Spectral Throw
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-9) Mana
Attack Speed: 110% of base
Attack Damage: (100-150)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (100-150)%Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. It flies out and then returns to you, in a spinning attack that damages enemies in its path.
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Projectiles that have Pierced deal (0.5-10)% more DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Drop level: 5Metadata
Item class: Skill Gem
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemThrownWeapon
Spectral Throw is an attack skill. It throws the current melee weapon at an enemy and returns to the player, dealing damage to enemies in its path.
Skill Functions and Interactions
- Projectiles created by Spectral Throw follow a "boomerang" path: they start at high speed, slow to a stop, and return to the thrower. If the thrower moves after the throw, the projectiles will home in on the thrower after they have slowed to a stop; in particular, moving towards the direction of the throw will shorten the duration and moving away will lengthen it. Enemies can be hit more than once by the same projectile; an enemy can be hit once (per attack) every 0.225 seconds.
- Automatic Piercing: Spectral Throw has a 100% chance to pierce enemies. This means that Pierce SupportPierce SupportSupport, Projectile
Icon: p
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 4Supports projectile skills.Projectiles from Supported Skills Pierce (2-4) additional Targets
Supported Skills deal (0-19)% more Projectile Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Projectile DamageThis 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., Chain SupportChain SupportSupport, Chaining, Projectile
Icon: c
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 150%Requires Level 38Supports projectile skills, and any other skills that chain.Supported Skills Chain +2 times
Supported Skills deal (30-11)% less Damage with Hits
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills have (0.5-10)% increased Chaining rangeThis 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 Fork SupportFork SupportSupport, Projectile
Icon: Y
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 31Supports projectile skills, making their projectiles fork into two projectiles the first time they hit an enemy and don't pierce it.Projectiles from Supported Skills Fork
Supported Skills deal (-10-9)% more Projectile Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Projectile DamageThis 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. have no effect (details). Projectiles cannot pass through terrain obstacles; they will turn back if they were traveling outbound and disappear if they were traveling inbound. The Deadeye ascendancy node "Ricochet" however allows Spectral Throw projectiles to chain towards enemies when they hit walls, after which they return back to the player.
- Multiple Projectiles:Volley SupportVolley SupportSupport, Projectile
Icon: =
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 4Supports skills that fire projectiles from the user. Does not affect projectiles fired from other locations as secondary effects. Does not support skills that fire projectiles in a spiral.Supported Skills fire 2 additional Projectiles
Supported Skills also fire Projectiles from up to 2 points on each side of you
Supported Skills deal (12-3)% less Projectile Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Projectile DamageThis 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., Lesser Multiple Projectiles SupportLesser Multiple Projectiles SupportSupport, Projectile
Icon: l
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 8Supports projectile skills.Supported Skills deal (15-6)% less Projectile Damage
Supported Skills fire 2 additional Projectiles
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Projectile DamageThis 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 Greater Multiple Projectiles SupportGreater Multiple Projectiles SupportSupport, Projectile
Icon: P
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 150%Requires Level 38Supports projectile skills.Supported Skills deal (35-26)% less Projectile Damage
Supported Skills fire 4 additional Projectiles
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Projectile DamageThis 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. are effective on Spectral Throw, and enemies can be hit by more than one projectile in the same salvo. However, the 0.225s cooldown on hits is applied per attack, not per projectile, which means that it is not possible to "shotgun." However, if the thrower moves or some of the projectiles encounter a terrain obstacle before reaching their maximum range, this may stagger their returns enough to allow more hits.
- Damage Modifiers: Spectral Throw is classified as an Attack and will benefit from x% increased Attack Speed but not from x% increased Casting Speed. Similarly, it is a projectile rather than a melee attack and benefits from x% increased Projectile Damage and x% increased Damage (with Weapontype), such as x% Increased Physical Damage with Two Handed (or One Handed) melee weapons, but it will not benefit from mods such as x% Increased Melee Damage or x% increased Melee Physical Damage [1]
- Range and Projectile Speed: The skill has a base range of ~45 units,[2] or roughly 60% of the way to the right edge of the screen, which is increased by projectile speed.
