Tormented spirit

Tormented Spirits are a special type of monster. Once spotted, these apparitions of dead criminals flee from the player with their ill-gotten gains. When a tormented spirit touch another monster, it imbues them a with buff that increases their danger, but also their reward. When a tormented spirit touches a Rare or Unique monster, it possesses it and makes them even more powerful, but also makes them more rewarding.[1] This mechanic is also referred to as Torment.
Tormented spirits are considered a form of Extra Content.
Mechanics
Tormented spirits are Unique monsters that can be randomly found throughout acts and maps. Tormented spirits are unable to attack directly. Once a player gets within range, it will attempt to flee from the player while also attempting to pass through other monsters along the way, stopping every few seconds.
Any Normal and Magic monsters that the spirit passes through receive a "Touch" modifier based on the spirit type. If the tormented spirit touches a Rare or Unique monster, it will go inside that monster and possess it, despawning itself and giving the monster a "Grip" modifier. Tormented spirits cannot affect other tormented spirits. If a tormented spirit stays alive long enough without possessing anything it will eventually despawn itself, leaving no items. Certain effects can cause monsters to spawn in with a Touch or Grip modifier already applied.
Monsters that have been touched or possessed by a tormented spirit receive increased damage and attack, cast, and movement speed, along with any special effects given by that specific tormented spirit, as well as 25% increased item quantity and item rarity for a Touch modifier, and 50% increased item rarity for a Grip modifier. If a tormented spirit is killed, it is guaranteed to drop one rare item. If a rare monster is possessed, at least two rare items are guaranteed to drop, and if a unique monster is possessed, at least three rare items are guaranteed to drop.[2]
Tormented spirits spawn in with a hidden 90% less damage taken modifier that tapers off to 0% over 15 seconds after they become active. For each monster they touch, they take 5% increased damage. Each tormented spirit can touch up a maximum of 50 enemies.
Fairgraves' TricorneFairgraves' Tricorne
TricorneEvasion: (90-117)Requires Level 12, 27 DexAdds 15 to 25 Cold Damage to Attacks
70% increased Evasion Rating
+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance
Cannot be Shocked
You can be Touched by Tormented SpiritsFairgraves' trusty tricorne accompanied him far across
the seas, deep under the ground, and even beyond death. allows the player to receive a Touch modifier if they touch a tormented spirit. The Speaker of the Dead keystone allows tormented spirits to possess the player, granting you its Grip modifier and allowing you to touch up to 40 monsters.
Torment modifiers
Note: information is based on inferences from metadata and may not be 100% accurate.
Basic
Tormented Spirit | Spirit Modifiers | Spirit's Touch | Spirit's Grip |
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Alchemist | Periodically fires Acid ![]() |
Alchemist's TouchAlchemist's Touch Torment Poison on Hit (Hidden) +15% to Chaos Resistance (Hidden) Poison on Hit +15% to Chaos Resistance |
Alchemist's GripAlchemist's Grip Torment 35% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage (Hidden) Poison on Hit (Hidden) +30% to Chaos Resistance (Hidden) 35% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Poison on Hit +30% to Chaos Resistance Periodically releases a nova of piercing bolts dealing Chaos damage |
Arsonist | Periodically casts three ![]() |
Arsonist's TouchArsonist's Touch Torment Gain 25% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage (Hidden) 10% chance to Ignite (Hidden) +25% to Fire Resistance (Hidden) Gain 25% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage 10% chance to Ignite +25% to Fire Resistance |
Arsonist's GripArsonist's Grip Torment Gain 60% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage (Hidden) 25% chance to Ignite (Hidden) +40% to Fire Resistance (Hidden) Gain 60% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage 25% chance to Ignite +40% to Fire Resistance Casts ![]() |
Aurora Cultist | Leaves a trail of chilled ground | Aurora Cultist's TouchAurora Cultist's Touch Torment Your Physical Damage can Chill (Hidden) 50% increased Chill Duration on Enemies (Hidden) +25% to Cold Resistance (Hidden) Your Physical Damage can Chill 50% increased Chill Duration on Enemies +25% to Cold Resistance |
Aurora Cultist's GripAurora Cultist's Grip Torment Gain 60% of Physical Damage as Extra Cold Damage (Hidden) 20% chance to Freeze (Hidden) +40% to Cold Resistance (Hidden) Gain 60% of Physical Damage as Extra Cold Damage 20% chance to Freeze +40% to Cold Resistance Casts ![]() |
Betrayer | Only spawns from Sextant modifier | Betrayer's TouchBetrayer's Touch Torment Creates delayed exploding orbs on death |
