Return
Return is a behavior of projectiles that causes them to attempt to return to the entity that fired them after they hit a target.
Mechanics
Only one projectile behavior can be applied each time a projectile hits a target. Return has fifth priority for projectile behaviors, preceded by Split, pierce, fork and chain.
When a projectile returns, it bounces off the target it hits and continues in the direction of the entity that fired it. If the entity that fired the projectile no longer exists—as is the case if it was fired by a trap or mine—the projectile will attempt to return to the last known location of the firing entity. A projectile can only return once. Returning projectiles can hit a previously hit target; however, only a single projectile from a single skill use can hit during the return (subsequent returning hits will pass through the monster and not deal damage).[1]
Projectiles apply their on-hit effects to each target they return from or otherwise hit. For example, Essence DrainEssence DrainSpell, Projectile, Duration, Chaos, AoE
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (8-23) Mana
Cast Time: 0.70 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 140%Requires Level 12Fires a projectile that applies a damage over time debuff when it hits. You are healed for a portion of the debuff damage. The debuff is spread by Contagion.Deals (9-644) to (13-966) Chaos Damage
Deals (31.2-1509.4) Base Chaos Damage per second
Base duration is 3.80 seconds
Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to this Skill's Damage Over Time effect
Regenerate 0.50% of Debuff Damage as Life
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Regenerate +(0.025-0.5)% of Debuff Damage as LifePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. will apply its debuff to each target a projectile hits. Skills such as Ice ShotIce ShotAttack, Projectile, AoE, Cold, Bow
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-10) Mana
Attack Damage: (130-174)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (130-174)%
Projectile Speed: 3260
AoE Radius: 23 / 10Fires an arrow that converts some physical damage to cold on its target and converts all physical damage to cold in a cone behind that target.(2-75) to (3-113) Added Cold Damage
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage
Base radius is 2.4 metres
Chills Enemies as though dealing (100-195)% more Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(4-80)% increased Area of Effect anglePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. and Kinetic BlastKinetic BlastAttack, Projectile, AoE
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (15-16) Mana
Attack Damage: (140-155)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (140-155)%
AoE Radius: 14Requires Level 28Fires a projectile from a Wand that causes a series of area explosions in a secondary radius around its point of impact, each damaging enemies.Kinetic Blast creates 4 additional explosions
35% less Area Damage
Base explosion radius is 1.4 metres
Base secondary radius is 2 metres
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Kinetic Blast creates (0.05-1) additional explosionsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. apply their on-hit area damage effects each time a projectile hits a target. The explosion behavior of some projectiles, such as FireballFireballProjectile, Spell, AoE, Fire
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-25) Mana
Cast Time: 0.75 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 370%
Projectile Speed: 1040
AoE Radius: 9Unleashes a ball of fire towards a target which explodes, damaging nearby foes.Deals (9-1640) to (14-2460) Fire Damage
25% chance to Ignite enemies
Base radius is (0.9-1.4) metres
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Base radius is (0.01-0.2) metresPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. and Creeping FrostCreeping FrostSpell, Projectile, Duration, AoE, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (7-20) Mana
Cast Time: 0.60 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 120%
Projectile Speed: 844
AoE Radius: 12Requires Level 12Fire an icy projectile that bursts on impact or when reaching the targeted area, dealing area damage and creating a chilling area that deals cold damage over time. This area will creep across the ground towards nearby enemies until its duration expires.Deals (11-568) to (16-847) Cold Damage
Base duration is 5.00 seconds
Deals (18.4-2225.7) Base Cold Damage per second
Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to this Skill's Damage Over Time effect
Base radius is 1.5 metres
Base secondary radius is 1.8 metres
Can have up to 10 Chilling Areas
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
+(0.01-0.2) metres to radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., is not an on-hit effect and occurs only when a projectile ceases to exist.
Currently there are two versions of Return. One requiring a final target and one that does not. Returning projectiles that require a final target will only return when hitting an enemy and state "from final Target". Returning projectiles that do not require a final target can also return upon hitting a wall or traveling their maximum distance, on top of when hitting a target and having no higher priority projectile action (pierce, chain, etc) while simply stating "return to you".
Related items
Skill gems
The following skill gems have stats from quality related to return:
There are no skill gems that have stats from quality related to return.
Spectral ThrowSpectral ThrowAttack, Projectile
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-8) Mana
Attack Speed: 110% of base
Attack Damage: (80-125)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (80-125)%
Projectile Speed: 1000Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. It flies out and then returns to you, in a spinning attack that damages enemies in its path.
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Projectiles that have Pierced deal (0.5-10)% more DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. also returns to the player.
Support gems
The following support gems have stats from quality related to return:
There are no support gems that have stats from quality related to return.
Unique items
Item | Stats | |||
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NimisNimis Topaz RingRequires Level 48+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance+(30-50) to Dexterity (25-35)% increased Projectile Damage Projectiles Return to you Projectiles are fired in random directionsToo much of something is bad enough; too much of nothing is just as tough. | 48 | +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance+(30-50) to Dexterity (25-35)% increased Projectile Damage Projectiles Return to you Projectiles are fired in random directions | ||
Reach of the CouncilReach of the Council Spine BowBow Physical Damage: (72-94.5) to (240-306.25) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: (1.51-1.57)Requires Level 64, 212 DexSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 20 Greater Volley (50-75)% increased Physical Damage Adds (10-16) to (45-60) Physical Damage (8-12)% increased Attack Speed 20% reduced Projectile Speed Arrows fired from the first firing points always Pierce Arrows fired from the second firing points Fork Arrows fired from the third firing points Return to you Arrows fired from the fourth firing points Chain +2 timesWe stand together. We strike together. | 64 | Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 20 Greater Volley (50-75)% increased Physical Damage Adds (10-16) to (45-60) Physical Damage (8-12)% increased Attack Speed 20% reduced Projectile Speed Arrows fired from the first firing points always Pierce Arrows fired from the second firing points Fork Arrows fired from the third firing points Return to you Arrows fired from the fourth firing points Chain +2 times | ||
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. | 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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Passive skills
Anointment-only passive skills
The following Anointment-only passive skills are related to return:
Name | Stats |
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Vengeant Cascade | Returning Projectiles have 150% increased Speed [1] |