Kaom (Karui chieftain)

For the boss in Act 4, see King Kaom.

Kaom

Area: The Halls of the Dead

Kaom is the Karui chieftain of the Ngamahu tribe. He resides in the Halls of the Dead after completing Act 4. He is one of the opponents you face in the Trial of the Ancestors.

Skills

• Enough!

Related items

These unique items are related to Kaom:

Item	Stats	Flavour text
Blood of the KaruiBlood of the Karui Sanctified Life FlaskRecovers 2190 Life over (3.00-2.31) Seconds Consumes 15 of 30 Charges on useRequires Level 5050% increased Life Recovered (50-35)% reduced Recovery rate Recover Full Life at the end of the Effect"Kaom fought and killed for his people. Kaom bled for his people. And so the people gave, the people bled, So their King might go on." - Lavianga, Advisor to KaomRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	50% increased Life Recovered (50-35)% reduced Recovery rate Recover Full Life at the end of the Effect	"Kaom fought and killed for his people. Kaom bled for his people. And so the people gave, the people bled, So their King might go on." - Lavianga, Advisor to Kaom
Combat FocusCombat Focus Crimson JewelLimited to: 2 Radius: Medium(10-15)% increased Elemental Damage With 40 total Strength and Intelligence in Radius, Prismatic Skills cannot choose Cold With 40 total Strength and Intelligence in Radius, Prismatic Skills deal 50% less Cold DamageKaom watched the torches patrol the top of the Watch. He observed the lay of the beach, its barricades and rocks, and his men in their canoes, ready to lay their lives down for him. But when his foot hit the sand, he thought only of the fight.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	(10-15)% increased Elemental Damage With 40 total Strength and Intelligence in Radius, Prismatic Skills cannot choose Cold With 40 total Strength and Intelligence in Radius, Prismatic Skills deal 50% less Cold Damage	Kaom watched the torches patrol the top of the Watch. He observed the lay of the beach, its barricades and rocks, and his men in their canoes, ready to lay their lives down for him. But when his foot hit the sand, he thought only of the fight.
Kaom's HeartKaom's Heart Glorious PlateArmour: (776-892)Requires Level 68, 191 StrHas no Sockets +1000 to maximum LifeThe warrior who fears will fall.	Has no Sockets +1000 to maximum Life	The warrior who fears will fall.
Kaom's PrimacyKaom's Primacy Karui ChopperTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (242-290.4) to (378-453.6) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.05 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 58, 151 Str, 43 Dex(100-140)% increased Physical Damage Gain 20 Life per Enemy Killed +(150-250) to Accuracy Rating Culling Strike Gain 5 Rage on Melee Hit Every Rage also grants 1% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire DamageOne by one, Kaom slaughtered the weakest tribe leaders until the others leapt to join his cause.	(100-140)% increased Physical Damage Gain 20 Life per Enemy Killed +(150-250) to Accuracy Rating Culling Strike Gain 5 Rage on Melee Hit Every Rage also grants 1% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage	One by one, Kaom slaughtered the weakest tribe leaders until the others leapt to join his cause.
Kaom's RootsKaom's Roots Titan GreavesArmour: (241-278)Requires Level 68, 120 StrHas no Sockets Cannot be Knocked Back +(150-200) to maximum Life Action Speed cannot be modified to below Base Value Unwavering StanceDon't flinch. It's a waste of good hitting time.	Has no Sockets Cannot be Knocked Back +(150-200) to maximum Life Action Speed cannot be modified to below Base Value Unwavering Stance	Don't flinch. It's a waste of good hitting time.
Kaom's SignKaom's Sign Coral Ring+(20-30) to maximum Life+(10-20) to Strength Grants Level 10 Enduring Cry Skill +1 to Maximum Endurance ChargesA token from the sea A sign for Kaom to lead his Karui to Wraeclast.	+(20-30) to maximum Life+(10-20) to Strength Grants Level 10 Enduring Cry Skill +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges	A token from the sea A sign for Kaom to lead his Karui to Wraeclast.
