Pierce
Pierce is a behavior of projectiles that enables them to pass through targets, continuing along their original trajectory.
Mechanics
Arrows and projectiles apply their effects for each enemy they hit or pierce, so for skills that depend on applying a debuff, such as 
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.
, piercing can be very powerful. For skills that explode on hit, some, 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 
Caustic ArrowCaustic ArrowAttack, Projectile, AoE, Duration, Chaos, Bow
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-10) Mana
Attack Damage: (55-64)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (55-64)%
Projectile Speed: 3260
AoE Radius: 20Fires an arrow which deals chaos damage in an area on impact, and spreads caustic ground. Enemies standing on the caustic ground take chaos damage over time.Deals (8.8-1927.1) Base Chaos Damage per second
Base duration is 2.00 seconds
Modifiers to Projectile Damage apply to this Skill's Damage Over Time effect
+(0-0.6) metres to radius
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
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.
, explode on every hit, while others like 
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.
only explode when the projectile disappears. A piercing effect overrides other projectile effects such as chaining, forking, and returning.
Arrow Pierce
All projectiles have an Arrow Pierce stat, regardless of whether the projectile is actually an arrow. A projectile's Arrow Pierce is equal to the sum of all Projectiles Pierce x additional Targets modifiers and Arrows Pierce an additional Target modifiers. The Arrows always Pierce modifier found on 
InfractemInfractem
Decimation BowBow
Physical Damage: (117.3-142.2) to (258.4-289.8)
Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.50)%
Attacks per Second: 1.20Requires Level 53, 170 Dex(30-50)% increased Critical Strike Chance+(20-30) to Dexterity
(70-80)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (25-35) to (36-45) Physical Damage
10% increased Movement Speed
+(350-400) to Accuracy Rating
Cannot Leech Life
Arrows Pierce all TargetsMark us with mercy, then press on with care,
Execute us steadily, notch away at our despair.
provides infinite Arrow Pierces. Projectiles that inherently always pierce—such as those of 
Freezing PulseFreezing PulseSpell, Projectile, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-21) Mana
Cast Time: 0.65 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 330%
Projectile Speed: 1800An icy projectile which has a chance to freeze enemies it passes through. The projectile fades quickly, reducing damage and freezing chance until it dissipates.Deals (8-1458) to (12-2188) Cold Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Projectiles continuously lose Damage, up to 50% less Damage by the time they dissipate
Projectiles have 25% chance to Freeze, which is lost over the first quarter of their flight
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.
—have infinite Arrow Pierces .[1]
Related effects
Some unique items or passive skills provide bonuses based off of pierce.
- Powerful Precision grants Projectiles Pierce Nearby Enemies, and 100% increased Critical Strike Chance for Piercing Projectiles.
DrillneckDrillneck
Penetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36Arrows Pierce an additional Target(8-12)% increased Attack Speed
+350 to Evasion Rating
+(40-50) to maximum Life
(10-14) to (19-24) Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks
Arrows deal 50% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments to Targets they Pierce"Why waste such a fine arrow on just one man?"
- Kiravi, Vaal Archer
grants the modifier Arrows that Pierce deal 50% increased Damage.
SlivertongueSlivertongue
Harbinger BowBow
Physical Damage: (130-145) to (353-373)
Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.50)%
Attacks per Second: 1.20Requires Level 68, 212 Dex(30-50)% increased Critical Strike ChanceAdds (80-95) to (220-240) Physical Damage
(150-200)% increased Critical Strike Chance with arrows that Fork
Arrows Pierce all Targets after Forking
Arrows that Pierce have +50% to Critical Strike MultiplierA hundred blind heads, each seeking the taste of prey on the air.
has 50% chance to inflict bleeding with Piercing arrows.
Sources
Basic Passive Skills
The passive skill tree provides up to piercing of 3 additional targets.
- Pierce (passive skill) with Projectiles Pierce an additional Target
- Piercing Shots with Projectiles Pierce 2 additional Targets
Ascendancy Passive Skills
- Powerful Precision for the Deadeye grants 100% increased Critical Strike Chance against Targets they Pierce and Projectiles Pierce all nearby Targets.
