Power charge

Power Charge

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Power charges are one of the three charge types. They grant a temporary buff associated with intelligence and represent an increase to concentration and arcane energies during combat. They are visualized as glowing blue orbs surrounding the character. Gaining a new power charge resets the duration of all remaining power charges.

Source of Power Charges

Skill Gems

• is a curse that causes enemies a chance to grant a power charge when killed.
• grants the linked active gem a chance to generate a power charge on critical strike.
• Power Siphon and Vaal Power Siphon grant a power charge on kill.

Passive Skills

• Charge on Kill and Overcharged grants a chance to generate a random type of charge on kill.
• These ascendancy class skills grant a chance to generate power charges:
  • Ascendant's Assassin (on hit against enemies at full life)
  • Ascendant's Hierophant (when a totem is placed)
  • Assassin's Unstable Infusion (on non-critical strike)
  • Hierophant's Conviction of Power (on kill)
  • Occultist's Forbidden Power (on critical strike)

Items

• The following items grant a chance to generate a power charge on kill:
  • Storm PrisonStorm Prison
    Spiraled WandWand
    Physical Damage: (16.8-19.2) to (51.8-59.2)
    Elemental Damage: 1 to (35-45)
    Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%
    Attacks per Second: 1.30Requires Level 24, 83 IntAdds (1-2) to (9-11) Lightning Damage to Spells and Attacks(40-60)% increased Physical Damage
    Adds 1 to (35-45) Lightning Damage
    (15-25)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
    +1 to Maximum Power Charges
    (25-35)% chance to gain a Power Charge on KillYou can never truly tame the tempest.
    You can barely even leash it.
  • Victario's AcuityVictario's Acuity
    Turquoise AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Dexterity and Intelligence+(30-40)% to Lightning Resistance
    +(8-10)% to Chaos Resistance
    10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill
    10% chance to gain a Power Charge on Kill
    5% increased Projectile Speed per Frenzy Charge
    5% increased Projectile Damage per Power Charge"Grind your words into sharp thoughts.
    Grind your thoughts into the sharpest of deeds."
    - Victario, the People's Poet
• Death's HandDeath's Hand
  Karui SceptreSceptre
  Physical Damage: (72-83) to (140-183)
  Critical Strike Chance: (7.50-9.00)%
  Attacks per Second: 1.50
  Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 56, 96 Str, 96 Int26% increased Elemental DamageAdds (35-46) to (85-128) Physical Damage
  (25-50)% increased Critical Strike Chance
  30% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Stun
  Gain Unholy Might for 4 seconds on Critical Strike"All are welcome in Hinekora's eternal home."
  - Karui Proverb has a chance to generate a power charge if a hit stuns an enemy.
• Doedre's ElixirDoedre's Elixir
  Greater Mana FlaskRecovers 120 Mana over 4.00 Seconds
  Consumes (31-36) of 36 Charges on useRequires Level 12(250-300)% increased Charges per use
  Removes 80% of your maximum Energy Shield on use
  You take 50% of your maximum Life as Chaos Damage on use
  Gain (1-3) Power Charges on use
  Gain (1-3) Frenzy Charges on use
  Gain (1-3) Endurance Charges on useDoedre Darktongue knew the Way of the Thaumaturge.
  In order to receive, one must give... without hesitation.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. grants a power charge when consumed.
• Hegemony's EraHegemony's Era
  Judgement StaffWarstaff
  Physical Damage: (208-218) to (296-311)
  Critical Strike Chance: (7.15-7.80)%
  Attacks per Second: (1.46-1.51)
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Int+20% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff+6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
  Adds (135-145) to (160-175) Physical Damage
  (12-16)% increased Attack Speed
  (10-20)% increased Critical Strike Chance
  +1 to Maximum Power Charges
  10% chance to gain a Power Charge if you Knock an Enemy Back with Melee DamageThe right to rule demands mental acuity,
  a strong arm,
  And a tenacious sense of justice. has a chance to generate a power charge when a melee attack knocks back an enemy.
• Jaws of AgonyJaws of Agony
  Supreme Spiked ShieldChance to Block: 24%
  Evasion: (242-278)
  Energy Shield: (49-57)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 70, 85 Dex, 85 Int+5% chance to Suppress Spell DamageGrants Level 25 Bear Trap Skill
  (18-28)% increased Trap Damage
  (15-25)% increased Global Physical Damage
  +(60-80) to maximum Life
  -(18-14) Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