Kaom's WayKaom's Way Coral RingRequires Level 32+(20-30) to maximum Life+(10-20) to Strength Regenerate 0.2% of Life per second per Endurance Charge Gain (2-4) Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges 2% increased Area of Effect per Endurance ChargeKaom guided his Karui across the sea and spilled their blood on foreign soil	+(20-30) to maximum Life+(10-20) to Strength Regenerate 0.2% of Life per second per Endurance Charge Gain (2-4) Life per Enemy Hit with Attacks +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges 2% increased Area of Effect per Endurance Charge	Kaom guided his Karui across the sea and spilled their blood on foreign soil
Lethal PrideLethal Pride Timeless JewelLimited to: 1 Historic Radius: LargeCommanded leadership over (10000-18000) warriors under (Akoya-Kaom-Rakiata) Passives in radius are Conquered by the Karui HistoricThey believed themselves the greatest warriors, but that savagery turned upon their own.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Commanded leadership over (10000-18000) warriors under (Akoya-Kaom-Rakiata) Passives in radius are Conquered by the Karui Historic	They believed themselves the greatest warriors, but that savagery turned upon their own.
Meginord's GirdleMeginord's Girdle Heavy BeltRequires Level 8+(25-35) to Strength+25 to Strength Adds 10 to 20 Physical Damage to Attacks 10% increased maximum Life +(10-20)% to Cold Resistance 25% increased Flask Life Recovery rateKaom's strength was rivaled only by the great Meginord of the north.	+(25-35) to Strength+25 to Strength Adds 10 to 20 Physical Damage to Attacks 10% increased maximum Life +(10-20)% to Cold Resistance 25% increased Flask Life Recovery rate	Kaom's strength was rivaled only by the great Meginord of the north.
Ngamahu's SignNgamahu's Sign Ruby RingRequires Level 28+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+(15-25) to Strength Adds (20-25) to (30-35) Fire Damage to Spells and Attacks 15% increased Ignite Duration on Enemies 10% chance to Ignite Recover (20-30) Life when you Ignite an EnemyA gift from Ngamahu, a sign to the Karui to spread like fire. Given to Akoya, but inherited by Kaom with the swing of his axe.	+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance+(15-25) to Strength Adds (20-25) to (30-35) Fire Damage to Spells and Attacks 15% increased Ignite Duration on Enemies 10% chance to Ignite Recover (20-30) Life when you Ignite an Enemy	A gift from Ngamahu, a sign to the Karui to spread like fire. Given to Akoya, but inherited by Kaom with the swing of his axe.
Pitch DarknessPitch Darkness Viridian Jewel(10-15)% increased Fire Damage +10% to Fire Damage over Time MultiplierWith a fire burning brash in his golden eye, Marceus fired his arrow into the pitch-dark sky, And seared the hope of surprise, From Kaom's skulking horde.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	(10-15)% increased Fire Damage +10% to Fire Damage over Time Multiplier	With a fire burning brash in his golden eye, Marceus fired his arrow into the pitch-dark sky, And seared the hope of surprise, From Kaom's skulking horde.
Replica Kaom's HeartReplica Kaom's Heart Glorious PlateArmour: (776-892)Requires Level 68, 191 StrHas no Sockets (30-40)% increased Lightning Damage +500 to maximum Mana"Useless for our purposes, but perhaps we can sell Prototype #5 to an archmage to fund other experiments."	Has no Sockets (30-40)% increased Lightning Damage +500 to maximum Mana	"Useless for our purposes, but perhaps we can sell Prototype #5 to an archmage to fund other experiments."
SkirmishSkirmish Two-Point Arrow QuiverRequires Level 36(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating+(15-25) to Intelligence +(30-50) to maximum Mana (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 0.2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana Attack Skills have +1 to maximum number of Summoned TotemsIf two great leaders like Lioneye and Kaom had been on the same side of the battle, nothing would remain unconquered.	(20-30)% increased Global Accuracy Rating+(15-25) to Intelligence +(30-50) to maximum Mana (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 0.2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana Attack Skills have +1 to maximum number of Summoned Totems	If two great leaders like Lioneye and Kaom had been on the same side of the battle, nothing would remain unconquered.