Betrayer's GripBetrayer's Grip Torment Drops an additional veiled item on death 33% chance to drop a double-veiled item on death |
Blasphemer | Casts random Hexes, including Silence | Blasphemer's TouchBlasphemer's Touch Torment Applies 1 random Curse on hit (Hidden) Applies 1 random Curse on hit |
Blasphemer's GripBlasphemer's Grip Torment You can apply an additional Curse (Hidden) Hex Reflection (Hidden) 50% increased Effect of your Curses (Hidden) Applies 2 random Curses on hit (Hidden) You can apply an additional Curse Hex Reflection 50% increased Effect of your Curses Applies 2 random Curses on hit |
Cannibal | Consumes nearby Corpses to heal | Cannibal's TouchCannibal's Touch Torment 500% of Damage Leeched as Life (Hidden) 100% increased total Recovery per second from Life Leech (Hidden) Gains Corpse Devouring (consumes nearby Corpses to heal) |
Cannibal's Grip 500% of Damage Leeched as Life 100% increased total Recovery per second from Life Leech Gains Corpse Devouring (consumes nearby Corpses to heal) Periodically summons Cannibal's Devoted minions (Similar to Cannibal enemies from The Coast (Act 1)) |
Charlatan | Nearby enemies take 4% of Maximum Life as Physical Damage per second Nearby allies recover 2.5% of Life per second |
Charlatan's TouchCharlatan's Touch Torment 15% increased Global Physical Damage (Hidden) Attacks cause Bleeding (Hidden) 15% increased Global Physical Damage Attacks cause Bleeding |
Charlatan's GripCharlatan's Grip Torment Attacks cause Bleeding (Hidden) Attacks cause Bleeding (Hidden) Summons Purged Fluid minions. (Similar to Blood Elemental enemies from The Lunaris Temple Level 2 (Act 3)) |
Cutthroat | Nearby enemies deal 30% increased Global Physical Damage | Cutthroat's TouchCutthroat's Touch Torment 23% increased Global Physical Damage (Hidden) 23% increased Global Physical Damage |
Cutthroat's Grip You and nearby allies have 18% increased Global Physical Damage You and nearby allies have 30% increased Attack Speed |
Embezzler | Nearby enemies have 50% less Life Recovery Speed Nearby enemies have 50% less Mana Recovery Speed Nearby enemies have 50% less Energy Shield Recovery Speed Periodically summons Embezzler's Offers (Aurate Warriors) and Embezzler's Own (Aurate Archers) minions which apply a 50%/100% less Recovery Rate debuff on hit respectively |
Embezzler's Touch Periodically summons Embezzler's Offers (Aurate Warriors) and Embezzler's Own (Aurate Archers) minions which inflict Smothered on hit, respectively debuffing targets with 50% or 100% less Recovery Rate of Life, Mana, and Energy Shield |
Embezzler's GripEmbezzler's Grip Torment Monster drops (6-12) additional Currency Items (Hidden) Drops (6-12) additional Currency Items on death |
Illegal Fisherman | Rare spawn | Fisherman's Touch No special effects |
Fisherman's Grip No special effects |
Forger | Nearby monsters are raised to fight again on Death (Soul Conduit) | Forger's TouchForger's Touch Torment Skills Repeat an additional Time (Hidden) 50% more Attack Speed (Hidden) 50% more Cast Speed (Hidden) Skills Repeat an additional Time 50% more Attack Speed 50% more Cast Speed |
Forger's Grip Periodically summons Corpses and casts ![]() |
Graverobber | Only spawns from Sextant modifier Leaves a trail of sandstorms |
Graverobber's TouchGraverobber's Touch Torment 5% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit (Hidden) 5% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit |
Graverobber's GripGraverobber's Grip Torment 5% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit (Hidden) 5% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit Drops an additional League-specific item on death |
Heretic | Only spawns from Sextant modifier Drops an additional Rare item |
Heretic's Touch Unknown effects |
Heretic's GripHeretic's Grip Torment Your Elemental Damage can Shock (Hidden) Your Physical Damage can Chill (Hidden) 25% chance to Shock (Hidden) Your Elemental Damage can Shock Your Physical Damage can Chill 25% chance to Shock |
Martyr | Gains Frenzy Charges Casts Detonate Dead |
Martyr's TouchMartyr's Touch Torment Monster corpse will be removed (Hidden) Grants Frenzy Charges to nearby allies (55 units) on death Corpse explodes on death, dealing Fire Damage |
Martyr's GripMartyr's Grip Torment Gains a Frenzy Charge for each 25% of Maximum Life lost Periodically summons Martyr's Devoted minions (similar to Alira's Martyr from The Western Forest (Act 2)) |
Mutilator | Periodically uses ![]() Periodically summons ![]() |
Mutilator's TouchMutilator's Touch Torment Spawns ![]() |
Mutilator's Grip Periodically uses ![]() Periodically summons Animate Weapon minions |
Necromancer | Periodically summons Ghostflame Summon Raging Spirit minions | Necromancer's TouchNecromancer's Touch Torment Summons a ![]() |
Necromancer's Grip Periodically several ![]() |
Rogue | 30% increased Movement Speed 20% reduced Character Size |