Projectile Speed modifiers affect the initial speed but not the acceleration (approx. 109.09 units/second[3]). Therefore, assuming the thrower stands still:- Duration is proportional to the projectile speed. The base duration for the projectile to return to its origin is ~1.833 seconds.[4]
- Range is proportional to the square of the projectile speed; even a level 1 Faster Projectiles SupportFaster Projectiles SupportSupport, Projectile
Icon: j
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 31Supports projectile skills.Supported Skills have (50-69)% increased Projectile Speed
Supported Skills deal (20-29)% increased Projectile Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills have (0.5-10)% increased Projectile SpeedThis 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. will increase range by 69% which is sufficient to reach the edge of the screen. Targeting range is adjusted accordingly. - Projectiles travel their slowest when they are at their limit of the range and will therefore cause the maximum number of hits near there. Projectile speed affects the distance but not the effectiveness at which this occurs. With optimal positioning the skill can hit 3-4 times, or 4-5 times with the 30% reduced Spectral Throw Projectile Deceleration helm enchantment (depending on the size of the target).[5]
- With high projectile speed, it is possible for projectiles to despawn and be unable to return if the player moves too far away.
- Dual Wielding: Dual Wielding while using Spectral Throw will cause the player to alternate weapons each attack.
- The size of the projectile is half of the weapon's base range (rounded down). Passive skills that affect the melee range have no effect.[6]
- The Projectiles that have Pierced deal #% more Damage quality stat only scales hit damage, not damage over time applied by the projectile, such as damaging ailments or Decay.[7]
Gem level progression
Level | Mana Cost | Damage Effectiveness | Attack Damage | Exp. | Total Exp. | |||
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 100% | 100% | 0 | 0 |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 102.6% | 102.6% | 70 | 70 |
3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 105.3% | 105.3% | 308 | 378 |
4 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 107.9% | 107.9% | 1554 | 1932 |
5 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 110.5% | 110.5% | 6667 | 8599 |
6 | 16 | 26 | 18 | 6 | 113.2% | 113.2% | 26047 | 34646 |
7 | 20 | 31 | 22 | 6 | 115.8% | 115.8% | 49725 | 84371 |
8 | 24 | 37 | 25 | 6 | 118.4% | 118.4% | 95714 | 180085 |
9 | 28 | 42 | 29 | 7 | 121.1% | 121.1% | 169595 | 349680 |
10 | 32 | 47 | 33 | 7 | 123.7% | 123.7% | 283759 | 633439 |
11 | 36 | 52 | 36 | 7 | 126.3% | 126.3% | 453996 | 1087435 |
12 | 40 | 58 | 40 | 7 | 128.9% | 128.9% | 703128 | 1790563 |
13 | 44 | 63 | 44 | 8 | 131.6% | 131.6% | 1061223 | 2851786 |
14 | 48 | 68 | 48 | 8 | 134.2% | 134.2% | 2065870 | 4917656 |
15 | 52 | 74 | 51 | 8 | 136.8% | 136.8% | 2507110 | 7424766 |
16 | 56 | 79 | 55 | 8 | 139.5% | 139.5% | 5798936 | 13223702 |
17 | 60 | 84 | 59 | 9 | 142.1% | 142.1% | 15083919 | 28307621 |
18 | 64 | 90 | 62 | 9 | 144.7% | 144.7% | 27792735 | 56100356 |
19 | 67 | 94 | 65 | 9 | 147.4% | 147.4% | 43869739 | 99970095 |
20 | 70 | 98 | 68 | 9 | 150% | 150% | 242081556 | 342051651 |
21 | 72 | 100 | 70 | 9 | 152.6% | 152.6% | — | — |
22 | 74 | — | — | 9 | 155.3% | 155.3% | — | — |
23 | 76 | — | — | 9 | 157.9% | 157.9% | — | — |
24 | 78 | — | — | 10 | 160.5% | 160.5% | — | — |
25 | 80 | — | — | 10 | 163.2% | 163.2% | — | — |
26 | 82 | — | — | 10 | 165.8% | 165.8% | — | — |
27 | 84 | — | — | 10 | 168.4% | 168.4% | — | — |
28 | 86 | — | — | 10 | 171.1% | 171.1% | — | — |
29 | 88 | — | — | 10 | 173.7% | 173.7% | — | — |
30 | 90 | — | — | 10 | 176.3% | 176.3% | — | — |
31 | 91 | — | — | 10 | 177.6% | 177.6% | — | — |
32 | 92 | — | — | 10 | 178.9% | 178.9% | — | — |
33 | 93 | — | — | 10 | 180.3% | 180.3% | — | — |
34 | 94 | — | — | 11 | 181.6% | 181.6% | — | — |
35 | 95 | — | — | 11 | 182.9% | 182.9% | — | — |
36 | 96 | — | — | 11 | 184.2% | 184.2% | — | — |
37 | 97 | — | — | 11 | 185.5% | 185.5% | — | — |
38 | 98 | — | — | 11 | 186.8% | 186.8% | — | — |
39 | 99 | — | — | 11 | 188.2% | 188.2% | — | — |
40 | 100 | — | — | 11 | 189.5% | 189.5% | — | — |
Item acquisition
Spectral Throw can drop anywhere.