- Deadeye for the Ascendant grants Projectiles Pierce 2 additional Targets
Items
- InfractemInfractem
Decimation BowBow
Physical Damage: (117.3-142.2) to (258.4-289.8)
Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.50)%
Attacks per Second: 1.20Requires Level 53, 170 Dex(30-50)% increased Critical Strike Chance+(20-30) to Dexterity
(70-80)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (25-35) to (36-45) Physical Damage
10% increased Movement Speed
+(350-400) to Accuracy Rating
Cannot Leech Life
Arrows Pierce all TargetsMark us with mercy, then press on with care,
Execute us steadily, notch away at our despair., always 
VoidwalkerVoidwalker
Murder BootsEvasion: (444-596)
Energy Shield: (43-58)Requires Level 69, 82 Dex, 42 Int+(30-50) to Dexterity
(140-180)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
30% increased Movement Speed
20% chance to Avoid Projectiles while Phasing
You have Phasing if you've Killed Recently
Projectiles Pierce 5 additional Targets while you have Phasing
Celestial FootprintsStep into the void
and experience true freedom.
, while Phasing- SlivertongueSlivertongue
Harbinger BowBow
Physical Damage: (130-145) to (353-373)
Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.50)%
Attacks per Second: 1.20Requires Level 68, 212 Dex(30-50)% increased Critical Strike ChanceAdds (80-95) to (220-240) Physical Damage
(150-200)% increased Critical Strike Chance with arrows that Fork
Arrows Pierce all Targets after Forking
Arrows that Pierce have +50% to Critical Strike MultiplierA hundred blind heads, each seeking the taste of prey on the air., after chaining 
Penetrating Arrow QuiverPenetrating Arrow QuiverRequires Level 25Arrows Pierce an additional Target
with Projectiles Pierce an additional Target
Poacher's AimPoacher's Aim
Viridian JewelLimited to: 1Projectiles Pierce an additional Target
10% increased Projectile DamageA sharp eye can be more deadly than a sharp blade.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
with Projectiles Pierce an additional Target
Horned TalismanHorned TalismanTalisman Tier: 2Projectiles Pierce 2 additional TargetsCorruptedThe Empire hides lies and falsehoods
Behind a mask of politeness and civility.
The First Ones teach us to look through the lies,
And that no beast can truly cover their tracks.
- The Wolven King
between Projectiles Pierce (2 to 3) additional Targets
Greatwolf TalismanGreatwolf TalismanTalisman Tier: 4<Two random talisman implicit modifiers>CorruptedThe wolf greeted the king,
In the light of the harvest moon.
The wolf offered the strength of the wild,
And the king paid for it in blood.
(and 
Eyes of the GreatwolfEyes of the Greatwolf
Greatwolf TalismanTalisman Tier: 4
Requires Level 52<Two random talisman implicit modifiers>Implicit Modifier magnitudes are doubledCorruptedI am but a vessel for a greater force.
It acts through me. Speaks through me.
Decides what lives and dies through me.
And will change the world through me.
)
Vaal Orb Corruption
- Bows can gain the
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.
implicit Projectiles Pierce an additional Target - Wands can gain the Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again. implicit Projectiles Pierce an additional Target
Being Pierced by Projectiles
Currently, there is only one source of being pierced.
Lioneye's VisionLioneye's Vision
Crusader PlateArmour: (1803-2418)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 59, 160 Str, 160 DexSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 15 Pierce
(200-250)% increased Armour
+(60-100) to maximum Life
0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana
+160 Dexterity Requirement
Enemy Projectiles Pierce you"The Virtue Gems are a gift from the land,
our land, and we will not let our gifts
be destroyed by savages."
- Marceus Lioneye
has the unique mod Always be Pierced
Skill Gems
Sniper's MarkSniper's MarkSpell, Curse, Mark
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (16-33) Mana
Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 4Curses a single enemy, increasing the damage they take from projectiles, and making projectiles split when hitting them, to hit other targets around them. You can only have one Mark at a time.Cursed enemies take (10-29)% increased Damage from Projectile Hits
Projectiles which Hit Cursed Enemies Split towards 2 additional targets
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Cursed enemies take (0.25-5)% increased Damage from Projectile HitsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Pierce SupportPierce SupportSupport, Projectile
Icon: p
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 4Supports projectile skills.Projectiles from Supported Skills Pierce (2-4) additional Targets
Supported Skills deal (0-19)% more Projectile Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Projectile DamageThis 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.
- Lioneye's VisionLioneye's Vision
Crusader PlateArmour: (1803-2418)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 59, 160 Str, 160 DexSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 15 Pierce
(200-250)% increased Armour
+(60-100) to maximum Life
0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana
+160 Dexterity Requirement
Enemy Projectiles Pierce you"The Virtue Gems are a gift from the land,
our land, and we will not let our gifts
be destroyed by savages."
- Marceus Lioneye supports socketed skill gems with level 15 Pierce SupportPierce SupportSupport, Projectile
Icon: p
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 4Supports projectile skills.Projectiles from Supported Skills Pierce (2-4) additional Targets
Supported Skills deal (0-19)% more Projectile Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Projectile DamageThis 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.
