Ballista Totem

Ballista totems is a type of totem. It was known as Ranged attack totems or RAT. Ballista totem skills are sub-type of totem skills. So far all gems that related to ballista totem have totem, projectile and bow gem tags.

Some passive skills are exclusive to ballista totem instead of all types of totem . However, passive skills that affects totems are usually affect ballista totem as well.

Skill gems

Gem
Artillery BallistaArtillery BallistaAttack, Totem, AoE, Fire, Projectile, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-11) Mana Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (50-65)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (50-65)%Requires Level 28Summons a ballista totem that propels a sequence of fiery arrows into the air. The arrows impact the ground in a line, each dealing area damage to enemies around it. Requires a Bow.Totem lasts 8 seconds +(2-3) to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems Fires 6 Arrows Summons a Ballista Totem which uses this Skill 100% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Fires +(0.05-1) ArrowsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	28	N/A		N/A
Artillery Ballista of Cross StrafeArtillery Ballista of Cross StrafeAttack, Totem, AoE, Fire, Projectile, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-11) Mana Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (50-65)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (50-65)%Requires Level 28Summons a ballista totem that propels a sequence of fiery arrows into the air. The arrows impact the ground in two perpendicular lines, each dealing area damage to enemies around it. Requires a Bow.Totem lasts 8 seconds +(2-3) to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems Fires 6 Arrows Summons a Ballista Totem which uses this Skill 100% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage Arrows fall in two perpendicular lines Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Fires +(0.05-1) ArrowsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	28	N/A		N/A
Artillery Ballista of Focus FireArtillery Ballista of Focus FireAttack, Totem, AoE, Fire, Projectile, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-11) Mana Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (80-120)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (80-120)%Requires Level 28Summons a ballista totem that propels a number of fiery arrows into the air, each targeting a specific enemy. Arrows deal area damage to enemies around it on landing. Requires a Bow.Totem lasts 8 seconds +(2-3) to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems Fires up to 5 Arrows at different targets Summons a Ballista Totem which uses this Skill 100% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Fires +(0.05-1) ArrowsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	28	N/A		N/A
Focused Ballista SupportFocused Ballista SupportProjectile, Support, Totem Icon: ^ Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 140%Requires Level 31Supports skills that summon ballista totems. Cannot modify the skills of minions.Ballista Totems from Supported Skills only Attack when you fire an Attack Projectile Supported Skills have (40-68)% increased Totem Placement speed Supported Skills have (25-35)% more Attack Speed Supported Skills deal (0-9)% more Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased Totem 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.	31	N/A		N/A
Shrapnel BallistaShrapnel BallistaAttack, Projectile, Totem, Physical, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-11) Mana Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (38-44)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (38-44)%Requires Level 4Summons a ballista totem that fires multiple arrows with extreme force, breaking them apart into shrapnel. Enemies can be hit by multiple arrows from the same attack. Requires a Bow.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 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
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
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.	12	N/A		N/A
Siege Ballista of SplinteringSiege Ballista of SplinteringAttack, Projectile, Totem, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-11) Mana Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (90-130)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (90-130)%Requires Level 12Summons a ballista totem that attacks with forking arrows. Requires a Bow.+(2-3) to maximum number of Summoned Totems Totem lasts 8 seconds Projectiles Fork Projectiles can Fork 1 additional Time Summons a Ballista Totem which uses this Skill Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Projectiles have (2-40)% chance for an additional Projectile when ForkingPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	12	N/A		N/A
Ballista Totem SupportBallista Totem SupportBow, Projectile, Support, Totem Icon: R Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 8Supports any bow or wand attack skill, causing it to summon a ballista totem that uses the skill for you.Supported Attack Skills cannot be used with Melee Weapons Supported Skills deal (32-24)% less Damage Supported Skills will summon a Ballista Totem which uses that Skill Totem lasts 8 seconds Supported Skills have +2 to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems Supported Skills have 50% less Attack Speed Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills have (0.5-10)% increased Totem Placement speedThis 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.	8			N/A

Passive skills

Name	Stats
Panopticon	Attack Skills have +1 to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems 50% increased Effect of Buffs your Ancestor Totems grant while Active 30% increased Totem Damage [1]
Watchtowers	24% increased Totem Damage Attack Skills have +1 to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems 1% increased Movement Speed per Summoned Totem [1]

Cluster Jewel passive skills

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Ascendancy passive skills

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Related modifiers

The following modifiers that have spawn weight, are related to ballista totem:

