Wither

WitherSpell, AoE, Duration, Chaos, Channelling
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (3-9) Mana
Cast Time: 0.28 secRequires Level 10Casts a debilitating debuff on enemies in an area, hindering their movement and also inflicts the Withered debuff, which increases the Chaos Damage they take and can stack up to 15 times.Withered lasts 2 seconds
Base duration is 0.50 seconds
(0-19)% increased Area of Effect
(30-36)% reduced Movement Speed
6% increased Chaos Damage taken

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(1-20)% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.

Acquisition
Drop level: 10Metadata
Item class: Skill Gem
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemWither

Wither is a channelled spell that applies the Hinder debuff, which reduces their movement speed, and a stacking Withered debuff, which increases chaos damage taken, in an area periodically while channeling.

Skill functions and interactions

This skill applies two different debuffs on the target:

• Withered: a debuff that applies 6% increased chaos damage taken per stack, up to 15 stacks. Each stack has its own independent duration of 2s, which is not refreshed when applying new stacks.
• Hinder: a debuff that reduces the target movement speed. This debuff duration does not stack, and its duration is constantly refreshed while channeling.
• Modifiers to Skill Effect duration, such as More Duration SupportMore Duration SupportSupport, Duration
  Icon: D
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 31Supports any skill with a duration.Supported Skills have (30-39)% more Skill Effect Duration
  
  Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
  Supported Skills have (0.5-10)% more Skill Effect DurationThis 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 being affected by MalevolenceMalevolenceAura, Spell, AoE
  Level: (1-20)
  Reservation: 50% Mana
  Cooldown Time: 1.20 sec
  Can Store 1 Use(s)
  Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 24Casts an aura that multiplies damage over time and increases skill effect duration of you and your allies.+(0-1.9) metres to radius
  You and nearby allies deal (14-20)% more Damage over Time
  You and nearby allies have (10-19)% increased Skill Effect Duration
  
  Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
  (2-40)% increased Area of EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., applies to the duration of both of these debuffs.

Gem level progression

Level			Mana Cost	increased AoE	reduced Movement Speed	Exp.	Total Exp.
1	10	29	3	—	30%	0	0
2	13	35	3	1%	30%	9569	9569
3	17	43	4	2%	30%	28189	37758
4	21	52	4	3%	31%	59146	96904
5	25	60	5	4%	31%	111192	208096
6	29	69	5	5%	31%	193800	401896
7	33	77	5	6%	32%	320280	722176
8	36	83	6	7%	32%	359090	1081266
9	39	90	6	8%	32%	498508	1579774
10	42	96	6	9%	33%	682057	2261831
11	45	102	7	10%	33%	921777	3183608
12	48	109	7	11%	33%	1727879	4911487
13	51	115	7	12%	34%	1791769	6703256
14	54	121	8	13%	34%	2353679	9056935
15	57	127	8	14%	34%	3070912	12127847
16	60	134	8	15%	35%	9095466	21223313
17	63	140	8	16%	35%	16039890	37263203
18	66	146	9	17%	35%	29817117	67080320
19	68	151	9	18%	36%	62895056	129975376
20	70	155	9	19%	36%	212051599	342026975
21	72	159	9	20%	36%	—	—
22	74	—	10	21%	37%	—	—
23	76	—	10	22%	37%	—	—
24	78	—	10	23%	37%	—	—
25	80	—	10	24%	38%	—	—
26	82	—	10	25%	38%	—	—
27	84	—	11	26%	38%	—	—
28	86	—	11	27%	39%	—	—
29	88	—	11	28%	39%	—	—
30	90	—	11	29%	39%	—	—
31	91	—	11	29%	39%	—	—
32	92	—	11	30%	40%	—	—
33	93	—	12	30%	40%	—	—
34	94	—	12	31%	40%	—	—
35	95	—	12	31%	40%	—	—
36	96	—	12	32%	40%	—	—
37	97	—	12	32%	40%	—	—
38	98	—	12	33%	41%	—	—
39	99	—	12	33%	41%	—	—
40	100	—	12	34%	41%	—	—

Item acquisition

Wither can drop anywhere.

