Impale
Impale (displayed as Impaled in the status icon) is a debuff that deals additional physical damage to the affected target each time it is hit.
Mechanics
When a hit applies impale to a target, 10% of that hit's physical damage is recorded before any damage mitigation is applied. Impale then deals the recorded damage to that target each time it is hit after that. A hit from any source will cause impale to deal damage; it does not have to come from the character who inflicted impale.
Impale remains in effect for eight seconds or until the maximum number of hits is reached.[1] By default, impale lasts for five hits. A target may have multiple impale effects on it at once. Each stack of impale will deal its own recorded damage to that target every time it is hit. The maximum number of impale stacks a target can have is inherently limited by how many hits the impales will last.[2]
Damage dealt by impale is considered reflected damage. The source of the reflected damage is the impale debuff; there is no interaction with effects that pertain to damage you reflect, as seen on Crown of the Pale KingCrown of the Pale King
Regicide MaskEvasion: (352-474)
Energy Shield: (72-96)Requires Level 52, 58 Dex, 58 Int(150-200)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
+(60-80) to maximum Life
(0.4-0.8)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
Reflects 100 to 150 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
100% of Damage you Reflect to Enemies when Hit is leeched as LifeA lightless world
a silent reign
two sightless eyes
feed on your pain..[3]
Damage scaling
The damage that impale will deal implicitly scales with the amount of physical damage dealt by the hit that inflicts it. A higher amount of physical damage dealt up front results in a more damaging impale. The damage can be further increased by modifiers that grant x% increased Impale Effect.
Damage calculation
Note: All calculations below assume 100% impale chance to make them simple. They also assume solo gameplay. No impale damage is done on the first hit to enemies. The second hit does 10% reflected damage. The third hit does 20%. Etc. This damage is capped at the total number of impales you land per hit multiplied by 10. Therefore 5 impales is 50% and 7 is 70%. This damage is then further multiplied by increased impale effect.
Example: Champion with plus 1 max impales, level 20 impale support with 20% quality and 20% impale effect from passives.
- Maximum impale damage begins at 7 hits. The base is 60% reflected damage.
- All impale effect modifiers include 38% from the gem and 20% from passives = 58%.
- Final damage is (60 x 1.58) = 94% of the damage of the hit in impale damage.
- The slower the attack speed of the character and the less hits per attack, the longer it will take to start doing maximum impale damage per hit.
The Impaler causes impale damage to be calculated differently. Depending on the individual build this keystone may increase or decrease the impale damage.
Sources
Skill gems
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Bear Trap of SkewersBear Trap of SkewersTrap, Spell, Duration, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-23) Mana Cooldown Time: 4.00 sec Can Store 3 Use(s) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 150%Requires Level 4Throws a trap that damages and impales a single enemy, and immobilises them for a duration based on how much damage was dealt. Modifiers to spell damage do not affect this skill's damage.Deals (8-711) to (11-995) Physical Damage Traps do not Trigger at the end of their Duration Trap lasts 4 seconds Locks enemy in place Killing Blows cause Impales on Enemies to Reflect Damage to surrounding Enemies (100-195)% increased Impale Effect Impale Enemies on Hit Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (4-80)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 4 | N/A | N/A | |
Bladefall of ImpalingBladefall of ImpalingCritical, Spell, AoE, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (12-23) Mana Cast Time: 0.70 sec Critical Strike Chance: 10.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 140%Requires Level 28Ethereal weapons rain from the sky, dealing damage to enemies in a sequence of volleys. Enemies can be hit multiple times where these overlap.Deals (43-595) to (65-893) Physical Damage 5 Volleys Critical Strikes do not deal extra Damage (50-107)% increased Impale Effect Critical Strikes Impale Enemies on Hit Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 28 | N/A | N/A | |
Double Strike of ImpalingDouble Strike of ImpalingAttack, Melee, Strike, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: 5 Mana Attack Speed: 80% of base Attack Damage: (91-140)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (91-140)%Performs two fast strikes with a melee weapon.Killing Blows cause Impales on Enemies to Reflect Damage to surrounding Enemies 40% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 1 | N/A | N/A | |
Lancing SteelLancing SteelAttack, Projectile, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (8-10) Mana Attack Speed: 80% of base Attack Damage: (63-106)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (63-106)%Requires Level 28Thrust an Axe or Sword forward, consuming your Steel Shards to form a cluster of shards in front of you. The cluster will fire a number of projectiles in sequence, aiming at enemies in front of or close to it. Steel Shards are gained with the Call of Steel Skill.(20-113) to (30-169) Added Attack Physical Damage Fires 4 Projectiles Fires 50% more Projectiles per Steel Shard consumed 20% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit Hits after the first on each Enemy deal 60% less Damage Consumes up to 4 Steel Shards Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Fires +(0.05-1) ProjectilesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 28 | N/A | ||
