Far Shot (Ascendancy passive)

Far Shot

Ascendancy Notable Passive Skill

Far Shot
Projectile Barrages have no spread [1]

Far Shot is a notable Ascendancy passive skill for the Deadeye that grants increased projectile speed and the Far Shot modifier, causing projectile attacks to deal more damage the further they travel.

Mechanics

As the projectile begins to move from its point of origin, the attack gains more damage, capped at 30% more damage. It is important to note that damage scaling is done with respect to the total distance the projectile has travelled, not its current distance from the point of origin. If the projectile changes direction—as is the case with 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.—distance travelled continues to increase as the projectile returns to its point of origin.

Exact damage scaling yet to be determined. Support for Far Shot was added to Path of Building 1.4.117 on 6 Dec 2018, and shows the following damage scaling:

Distance	Multiplier
0	1
35	1
70	1.3
150	1.3

Interactions

Point Blank

Point Blank and Far Shot are multiplied together, and thus helps counteract the damage falloff at distance.

Distance	Point Blank	Far Shot	PB * FS
0	1.3	1	1.3
10	1.3	1	1.3
35	1	1	1
70	0.69565217391304	1.3	0.90434782608695
150		1.3

At close ranges the damage is vastly superior though, and it is worth keeping in mind that during full screen 1920x1080 gameplay, 85 units is the distance from the character to the edge of the screen. The damage multiplier would still be above zero at that point.

On Enemies

Far Shot is also used as a monster modifier. It is used by Birdmen, Maelströms, Voidbearers, as well as some unique monsters.

Presumably, monsters share the same damage mechanics as this passive.

Related unique items

The following unique items are related to Far Shot:

Item	Base Item		Stats
The FledglingThe Fledgling Lacquered HelmetArmour: (345-465) Evasion: (345-465)Requires Level 51, 57 Str, 57 Dex(150-200)% increased Armour and Evasion (30-50)% increased Projectile Speed (30-50)% increased Projectile Damage Projectiles cannot collide with Enemies in Close Range Far ShotThe single well-placed arrow that changes the world must be preceded by ten thousand practice shots.	Lacquered Helmet	51	(150-200)% increased Armour and Evasion (30-50)% increased Projectile Speed (30-50)% increased Projectile Damage Projectiles cannot collide with Enemies in Close Range Far Shot
Beltimber BladeBeltimber Blade Eternal SwordOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (116.85-129.15) to (193.8-214.2) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.72-1.80) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 66, 104 Str, 122 Dex+475 to Accuracy Rating(185-215)% increased Physical Damage (15-20)% increased Attack Speed 80% increased Evasion Rating while moving Skills fire 2 additional Projectiles if you've used a Movement Skill Recently Far ShotBy wind and wing they are carried, Their fates not theirs to control, Yet the fates of others dragged in their wake.	Eternal Sword	66	+475 to Accuracy Rating(185-215)% increased Physical Damage (15-20)% increased Attack Speed 80% increased Evasion Rating while moving Skills fire 2 additional Projectiles if you've used a Movement Skill Recently Far Shot
Lioneye's GlareLioneye's Glare Imperial BowBow Physical Damage: (100.8-129) to (394.8-453) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.59-1.74)Requires Level 66, 212 Dex(20-24)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills(180-200)% increased Physical Damage Adds (7-14) to (24-34) Physical Damage (10-20)% increased Attack Speed +(80-100) to maximum Mana Hits can't be Evaded Far Shot"See without doubt, slay without hesitation." - Marceus Lioneye of Sarn	Imperial Bow	66	(20-24)% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills(180-200)% increased Physical Damage Adds (7-14) to (24-34) Physical Damage (10-20)% increased Attack Speed +(80-100) to maximum Mana Hits can't be Evaded Far Shot

See also

• Point Blank

Version history

Version	Changes
3.2.0	All 19 Ascendancies have been reviewed and undergone extensive changes. As a result of these changes, many existing Ascendancy and Passive Skill trees will be reset. Far Shot: Now grants 30% increased Projectile Speed.
2.2.0	Added to the game as Ascendancy passive skill.