Tasalio's SignTasalio's Sign Sapphire RingRequires Level 20+(20-30)% to Cold ResistanceAdds (7-10) to (15-20) Cold Damage to Spells and Attacks +(200-300) to Evasion Rating 50% chance to Avoid being Chilled 10% chance to Freeze Adds 40 to 60 Cold Damage against Chilled EnemiesA gift from Tasalio, God of Water, to the chieftain Rakiata. Kaom took Rakiata's head and hand so that his warriors' axes might rise and fall like the waves.	+(20-30)% to Cold ResistanceAdds (7-10) to (15-20) Cold Damage to Spells and Attacks +(200-300) to Evasion Rating 50% chance to Avoid being Chilled 10% chance to Freeze Adds 40 to 60 Cold Damage against Chilled Enemies	A gift from Tasalio, God of Water, to the chieftain Rakiata. Kaom took Rakiata's head and hand so that his warriors' axes might rise and fall like the waves.
TavukaiTavukai Coral AmuletRequires Level 54Regenerate (2-4) Life per second+(30-40) to Intelligence Minions have +(-17-17)% to Chaos Resistance Summon Raging Spirit has (20-30)% increased Duration Summoned Raging Spirits deal (25-40)% increased Damage Summoned Raging Spirits have (25-40)% increased maximum Life Summoned Raging Spirits take 20% of their Maximum Life per second as Chaos Damage"Hyrri and her arrows broke the sacred code, damning herself. Kaom seized her sacrifice, and in doing so, seized victory." - Lavianga, Advisor to Kaom	Regenerate (2-4) Life per second+(30-40) to Intelligence Minions have +(-17-17)% to Chaos Resistance Summon Raging Spirit has (20-30)% increased Duration Summoned Raging Spirits deal (25-40)% increased Damage Summoned Raging Spirits have (25-40)% increased maximum Life Summoned Raging Spirits take 20% of their Maximum Life per second as Chaos Damage	"Hyrri and her arrows broke the sacred code, damning herself. Kaom seized her sacrifice, and in doing so, seized victory." - Lavianga, Advisor to Kaom
Valako's SignValako's Sign Topaz RingRequires Level 38+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance40% increased Damage with Hits against Shocked Enemies 20% increased Lightning Damage +(20-40) to maximum Mana 1% of Damage Leeched as Life against Shocked Enemies 25% chance to ShockA gift from Valako, appointing Kiloava as the Herald of War. A title Kaom claimed when he ended Kiloava's bloodline.	+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance40% increased Damage with Hits against Shocked Enemies 20% increased Lightning Damage +(20-40) to maximum Mana 1% of Damage Leeched as Life against Shocked Enemies 25% chance to Shock	A gift from Valako, appointing Kiloava as the Herald of War. A title Kaom claimed when he ended Kiloava's bloodline.
WildfireWildfire Crimson JewelLimited to: 1 Radius: Medium(10-15)% increased Fire Damage With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Molten Strike Projectiles Chain on impacting ground With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Molten Strike Projectiles Chain +1 time With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Molten Strike fires 50% less ProjectilesNews of Kaom's victory in the south spread quickly. Those in support of the coming rebellion bided their time. The rest fled like rats from a fire.Place into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	(10-15)% increased Fire Damage With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Molten Strike Projectiles Chain on impacting ground With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Molten Strike Projectiles Chain +1 time With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Molten Strike fires 50% less Projectiles	News of Kaom's victory in the south spread quickly. Those in support of the coming rebellion bided their time. The rest fled like rats from a fire.
