Curse

Сurses are a type of temporary debuffs.

Mechanics

Curses have a limited duration, but can be refreshed by applying a curse again.

Monsters and maps can have modifiers that make them (or monsters inside of them, in the case of maps) hexproof or immune to curses.

Act and map bosses have 60% less Curse Effect.

The total Curse Effect value can be calculated as the sum of any added Curse Effect, multiplied by the sum of all increases and reductions to Curse Effect, multiplied by all more and less Curse Effect modifiers.

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For more information about the symbols, see sum and product notation.

Curses can be turned into an aura by linking them with the .

Curse limit

By default, creatures can have one curse active at a time. While a curse is active, casting a different curse will override it. The following can increase the number of curses player can apply on an enemy:

• Whispers of Doom
• Occultist's Malediction
• Cospri's WillCospri's Will
  Assassin's GarbEvasion: (1842-2433)Requires Level 68, 183 Dex3% increased Movement Speed(150-200)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(31-53)% to Chaos Resistance
  You can apply an additional Curse
  Your Hexes can affect Hexproof Enemies
  Always Poison on Hit against Cursed EnemiesCurse their vile Council,
  They cast me aside as if I am some bastard child.
  If they only knew the power I possess.
• Doedre's DamningDoedre's Damning
  Paua Ring+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(5-20) to Intelligence
  +(5-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
  Gain (5-20) Mana per Enemy Killed
  You can apply an additional CurseWhere her mouth should have been there was only a whirling, black void.
• WindscreamWindscream
  Reinforced GreavesArmour: (163-216)Requires Level 33, 61 Str(50-80)% increased Armour
  +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
  50% increased Area of Effect of Hex Skills
  20% increased Movement Speed
  You can apply an additional CurseThe mocking wind, a shielding spell,
  The haunting screams, a maddening hell.
• A corrupted amulet with a Enemies can have 1 additional Curse

This allows for a theoretical maximum of 8 curses on an enemy at one time.

In addition, Self-FlagellationSelf-Flagellation
Viridian JewelLimited to: 1(10-20)% increased Damage per Curse on you
An additional Curse can be applied to youCorruptedBeg for forgiveness.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. increases the maximum number of curses a player can have on himself.

Curses as map mods

See also: List of map suffix mods

There are several map suffixes that cause players to be affected be a certain curse. They affect the entire area and cannot be removed. The level of the curses varies depending on the map tier.

Mid tier maps:

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High tier maps:

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Skills

Active gems

There are {{#ask: Has gem tags::Curse Has item class::Active Skill Gems |format=count}} curse skill gems usable by players. When a player or monster is cursed, a curse icon will appear over their heads; the icon is the same as depicted on the skill icon. The Silence curse is used by monsters only.

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Support gems

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Unique items

The following unique items affect your curses:

