Life reservation

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Life reservation is a method of using life to pay for auras and herald skills or any skill with on ongoing effect. A portion of life is set aside as unusable for as long as the skill is active. Having life reserved does not reduce the rate of life regeneration, so it will reduce the time taken for life to regenerate to its (temporary) maximum. Reserved life values are multiplied by support gem mana cost multipliers.

Life reservation is typically used to stack more auras, as players can have auras reserved against mana and life, and is typically used on Low life builds.

Methods of reserving life

Methods of reserving skills against life:

• The Arrogance SupportArrogance SupportAura, Support
  Icon: B
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost & Reservation Multiplier: (220-201)%Requires Level 31Supports any non-blessing skill with a reservation.Supported Skills have (10-19)% increased Aura effect
  Supported Skills Reserve Life instead of Mana
  
  Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
  Supported Skills have (0.25-5)% increased Aura effectThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. will cause linked skill gems to be reserved against life instead of mana
• The Prism GuardianPrism Guardian
  Archon Kite ShieldChance to Block: 22%
  Armour: (156-179)
  Energy Shield: (32-37)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 68, 85 Str, 85 Int+12% to all Elemental Resistances+2 to Level of Socketed Aura Gems
  Socketed Gems Cost and Reserve Life instead of Mana
  Socketed Gems have 30% increased Reservation Efficiency
  +(20-30) to Dexterity
  +25% to all Elemental ResistancesWhen blood is paid, the weak think twice. shield will cause socketed skill gems to be reserved against life instead of mana

Skills which can be used to reserve life

Life can be reserved in two ways:

• By a fixed amount, which grows as the gem levels
• By a percentage of maximum life, which does not change with gem level

Reducing life reservation

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Related unique items

The following unique items are related to reservation:

Item	Base Item		Stats
Dissolution of the FleshDissolution of the Flesh Crimson JewelLimited to: 1Removes all Energy Shield Life that would be lost by taking Damage is instead Reserved until you take no Damage to Life for 2 seconds (20-30)% more Maximum Life"We awoke to a sudden dawn cresting through the mountains. Each peak rose into searing fire, a massive roiling tide. A great eye gazed upon us, and we became known - utterly."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Crimson Jewel	1	Removes all Energy Shield Life that would be lost by taking Damage is instead Reserved until you take no Damage to Life for 2 seconds (20-30)% more Maximum Life
Blood PriceBlood Price Reaver HelmetArmour: (198-233)Requires Level 40, 85 Str24% reduced maximum Life Regenerate (200-250) Life per second 100% increased Stun and Block Recovery Nearby Enemy Monsters have at least 8% of Life ReservedAn eye for an eye makes the whole world dead.	Reaver Helmet	40	24% reduced maximum Life Regenerate (200-250) Life per second 100% increased Stun and Block Recovery Nearby Enemy Monsters have at least 8% of Life Reserved
Midnight BargainMidnight Bargain Engraved WandWand Physical Damage: 21-38 Critical Strike Chance: 7.00% Attacks per Second: 1.50Requires Level 40, 131 Int(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence Minions have (20-30)% increased Movement Speed Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres Reserves 30% of Life Cannot be used with Chaos InoculationA chilling hush, a scraping sound Of things no more entombed in ground. A shambling horde is on its way To crush the very light of day.	Engraved Wand	40	(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence Minions have (20-30)% increased Movement Speed Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres Reserves 30% of Life Cannot be used with Chaos Inoculation
Replica Midnight BargainReplica Midnight Bargain Engraved WandWand Physical Damage: 21-38 Critical Strike Chance: 7.00% Attacks per Second: 1.50Requires Level 40, 131 Int(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence Minions have (40-50)% increased Movement Speed Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage +6 to maximum number of Raging Spirits +3 to maximum number of Summoned Phantasms Reserves 30% of Life Cannot be used with Chaos Inoculation"Simply incredible. I caught an escaping test subject myself with swarms of burning skulls. Delightful!" - Researcher Olesya	Engraved Wand	40	(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence Minions have (40-50)% increased Movement Speed Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage +6 to maximum number of Raging Spirits +3 to maximum number of Summoned Phantasms Reserves 30% of Life Cannot be used with Chaos Inoculation
Tanu AhiTanu Ahi Wyrmscale GauntletsArmour: (176-260) Evasion: (176-260)Requires Level 49, 38 Str, 38 Dex(8-12)% increased Attack Speed (100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion (2-3)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 10% chance to gain Adrenaline for 2 Seconds when Leech is removed by Filling Unreserved Life 10% chance to gain Onslaught for 4 Seconds when Leech is removed by Filling Unreserved LifeThere is no greater thrill than leaping into combat, slashing and hewing with utmost abandon.	Wyrmscale Gauntlets	49	(8-12)% increased Attack Speed (100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion (2-3)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 10% chance to gain Adrenaline for 2 Seconds when Leech is removed by Filling Unreserved Life 10% chance to gain Onslaught for 4 Seconds when Leech is removed by Filling Unreserved Life
The Coming CalamityThe Coming Calamity Destroyer RegaliaEnergy Shield: (196-258) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 53, 145 Int+2 to Level of Socketed Herald Gems (80-100)% increased Energy Shield 35% chance to avoid being Stunned for each Herald Buff affecting you Mana Reservation of Herald Skills is always 45%Whiff of cold, tiny spark, faintest flicker in the dark. Embers swirl, ice takes form, sky exposed - Death's perfect storm. Frost and thunder, flames shine bright, ruin walks the land tonight. By your hand they dance and bend, wield them and brook no end.	Destroyer Regalia	53	+2 to Level of Socketed Herald Gems (80-100)% increased Energy Shield 35% chance to avoid being Stunned for each Herald Buff affecting you Mana Reservation of Herald Skills is always 45%
Offering to the SerpentOffering to the Serpent Legion GlovesArmour: (257-363) Energy Shield: (52-75)Requires Level 57, 44 Str, 44 Int<One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(15-25) to all Attributes (150-200)% increased Armour and Energy Shield 50% reduced Maximum Recovery per Life Leech (6-10)% increased Attack and Cast Speed (15-25)% increased Damage while Leeching Life Leech effects are not removed when Unreserved Life is Filled"You covet the strength of your peers, mortal? Perhaps it can be yours, if you are willing to make an offering of their blood..." - Vaal Myth of the Third Snake	Legion Gloves	57	<One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(15-25) to all Attributes (150-200)% increased Armour and Energy Shield 50% reduced Maximum Recovery per Life Leech (6-10)% increased Attack and Cast Speed (15-25)% increased Damage while Leeching Life Leech effects are not removed when Unreserved Life is Filled
The Ivory TowerThe Ivory Tower Saint's HauberkArmour: (443-496) Energy Shield: (76-85) Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 67, 109 Str, 94 Int+(40-70) to Intelligence +30 to maximum Energy Shield per 100 Reserved Life +(80-100) to maximum Mana Regenerate 2% of Energy Shield per second Chaos Damage is taken from Mana before LifeThe mind is a filter through which anarchy becomes order.	Saint's Hauberk	67	+(40-70) to Intelligence +30 to maximum Energy Shield per 100 Reserved Life +(80-100) to maximum Mana Regenerate 2% of Energy Shield per second Chaos Damage is taken from Mana before Life

Related passive skills

Base passive skills

The following passive skills are related to reservation:

Name	Stats
Curse Mana Reservation Efficiency	10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Curse Aura Skills [1] [2] [3] [4]
Mine Damage and Reservation Efficiency	8% increased Mine Damage 10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills that throw Mines [1] [2]
Reservation Efficiency	8% increased Reservation Efficiency of Skills [1] 8% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Reservation Efficiency of Heralds	10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Herald Skills [1] [2]
Stance Reservation Efficiency	10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Stance Skills [1]
Champion of the Cause	6% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your Skills 8% increased Reservation Efficiency of Skills 12% increased Area of Effect of Aura Skills [1]
Charisma	16% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills 6% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your Skills [1]
Efficient Explosives	30% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills that throw Mines Mines have a 15% chance to be Detonated an Additional Time [1]
Presage	Herald Skills have 25% increased Area of Effect 20% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Herald Skills [1]
Sanguimancy	50% increased Life Reservation Efficiency of Skills Removes all Mana Skills Cost Life instead of Mana Skills Reserve Life instead of Mana [1]
Seasoned Swordplay	50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Stance Skills [1]
Skittering Runes	50% increased Area of Effect of Hex Skills 20% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Curse Aura Skills 20% reduced Mana Cost of Curse Skills [1]
Sovereignty	12% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills 10% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your Skills [1]