Recipes
Spectral Throw can be created from the following recipes:
Amount | Part | Description | Meta |
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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 |
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. | Random gem with 1–20% quality | A |
1 | The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize. | Random divination card set exchange | A |
Vendor reward
This item can be bought at the listed NPC vendors, after completing the following quests:
Class → | Witch | Shadow | Ranger | Duelist | Marauder | Templar | Scion |
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Quest ↓ | |||||||
Enemy at the Gate Act 1 Nessa | |||||||
A Fixture of Fate Act 3 Siosa | |||||||
Fallen from Grace Act 6 Lilly Roth |
In addition, Spectral Throw is the starting skill gem for Scion. It drops after killing the first monster of the game, Hungry Corpse.
Threshold jewels
The following threshold jewels augment Spectral Throw:
Note that the jewels may be drop disabled and can only be found in permanent leagues as legacy items.
Item | Limit | Radius | Stats | Drop enabled |
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Steel SpiritSteel Spirit Viridian JewelRadius: Medium(7-10)% increased Projectile Damage With at least 40 Dexterity in Radius, each Spectral Throw Projectile gains 5% increased Damage each time it HitsThe Sekhema rode to the mountain, With her tribe, devoted and strong. And sewed shut the mouth of nightmare, So that it would not consume her world.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. | — | Medium | (7-10)% increased Projectile Damage With at least 40 Dexterity in Radius, each Spectral Throw Projectile gains 5% increased Damage each time it Hits |
Related helmet enchantments
The following helmet enchantments affect Spectral Throw.
Note that helmet enchantments are no longer obtainable since version 3.23.0 and can only be obtained in permanent leagues as already enchanted items from before this patch.
Name | Labyrinth | Stats | Spawn Weighting | |
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Enchantment Spectral Throw Damage 1 | 66 | Merciless Labyrinth | 25% increased Spectral Throw Damage | helmet 100 |
Enchantment Spectral Throw Damage 2 | 75 | Eternal Labyrinth | 40% increased Spectral Throw Damage | helmet 100 |
Enchantment Spectral Throw Projectile Deceleration 1 | 66 | Merciless Labyrinth | 20% reduced Spectral Throw Projectile Deceleration | helmet 100 |
Enchantment Spectral Throw Projectile Deceleration 2 | 75 | Eternal Labyrinth | 30% reduced Spectral Throw Projectile Deceleration | helmet 100 |
Enchantment Spectral Throw Projectile Speed 1 | 66 | Merciless Labyrinth | 20% increased Spectral Throw Projectile Speed | helmet 100 |
Enchantment Spectral Throw Projectile Speed 2 | 75 | Eternal Labyrinth | 30% increased Spectral Throw Projectile Speed | helmet 100 |
Alternate skill effects
Spectral Throw has the following alternate skill effects:
Item | Description |
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Demonic Spectral Throw EffectDemonic Spectral Throw EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Spectral Throw becomes a demonic effect. | Your Spectral Throw becomes a demonic effect. |
Golden Spectral Throw EffectGolden Spectral Throw EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Spectral Throw becomes golden. | Your Spectral Throw becomes golden. |
Reaper Spectral Throw EffectReaper Spectral Throw EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Spectral Throw becomes a deadly scythe. | Your Spectral Throw becomes a deadly scythe. |
Seraph Spectral Throw EffectSeraph Spectral Throw EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Spectral Throw projectile becomes a glowing, feathery wing. | Your Spectral Throw projectile becomes a glowing, feathery wing. |
Triple Blade Spectral Throw EffectTriple Blade Spectral Throw EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Spectral Throw becomes a triple blade effect. | Your Spectral Throw becomes a triple blade effect. |
Version history
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References
- ↑ Mark_GGG (October 20, 2013). "Spectral Throw". Path of Exile Forum. Retrieved October 20, 2013.
- ↑ aggixx (September 11, 2017). "Base Spectral Throw Range". Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ aggixx (September 11, 2017). "Acceleration & max hits calculations". Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ aggixx (September 11, 2017). "Spectral Throw with no speed or acceleration modifiers". Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ Invalesco_POE (September 11, 2017). "Spectral Throw hit count". Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (October 24, 2013). "Spectral Throw". Path of Exile Forum. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmXm4y3VSTk