Dread BannerAoE, Spell, Duration, Aura, Physical Level: (1-20) Reservation: 10% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 24Casting once reserves mana to carry a banner which makes nearby allies inflict impale with attacks, and lessens the accuracy of nearby enemies. Gain stages by impaling enemies while carrying the banner. Casting the skill again places the banner, ending the mana reservation. Once placed, it becomes more powerful for each stage gained. You cannot have multiple banners at the same time.Nearby Enemies have (15-21)% less Accuracy Rating Gain 1 Stage when you Impale an Enemy while carrying the Banner, up to 5 per second Gain +10 to maximum Fortification for 0.05 seconds per Stage on Placing the Banner Base Duration of 10.00 seconds after being Placed +1 second to Base Placed Banner Duration per Stage When placed, 8% increased Area of Effect per Stage You and nearby Allies have 20% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks When placed, 1% increased Aura effect per Stage You and nearby Allies have (0-19)% increased Impale Effect
Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased effect of AuraNearby Enemies deal 0.1% less Damage 3% less Skill Effect DurationYou and nearby Allies have 0.25% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with AttacksPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.Acquisition Drop level: 24Vendor Offer 1x Scroll FragmentMetadata Item class: Skill Gem Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemDreadBanner
Dread Banner is a bannerauraskill. While the banner is active, it grants the user and nearby allies a chance to impale on attack and causes nearby enemies to have decreased accuracy. When placed, the Banner increases the maximum Fortification of nearby allies.
Nearby Enemies have #% less Accuracy Rating, You and nearby Allies have #% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks, and You and nearby Allies have #% increased Impale Effect are all aura effects that can be modified by #% increased Aura effect modifiers.
The aura effects are always active whether the banner is placed or not.
Players and monsters must be inside the banner's radius to receive the aura effects when the banner is placed on the ground.
Because Dread Banner has an aura that affects you and allies, it can be supported by Generosity SupportGenerosity SupportSupport, Aura Icon: G Level: (1-20)Requires Level 31Supports aura skills that affect you and allies, increasing the aura's effect on allies, but preventing it from affecting you at all. Cannot support curse auras, or other auras that only affect enemies. Cannot support skills used by totems.Supported Auras do not affect you Non-Curse Auras from Supported Skills have (20-39)% increased Effect
Additional Effects per 1% Quality: Supported Skills have 2% increased Aura Area of EffectThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.. This will increase all of the aura effects, including the accuracy reduction for enemies.
Buff effects
Fortify is a buff but does not scale with the Increased effect of buffs on you granted by IchimonjiIchimonji Corsair SwordOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (45-58.5) to (167.4-195) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.86-1.94) Weapon Range: 11.0 metresRequires Level 58, 81 Str, 117 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating(80-95)% increased Physical Damage Adds (5-10) to (13-20) Physical Damage (20-25)% increased Attack Speed 10% increased Effect of Buffs on you 10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills Allies' Aura Buffs do not affect you Your Aura Buffs do not affect alliesMaster yourself before you seek to master others.. On the other hand, Ichimonji can increase the +10 to maximum Fortification to up to +12 if dual-wielding.
Buffs are temporary effects that only occur after placing the banner with stages.
Destroying the placed banner early by creating a new carried banner will end the maximum Fortification buff early if it has a duration remaining.
Gem level progression
Level
less Accuracy
Impale Effect
Exp.
Total Exp.