Rogue's TouchRogue's Touch Torment 20% increased Movement Speed (Hidden) 20% reduced Character Size (Hidden) 20% increased Movement Speed 20% reduced Character Size 33% chance to avoid Damage from Hits |
Rogue's GripRogue's Grip Torment 30% increased Movement Speed (Hidden) 20% reduced Character Size (Hidden) 30% increased Movement Speed 20% reduced Character Size 33% chance to avoid Damage from Hits |
Seditionist | Periodically summons Tornadoes | Seditionist's TouchSeditionist's Touch Torment Applies Silence on hit (Hidden) Applies Silence on hit |
Seditionist's GripSeditionist's Grip Torment Monster drops (3-5) additional wisdom Scrolls (Hidden) Monster drops (3-5) additional Portal Scrolls (Hidden) Monster drops 1 additional Map (Hidden) Monster drops (3-5) additional wisdom Scrolls Monster drops (3-5) additional Portal Scrolls Monster drops 1 additional Map |
Smuggler | 50% of Maximum Life is added to Maximum Energy Shield | Smuggler's TouchSmuggler's Touch Torment Gain 100% of Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield (Hidden) 100% of Maximum Life is added to Maximum Energy Shield |
Smuggler's GripSmuggler's Grip Torment 50% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate (Hidden) 90% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge (Hidden) Monster drops 1 additional Unique Item (Hidden) 50% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate 90% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge Drops an additional Unique Item on death |
Spy | Periodically creates smoke clouds | Spy's TouchSpy's Touch Torment 25% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit (Hidden) 25% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit |
Spy's Grip Periodically creates smoke clouds |
Storm Cultist | Nearby enemies are shocked [confirmation needed] | Storm Cultist's TouchStorm Cultist's Touch Torment Gain 25% of Physical Damage as Extra Lightning Damage (Hidden) 10% chance to Shock (Hidden) +25% to Lightning Resistance (Hidden) Gain 25% of Physical Damage as Extra Lightning Damage 10% chance to Shock +25% to Lightning Resistance |
Storm Cultist's GripStorm Cultist's Grip Torment Gain 60% of Physical Damage as Extra Lightning Damage (Hidden) 25% chance to Shock (Hidden) +40% to Lightning Resistance (Hidden) Gain 60% of Physical Damage as Extra Lightning Damage 25% chance to Shock +40% to Lightning Resistance Leaves a trail of Shocked Ground [confirmation needed] |
Thief | Enemies Cannot Leech Life From you Enemies Cannot Leech Mana From you |
Thief's TouchThief's Touch Torment Removes 10% of Mana on Hit (Hidden) Removes 10% of Mana on Hit |
Thief's GripThief's Grip Torment Steal Power, Frenzy, and Endurance Charges on Hit (Hidden) Has a 100% Chance to remove Flask Effects on Hit (Hidden) Removes 20% of Mana on Hit (Hidden) Monster drops (5-10) additional Rings or Amulets (Hidden) Steal Power, Frenzy, and Endurance Charges on Hit Has a 100% Chance to remove Flask Effects on Hit Removes 20% of Mana on Hit Drops (5-10) additional Rings or Amulets on death[3] |
Thug | 30% increased maximum Life 20% increased Character Size |
Thug's TouchThug's Touch Torment 25% increased maximum Life (Hidden) 20% increased Character Size (Hidden) 25% increased maximum Life 20% increased Character Size |
Thug's GripThug's Grip Torment 50% increased maximum Life (Hidden) 20% increased Character Size (Hidden) 125% increased Area of Effect (Hidden) 50% increased maximum Life 20% increased Character Size 125% increased Area of Effect |
Vaal Cultist | Periodically summons Vaal Construct minions | Vaal Cultist's TouchVaal Cultist's Touch Torment Gain 25% of Physical Damage as Extra Damage of a random Element (Hidden) Always cause Elemental Status Ailments (Hidden) Gain 25% of Physical Damage as Extra Damage of a random Element Always cause Elemental Status Ailments |
Vaal Cultist's GripVaal Cultist's Grip Torment Monster drops 1 additional Vaal Item (Hidden) Periodically uses Vaal Spells (Flameblast, Vaal Storm Call, Vaal Cold Snap, Vaal Summon Skeletons) Monster drops 1 additional Vaal Item (Sacrifice Fragment or Vaal Gem) |
Warlord | 25% reduced Physical Damage taken Casts ![]() |
Warlord's TouchWarlord's Touch Torment 30% reduced Physical Damage taken (Hidden) 40% reduced Physical Damage taken |
Warlord's GripWarlord's Grip Torment 40% reduced Physical Damage taken (Hidden) +50% to all Elemental Resistances (Hidden) 30% reduced Physical Damage taken +50% to all Elemental Resistances Gain Endurance Charges [confirmation needed] Share Endurance Charges with nearby allies [confirmation needed] |
Unusual
These Tormented Spirits can only appear in maps affected by a Torment Scarab of PeculiarityTorment Scarab of PeculiarityStack Size: 20
Limit: 1Tormented Spirits in Area are replaced with unusual variantsNow there's a blood-curdling wail I haven't heard before!Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map..
