Brutal Blade

Brutal Blade

Notable Passive Skill

Sword Attacks deal 24% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments
+6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield
20% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage [1]

Brutal Blade is a notable passive skill that grants increased damage and with swords. It also grants additional chance to block attack damage while holding a shield or dual wielding, as well as a chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you block attack damage.

Anointment

Blight anointment to unlock the passive:

Oil #1	Oil #2	Oil #3	Outcome
Sepia Oil	Verdant Oil	Golden Oil	Brutal Blade	Sword Attacks deal 24% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 20% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage

Version history

Version	Changes
3.16.0	[Undocumented This change was not documented by any official sources. It was discovered through player testing or datamining.] Now grants +6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield (changed up from 4%). Now grants 10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage (changed up from 10%). Now grants Sword Attacks deal 24 % increased Damage with Hits and Ailments (changed up from 20%). No longer grants 8% increased Attack Speed with Swords.
2.6.0	The Slashing Comeback, Fatal Blade and Brutal Blade clusters have been merged.
1.2.0	Brutal Blade also grants attack speed with swords. The area surrounding the Witch, Shadow and Ranger has been redesigned. Many values have been adjusted.
0.11.2	The Brutal Blade notable has been changed to 20% Physical Damage with Swords instead of 24% and also has +20 Strength.