Kaom's SpiritKaom's Spirit Titan GauntletsArmour: (242-278)Requires Level 69, 98 Str+(50-70) to maximum Life +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance (0.3-0.5)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life Life Recovery from Regeneration is not applied Regenerate 1 Rage per second for every 300 Life Recovery per second from Regeneration Does not delay Inherent Loss of RageWho can tell when whispers are truly from a god?	+(50-70) to maximum Life +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance (0.3-0.5)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life Life Recovery from Regeneration is not applied Regenerate 1 Rage per second for every 300 Life Recovery per second from Regeneration Does not delay Inherent Loss of Rage	Who can tell when whispers are truly from a god?
Kaom's BindingKaom's Binding Heavy BeltRequires Level 56+(25-35) to Strength+(30-40) to Strength +(300-500) to Armour Take no Burning Damage if you've stopped taking Burning Damage Recently Nearby Enemies Convert 25% of their Physical Damage to FireFor centuries, he burned in an unending nightmare of lava and flame... but he endured.	+(25-35) to Strength+(30-40) to Strength +(300-500) to Armour Take no Burning Damage if you've stopped taking Burning Damage Recently Nearby Enemies Convert 25% of their Physical Damage to Fire	For centuries, he burned in an unending nightmare of lava and flame... but he endured.
Honoured AllianceHonoured Alliance Coral RingRequires Level 49+(20-30) to maximum Life+(10-20) to all Attributes (30-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate (10-15)% of Damage taken Recouped as Life 10 chance to Trigger <Summon Spirit of X> on KillThe respect of Karui warriors is hard to earn, but lasts a lifetime... and beyond.	+(20-30) to maximum Life+(10-20) to all Attributes (30-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate (10-15)% of Damage taken Recouped as Life 10% chance to Trigger <Summon Spirit of X> on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Ikiaho on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Tawhanuku on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Utula on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Kaom on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Ahuana on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Kahuturoa on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Rakiata on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Maata on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Akoya on Kill 10% chance to Trigger Summon Spirit of Kiloava on Kill	The respect of Karui warriors is hard to earn, but lasts a lifetime... and beyond.
Kaom's CommandKaom's Command Siege HelmetArmour: (237-272)Requires Level 48, 101 Str+(60-80) to maximum Life (25-35)% increased Warcry Speed Nearby corpses Explode when you Warcry, dealing (5-10)% of their Life as Physical Damage Warcry Skills have (25-35)% increased Area of EffectKaom ordered the desecration of the Empire's dead. There would be no rest or honours for the wicked.	+(60-80) to maximum Life (25-35)% increased Warcry Speed Nearby corpses Explode when you Warcry, dealing (5-10)% of their Life as Physical Damage Warcry Skills have (25-35)% increased Area of Effect	Kaom ordered the desecration of the Empire's dead. There would be no rest or honours for the wicked.

Interactions

Utula

• "Utula! You are most welcome here. Tell me, how did you die?" Kaom
• "By the hand of the same Exile that recently showed you a thing or two." Utula
• "I should have guessed. How... irritating." Kaom

Additional Dialogue

View Favours

• "Make your choice."
• "There are no finer warriors."
• "Who do you wish to recruit?"

After purchasing

• "It will serve you well."
• "You can always depend on that which was forged by the Mother of Fire."

The Halls of the Dead

• "The outsider walks among us!"
• "Today is a good day for battle."

The Eye of Destiny

Taunts

Battlefield Setup Screen

• "Entertain us once more, makanga!"

Start of Match

• "To battle!"

Chieftain Loses a Totem

• "We will persevere!"
• "Victory requires sacrifice!"

Player Loses a Warrior Totem

• "One less to stand against us!"
• "Our war has only just begun!"

Player Loses Own Totem

• "Victory is inevitable now!"
• "You never had a chance."

Winning Taunt

• "How did you think this would go when you challenged me?"
• "You fought well. Just... not well enough."