Shattering SteelShattering SteelAttack, Projectile, AoE, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-9) Mana Attack Speed: 85% of base Attack Damage: (100-159)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (100-159)%Requires Level 12Swing an Axe or Sword, firing projectiles which shatter on impact or soon after being launched, dealing area damage in front of where they shatter.(5-123) to (7-185) Added Attack Physical Damage Fires 3 Projectiles 40% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 12 | N/A | ||
Shattering Steel of AmmunitionShattering Steel of AmmunitionAttack, Projectile, AoE, Physical, Duration Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-9) Mana Attack Speed: 85% of base Attack Damage: (100-159)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (100-159)%Requires Level 12Swing an Axe or Sword, consuming Steel Shards to gain a Steel Ward that protects you for a duration, and fire projectiles which shatter on impact or soon after being launched, dealing area damage in front of where they shatter. Steel Shards are gained with the Call of Steel Skill.Base duration is 6.00 seconds (5-123) to (7-185) Added Attack Physical Damage Fires 3 Projectiles Gain a Steel Ward if you have at least 2 Steel Shards, up to a maximum of 6 Each Steel Ward grants +8% Chance to Block Projectile Attack Damage 40% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit If you have no Steel Shards, only Fires 1 Projectile Projectiles deal up to (50-110)% more Damage with Hits per Steel Shard consumed at the start of their movement, lowering this bonus as they travel farther Consumes up to 2 Steel Shards Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 12 | N/A | ||
Shrapnel Ballista of SteelShrapnel Ballista of SteelAttack, Projectile, Totem, Physical, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-11) Mana Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (49-57)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (49-57)%Requires Level 4Summons a ballista totem that consumes your Steel Shards to fire multiple arrows with extreme force, breaking them apart into shrapnel. Enemies can be hit by multiple arrows from the same attack. Requires a Bow. Steel Shards are gained with the Call of Steel Skill.Totem lasts 8 seconds +(2-3) to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems (2-56) to (3-85) Added Attack Physical Damage Fires 3 Arrows Summons a Ballista Totem which uses this Skill 40% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit If you have no Steel Shards, only Fires 1 Projectile Totem Attacks consume up to 1 of your Steel Shards Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 4 | N/A | N/A | |
Splitting SteelSplitting SteelAttack, Projectile, AoE, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-8) Mana Attack Speed: 90% of base Attack Damage: (70-210)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (70-210)%Fire a single projectile that splits on impact or at the targeted location, dealing area damage when it splits and again when the split projectiles explode at the end of their flight. Requires a Sword or Axe.(1-101) to (2-151) Added Attack Physical Damage Modifiers to number of Projectiles instead apply to the number of targets Projectile Splits towards Projectiles Split towards (2-5) targets Base radius is (0.6-1) metre 40% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit Projectiles can Split without hitting a target Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 1 | N/A | ||
Splitting Steel of AmmunitionSplitting Steel of AmmunitionAttack, Projectile, AoE, Physical Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-8) Mana Attack Damage: (70-210)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (70-210)%Consume Steel Shards to fire a single projectile that splits on impact or at the targeted location, dealing area damage when it splits and again when the split projectiles explode at the end of their flight. Requires a Sword or Axe. Steel Shards are gained with the Call of Steel Skill.(1-101) to (2-151) Added Attack Physical Damage Modifiers to number of Projectiles instead apply to the number of targets Projectile Splits towards Projectiles Split towards (4-7) targets Base radius is (1.2-1.6) metres If you have no Steel Shards, Projectile counts as already having Split 60% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit Projectiles can Split without hitting a target Consumes up to 2 Steel Shards Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 1 | N/A | ||
Dread BannerDread BannerAoE, Spell, Duration, Aura, Physical Level: (1-20) Reservation: 10% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 24Casting once reserves mana to carry a banner which makes nearby allies inflict impale with attacks, and lessens the accuracy of nearby enemies. Gain stages by impaling enemies while carrying the banner. Casting the skill again places the banner, ending the mana reservation. Once placed, it becomes more powerful for each stage gained. You cannot have multiple banners at the same time.Nearby Enemies have (15-21)% less Accuracy Rating Gain 1 Stage when you Impale an Enemy while carrying the Banner, up to 5 per second Gain +10 to maximum Fortification for 0.05 seconds per Stage on Placing the Banner Base Duration of 10.00 seconds after being Placed +1 second to Base Placed Banner Duration per Stage When placed, 8% increased Area of Effect per Stage You and nearby Allies have 20% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks When placed, 1% increased Aura effect per Stage You and nearby Allies have (0-19)% increased Impale Effect Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased effect of AuraPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 24 | N/A | N/A |
