Weight of the Empire

Weight of the Empire
Crimson JewelLimited to: 2
Radius: Medium(8-12)% increased Global Physical Damage
With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Heavy Strike has a
20% chance to deal Double DamageOndar not only betrayed his emperor,
He betrayed his friend.
And in his dying moments, Chitus ensured,
That Ondar felt the full weight of his guilt.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Acquisition
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Item class: Jewel

Weight of the Empire is a unique Crimson JewelCrimson JewelPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.. It is a threshold jewel that enhances Heavy StrikeHeavy StrikeAttack, Melee, Strike
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 5 Mana
Attack Speed: 85% of base
Attack Damage: (195-313)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (195-313)%Attacks enemies with a forceful blow, knocking them back. Requires a Mace, Sceptre, Axe, Sword or Two-Handed Weapon.Knocks Enemies Back on Hit
25% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold
+0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range
(20-39)% chance to deal Double Damage

Additional Effects per 1% Quality:
1% increased Stun Duration on enemies
1% increased DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket..

Mechanics

This jewel provides additional chance for Heavy Strike to deal double damage.

Item acquisition

Weight of the Empire is drop disabled.

It can be acquired by trading with existing owners of this jewel in the permanent leagues.

Legacy variants

Weight of the Empire has a legacy variant.

Version discontinued	Stats Compare each legacy variant to the current variant. Stat line – Same as current variant Stat line – Different from current variant
2.6.0	(4-12)% increased Global Physical Damage With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Heavy Strike has a 10% chance to deal Double Damage

Version history

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Unique Threshold Jewels are no longer offered as a quest reward for completing "Death to Purity" in Act 5. Instead, you are now offered a choice of a Rare Crimson, Rare Cobalt, or Rare Viridian Jewel. The following Unique Jewels can no longer be obtained: First Snow, Frozen Trail, Growing Agony, Overwhelming Odds, Rapid Expansion, Steel Spirit, Weight of the Empire, and Winter Burial.
2.6.0	Now limited to 2. Increased physical damage mod increased to 8-12% (up from 4-12%). Chance for Heavy Strike to deal double damage increased to 20% (up from 10%). Strength requirement in radius reduced to 40. No longer requires strength in radius to be allocated.
2.1.0	Introduced to the game.