Item mods

Name	Generation Type		Stats	Spawn Weighting
WeaponTreeSkillShrapnelBallistaSiegeBallista	Crucible Passive Skill Tree	1	50% increased Siege and Shrapnel Ballista attack speed per maximum Summoned Totem 45% reduced Siege Ballista attack speed per Siege Ballista Totem 45% reduced Shrapnel Ballista attack speed per Shrapnel Ballista Totem	bow 1000

Enchantments

Name	Generation Type		Stats	Spawn Weighting
Enchantment Siege Ballista Totem Placement Speed 1	Enchantment	66	Siege Ballista has 30% increased Totem Placement Speed	helmet 100
Enchantment Siege Ballista Totem Placement Speed 2	Enchantment	75	Siege Ballista has 45% increased Totem Placement Speed	helmet 100

Unique items

The following unique items are related to ballista totem:

Item		Stats

Version history

Version	Changes
3.11.1d	Ballista Totems no longer play surge effects.
3.10.0	Fixed a bug that could cause Ballista Totems to magically float. Flying isn't planned until Path of Exile 6. All totems and ballistas now have approximately 50% more base life than previously, with the exception of Ancestral Totems, Decoy Totems and Holy Flame Totems, which had higher base life already. These totems have received a smaller increase to their base life.
3.9.0	Ranged attack totems are now called Ballistas and have a cool new look. It's a Ballista! All Ballista Totem skills (such as Siege Ballista and Ranged Attack Totem, which has been renamed Ballista Totem) now place the totem at Melee range. Added a new Dexterity Skill Gem - Artillery BallistaArtillery BallistaAttack, Totem, AoE, Fire, Projectile, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-11) Mana Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (50-65)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (50-65)%Requires Level 28Summons a ballista totem that propels a sequence of fiery arrows into the air. The arrows impact the ground in a line, each dealing area damage to enemies around it. Requires a Bow.Totem lasts 8 seconds +(2-3) to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems Fires 6 Arrows Summons a Ballista Totem which uses this Skill 100% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Fires +(0.05-1) ArrowsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.: Summons a Ballista Totem that propels a sequence of fiery arrows into the air. The arrows impact the ground in a line, each dealing area damage to the enemies around it. Added a new Dexterity Skill Gem - Shrapnel BallistaShrapnel BallistaAttack, Projectile, Totem, Physical, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-11) Mana Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (38-44)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (38-44)%Requires Level 4Summons a ballista totem that fires multiple arrows with extreme force, breaking them apart into shrapnel. Enemies can be hit by multiple arrows from the same attack. Requires a Bow.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 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.: Summons a Ballista Totem that fires multiple arrows with extreme force, breaking them apart into shrapnel. Enemies can be hit by multiple arrows from the same attack. Ranged Attack Totem Support (Now called Ballista Totem SupportBallista Totem SupportBow, Projectile, Support, Totem Icon: R Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 8Supports any bow or wand attack skill, causing it to summon a ballista totem that uses the skill for you.Supported Attack Skills cannot be used with Melee Weapons Supported Skills deal (32-24)% less Damage Supported Skills will summon a Ballista Totem which uses that Skill Totem lasts 8 seconds Supported Skills have +2 to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems Supported Skills have 50% less Attack Speed Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills have (0.5-10)% increased Totem Placement speedThis 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.) Supported skills now deal 50% less Damage at gem level 1 (from 30%), up to 41% less at gem level 20 (from 26%). Supported skills now summon a Ballista Totem, rather than a regular Totem. Supported skills now have +2 to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems. Attacks used by totem now have 50% less Attack Speed at all gem levels (from 30% less).
2.1.0	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. is introduced to the game. (Note: At that time does NOT specify as its own Ballista category)
0.10.2	Added a new cosmetic microtransaction effect - Tiki TotemTiki Totem SkinSkill Gem EffectYour Spell or Ballista totem becomes a coloured totem that has carved tiki designs.: Replaces the standard Spell Totem or Ranged Attack Totem with a coloured totem that has carved tiki designs.
0.9.12m	Introduced to the game as support skill Ranged Attack Totem SupportBallista Totem SupportBow, Projectile, Support, Totem Icon: R Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 8Supports any bow or wand attack skill, causing it to summon a ballista totem that uses the skill for you.Supported Attack Skills cannot be used with Melee Weapons Supported Skills deal (32-24)% less Damage Supported Skills will summon a Ballista Totem which uses that Skill Totem lasts 8 seconds Supported Skills have +2 to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems Supported Skills have 50% less Attack Speed Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills have (0.5-10)% increased Totem Placement speedThis 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..