Support gems
Gem | ||||
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Impale SupportImpale SupportAttack, Physical, Support Icon: I Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 31Supports attack skills.Supported Attacks have 60% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit Supported Attacks have (0-28)% increased Impale Effect Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Attacks have (0.5-10)% increased Impale 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. | 31 | N/A |
Related unique items
The following unique items are related to Impale:
Item | Base Item | Stats | |||
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Skin of the LordsSkin of the Lords Simple RobeMovement Speed: -3%Has no Attribute Requirements or Energy Shield (Hidden) Sockets cannot be modified +2 to Level of Socketed Gems 100% increased Global Defences You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item Has 6 Linked Sockets (Hidden) <Random Keystone>CorruptedThe Lords are chosen so carefully. Only they may grace His flesh. | Simple Robe | 1 | Has no Attribute Requirements or Energy Shield (Hidden) Sockets cannot be modified +2 to Level of Socketed Gems 100% increased Global Defences You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item Has 6 Linked Sockets (Hidden)
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Watcher's EyeWatcher's Eye Prismatic JewelLimited to: 1(4-6)% increased maximum Energy Shield (4-6)% increased maximum Life (4-6)% increased maximum Mana <Two or Three random aura modifiers>One by one, they stood their ground against a creature they had no hope of understanding, let alone defeating, and one by one, they became a part of it.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. | Prismatic Jewel | 1 | (4-6)% increased maximum Energy Shield (4-6)% increased maximum Life (4-6)% increased maximum Mana
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Great Old One's TentaclesGreat Old One's Tentacles Eelskin GlovesEvasion: (125-148)Requires Level 38, 56 DexAdds (8-12) to (15-20) Physical Damage to Attacks +(50-70) to maximum Life (10-20)% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks 50% chance for Impales on Enemies you Kill to Reflect Damage to surrounding EnemiesUnder its influence, shards of metal take on a life of their own, wriggling into flesh, burrowing into organs, and exploding outwards in search of other victims. | Eelskin Gloves | 38 | Adds (8-12) to (15-20) Physical Damage to Attacks +(50-70) to maximum Life (10-20)% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks 50% chance for Impales on Enemies you Kill to Reflect Damage to surrounding Enemies | ||
Replica HeartbreakerReplica Heartbreaker Royal SkeanRune Dagger Physical Damage: 16-64 Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.45 Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires Level 50, 71 Dex, 102 Int30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance(60-70)% increased Spell Damage (40-80)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge +(30-50) to maximum Life 20% increased Impale Effect 20% chance to Impale on Spell Hit"There is something incredibly satisfying about impaling test subjects with Ethereal Knives. Perhaps it is the sound - the spell, the screams, or both." - Researcher Olesya | Royal Skean | 50 | 30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance(60-70)% increased Spell Damage (40-80)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge +(30-50) to maximum Life 20% increased Impale Effect 20% chance to Impale on Spell Hit | ||
Entropic DevastationEntropic Devastation Assassin's MittsEvasion: (208-307) Energy Shield: (42-62)Requires Level 58, 45 Dex, 45 IntGrants Call of Steel (100-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (30-50)% increased Effect of Impales inflicted with Spells Critical Strikes with Spells inflict ImpaleA legion of lives claimed by the shards of obliterated worlds. | Assassin's Mitts | 58 | Grants Call of Steel (100-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (30-50)% increased Effect of Impales inflicted with Spells Critical Strikes with Spells inflict Impale | ||
ParadoxicaParadoxica Vaal RapierOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: 22-87 Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.4 metresRequires Level 66, 212 Dex+25% to Global Critical Strike MultiplierAttacks with this Weapon deal Double Damage Veiled Prefix Veiled Suffix <veiled mod pool>What has no siblings but is always a twin?Take this item to Jun Ortoi to have her Unveil it. | Vaal Rapier | 66 | +25% to Global Critical Strike MultiplierAttacks with this Weapon deal Double Damage Veiled Prefix Veiled Suffix
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Replica ParadoxicaReplica Paradoxica Vaal RapierOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: 22-87 Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.4 metresRequires Level 66, 212 Dex+25% to Global Critical Strike MultiplierVeiled Prefix Veiled Prefix Veiled Suffix Veiled Suffix Veiled Suffix Veiled Prefix <veiled mod pool>"This is one riddle I can't solve." - Researcher GravenTake this item to Jun Ortoi to have her Unveil it. | Vaal Rapier | 66 | +25% to Global Critical Strike MultiplierVeiled Prefix Veiled Prefix Veiled Suffix Veiled Suffix Veiled Suffix Veiled Prefix