1
24
58
15%
N/A
0
0
2
27
64
15%
1%
118383
118383
3
30
71
15%
2%
175816
294199
4
33
77
16%
3%
254061
548260
5
36
83
16%
4%
359090
907350
6
39
90
16%
5%
498508
1405858
7
42
96
17%
6%
682057
2087915
8
45
102
17%
7%
921777
3009692
9
48
109
17%
8%
1727879
4737571
10
50
113
18%
9%
1138877
5876448
11
52
117
18%
10%
1368233
7244681
12
54
121
18%
11%
1638338
8883019
13
56
125
19%
12%
1956648
10839667
14
58
130
19%
13%
3655184
14494851
15
60
134
19%
14%
3017327
17512178
16
62
138
20%
15%
7793914
25306092
17
64
142
20%
16%
15206031
40512123
18
66
146
20%
17%
26185582
66697705
19
68
151
21%
18%
62755923
129453628
20
70
155
21%
19%
211877683
341331311
21
72
159
21%
20%
N/A
N/A
22
74
N/A
22%
21%
N/A
N/A
23
76
N/A
22%
22%
N/A
N/A
24
78
N/A
22%
23%
N/A
N/A
25
80
N/A
23%
24%
N/A
N/A
26
82
N/A
23%
25%
N/A
N/A
27
84
N/A
23%
26%
N/A
N/A
28
86
N/A
24%
27%
N/A
N/A
29
88
N/A
24%
28%
N/A
N/A
30
90
N/A
24%
29%
N/A
N/A
31
91
N/A
25%
30%
N/A
N/A
32
92
N/A
25%
31%
N/A
N/A
33
93
N/A
25%
32%
N/A
N/A
34
94
N/A
26%
33%
N/A
N/A
35
95
N/A
26%
34%
N/A
N/A
36
96
N/A
26%
35%
N/A
N/A
37
97
N/A
27%
36%
N/A
N/A
38
98
N/A
27%
37%
N/A
N/A
39
99
N/A
27%
38%
N/A
N/A
40
100
N/A
28%
39%
N/A
N/A
Gem quality
Type
Stats (per 1% quality)
Weight
Superior
0.5% increased effect of Aura
50
Anomalous
Nearby Enemies deal 0.1% less Damage 3% less Skill Effect Duration
10
Divergent
You and nearby Allies have 0.25% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks
100
Effect of gem level and quality on Impale bonuses
Gem/quality effect table ▾[Expand] ▾
The bonuses to chance and effect of Impale granted by raising the quality of Dread Banner are a little counterintuitive due to the aggressive rounding which isn't immediately obvious from the gem description. The table below is intended to help understanding the value of various combinations of gem level and quality and figuring out what combination to aim for.
Chance to Impale
Gem quality breakpoint
20%
0%
21%
10%
22%
20%
23%
30%
24%
40%
25%
50%
26%
60%
27%
70%
Increased Impale Effect
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 20
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 21
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 22
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 23
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 24
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 25
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 26
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 27
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 28
Gem quality breakpoint @ level 29
19%
0%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
20%
12%
0%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
21%
22%
10%
0%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
22%
32%
20%
10%
0%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
23%
44%
30%
20%
10%
0%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
24%
54%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
25%
64%
50%
40%
28%
18%
10%
0%
n/a
n/a
n/a
26%
n/a
60%
48%
38%
28%
18%
8%
0%
n/a
n/a
27%
n/a
70%
58%
46%
36%
26%
16%
8%
0%
n/a
28%
n/a
n/a
68%
56%
44%
34%
24%
16%
8%
0%
29%
n/a
n/a
n/a
64%
54%
42%
32%
24%
16%
8%
30%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
62%
50%
40%
32%
24%
16%
31%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
70%
60%
48%
40%
30%
22%
32%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
68%
56%
48%
38%
30%
33%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
64%
54%
46%
36%
34%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
72%
62%
52%
44%
35%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
60%
50%
36%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
58%
Notes and explanations
The values provided for gem level and quality are theoretical, with some only achievable using highly impractical or exquisitely rare gear, and are only there for reference. For most intents and purposes the practical values are limited to gem level 26 and quality 54%. Higher values can still be achieved using corrupted Dialla's MalefactionDialla's Malefaction Sage's RobeEnergy Shield: (79-90) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 37Gems can be Socketed in this Item ignoring Socket Colour Gems Socketed in Red Sockets have +2 to Level Gems Socketed in Green Sockets have +30% to Quality Gems Socketed in Blue Sockets gain 100% increased Experience Has no Attribute RequirementsHe took me by my hand, promised me power beyond compare. But i did not do it for power. I did it for love. And I'd do it again in an instant. or a specifically crafted and double-corrupted pair of gloves in conjunction with level 4 Empower SupportEmpower SupportExceptional, Support Icon: + Level: (1-3) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the level of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don't come from gems.+(0-2) to Level of Supported Skill Gems
Additional Effects per 1% Quality: This Gem gains 5% increased ExperienceThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. and Enhance SupportEnhance SupportExceptional, Support Icon: + Level: (1-3) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the quality of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don't come from gems.+(0-16)% to Quality of Supported Skill Gems
Additional Effects per 1% Quality: This Gem gains 5% increased ExperienceThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. gems. Bold font indicates that the quality breakpoint can be achieved using only the gem's own quality bonus.