• Asenath's Gentle TouchAsenath's Gentle Touch
  Silk GlovesEnergy Shield: (18-23)Requires Level 25, 39 Int+(20-30) to Intelligence
  +(60-80) to maximum Life
  +(60-80) to maximum Mana
  Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains on Hit
  Non-Aura Curses you inflict are not removed from Dying Enemies
  Enemies near corpses affected by your Curses are Blinded
  Enemies Killed near corpses affected by your Curses explode, dealing
  3% of their Life as Physical DamageCool the head and cool the blade.
• Asphyxia's WrathAsphyxia's Wrath
  Feathered Arrow QuiverRequires Level 20(20-30)% increased Projectile SpeedGrants Level 5 Frostbite Skill
  (8-12)% increased Attack Speed
  +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance
  (30-40)% increased Chill Duration on Enemies
  Gain 20% of Physical Damage as Extra Cold Damage
  (7-10)% chance to Freeze
  Hexes Transfer to all Enemies within 3 metres when Hexed Enemy diesMist of breath
  Icing to lips and throat
  As the warm ones choke and fall
  Upon the frozen wasteland.
• Atziri's MirrorAtziri's Mirror
  Golden BucklerChance to Block: 25%
  Evasion: (991-1221)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 54, 130 Dex6% increased Movement Speed+(40-60) to Intelligence
  (180-200)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances
  50% reduced Duration of Curses on you
  Hex Reflection
  +10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while not Cursed
  +20% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Cursed"As long as I see death in my mirror, so will Wraeclast."
  - Atziri, Queen of the Vaal
• Chalice of HorrorsChalice of Horrors
  War BucklerChance to Block: 26%
  Evasion: (219-291)
  Energy Shield: (50-70)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 29, 74 Dex9% increased Movement Speed+3 to Level of Socketed Curse Gems
  (30-50)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(50-70) to maximum Energy Shield
  +20% Chance to Block Attack Damage from Cursed Enemies
  100% Chance to Cause Monster to Flee on Block
  Inflict Decay on Enemies you Curse with Hex Skills, dealing 700 Chaos Damage per Second for 8 SecondsAn eye for an eye. A curse for a curse.
• Chernobog's PillarChernobog's Pillar
  Ebony Tower ShieldChance to Block: 25%
  Armour: (785-1027)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 61, 159 Str+(20-30) to maximum LifeAdds (12-15) to (30-35) Fire Damage to Spells and Attacks
  (120-150)% increased Armour
  +(60-80) to maximum Life
  +(35-50)% to Fire Resistance
  25% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
  25% chance to Curse Non-Cursed Enemies with Enfeeble on HitFire dances with those who doubt
  Licks the skin and flesh from the fearful
  Where there is no fear
  There is no flame
• Conqueror's PotencyConqueror's Potency
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 14% increased Effect of your Curses
  Flasks applied to you have 8% increased Effect
  3% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your SkillsWhat you earn is almost as important as what you take.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Cospri's WillCospri's Will
  Assassin's GarbEvasion: (1842-2433)Requires Level 68, 183 Dex3% increased Movement Speed(150-200)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(31-53)% to Chaos Resistance
  You can apply an additional Curse
  Your Hexes can affect Hexproof Enemies
  Always Poison on Hit against Cursed EnemiesCurse their vile Council,
  They cast me aside as if I am some bastard child.
  If they only knew the power I possess.
• Doedre's DamningDoedre's Damning
  Paua Ring+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(5-20) to Intelligence
  +(5-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
  Gain (5-20) Mana per Enemy Killed
  You can apply an additional CurseWhere her mouth should have been there was only a whirling, black void.
• Doedre's ScornDoedre's Scorn
  Lunaris CircletEnergy Shield: (141-168)Requires Level 39, 83 Int+2 to Level of Socketed Curse Gems
  +(20-30) to Intelligence
  +(100-120) to maximum Energy Shield
  Adds 37 to 71 Chaos Damage for each Curse on the Enemy
  Curse Skills have (30-50)% increased Skill Effect DurationA scar of the flesh you'll never forget,
  A scar of the mind you'll never remember.
• DreadarcDreadarc
  CleaverOne Handed Axe
  Physical Damage: (17-27) to (55-60)
  Elemental Damage: (5-15) to (20-25)
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Attacks per Second: (1.39-1.43)
  Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 16, 48 StrAdds (5-15) to (20-25) Physical Damage
  Adds (5-15) to (20-25) Fire Damage
  (7-10)% increased Attack Speed
  +(15-25)% to Fire Resistance
  5% increased Movement Speed
  Curse Enemies with Flammability on HitThe fastest way to a man's heart
  is through his sternum.
