Low life

Definition

Low life is a condition that applies when life falls below 35%. However, it does not work if maximum life is set to 1 due to Chaos Inoculation. Linking auras or other mana-reservating skills to Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Blood Magic" is an easy way to trigger the low life condition.

The low life state unlocks several interesting aspects for a character, but can be difficult to maintain efficiently. See Maintaining Low Life for more information.

Related Passive Skills

A list of keystones with the condition on Low Life

Related Unique Items

Unique items with the modifier when on Low Life:

Ambu's ChargeAmbu's Charge
Crusader ChainmailArmour: (663-851)
Energy Shield: (140-176)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 43, 64 Str, 64 Int(180-220)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(60-80) to maximum Life
+15% to all Elemental Resistances
Gain up to maximum Endurance Charges when you take a Critical Strike
Your nearby party members maximum Endurance Charges is equal to yoursNothing stops the pain like a courageous rush into battle.
Araku TikiAraku Tiki
Coral AmuletRegenerate (2-4) Life per second+(150-250) to Evasion Rating while on Low Life
+(30-50) to maximum Life
+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance
Gain Elusive on reaching Low Life
You have Phasing while on Low LifeIt is said to make you invisible when the Great
Spirit comes to take you on your final journey.
The Blood DanceThe Blood Dance
Sharkskin BootsEvasion: (145-171)Requires Level 44, 79 Dex+(30-40) to Dexterity
20% increased Movement Speed
2% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge
4% reduced Attack and Cast Speed per Frenzy Charge
Regenerate 0.8% of Life per second per Frenzy Charge
(20-30)% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill
(20-30)% increased Damage per Frenzy Charge with Hits against Enemies on Low Life
Gore Footprints"Sharks thrash and swirl
To the pounding drum of their frenzied hearts
As they dance in the waters red."
-Lavianga, Guardian of the Karui Way
Crown of ThornsCrown of Thorns
Vine CircletEnergy Shield: (157-235)+(150-225) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+25 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
Pain AttunementLift it lightly, don it slow.
The spikes point out and in, you know. with the passive skill Pain Attunement
Daresso's CourageDaresso's Courage
Baroque Round ShieldChance to Block: 25%
Armour: (366-490)
Evasion: (366-490)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 54, 70 Str, 70 Dex120% increased Block Recovery+30% Chance to Block Spell Damage while on Low Life
(200-250)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances
+100% Chance to Block Attack Damage if you have Blocked Spell Damage Recently
+100% chance to Block Spell Damage if you have Blocked Attack Damage RecentlyBy tourney's end, Daresso bled and shivered.
Yet even accursed treachery failed to steal the champion's victory.
DeidbellDeidbell
Gilded SalletArmour: (290-397)
Evasion: (90-97)Requires Level 33, 38 Str, 38 Dex+(20-30) to Strength
+(20-30) to Dexterity
Skills which Exert an Attack have (20-40)% chance to not count that Attack
+(200-300) to Armour
Cannot Leech when on Low LifeMay you never hear it toll.
HonourhomeHonourhome
Soldier HelmetArmour: (68-112)
Energy Shield: (16-27)Requires Level 12, 16 Str, 16 Int+2 to Level of Socketed Gems
Adds 1 to 30 Lightning Damage to Spells and Attacks
(100-150)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
(10-20)% increased Rarity of Items found
(10-20)% reduced Mana Cost of Skills"The craven mind is sharp with self interest.
The honourable mind is much easier to manipulate."
- Malachai the Soulless
Last ResortLast Resort
Nailed FistClaw
Physical Damage: (10.8-12) to (37.8-42)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.20%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresGrants 3 Life per Enemy Hit25% increased Attack Speed when on Low Life
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 2 to 10 Physical Damage
100% increased Claw Physical Damage when on Low Life
100% increased Accuracy Rating when on Low LifeDesperate times demand desperate measures.
Lioneye's PawsLioneye's Paws
Bronzescale BootsArmour: (55-63)
Evasion: (55-63)Requires Level 30, 30 Str, 30 DexTrigger Level 5 Rain of Arrows when you Attack with a Bow
+(40-60) to Strength
+(40-60) to Dexterity
Adds 12 to 24 Fire Damage to Attacks
20% increased Movement Speed
40% reduced Movement Speed when on Low LifeStand and lead the righteous pride,
Fight till death, never hide.
Lori's LanternLori's Lantern
Prismatic RingRequires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances+10% to all Elemental Resistances
(6-8)% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
31% increased Light Radius
+(20-25)% to Chaos Resistance when on Low Life
Damage of Enemies Hitting you is Unlucky while you are on Low LifeBy its light, Lori led her young charges to safety
and bound up their wounds.
Her sword arm was iron, yet her heart gentle
and proof against hate.
Ondar's ClaspOndar's Clasp