Cluster Jewel passive skills

The following Cluster Jewel passive skills are related to reservation:

Name	Stats
Reservation Efficiency	6% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills [1]
Destructive Aspect	Pride has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 12% increased Area of Effect of Aura Skills [1]
Electric Presence	Wrath has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 20% increased Effect of Lightning Ailments [1]
Forbidden Words	25% increased Area of Effect of Curse Aura Skills 15% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Curse Aura Skills [1]
Frantic Aspect	Haste has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency Debuffs on you expire 10% faster [1]
Master of Command	100% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Banner Skills 15% increased Effect of Non-Curse Auras from your Skills on Enemies [1]
Mortifying Aspect	Malevolence has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency +11% to Chaos Resistance [1]
Pure Aptitude	+20 to Intelligence Purity of Lightning has 80% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 15% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate [1]
Pure Guile	+20 to Dexterity Purity of Ice has 80% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 5% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit [1]
Pure Might	+20 to Strength Purity of Fire has 80% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 40% increased Stun and Block Recovery [1]
Righteous Path	Zealotry has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 10% increased Effect of Consecrated Ground you create [1]
Self-Control	Discipline has 80% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 25% increased Mana Regeneration Rate [1]
Spiteful Presence	Hatred has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 20% increased Effect of Cold Ailments [1]
Sublime Form	Grace has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency +10% to all Elemental Resistances [1]
Uncompromising	Determination has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 20% increased Stun Threshold [1]
Volatile Presence	Anger has 50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency 20% increased Duration of Fire Ailments [1]
Stubborn Student	15% increased maximum Mana 20% increased Armour +1 Armour per 10 Unreserved Maximum Mana [1]

Keystone passive skills

The following keystone passive skills are related to reservation:

Name	Stats
Blood Magic	Removes all mana 10% more maximum Life Skills Cost Life instead of Mana Skills Reserve Life instead of Mana [1]
Immortal Ambition	Energy Shield starts at zero Cannot Recharge or Regenerate Energy Shield Lose 5% of Energy Shield per second Life Leech effects are not removed when Unreserved Life is Filled Life Leech effects Recover Energy Shield instead while on Full Life [1]
Supreme Ego	Auras from your Skills can only affect you Aura Skills have 1% more Aura Effect per 2% of maximum Mana they Reserve 40% more Mana Reservation of Aura Skills [1]

Ascendancy passive skills

The following Ascendancy passive skills are related to reservation:

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
Ascendant	Slayer	Life Leech effects are not removed when Unreserved Life is Filled Culling Strike 30% increased Area of Effect if you've Killed Recently Cannot take Reflected Physical Damage [1]
Champion	Inspirational	Banner Skills have no Reservation 30% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your Skills When you create a Banner, it gains 40% of the Stages of your placed Banner You and Allies affected by your placed Banners Regenerate 0.1% of Life per second for each Stage [1]
Guardian	Radiant Faith	Grants maximum Energy Shield equal to 10% of your Reserved Mana to you and nearby Allies Grants Armour equal to 25% of your Reserved Mana to you and nearby Allies [1]
Hierophant	Sanctuary of Thought	Gain 20% of Maximum Mana as Extra Maximum Energy Shield 25% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills 50% less Mana Cost of Skills 1% increased Area of Effect per 50 Unreserved Maximum Mana, up to 100% [1]
Pathfinder	Master Surgeon	Life Flask Effects are not removed when Unreserved Life is Filled Life Flask Effects do not Queue 50% less Life Recovery from Flasks [1]
Slayer	Brutal Fervour	Life Leech effects are not removed when Unreserved Life is Filled 10% reduced Damage taken while Leeching 100% increased Maximum Recovery per Life Leech [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
3.14.0	Blood Magic Support has been removed. Two new Support gems have been added in its place: Arrogance Support and Lifetap Support. Any existing Blood Magic Support Gems will be converted to Arrogance Support Gems. Added a new Strength Support Gem - Arrogance Support: Supports any skill with a reservation. Skills reserve life instead of mana and have increased aura effect. The reservation multiplier decreases as the gem level increases.
Unknown	Added to the game.