Recipes

Wither can be created from the following recipes:

Amount	Part	Description	Meta
3	The Bitter BlossomThe Bitter Blossom3Level 21 Chaos Gem Quality: +23% CorruptedThe pain you feel is of no consequence, it is evolution, to be made whole within something greater.	Random corrupted level 21 Chaos gem with 23% quality	A
13	The CataclysmThe Cataclysm13Level 21 Spell Gem CorruptedThe mighty warriors traded in blows, the nimble archers in arrows, yet it was the brazen thaumaturgists who would bring catastrophe to all.	Random corrupted level 21 Spell gem	A
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

Quest reward

This item is given as a quest reward for the following quests:

Class →	Witch	Shadow	Ranger	Duelist	Marauder	Templar	Scion
Quest ↓
The Caged Brute Act 1

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
Quest ↓
The Caged Brute Act 1 Nessa
A Fixture of Fate Act 3 Siosa
Fallen from Grace Act 6 Lilly Roth

Related helmet enchantments

The following helmet enchantments affect Wither.

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
Enchantment Wither Duration 1	66	Merciless Labyrinth	Wither has 24% increased Duration	helmet 100
Enchantment Wither Duration 2	75	Eternal Labyrinth	Wither has 36% increased Duration	helmet 100
Enchantment Wither Area Of Effect 1	66	Merciless Labyrinth	Wither has 16% increased Area of Effect	helmet 100
Enchantment Wither Area Of Effect 2	75	Eternal Labyrinth	Wither has 24% increased Area of Effect	helmet 100