  25% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Throw a TrapOne wrong step triggers destruction.
  Agony slowly dominates the will to live. has a chance to generate a power charge when a trap is thrown.
• Malachai's LoopMalachai's Loop
  Harmonic Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 23%
  Energy Shield: (179-231)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 159 Int(10-15)% increased Spell Damage(210-250)% increased Energy Shield
  +2 to Maximum Power Charges
  20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit
  (12-16)% increased Spell Damage per Power Charge
  Lose all Power Charges on reaching Maximum Power Charges
  Shocks you when you reach Maximum Power ChargesThaumaturgy has no limit.
  It is our fragile reality that imposes boundaries. has a chance to generate a power charge on hit.
• SkyforthSkyforth
  Sorcerer BootsEnergy Shield: (51-59)Requires Level 67, 123 Int+(60-120) to maximum Mana
  30% increased Movement Speed
  25% chance to gain a Power Charge on Critical Strike
  12% increased Reservation Efficiency of Skills
  You have no Life Regeneration
  Stun Threshold is based on 500% of your Mana instead of LifeThe quick die young, the brilliant go mad,
  and the powerful stand alone in a wasteland of their own creation. has a chance to generate a power charge on a critical strike.
• Romira's BanquetRomira's Banquet
  Diamond RingRequires Level 60(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+333 to Accuracy Rating
  +(15-25)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
  +(40-60) to maximum Mana
  0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana
  Gain a Power Charge on Non-Critical Strike
  Lose all Power Charges on Critical StrikeThe Empress gave Romira two sons
  Born of his brother's seed
  Romira threw her a banquet
  A perfidious meal indeed. grants a power charge on a non-critical strike.
• SurgebindersSurgebinders
  Dragonscale GauntletsArmour: (229-291)
  Evasion: (229-291)Requires Level 67, 51 Str, 51 Dex(90-110)% increased Armour and Evasion
  (4-7)% increased Elemental Damage per Frenzy Charge
  (4-7)% increased Physical Damage per Endurance Charge
  (4-7)% increased Spell Damage per Power Charge
  10% chance to Steal Power, Frenzy, and Endurance Charges on HitYour lies are our strength.
  Your threats are our laughter.
  Your hate is our infinity
  The fire rises! grants a chance to steal a power charge from an enemy on hit.
• Victario's CharityVictario's Charity
  Laminated Kite ShieldChance to Block: 24%
  Armour: (113-133)
  Energy Shield: (23-27)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 50, 65 Str, 65 Int+8% to all Elemental Resistances+(50-70) to maximum Life
  +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance
  +11% to Chaos Resistance
  20% increased Area of Effect of Aura Skills
  10% chance to grant a Power Charge to nearby Allies on Kill
  5% chance to grant a Frenzy Charge to nearby Allies on HitA man's life is the greatest gift he can give. grants a chance to give nearby allies a power charge when you kill an enemy.
• Voll's ProtectorVoll's Protector
  Holy ChainmailArmour: (388-582)
  Energy Shield: (82-122)
  Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 35, 53 Str, 53 Int(100-150)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
  50% reduced maximum Mana
  Gain a Power Charge for each Enemy you hit with a Critical Strike
  Inner ConvictionAlthough a great leader during the war,
  Voll proved disastrous in times of peace. generates a power charge for each enemy you hit with a critical strike.
• Winter's BountyWinter's Bounty
  Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1
  Radius: Medium(10-15)% increased Cold Damage
  With at least 40 Intelligence in Radius, Cold Snap grants Power Charges instead of Frenzy Charges when Enemies die in its Area
  With at least 40 Intelligence in Radius, Cold Snap's Cooldown can be bypassed by Power Charges instead of Frenzy ChargesAs a boy, Rigwald was taught to hunt,
  Through the first snows of winter,
  When beasts have gorged their fill,
  And see nothing but the long slumber ahead.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. grants a chance to generate a power charge on kill.

Source of maximum Power Charges

• Infused, Instability, Overcharge are passive skills that each grant +1 maximum power charge.
• The Occultist's notable skill Forbidden Power grants +1 maximum power charge.
• Aiding Alira in the quest Deal with the Bandits on the Merciless difficulty setting rewards you with a permanent +1 maximum Power Charge.
• Corrupting a two-handed weapon with a Vaal Orb can give the item a +1 Maximum Power Charges as an implicit.

