Severed Limbs

This article describes historical game content.

The prophecy system was removed from the game in version 3.17.0. Itemised prophecies no longer exist in Path of Exile.

Severed LimbsA storm of stone stops when the last of the limbs are severed and blood flows no more.You will defeat Hammerstorm while holding Limbsplit.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.

Acquisition
Not in game
Seal cost: 1× Silver CoinMetadata
Item class: Currency Item

Severed Limbs is a sealed prophecy.

Objective

Kill Hammerstorm in The Mines Level 2 while equipping or holding LimbsplitLimbsplit
WoodsplitterTwo Handed Axe
Physical Damage: (43.2-48) to (88.2-98)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 13, 36 Str, 17 Dex+1 to Level of Socketed Strength Gems
Trigger Level 1 Gore Shockwave on Melee Hit if you have at least 150 Strength
+(15-30) to Strength
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 5 to 10 Physical Damage
Culling StrikeSwinging through the air, it sings
of sundered, severed, missing things. in your inventory.

Reward

Upgrades LimbsplitLimbsplit
WoodsplitterTwo Handed Axe
Physical Damage: (43.2-48) to (88.2-98)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 13, 36 Str, 17 Dex+1 to Level of Socketed Strength Gems
Trigger Level 1 Gore Shockwave on Melee Hit if you have at least 150 Strength
+(15-30) to Strength
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 5 to 10 Physical Damage
Culling StrikeSwinging through the air, it sings
of sundered, severed, missing things. to The CauteriserThe Cauteriser
WoodsplitterTwo Handed Axe
Physical Damage: (97.2-128) to (214.2-258)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 40, 36 Str, 17 Dex+1 to Level of Socketed Strength Gems
Trigger Level 5 Gore Shockwave on Melee Hit if you have at least 150 Strength
+(15-30) to Strength
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 5 to 10 Physical Damage
Adds (30-40) to (70-80) Physical Damage
Gain 70% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage
Culling StrikeA burned branch leaks sap no more. upon completion.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Removed the Prophecy mechanic from the game, and moved many of its rewards to other content. Silver Coins can no longer drop. Existing Silver Coins and itemised Prophecies will be deleted from your inventory and stash the next time you log in after the launch of 3.17.0.
3.1.0	You are no longer required to have the subject of a fated unique Prophecy equipped, and can now complete such prophecies by merely holding the unique item in your inventory while killing the correct boss.
2.3.0	Introduced to the game.