Wrapped MittsEvasion: (11-15)
Energy Shield: (3-5)Requires Level 530% increased Attack Speed when on Full Life
Adds (1-4) to (30-50) Lightning Damage to Attacks
+(100-200) to Accuracy Rating
20% increased Movement Speed when on Low LifeA single lightning strike fells a man.
A single knife stroke fells an empire.
Victario's FlightVictario's Flight
Goathide BootsEvasion: (84-135)Requires Level 12, 26 Dex+15 to Dexterity
+15 to Intelligence
(100-150)% increased Evasion Rating
(10-20)% increased Movement Speed
(10-20)% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
Quicksilver Flasks you Use also apply to nearby AlliesAlive but not unscathed, Victario fled
as slaughter blossomed at the gates.
RedbeakRedbeak
Rusted SwordOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 9-22.5
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.71
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres40% increased Global Accuracy Rating100% increased Damage when on Low Life
50% increased Physical Damage
Adds 2 to 6 Physical Damage
10% increased Attack Speed
+(20-30) to maximum Life
Grants 2 Life per Enemy HitAs battle calms, blood turns to rust.
Rise of the PhoenixRise of the Phoenix
Mosaic Kite ShieldChance to Block: 24%
Armour: (499-676)
Energy Shield: (102-136)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 85 Str, 85 Int+8% to all Elemental Resistances(240-300)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
Regenerate (100-200) Life per second
+5% to maximum Fire Resistance
+(20-25)% to Fire Resistance
+25% to Fire Resistance while on Low Life
10% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
100% chance to Avoid being Ignited while on Low LifeMy bearer shall be guarded by flame,
for I am the phoenix, forever radiant in glory.
SpringleafSpringleaf
Plank Kite ShieldChance to Block: 22%
Armour: (32-55)
Energy Shield: (9-15)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 7+4% to all Elemental Resistances(80-120)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
80% reduced Freeze Duration on you
Regenerate (30-50) Life per second
Regenerate 100 Life per Second while on Low LifeFrom death springs life.
Starkonja's HeadStarkonja's Head
Silken HoodEvasion: (692-876)Requires Level 60, 138 Dex+(50-70) to Dexterity
50% reduced Damage when on Low Life
10% increased Attack Speed
25% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
(100-130)% increased Evasion Rating
+(80-100) to maximum Life
150% increased Global Evasion Rating when on Low LifeThere was no hero made out of Starkonja's death,
but merely a long sleep made eternal.
The Goddess BoundThe Goddess Bound
Whalebone RapierOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (14-16) to (59.5-68)
Elemental Damage: 3-7
Critical Strike Chance: 5.50%
Attacks per Second: 1.92
Weapon Range: 1.4 metresRequires Level 7, 32 Dex+25% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+1 to Level of Socketed Melee Gems
Uses both hand slots
(250-300)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 3 to 7 Fire Damage
20% increased Attack Speed
30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
+(20-40) to Evasion Rating
20% reduced Rarity of Items found
30% increased Movement Speed when on Low LifeShe paints her offer in wicked hues
An off-white grin, an elegant bruise.
To the nascent scourge she sings the ruse:
"With me in hand, what else need you use?"
WondertrapWondertrap
Velvet SlippersEnergy Shield: (13-41)Requires Level 9, 21 Int+(5-30) to Strength
+(5-30) to Dexterity
+(5-30) to Intelligence
+(5-30) to maximum Energy Shield
100% increased Rarity of Items found when on Low Life
(10-25)% increased Movement SpeedWonders abound at death's door.
The Broken CrownThe Broken Crown
Prophet CrownArmour: (358-516)
Energy Shield: (131-214)Requires Level 63, 85 Str, 62 IntSocketed Gems are supported by Level 20 Cast on Death
+(10-15) to all Attributes
20% increased Damage when on Low Life
(60-100)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(50-70) to maximum Energy Shield
20% reduced Mana Regeneration Rate
+(43-61)% to Chaos ResistanceEvery rule has an exception.

Unique items related to low life:

Shavronne's WrappingsShavronne's Wrappings
Occultist's VestmentEnergy Shield: (274-377)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 180 Int(3-10)% increased Spell Damage(100-150)% increased Energy Shield
10% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
+(30-40)% to Lightning Resistance
Reflects 1 to 250 Lightning Damage to Melee Attackers
Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy ShieldShavronne's apparel became ever more extravagant
as her body and soul became ever more corrupted.
Solaris LoricaSolaris Lorica
Copper PlateArmour: (281-397)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 17, 53 Str+(10-20) to Strength
(60-80)% increased Armour
25% reduced Chaos Damage taken over time
25% increased Light Radius
Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield
-(40-30) Chaos Damage takenGive me neither havens nor solace;
They are for the weak and frightened.
Instead, light the path to greatness,
So that I may begin my bright pursuit.