Blood Stance and Sand Stance

You are in Blood Stance, deal more area damage with melee attacks, and have less area of effect with melee attacks.

You are in Sand Stance, deal less area damage with melee attacks, and have more area of effect with melee attacks.

You are in Blood Stance, and nearby enemies take more physical damage from hits based on their proximity to you.

You are in Sand Stance, and take less damage from enemy hits based on their proximity to you.

Blood Stance and Sand Stance are stance statuses provided by Blood and SandBlood and SandSpell, Stance
Level: (1-6)
Reservation: 10% Mana
Cooldown Time: 2.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 4Casts a buff that grants different bonuses to melee skills depending on your stance. Using the skill again alternates between Blood Stance and Sand Stance.Melee Skills deal (10-15)% more Area Damage while in Blood Stance
Melee Skills have 5% less Area of Effect while in Blood Stance
Melee Skills have (10-15)% more Area of Effect while in Sand Stance
Melee Skills deal 5% less Area Damage while in Sand Stance
(0-50)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. and Flesh and StoneFlesh and StoneSpell, Aura, AoE, Stance, Physical
Level: (1-20)
Reservation: 25% Mana
Cooldown Time: 2.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 16Buffs you, and affects nearby enemies with an aura, differently depending on your stance. Both stances are more impactful against enemies closer to you. Using the skill again alternates between Blood Stance and Sand Stance.Base Aura radius is 2.8 metres
(0-50)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate
While in Blood Stance, Aura makes Enemies take up to (10-20)% more Physical Damage from Hits
While in Sand Stance, Buff makes you take up to (10-19)% less Damage from Enemies in Aura

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.. The buff/debuff from the stance depends on which aforementioned skill is used. These skills can be activated again to switch between Blood Stance and Sand Stance. Certain attack skills behave differently based on which stance you are using.

Mechanics

Stance setting is shared between all skills that grant Blood or Sand Stance. Toggling one will toggle the other.

Skills and passives which interact with Blood and Sand Stance will use Blood Stance by default if you are not actively in either stance (e.g. if you do not have either of the toggle gems equipped).

Related skill gems

The following skill gems are related to Blood and Sand Stance:

Gem
BladestormBladestormAttack, AoE, Duration, Melee Level: (1-20) Cost: (10-14) Mana Attack Speed: 70% of base Attack Damage: (159-291)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (159-291)%Requires Level 28Perform a spinning attack, damaging enemies around you and creating a bladestorm matching your stance. The bladestorm repeatedly damages enemies, based on your weapon damage and attack time, for a duration. Blood bladestorms are stationary and cause Bleeding, while Sand bladestorms move slowly forwards and Blind enemies. Requires a Sword or Axe. You are in Blood Stance by default.Base duration is 3.00 seconds (70-108)% more Damage with Bleeding while in Blood Stance (10-12)% more Attack Speed while you're in a Blood Bladestorm Maximum of 3 Bladestorms at a time Sand Bladestorms grant (30-38)% increased Movement Speed to you Bladestorm deals 50% less Damage with Hits and Ailments Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.05-1) to Maximum number of Bladestorms at a timePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	28
Blood and SandBlood and SandSpell, Stance Level: (1-6) Reservation: 10% Mana Cooldown Time: 2.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 4Casts a buff that grants different bonuses to melee skills depending on your stance. Using the skill again alternates between Blood Stance and Sand Stance.Melee Skills deal (10-15)% more Area Damage while in Blood Stance Melee Skills have 5% less Area of Effect while in Blood Stance Melee Skills have (10-15)% more Area of Effect while in Sand Stance Melee Skills deal 5% less Area Damage while in Sand Stance (0-50)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	4
Flesh and StoneFlesh and StoneSpell, Aura, AoE, Stance, Physical Level: (1-20) Reservation: 25% Mana Cooldown Time: 2.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 16Buffs you, and affects nearby enemies with an aura, differently depending on your stance. Both stances are more impactful against enemies closer to you. Using the skill again alternates between Blood Stance and Sand Stance.Base Aura radius is 2.8 metres (0-50)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate While in Blood Stance, Aura makes Enemies take up to (10-20)% more Physical Damage from Hits While in Sand Stance, Buff makes you take up to (10-19)% less Damage from Enemies in Aura Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	16
LacerateLacerateAttack, AoE, Physical, Melee Level: (1-20) Cost: (10-17) Mana Attack Speed: 60% of base Attack Damage: (171-393)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (171-393)% AoE Radius: 38Requires Level 12Slashes twice, releasing waves of force that damage enemies they hit. Enemies in the middle of the slashes can be hit by both. The slashes will have a chance to inflict bleeding in Blood Stance, or have a wider angle in Sand Stance. Can be used with Axes and Swords. You are in Blood Stance by default.+(0-0.9) metres to radius (50-88)% more Damage with Bleeding while in Blood Stance 25% chance to cause Bleeding while in Blood Stance 50% increased angle while in Sand Stance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Attack Speed if you've changed Stance RecentlyPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	12
PerforatePerforateAttack, AoE, Slam, Melee Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-13) Mana Attack Speed: 80% of base Attack Damage: (218-622)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (218-622)%Smash the ground to bring forth multiple spears to damage enemies. When in Blood Stance, multiple spikes burst from the ground in sequence, able to hit enemies multiple times. In Sand Stance, the spikes are thrust outwards. Requires a Sword or Axe. You are in Blood Stance by default.Creates 7 Spikes 75% less Damage while in Blood Stance (0-76)% more Area of Effect while in Sand Stance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Creates +(0.1-2) SpikesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	1
Perforate of DualityPerforate of DualityAttack, AoE, Slam, Melee Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-13) Mana Attack Speed: 80% of base Attack Damage: (218-622)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (218-622)%Smash the ground to bring forth multiple spears to damage enemies. When in Blood Stance, multiple spikes burst from the ground in sequence, able to hit enemies multiple times. In Sand Stance, the spikes are thrust outwards. Requires a Sword or Axe. You are in Blood Stance by default.Creates 10 additional Spikes if you've changed Stance Recently Creates 3 Spikes 75% less Damage while in Blood Stance (0-76)% more Area of Effect while in Sand Stance Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Creates +(0.1-2) SpikesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	1

