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 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

• Minion Instability
• Pain Attunement

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.
• 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. (Pain Attunement mod)
• 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.
• DeidbellowDeidbellow
  Gilded SalletArmour: (290-397)
  Evasion: (90-97)Requires Level 33, 38 Str, 38 Dex+(20-30) to Strength
  +(20-30) to Dexterity
  Adds 10 to 20 Physical Damage to Attacks
  +(200-300) to Armour
  20% increased Melee Damage
  Cannot Leech when on Low Life
  If you've Warcried Recently, you and nearby allies have 20% increased Attack, Cast and Movement SpeedMay it echo through the halls.
• 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.
• Martyr's CrownMartyr's Crown
  Vine CircletEnergy Shield: (117-140)Requires Level 52+(150-225) to maximum Energy Shield
  +(110-130) to maximum Energy Shield
  Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
  +25 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
  Pain AttunementLet it pierce you, let blood flow.
  Make more room for the soul to grow. (Pain Attunement mod)
• Ngamahu TikiNgamahu Tiki
  Coral AmuletRequires Level 36Regenerate (2-4) Life per second(50-70)% increased Fire Damage
  +(150-250) to Evasion Rating while on Low Life
  +(30-50) to maximum Life
  +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance
  Regenerate 1% of Life per second while on Low LifeFlames to guide the Great Spirit to the site of the dead,
  and smoke to carry them into the sky.
• The OakThe Oak
  Plank Kite ShieldChance to Block: 22%
  Armour: (32-55)
  Energy Shield: (9-15)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 40+4% to all Elemental Resistances(80-120)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
  +(100-150) to maximum Life
  80% reduced Freeze Duration on you
  Regenerate 3% of Life per second
  Regenerate 3% of Life per second while on Low LifeEven the mightiest tree was once just a sapling.
• 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.
• 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.
• Shavronne's GambitShavronne's Gambit
  Scholar BootsEnergy Shield: (46-60)Requires Level 32, 59 Int+10 to Dexterity
  +(20-30) to Intelligence
  (100-140)% increased Energy Shield
  (150-200)% increased Stun and Block Recovery
  15% increased Movement Speed
  20% increased Movement Speed when on Full Life
  Regenerate 1% of Energy Shield per secondThe Karui boats were closing the gap,
  but Shavronne had laid for them one final trap.
• 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 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
• 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.
• 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?"
• 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.
• 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.

Unique items with the modifier while not on Low Life:

• Esh's VisageEsh's Visage
  Vaal Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 24%
  Energy Shield: (190-230)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 159 Int(5-10)% increased Spell Damage(240-260)% increased Energy Shield
  +(70-100) to maximum Life
  +(30-40)% to Lightning Resistance
  +(17-29)% to Chaos Resistance
  Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield while not on Low Life
  Reflect Shocks applied to you to all Nearby EnemiesShe could see what she was not;
  a silhouette wreathed in light.
  And she was still.

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.
• Midnight BargainMidnight Bargain
  Engraved WandWand
  Physical Damage: 21-38
  Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%
  Attacks per Second: 1.50Requires Level 40, 131 Int(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence
  Minions have (20-30)% increased Movement Speed
  Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage
  +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies
  +1 to maximum number of Skeletons
  +1 to maximum number of Spectres
  Reserves 30% of Life
  Cannot be used with Chaos InoculationA chilling hush, a scraping sound
  Of things no more entombed in ground.
  A shambling horde is on its way
  To crush the very light of day.

Both these items are extremely convenient for low life energy shield builds because they prevent chaos damage from bypassing energy shield. They are not, however, necessary for such a build if the character has sufficiently high chaos resistance and other defences.

Trivia

Since version 0.9.6, the player light changes to noticeably reddish over the 33% - 37% range to make it easier to judge when the condition applies.