These unique items grant increased maximum power charges:

• The AylardexThe Aylardex
  Agate AmuletRequires Level 32+(16-24) to Strength and Intelligence+(30-50) to maximum Life
  +(50-70) to maximum Mana
  +1 to Maximum Power Charges
  10% increased Mana Regeneration Rate per Power Charge
  (80-100)% increased Power Charge Duration
  1% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life per Power Charge
  40% reduced Critical Strike Chance per Power ChargeShackled fires dance about;
  Might within from force without. (+1)
• Hegemony's EraHegemony's Era
  Judgement StaffWarstaff
  Physical Damage: (208-218) to (296-311)
  Critical Strike Chance: (7.15-7.80)%
  Attacks per Second: (1.46-1.51)
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Int+20% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff+6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
  Adds (135-145) to (160-175) Physical Damage
  (12-16)% increased Attack Speed
  (10-20)% increased Critical Strike Chance
  +1 to Maximum Power Charges
  10% chance to gain a Power Charge if you Knock an Enemy Back with Melee DamageThe right to rule demands mental acuity,
  a strong arm,
  And a tenacious sense of justice. (+1)
• Malachai's LoopMalachai's Loop
  Harmonic Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 23%
  Energy Shield: (179-231)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 159 Int(10-15)% increased Spell Damage(210-250)% increased Energy Shield
  +2 to Maximum Power Charges
  20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit
  (12-16)% increased Spell Damage per Power Charge
  Lose all Power Charges on reaching Maximum Power Charges
  Shocks you when you reach Maximum Power ChargesThaumaturgy has no limit.
  It is our fragile reality that imposes boundaries. (+2)
• Storm PrisonStorm Prison
  Spiraled WandWand
  Physical Damage: (16.8-19.2) to (51.8-59.2)
  Elemental Damage: 1 to (35-45)
  Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%
  Attacks per Second: 1.30Requires Level 24, 83 IntAdds (1-2) to (9-11) Lightning Damage to Spells and Attacks(40-60)% increased Physical Damage
  Adds 1 to (35-45) Lightning Damage
  (15-25)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
  +1 to Maximum Power Charges
  (25-35)% chance to gain a Power Charge on KillYou can never truly tame the tempest.
  You can barely even leash it. (+1, can be dual-wielded)
• Void BatteryVoid Battery
  Prophecy WandWand
  Physical Damage: 35-64
  Critical Strike Chance: 8.00%
  Attacks per Second: 1.20Requires Level 68, 245 Int(36-40)% increased Spell Damage80% reduced Spell Damage
  (10-20)% increased Cast Speed
  (50-65)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
  +(40-50) to maximum Mana
  +1 to Maximum Power Charges
  25% increased Spell Damage per Power Charge"The trick is to give nothingness,
  and to receive everything in return."
  - Inquisitor Maligaro (+1, can be dual-wielded)

The theoretical maximum power charges is 11 (+3 base, +3 passives, +1 quest reward, +3 items¹, +1 as Occultist).

¹ Disregards Malachai's Loop since it removes power charges at maximum charges.

The unique jewel PowerlessnessPowerlessness
Cobalt Jewel-1 to Maximum Power ChargesCorrupted"Your desires will mislead you."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. decreases maximum power charges by 1.

Consume Charges

• can be used to consume a charge to bypass its cooldown.
• Discharge consumes power charges to deal additional lightning damage.
• Malachai's LoopMalachai's Loop
  Harmonic Spirit ShieldChance to Block: 23%
  Energy Shield: (179-231)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 159 Int(10-15)% increased Spell Damage(210-250)% increased Energy Shield
  +2 to Maximum Power Charges
  20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit
  (12-16)% increased Spell Damage per Power Charge
  Lose all Power Charges on reaching Maximum Power Charges
  Shocks you when you reach Maximum Power ChargesThaumaturgy has no limit.
  It is our fragile reality that imposes boundaries. removes all power charges and shocks the user if they reach maximum power charges.
• Romira's BanquetRomira's Banquet
  Diamond RingRequires Level 60(20-30)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+333 to Accuracy Rating
  +(15-25)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
  +(40-60) to maximum Mana
  0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana
  Gain a Power Charge on Non-Critical Strike
  Lose all Power Charges on Critical StrikeThe Empress gave Romira two sons
  Born of his brother's seed
  Romira threw her a banquet
  A perfidious meal indeed. removes all power charges if the player deals a critical strike.

Related effects

These passive skills and unique items have modifiers related to power charges:

Passives

There passive skills are related to power charges:

Ascendancy passive skills

There are Ascendancy passive skills that affect power charges.

Effects on Monsters and Minions

The effects of Power Charges are much more significant on monsters and minions. Note that player totems themselves cannot gain or have Power Charges.

• 200% increased Critical Strike Chance per Power Charge
• 3 Maximum Power Charges

See also

• Endurance charge
• Frenzy charge