Related unique items

The following unique items are related to Blood Stance and Sand Stance:

Item	Base item		Stats
Scorpion's CallScorpion's Call Heavy Arrow QuiverRequires Level 61Adds (12-15) to (24-27) Physical Damage to Attacks+(20-40) to Dexterity Regenerate (150-200) Life per Second while in Blood Stance (40-60)% increased Projectile Damage while in Blood Stance +(700-1000) to Evasion Rating while in Sand Stance (20-30)% increased Area of Effect while in Sand Stance (25-30)% increased Attack Speed if you've changed Stance RecentlyClaws open, brace for a bite. Stinger raised, dodge or die.	Heavy Arrow Quiver	61	Adds (12-15) to (24-27) Physical Damage to Attacks+(20-40) to Dexterity Regenerate (150-200) Life per Second while in Blood Stance (40-60)% increased Projectile Damage while in Blood Stance +(700-1000) to Evasion Rating while in Sand Stance (20-30)% increased Area of Effect while in Sand Stance (25-30)% increased Attack Speed if you've changed Stance Recently

Miscellaneous

The Crucible Passive Skill Tree can grant Stance Swap as a triggered skill, which requires the use of PerforatePerforateAttack, AoE, Slam, Melee
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (7-13) Mana
Attack Speed: 80% of base
Attack Damage: (218-622)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (218-622)%Smash the ground to bring forth multiple spears to damage enemies. When in Blood Stance, multiple spikes burst from the ground in sequence, able to hit enemies multiple times. In Sand Stance, the spikes are thrust outwards. Requires a Sword or Axe. You are in Blood Stance by default.Creates 7 Spikes
75% less Damage while in Blood Stance
(0-76)% more Area of Effect while in Sand Stance

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Creates +(0.1-2) SpikesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. or LacerateLacerateAttack, AoE, Physical, Melee
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (10-17) Mana
Attack Speed: 60% of base
Attack Damage: (171-393)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (171-393)%
AoE Radius: 38Requires Level 12Slashes twice, releasing waves of force that damage enemies they hit. Enemies in the middle of the slashes can be hit by both. The slashes will have a chance to inflict bleeding in Blood Stance, or have a wider angle in Sand Stance. Can be used with Axes and Swords. You are in Blood Stance by default.+(0-0.9) metres to radius
(50-88)% more Damage with Bleeding while in Blood Stance
25% chance to cause Bleeding while in Blood Stance
50% increased angle while in Sand Stance

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(1-20)% increased Attack Speed if you've changed Stance RecentlyPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket..

Related passive skills

Passive skills

The following passive skills are related to Blood and Sand Stance:

Name	Stats
Attack Damage in Blood Stance	20% increased Attack Damage while in Blood Stance [1]
Attack Speed in Sand Stance	6% increased Attack Speed while in Sand Stance [1]
Stance Reservation Efficiency	10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Stance Skills [1]
Stance Skill Cooldown Recovery	10% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate for Stance Skills [1] [2] [3]
Seasoned Swordplay	50% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Stance Skills [1]

Masteries

The following Masteries are related to Blood and Sand Stance:

Mastery	Effects
Attack Mastery	Remove Damaging Ailments when you Change Stance Stance Skills have +6 seconds to Cooldown
Axe Mastery	30% increased Damage while in Blood Stance 15% increased Area of Effect while in Sand Stance

Version history

Version	Changes
3.7.4b	Blood Stance no longer permanently affects other glowing buff effects while active.
3.7.0	Added to the game.