Assuming there are no other sources of aura effect on the passive tree and gear, a corrupted Dread Banner at level 20 with 22–23% quality will always outperform the gem at level 21 with sub-20% quality. The reason for this is that both round down to 21% increased Impale effect while 20% quality also provides an extra percent point of chance to Impale. Having a level 21 gem with 20% quality is, of course, superior to both, as it hits the breakpoints for both the chance and effect of Impale.
In terms of a DPS increase, hitting the next breakpoint on the chance to Impale is generally more worthwhile than Impale effect. Thus, since the chance is flat at all levels and is only raised by gem quality, it's more practical to support Dread Banner with Enhance rather than with Empower if given an opportunity, unless the latter can serve a double purpose by supporting another DPS-increasing gem. A level 21 Dread Banner with 20% quality supported by a level 4 Enhance will be able to reach a 24% increase on both chance and effect of Impale; whereas if supported by level 4 Empower it would only have 22% increased chance and 25% increased effect, which works out to a significantly lower DPS increase as well as increased mana reservation due to Empower's higher mana multiplier.
Item acquisition
Dread Banner can drop anywhere.
Recipes
Dread Banner can be created from the following recipes:
Amount
Part
Description
Meta
7
The Wilted RoseThe Wilted Rose7Level 21 Aura Gem CorruptedThough the path to divinity is fraught with peril, hope may bloom from within.
Random corruptedlevel 21 Aura gem
A
13
The CataclysmThe Cataclysm13Level 21 Spell Gem CorruptedThe mighty warriors traded in blows, the nimble archers in arrows, yet it was the brazen thaumaturgists who would bring catastrophe to all.
Random corruptedlevel 21 Spell gem
A
6
The FoxThe Fox6Level 20 Gem"Masters of wit, strength and cunning. To survive the harsh winters, you must be like the fox." - Ezomyte Proverb
Random level 20 gem
A
8
Dying AnguishDying Anguish8Level 19 Gem Alternate Quality:+19%Moribund, he gazed upon the journey taken as blood trickled down his chin. His eye closed on the city ahead that he would never call home.
Random level 19 gem with 19% alternative quality
A
8
The HookThe Hook8Level 21 Gem Alternate Quality:+23% CorruptedEvery obsession began with a single, innocent taste.
Random corruptedlevel 21 gem with 23% alternative quality
A
3
Gemcutter's PromiseGemcutter's Promise3Gem Quality:+20%"I swore to use my position to help the people. What good is power when it just accumulates on the already-powerful?" - Erasmus, Imperial Gemcutter
Random gem with 20% quality
A
1
Gemcutter's IncubatorGemcutter's IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Quality Gem item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters. Shift click to unstack.
Random gem with 1–20% quality
A
1
The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
Random divination card set exchange
A
Quest reward
This item is given as a quest reward for the following quests:
Dread Banner cannot be obtained from quests or traded for using an Uncarved GemstoneUncarved GemstoneTrade this in to Siosa inside the Library for a Skill Gem through Siosa in Ruthless mode.
Related helmet enchantments
The following helmet enchantments affect Dread Banner.
Demonic Eye Banner SkinDemonic Eye Banner SkinSkill Gem EffectYour Banner now has a Demonic Eye skin.
Your Banner now has a Demonic Eye skin.
Invisible Buff EffectInvisible Buff EffectSkill Gem EffectRemoves the visual effects on the player from arctic armour, tempest shield, blood rage, molten shell, plague bearer, phase run, petrified blood, withering step, any aura, any blasphemied curse, or any herald gem.
Removes the visual effects on the player from arctic armour, tempest shield, blood rage, molten shell, plague bearer, phase run, petrified blood, withering step, any aura, any blasphemied curse, or any herald gem.