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Cane of KulemakCane of Kulemak Serpentine StaffWarstaff Physical Damage: 56-117 Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.25 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 68, 85 Str, 85 Int+20% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff(60-90)% increased Unveiled Modifier magnitudes Veiled Prefix Veiled Suffix <Veiled Prefix or Veiled Suffix> <veiled mod pool>Stolen power is still power.Take this item to Jun Ortoi to have her Unveil it. | Serpentine Staff | 68 | +20% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff(60-90)% increased Unveiled Modifier magnitudes Veiled Prefix Veiled Suffix <Veiled Prefix or Veiled Suffix>
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The Hungry LoopThe Hungry Loop Unset RingRequires Level 70Has 1 SocketConsumes Socketed Uncorrupted Support Gems when they reach Maximum Level Can Consume 4 Uncorrupted Support Gems Has not Consumed any Gems <Consumed support gem modifier>Be careful where you put your finger. | Unset Ring | 70 | Has 1 SocketConsumes Socketed Uncorrupted Support Gems when they reach Maximum Level Can Consume 4 Uncorrupted Support Gems Has not Consumed any Gems
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Related modifiers
The following modifiers are related to Impale: No results found
Related helmet enchantments
Name | Stats | |
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Enchantment Lancing Steel Impale Chance 1 | 66 | Lancing Steel's additional Projectiles have +20% chance to Impale Enemies |
Enchantment Lancing Steel Impale Chance 2 | 75 | Lancing Steel's additional Projectiles have +30% chance to Impale Enemies |
Related passives skills
Name | Stats |
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Axe Damage and Impale Chance | 14% increased Physical Damage with Axes Axe Attacks deal 14% increased Damage with Ailments 10% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks [1] |
Impale Chance | 10% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks [1] [2] |
Impale Chance and Physical Attack Damage | 5% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks 10% increased Attack Physical Damage [1] |
Impale Chance with Two Handed Weapons | 10% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Two Handed Weapons [1] |
Impale Effect | 6% increased Impale Effect [1] [2] |
Impale Effect with Two Handed Weapons | 10% increased Effect of Impales you inflict with Two Handed Weapons [1] |
Forceful Skewering | 10% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks 10% increased Impale Effect Impale Damage dealt to Enemies Impaled by you Overwhelms 25% Physical Damage Reduction [1] |
Harpooner | 30% increased Effect of Impales you inflict with Two Handed Weapons on Non-Impaled Enemies 20% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Two Handed Weapons 50% increased Impale Duration [1] |
Harvester of Foes | 30% increased Physical Damage with Axes Axe Attacks deal 30% increased Damage with Ailments 12% increased Impale Effect [1] |
Merciless Skewering | 15% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks Impale Damage dealt to Enemies Impaled by you Overwhelms 15% Physical Damage Reduction 5% increased Impale Effect [1] |
Cluster Jewel passive skills
The following Cluster Jewel passives are related to Impale:
Name | Stats |
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Readiness | 30% increased Evasion Rating if you haven't been Hit Recently 30% chance to Avoid Bleeding 30% chance to Avoid being Impaled [1] |
Deep Cuts | 15% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks Impales you inflict last 1 additional Hit [1] |
Rotten Claws | Minions have a 12% chance to Impale on Hit with Attacks [1] |
Run Through | 15% increased Physical Damage with Axes or Swords 10% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Axes or Swords 10% increased Impale Effect Axe or Sword Attacks deal 15% increased Damage with Ailments [1] |
Vicious Skewering | 15% increased Effect of Impales inflicted by Hits that also inflict Bleeding 10% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks Attacks have 10% chance to cause Bleeding [1] |
Ascendancy passive skills
There are Ascendancy passive skills related to Impale:
Ascendancy Class | Name | Stats |
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Champion | Armour and Evasion, Impale Chance | 15% increased Evasion Rating and Armour 10% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks [1] |
Champion | Master of Metal | Impales you inflict last 1 additional Hit If you've Impaled an Enemy Recently, you and nearby Allies have +1000 to Armour You and nearby Allies deal 6 to 12 added Physical Damage for each Impale on Enemy [1] |
Keystone passive skills
Name | Stats |
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The Impaler | When your Hits Impale Enemies, also Impale other Enemies near them Inflict 4 additional Impales on Enemies you Impale For 4 seconds after you Impale Enemies, they cannot be Impaled again, and Impales cannot be Called from them [1] |
Version history
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3.5.0 |
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References
- ↑ Mark_GGG (June 17, 2020). "All Notables and Keystones in Path of Exile: Harvest". Reddit. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ↑ Natalia_GGG (November 19, 2018). "Skill Reveal: Lancing Steel and Shattering Steel". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (November 18, 2018). "Skill Reveal: Lancing Steel and Shattering Steel". Reddit. Retrieved December 6, 2018.