The following skill gems have projectiles that pierce infinite targets:
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.
Galvanic ArrowGalvanic ArrowLightning, Attack, Projectile, AoE, Bow
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-10) Mana
Attack Damage: (80-99)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (80-99)%
Projectile Speed: 3260Fire a trio of electrical arrows that quickly dissipate, vanishing shortly after being loosed. The arrows are fired with such force that they create a burst of lightning, damaging enemies in a cone in front of you.50% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage
(1-9) to (5-179) Added Lightning Damage
Fires 3 Arrows
+(0-0.5) metres to radius
Increases and Reductions to Projectile Speed also apply to
this Skill's Area of Effect
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.
(arrow)
Siege BallistaSiege BallistaAttack, Projectile, Totem, Bow
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-11) Mana
Attack Speed: 50% of base
Attack Damage: (100-145)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (100-145)%
Projectile Speed: 3260Requires Level 12Summons a ballista totem that attacks with piercing arrows. Requires a Bow.Arrows Pierce (6-9) additional Targets
+(2-3) to maximum number of Summoned Totems
Totem lasts 8 seconds
Summons a Ballista Totem which uses this Skill
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.25-5)% increased Attack Speed per maximum TotemPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Tornado ShotTornado ShotAttack, Projectile, Bow
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (10-12) Mana
Attack Speed: 80% of base
Attack Damage: (100-120)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (100-120)%Requires Level 28Fires a piercing shot that travels until it reaches the targeted location. It will then fire projectiles out in all directions from that point, which will travel for a short time before disappearing.Fires 3 secondary Projectiles
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.
(initial arrow)- Freezing PulseFreezing PulseSpell, Projectile, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-21) Mana
Cast Time: 0.65 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 330%
Projectile Speed: 1800An icy projectile which has a chance to freeze enemies it passes through. The projectile fades quickly, reducing damage and freezing chance until it dissipates.Deals (8-1458) to (12-2188) Cold Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Projectiles continuously lose Damage, up to 50% less Damage by the time they dissipate
Projectiles have 25% chance to Freeze, which is lost over the first quarter of their flight
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.
FrostboltFrostboltSpell, Projectile, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-25) Mana
Cast Time: 0.75 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 360%
Projectile Speed: 375Fires a slow-moving projectile that pierces through enemies, dealing cold damage.Deals (9-1594) to (13-2392) Cold Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(1-20)% increased Cold DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Ice SpearIce SpearCritical, Spell, Projectile, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (8-23) Mana
Cast Time: 0.70 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 130%
Projectile Speed: 1000Requires Level 12Launches shards of ice in rapid succession. After travelling a short distance they change to a second form, which moves much faster and pierces through enemies.Deals (22-568) to (33-852) Cold Damage
Fires 2 Projectiles
Second form has 600% increased Critical Strike Chance
Second form has +(30-49)% to Critical Strike Multiplier
Second form has 300% more Projectile Speed
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Second form has +(2-40)% to Critical Strike MultiplierPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
(first form)
IncinerateIncinerateSpell, Fire, Channelling, AoE
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (2-4) Mana
Cast Time: 0.20 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 50%Requires Level 12Continuously launches a torrent of fire from your hand, repeatedly damaging enemies. As you channel this spell longer, the flames spread wider close to you and spread longer directly in front of you. When you stop channelling you release a wave of fire damage over a wide and long area that will apply a powerful Ignite.Deals (3-207) to (5-311) Fire Damage
25% more Damage with Hits and Ailments for each stage
100% increased angle per stage, up to 300%
Final wave always Ignites
8 maximum Stages
+(0.4-0.5) metres to radius per stage, up to a maximum of +(1.5-1.9) metres
Final wave deals 500% more Damage with Hits
Final wave deals 250% more Damage with Ignite
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
+(0.1-2) to maximum StagesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Holy Flame TotemHoly Flame TotemTotem, Spell, Projectile, Fire, Channelling, Physical
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (11-39) Mana
Cast Time: 0.25 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 35%
Projectile Speed: 750Requires Level 4Summons a totem that channels to fire a stream of flame at nearby enemies, and creates an area of consecrated ground around the totem.Deals (2-153) to (5-230) Physical Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Totem lasts 8 seconds
Fires 3 Projectiles
Summons a Totem which uses this Skill
50% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
Consecrated Ground grants Immunity to Curses to you and Allies
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.
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Version history
| Version | Changes |
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References
- ↑ Mark_GGG (November 22, 2015). "Deadeye Keystone Nodes should be more generic". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved March 7, 2017.