Related unique items
The following unique items are related to Dread Banner:
Item
Base Item
Stats
PerfidyPerfidy Glorious PlateArmour: (776-892)Requires Level 68, 191 Str(25-40)% increased Melee Damage +(60-90) to maximum Life You can have two different Banners at the same time Banners you are carrying gain 1 Stage on Melee Hit, up to 5 per second <Two random Banner buff mods>The Trickster God turned the very Day and Night against each other. What hope have you?
(25-40)% increased Melee Damage +(60-90) to maximum Life You can have two different Banners at the same time Banners you are carrying gain 1 Stage on Melee Hit, up to 5 per second
<Two random Banner buff mods>
War Banner has (100-200)% increased Adrenaline durationDread Banner grants an additional +(2-4) to maximum Fortification when placing the BannerDefiance Banner has (100-200)% increased Taunt duration
Dread BannerDread BannerAoE, Spell, Duration, Aura, Physical Level: (1-20) Reservation: 10% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 24Casting once reserves mana to carry a banner which makes nearby allies inflict impale with attacks, and lessens the accuracy of nearby enemies. Gain stages by impaling enemies while carrying the banner. Casting the skill again places the banner, ending the mana reservation. Once placed, it becomes more powerful for each stage gained. You cannot have multiple banners at the same time.Nearby Enemies have (15-21)% less Accuracy Rating Gain 1 Stage when you Impale an Enemy while carrying the Banner, up to 5 per second Gain +10 to maximum Fortification for 0.05 seconds per Stage on Placing the Banner Base Duration of 10.00 seconds after being Placed +1 second to Base Placed Banner Duration per Stage When placed, 8% increased Area of Effect per Stage You and nearby Allies have 20% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks When placed, 1% increased Aura effect per Stage You and nearby Allies have (0-19)% increased Impale Effect
Additional Effects per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased effect of AuraPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. now grants +10 to maximum Fortification for 0.05 seconds per Stage when placed. It no longer grants 1% increased Fortify Effect per Stage.
QuickstepQuickstepSpell, Movement, Travel, Blink Level: 1 Cooldown Time: 10.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: 0.15 secPerforms a series of quick teleports towards a targeted location, stopping if you would overlap with monsters or terrain. If using the "Attack in Place" option, the direction is reversed. Shares a cooldown with other Blink skills. Cannot be supported.200% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate if used while a Unique Enemy is in your Presence Quality has no effect This Spell's Cast Speed cannot be modified
Additional Effects per 1% Quality: Quality has no effectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Acquisition
Generosity SupportGenerosity SupportSupport, Aura
. This will increase all of the aura effects, including the accuracy reduction for enemies.
Fortify is a buff but does not scale with the Increased effect of buffs on you granted by 
IchimonjiIchimonji
. On the other hand, Ichimonji can increase the +10 to maximum Fortification to up to +12 if dual-wielding.
Dialla's MalefactionDialla's Malefaction
or a specifically crafted and double-corrupted pair of gloves in conjunction with level 4 
Empower SupportEmpower SupportExceptional, Support
and 
Enhance SupportEnhance SupportExceptional, Support
gems. Bold font indicates that the quality breakpoint can be achieved using only the gem's own quality bonus.
The Wilted Rose
The Wilted Rose
7Level 21 Aura Gem
The Cataclysm
13Level 21 Spell Gem
The Fox
6Level 20 Gem"Masters of wit, strength and cunning. To survive the harsh winters, you must be like the fox."
Dying Anguish
8Level 19 Gem
The Hook
8Level 21 Gem
Gemcutter's Promise
3Gem
Gemcutter's IncubatorGemcutter's IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Quality Gem item to an equippable item
The Void
1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
Uncarved GemstoneUncarved GemstoneTrade this in to Siosa inside the Library for a Skill Gem
through Siosa in Ruthless mode.
Demonic Eye Banner SkinSkill Gem EffectYour Banner now has a Demonic Eye skin.
Invisible Buff EffectSkill Gem EffectRemoves the visual effects on the player from arctic armour, tempest shield, blood rage, molten shell, plague bearer, phase run, petrified blood, withering step, any aura, any blasphemied curse, or any herald gem.
Perfidy
