmLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes 60 of 80 Charges on use +18% to Chaos ResistanceRequires Level 40Used when you take Chaos damage from a HitUsed automatically when condition is met. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refill at Wells or by killing monsters.	40	Used when you take Chaos damage from a Hit

Unique items

The following unique items are related to chaos damage:

Item	Stats
BlackheartBlackheart Iron RingAdds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Attacks(3–6) Life Regeneration per second Adds (4–6) to (8–10) Chaos Damage to Attacks 25% chance to Intimidate Enemies for 4 seconds on HitFear is highly infectious.	Adds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to Attacks(3–6) Life Regeneration per second Adds (4–6) to (8–10) Chaos Damage to Attacks 25% chance to Intimidate Enemies for 4 seconds on Hit
The Dark DefilerThe Dark Defiler Rattling SceptreSceptre Spirit: 100Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Skeletal Warrior+(20-30) to maximum Mana +(5-10) to Intelligance (10-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Gain 5% of Damage as Chaos Damage per Undead MinionRare is the Necromancer who leads his undead armies from the front.	Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Skeletal Warrior+(20-30) to maximum Mana +(5-10) to Intelligance (10-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Gain 5% of Damage as Chaos Damage per Undead Minion
BlackflameBlackflame Amethyst RingRequires Level 20+(7-13)% to Chaos Resistance(15-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 50% reduced Ignite Duration on Enemies Enemies Ignited by you take Chaos Damage instead of Fire Damage from Ignite 50% increased Magnitude of Ignite you inflictBeyond the veil of death, there burns a fire by whose light night is borne.	+(7-13)% to Chaos Resistance(15-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 50% reduced Ignite Duration on Enemies Enemies Ignited by you take Chaos Damage instead of Fire Damage from Ignite 50% increased Magnitude of Ignite you inflict
Ming's HeartMing's Heart Amethyst RingRequires Level 20+(7-13)% to Chaos Resistance20% reduced maximum Life Gain (30-40)% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage 30% reduced Global DefencesMing slew Tranquillity Took Chaos for his wife And on Her immortal finger He placed his Heart	+(7-13)% to Chaos Resistance20% reduced maximum Life Gain (30-40)% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage 30% reduced Global Defences
Original SinOriginal Sin Amethyst RingRequires Level 20+(7-13)% to Chaos Resistance+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance 100% of Elemental Damage Converted to Chaos DamageInnocence rose to godhood not on inspired faith, but on the vilification and hatred of another.	+(7-13)% to Chaos Resistance+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance 100% of Elemental Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
LycosidaeLycosidae Rampart Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 75Requires Level 28, 52 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield(30-40)% increased Block chance (60-100)% increased Armour Accuracy Rating is doubled Blocking damage poisons the enemy as though dealing 200 base Chaos damageA true predator does not chase; It waits.	Grants Skill: Raise Shield(30-40)% increased Block chance (60-100)% increased Armour Accuracy Rating is doubled Blocking damage poisons the enemy as though dealing 200 base Chaos damage
PerfidyPerfidy Knight ArmourArmour: 148 Evasion: 133Requires Level 45, 51 Str, 51 Dex(100–150)% increased Armour and Evasion (10–40)% chance to Avoid Physical Damage from Hits (10–40)% chance to Avoid Chaos Damage from Hits Enemies in your Presence are IntimidatedThe Trickster God turned the very Day and Night against each other. What hope have you?	(100–150)% increased Armour and Evasion (10–40)% chance to Avoid Physical Damage from Hits (10–40)% chance to Avoid Chaos Damage from Hits Enemies in your Presence are Intimidated
Melting MaelstromMelting Maelstrom Ultimate Mana FlaskRecovers 310 Mana over 3.00 Seconds Consumes 10 of 75 Charges on useRequires Level 60Effect is not removed when Unreserved Mana is Filled (200–250)% increased Duration Every 3 seconds during Effect, deal 50% of Mana spent in those seconds as Chaos Damage to Enemies within 3 metres Recover all Mana when Used Deals 25% of current Mana as Chaos Damage to you when Effect endsWhat is life, but a dreamlike spiral of panic?Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refill at Wells or by killing monsters.	Effect is not removed when Unreserved Mana is Filled (200–250)% increased Duration Every 3 seconds during Effect, deal 50% of Mana spent in those seconds as Chaos Damage to Enemies within 3 metres Recover all Mana when Used Deals 25% of current Mana as Chaos Damage to you when Effect ends
Beyond ReachBeyond Reach Visceral QuiverRequires Level 65(20-30)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Attacks(10-15)% reduced Attack Speed Chaos Damage from Hits also Contributes to Freeze Buildup Chaos Damage from Hits also Contributes to Electrocute Buildup Attacks Gain (10-20)% of Physical Damage as extra Chaos DamageThe limit of our knowledge is a barrier that protects us from ourselves.	(20-30)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Attacks(10-15)% reduced Attack Speed Chaos Damage from Hits also Contributes to Freeze Buildup Chaos Damage from Hits also Contributes to Electrocute Buildup Attacks Gain (10-20)% of Physical Damage as extra Chaos Damage
The Burden of ShadowsThe Burden of Shadows Chiming StaffStaffRequires Level 82, 178 IntGrants Skill: Level (18-19) Sigil of Power(20-30)% increased Cast Speed Skill Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Skills gain 1% of Damage as Chaos Damage per 3 Life CostNothingness is loathe to relinquish its grip. Every moment is a struggle to exist.	Grants Skill: Level (18-19) Sigil of Power(20-30)% increased Cast Speed Skill Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs Skills gain 1% of Damage as Chaos Damage per 3 Life Cost

Passive skills

Base passive skills

The following passive skills are related to chaos damage:

Keystone passive skills

The following keystone passive skills are related to chaos damage:

Ascendancy passive skills

The following Ascendancy passive skills are related to chaos damage:

Version history

Version	Changes
0.1.0e	Monsters' Chaos Damage now scales less aggressively over the Endgame.
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.