Every monster Possessed by an usual variant will drop an item specific to the tormented spirit. (map, scarab or unique item)
The Betrayer and Heretic Touched monsters also have a chance to drop a specific item (scarab or map depending on the spirit). The chance is supposedly 10%, following the metadata which may not be accurate.
The scarabs dropped this way doesn't seem to be affected by modifiers on the atlas tree, as notable nodes such as Loved by the Sun doesn't prevent abyss scarabs to drop.
Tormented Spirit | Spirit Modifiers | Spirit's Touch | Spirit's Grip |
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Betrayer | Drops an additional scarab | Betrayer's TouchBetrayer's Touch Torment Creates delayed exploding orbs on death 10% chance to drop an additional Scarab on death |
Betrayer's GripBetrayer's Grip Torment Drops an additional Scarab on death |
Graverobber | Drops an additional unique Leaves a trail of sandstorms |
Graverobber's TouchGraverobber's Touch Torment 5% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit (Hidden) 5% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit |
Graverobber's GripGraverobber's Grip Torment 5% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit (Hidden) 5% Global chance to Blind Enemies on hit Drops an additional Unique Item on death |
Heretic | Drops an additional map Leaves Volatile anomalies that creates a vortex on contact with the player |
Heretic's Touch Unknown effects 10% chance to drop an additional Scarab on death |
Heretic's GripHeretic's Grip Torment Your Elemental Damage can Shock (Hidden) Your Physical Damage can Chill (Hidden) 25% chance to Shock (Hidden) Your Elemental Damage can Shock Your Physical Damage can Chill 25% chance to Shock Drops an additional Map on death |
Special
Tormented Spirit | Spirit Modifiers | Spirit's Touch | Spirit's Grip |
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Bootlegger | Only spawns from Belcer, the Pirate Lord (![]() Map Tier: 6 Guild Character: /Each life, each act, as fleeting as footprints in the sand.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.) Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield 50% of Maximum Life is added to Maximum Energy Shield |
Bootlegger's TouchBootlegger's Touch Torment Gains a Power Charge for each 25% of Maximum Life lost for the first time |
Bootlegger's GripBootlegger's Grip Torment 50% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit (Hidden) 50% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit Periodically uses Acid ![]() Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-23) Mana Cast Time: 0.70 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: (230-280)%Lob a fiery orb that deals area damage as it hits the ground. The skill chains, bouncing forward to deal damage multiple times.Deals (9-1245) to (12-1868) Fire Damage +(0-0.4) metres to radius Chains +(2-3) Times Projectiles can Chain when impacting the ground Projectiles do not change direction when Chaining Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Chains +(0.1-2) TimesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. ![]() |
Buccaneer | Only spawns from Belcer, the Pirate Lord (![]() Map Tier: 6 Guild Character: /Each life, each act, as fleeting as footprints in the sand.Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.) Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield 50% of Maximum Life is added to Maximum Energy Shield |
Buccaneer's TouchBuccaneer's Touch Torment Gains a Frenzy Charge for each 25% of Maximum Life lost for the first time |
Buccaneer's GripBuccaneer's Grip Torment 50% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Hit (Hidden) 50% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Hit Periodically uses ![]() Level: (1-20) Souls Per Use: 15 Can Store 1 Use(s) Soul Gain Prevention: 4 sec Attack Speed: 110% of base Attack Damage: (85-135)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (85-135)%Throws several spectral copies of your melee weapon. They fly out and then return to you, in a spinning attack that damages enemies in their path.Fires 8 Projectiles in each of two mirrored spirals Can't be Evaded Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Projectiles that have Pierced deal (0.5-10)% more DamageCorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. ![]() |
Miner | Only spawns from Haunted Tomb Delve nodes; enters nearby piles of bones. | Miner's TouchMiner's Touch Torment Gains a Frenzy Charge for each 25% of Maximum Life lost |