• Dying BreathDying Breath
  Iron StaffWarstaff
  Physical Damage: 14-42
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.40%
  Attacks per Second: 1.30
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 13, 27 Str, 27 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff18% increased Cast Speed
  18% increased maximum Mana
  18% increased Area of Effect of Aura Skills
  18% increased Area of Effect of Hex Skills
  Nearby Enemies have 18% increased Effect of Curses on them
  Nearby allies gain 18% increased Damage
  18% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your SkillsThe whispers of the dead
  Carry wisdom for the living,
  If you are willing to give your life
  To listen.
• Heretic's VeilHeretic's Veil
  Deicide MaskEvasion: (361-459)
  Energy Shield: (165-218)Requires Level 67, 73 Dex, 88 Int+2 to Level of Socketed Curse Gems
  Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 22 Blasphemy
  Socketed Curse Gems have 30% increased Reservation Efficiency
  (90-110)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
  +(40-50) to maximum Energy ShieldBranded a heretic for your beliefs,
  You stand alone against many.
  May the truth that fuels their anger,
  Carry your blade into their hearts.
• Kiara's DeterminationKiara's Determination
  Silver FlaskLasts (1.20-2.40) Seconds
  Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use
  OnslaughtRequires Level 27Immunity to Freeze, Chill, Curses and Stuns during Effect
  (80-60)% reduced DurationTravelers of the deep wood speak of a witch
  whose ale provides a different kind
  of liquid courage.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
• KikazaruKikazaru
  Topaz RingRequires Level 20+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance+(10-15) to all Attributes
  (20-40)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
  60% reduced Effect of Curses on you
  Regenerate 3 Life per second per LevelHear no evil.
• Self-FlagellationSelf-Flagellation
  Viridian JewelLimited to: 1(10-20)% increased Damage per Curse on you
  An additional Curse can be applied to youCorruptedBeg for forgiveness.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• Sentari's AnswerSentari's Answer
  Brass Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 30%
  Energy Shield: (35-40)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 33, 83 Int10% Chance to Block Spell Damage
  +(20-30) to Intelligence
  (4-8)% increased Quantity of Items found
  +5% Chance to Block
  Curse Enemies with Punishment when you Block their Melee Damage, ignoring Curse Limit
  Curse Enemies with Temporal Chains when you Block their Projectile Attack Damage, ignoring Curse Limit
  Curse Enemies with Elemental Weakness when you Block their Spell Damage, ignoring Curse LimitOpen your eyes and you will see the cracks in your enemy's walls.
  Open your mind and you will see the cracks in your enemy's plans.
• Shackles of the WretchedShackles of the Wretched
  Chain GlovesArmour: (14-20)
  Energy Shield: (4-6)Requires Level 7Hexes applied by Socketed Curse Skills are Reflected back to you
  (40-60)% increased Stun and Block Recovery
  You cannot be Chilled for 3 seconds after being Chilled
  You cannot be Frozen for 3 seconds after being Frozen
  You cannot be Ignited for 3 seconds after being Ignited
  You cannot be Shocked for 3 seconds after being Shocked
  You grant (4-6) Frenzy Charges to allies on DeathCaptivity breeds creativity.
• Soul MantleSoul Mantle
  Spidersilk RobeEnergy Shield: (202-257)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 49, 134 IntSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 20 Spell Totem
  (20-25)% increased Spell Damage
  (100-120)% increased Energy Shield
  (20-30)% increased Totem Life
  Inflicts a random Hex on you when your Totems dieThe greatest mistakes cause suffering
  long after they have been made
• Star of WraeclastStar of Wraeclast
  Ruby AmuletRequires Level 28+(20-30)% to Fire ResistanceGrants Level 10 Frostblink Skill
  (30-50)% increased Cold Damage
  +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
  60% increased Area of Effect of Hex Skills
  You cannot be Cursed with Silence
  Frostblink has 50% increased DurationCorrupted"I offer to you an eternal oath
  that binds your heart to mine;
  a bond that not even death will break.
  Will you accept?"
  - Daresso, to his beloved
• The Blood ThornThe Blood Thorn
  Gnarled BranchStaff
  Physical Damage: 18-38
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
  Attacks per Second: (1.37-1.43)
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metres+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+12% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
  100% increased Physical Damage
  (5-10)% increased Attack Speed
  Reflects (22-44) Physical Damage to Attackers on Block
  Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Block
  Level Requirement reduced by 100 (Hidden)Touch not the thorn, for only blood and pain await.
• The Deep One's HideThe Deep One's Hide
  Studded Round ShieldChance to Block: 27%
  Armour: (87-133)
  Evasion: (87-133)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 20, 29 Str, 29 Dex60% increased Block RecoveryAdds 4 to 8 Physical Damage to Attacks
  Adds 12 to 15 Cold Damage to Attacks
  (90-130)% increased Armour and Evasion
  +(30-50)% to Fire Resistance
  Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on BlockThe thicker the shell,
  the greater the beast that hunts it.
• Thief's TormentThief's Torment
  Prismatic RingRequires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances(10-16)% increased Quantity of Items found
  Can't use other Rings
  +(25-40)% to all Elemental Resistances
  Gain (40-60) Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks
  Gain 30 Mana per Enemy Hit with Attacks
  50% reduced Effect of Curses on youThe ring I stole,
  My finger they took,
  A shrouded mind,
  Cut their curses short,
  As I drained their spirit
  And stole their soul.
  A blessing is often a curse.
• Thirst for HorrorsThirst for Horrors
  War BucklerChance to Block: 31%
  Evasion: (219-291)
  Energy Shield: (50-70)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 29, 74 Dex9% increased Movement Speed+3 to Level of Socketed Curse Gems
  (30-50)% increased Evasion Rating
  +(50-70) to maximum Energy Shield
  +(40-50) to maximum Life
  +5% Chance to Block
  100% Chance to Cause Monster to Flee on Block
  1% of Damage Leeched as Life against Cursed Enemies
  Curse Skills have 100% increased Skill Effect DurationWhat goes out must come in.
• TimeclaspTimeclasp
  Moonstone RingRequires Level 25+(15-25) to maximum Energy Shield(10-15)% increased Attack Speed
  (10-15)% increased Cast Speed
  (6-12)% of Damage taken Recouped as Life
  (6-12)% of Damage taken Recouped as Mana
  (-20-20)% increased Skill Effect Duration
  Unaffected by Temporal Chains"To us mere mortals, time is slippery.
  I'm just evening things out."
  - Doryani, Queen's Thaumaturgist
• Wheel of the StormsailWheel of the Stormsail
  Rotted Round ShieldChance to Block: 24%
  Armour: (33-58)
  Evasion: (33-58)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 560% increased Block Recovery+(20-40) to Armour
  +(20-40) to Evasion Rating
  (30-40)% increased Rarity of Items found
  +(50-75)% to Lightning Resistance
  100% increased Duration of Curses on youDoomed to plunder forever.
• WindscreamWindscream
  Reinforced GreavesArmour: (163-216)Requires Level 33, 61 Str(50-80)% increased Armour
  +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
  50% increased Area of Effect of Hex Skills
  20% increased Movement Speed
  You can apply an additional CurseThe mocking wind, a shielding spell,
  The haunting screams, a maddening hell.
• Ylfeban's TrickeryYlfeban's Trickery
  Hubris CircletEnergy Shield: (184-248)Requires Level 69, 154 IntTrigger Level 10 Shock Ground when Hit
  Adds 1 to (60-80) Lightning Damage to Spells and Attacks
  (130-170)% increased Energy Shield
  +(25-35)% to Lightning Resistance
  Curse Enemies which Hit you with a random Hex, ignoring Curse LimitAn angry god is one thing,
  but you should really fear a god
  with an unpredictable sense of humour.

Passive skills

There are passive skills that grant curse bonuses.

Radius for curses

These passive skills grant increased area of effect radius for curses.

Cast speed for curses

These passive skills grant increased cast speed for curses.

Duration for curses

These passive skills grant increased duration for curses.

Effectiveness of curses

These passive skills grant increased effect magnitude for curses.

Additional curses

These passive skill raise the active curse limit by one.

Ascendancy passive skills

These Ascendancy passive skills affect the player's curses.

Version history

Version	Changes
2.4.0	Bosses that had a reduced effect of curses on them now have a multiplier rather than a reduction. Over time, more and more curse effect has been made available to players. With the boss curse effect reduction being additive, the increased curse effect available to players overwhelmed it. Temporal Chains and Enfeeble arguably still trivialise most bosses.
2.0.0	Monsters that cast curses which lower player resistances should now do so less frequently. The curses now lower resistances less in Normal and Cruel difficulties. Rogue Exiles no longer reduce the effect of player curses cast on them. Map bosses, meanwhile, reduce the effect of player curses cast on them even more than before.
1.0.0	Map Bosses now have 60% reduced curse effect (up from 50%). Act bosses now have 70% reduced curse effect (up from 40%). Rogue Exiles now have 50% reduced curse effect (up from 0%).