Miner's Grip Bone piles summons Ghostflame Summon Raging Spirit minions and periodically fires Acid ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Shavronne | Only spawns from ![]() Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield 50% of Maximum Life is added to Maximum Energy Shield |
Shavronne's TouchShavronne's Touch Torment Gain 50% of Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield (Hidden) Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield (Hidden) Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield 50% of Maximum Life is added to Maximum Energy Shield Creates Storm Bearers on death |
Shavronne's Grip Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield 100% of Maximum Life is added to Maximum Energy Shield Periodically casts ![]() |
Related items
Item | ![]() | Stats |
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Speaker of the Dead![]() Minor IdolLimited to: 12% increased Maps found in AreaTormented Spirits in your Maps can Possess Players for 20 seconds Tormented Spirits in your Maps cannot Possess MonstersUnmodifiableFor nine hundred years, they have had no voice, no hope. Finally, they have found a kindred soul... in you.Place this item into the Idol inventory at a Map Device to affect Maps you open. Idols are not consumed when opening Maps. | 1 | 2% increased Maps found in AreaTormented Spirits in your Maps can Possess Players for 20 seconds Tormented Spirits in your Maps cannot Possess MonstersUnmodifiable |
Fairgraves' Tricorne![]() TricorneEvasion: (90-117)Requires Level 12, 27 DexAdds 15 to 25 Cold Damage to Attacks 70% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance Cannot be Shocked You can be Touched by Tormented SpiritsFairgraves' trusty tricorne accompanied him far across the seas, deep under the ground, and even beyond death. | 12 | Adds 15 to 25 Cold Damage to Attacks 70% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance Cannot be Shocked You can be Touched by Tormented Spirits |
Related scarabs
Item | Limit | Description |
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Torment Scarab![]() Limit: 2Area is haunted by 3 additional Tormented Spirits Tormented Spirits in Area have a 25% chance to be set free when Possessed Monsters are slainTheir crimes in life haunt you in death.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map. | 2 | Area is haunted by 3 additional Tormented Spirits Tormented Spirits in Area have a 25% chance to be set free when Possessed Monsters are slain |
Torment Scarab of Peculiarity![]() Limit: 1Tormented Spirits in Area are replaced with unusual variantsNow there's a blood-curdling wail I haven't heard before!Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map. | 1 | Tormented Spirits in Area are replaced with unusual variants |
Torment Scarab of Possession![]() Limit: 4Rare Monsters in Area have a quarter chance to be Possessed by up to 1 Tormented SpiritThe strong are never truly alone.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map. | 4 | Rare Monsters in Area have a quarter chance to be Possessed by up to 1 Tormented Spirit |
Related Atlas passive skills
Name | Stats |
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Speaker of the Dead | Tormented Spirits in your Maps can Possess Players for 20 seconds Tormented Spirits in your Maps cannot Possess Monsters [1] |
Tormented Spirit Chance | Your Maps have a 10% chance to be haunted by an additional Tormented Spirit [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] |
Tormented Spirit Duration | Tormented Spirits in your Maps have 25% increased Duration [1] [2] [3] |
Eternal Torment | Haunted Pack Leaders in your Maps have 50% increased chance to be Rare 50% chance to spawn a Tormented Spirit when you collect a Corpse in your Maps [1] |
Exiled Will | Wild Rogue Exiles in your Maps are Possessed by a Tormented Spirit [1] |
Paranormal Meeting | Your Maps are haunted by an additional Tormented Spirit [1] |
Seance | Up to 5 Rare Monsters in each of your Maps are Possessed and their Minions are Touched [1] |
Unrelenting Torment | Tormented Spirits in your Maps are more likely to be less common varieties Map Bosses have 10% chance to be surrounded by Tormented Spirits [1] |
Version history
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References
- ↑ Chris (November 27, 2014). "Content Updated 1.3.0". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
- ↑ Verbal confirmation from Chris Wilson on the nl_Kripp twitch stream, April 21, 2015.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (October 11, 2015). "Not a bug Hammerstorm bug". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved October 14, 2015.