Unique items

Item		Stats
The Balance of TerrorThe Balance of Terror Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances <2 random curse modifiers>Fellshrine stood as a holy bastion opposite the Chamber of Sins, and all that it represented. For one to rise, the other must fall.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	1	+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances <2 random curse modifiers> Inflict Lightning Exposure on Hit if you've cast Conductivity in the past 10 seconds You are Unaffected by Shock if you've cast Conductivity in the past 10 seconds Immune to Curses if you've cast Despair in the past 10 seconds Inflict Withered for 2 seconds on Hit if you've cast Despair in the past 10 seconds Immune to Exposure if you've cast Elemental Weakness in the past 10 seconds Gain (30-40)% of Physical Damage as a Random Element if you've cast Elemental Weakness in the past 10 seconds +(30-40)% to Critical Strike Multiplier if you've cast Enfeeble in the past 10 seconds Take no Extra Damage from Critical Strikes if you've cast Enfeeble in the past 10 seconds Inflict Fire Exposure on Hit if you've cast Flammability in the past 10 seconds You are Unaffected by Ignite if you've cast Flammability in the past 10 seconds Cold Exposure on Hit if you've cast Frostbite in the past 10 seconds You are Unaffected by Freeze if you've cast Frostbite in the past 10 seconds Immune to Reflected Damage if you've cast Punishment in the past 10 seconds Intimidate Enemies on Hit if you've cast Punishment in the past 10 seconds Action Speed cannot be modified to below Base Value if you've cast Temporal Chains in the past 10 seconds (20-25)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate if you've cast Temporal Chains in the past 10 seconds (6-10)% chance to deal Double Damage if you've cast Vulnerability in the past 10 seconds You are Unaffected by Bleeding if you've cast Vulnerability in the past 10 seconds
Abhorrent InterrogationAbhorrent Interrogation Ambush MittsEvasion: (162-227) Energy Shield: (34-47)Requires Level 45, 35 Dex, 35 Int(100-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (5-7)% increased Attack and Cast Speed (20-25)% chance to inflict Withered for 2 seconds on Hit Enemies take 4% increased Elemental Damage from your Hits for each Withered you have inflicted on them Your Hits cannot Penetrate or ignore Elemental Resistances"We have methods of interrogation the Inquisitors only dream of." - Marcus, Brotherhood Liaison	45	(100-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield (5-7)% increased Attack and Cast Speed (20-25)% chance to inflict Withered for 2 seconds on Hit Enemies take 4% increased Elemental Damage from your Hits for each Withered you have inflicted on them Your Hits cannot Penetrate or ignore Elemental Resistances
Replica Innsbury EdgeReplica Innsbury Edge Elder SwordOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (72-86.4) to (132-158.4) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 47, 81 Str, 81 Dex+330 to Accuracy Rating(100-140)% increased Physical Damage 0.2% of Chaos Damage Leeched as Life 50% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Inflict Withered for 2 seconds on Hit with this Weapon"The night-gaunts, they fly, soaring about in darkness beyond the ken of mankind. I hear the silent whispers of their wings as they descend, for me, for me..." - Researcher Arn	47	+330 to Accuracy Rating(100-140)% increased Physical Damage 0.2% of Chaos Damage Leeched as Life 50% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Inflict Withered for 2 seconds on Hit with this Weapon
BlackflameBlackflame Amethyst RingRequires Level 49+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance+(8-12)% to Fire Damage over Time Multiplier 50% reduced Ignite Duration on Enemies (10-15)% chance to Ignite Enemies Ignited by you take Chaos Damage instead of Fire Damage from Ignite Withered does not expire on Enemies Ignited by you +(20-25)% to Fire and Chaos ResistancesBeyond the veil of death, there burns a fire by whose light night is borne.	49	+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance+(8-12)% to Fire Damage over Time Multiplier 50% reduced Ignite Duration on Enemies (10-15)% chance to Ignite Enemies Ignited by you take Chaos Damage instead of Fire Damage from Ignite Withered does not expire on Enemies Ignited by you +(20-25)% to Fire and Chaos Resistances
Grasping NightshadeGrasping Nightshade Sporebloom TinctureInflicts Mana Burn every 0.90 Seconds 8.00 Second Cooldown when DeactivatedRequires Level 5225% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with Melee Weapons (25-35)% increased Effect of Blind from Melee WeaponsMelee Weapon Hits Inflict (2-3) Withered Debuffs for 2 seconds (20-30)% chance to inflict a Grasping Vine on Melee Weapon HitA virulent brew of death and decay.Right click to activate. Only one Tincture in your belt can be active at a time. Mana Burn causes you to lose 1% of your maximum Mana per stack per second. Can be deactivated manually, or will automatically deactivate when you reach 0 Mana.	52	25% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with Melee Weapons (25-35)% increased Effect of Blind from Melee WeaponsMelee Weapon Hits Inflict (2-3) Withered Debuffs for 2 seconds (20-30)% chance to inflict a Grasping Vine on Melee Weapon Hit
Severed in SleepSevered in Sleep CutlassOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: 13-53 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.55 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 69, 55 Str, 79 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingGrants Level 25 Envy Skill Minions have +29% to Chaos Resistance Minions have 60% chance to inflict Withered on Hit Minions have +5% to Critical Strike Multiplier per Withered Debuff on EnemyHis lucky thralls dream eternal, but we must crawl on our own. This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula	69	40% increased Global Accuracy RatingGrants Level 25 Envy Skill Minions have +29% to Chaos Resistance Minions have 60% chance to inflict Withered on Hit Minions have +5% to Critical Strike Multiplier per Withered Debuff on Enemy

Alternate skill effects

Wither has the following alternate skill effects:

Item	Description
Arcane Wither EffectArcane Wither EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Wither becomes a blue arcane effect.	Your Wither becomes a blue arcane effect.
Celestial Wither EffectCelestial Wither EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Wither becomes a Celestial Effect.	Your Wither becomes a Celestial Effect.
Demonic Withering Step EffectDemonic Withering Step EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Withering Step becomes a Demonic Effect.	Your Withering Step becomes a Demonic Effect.
Project Wither EffectProject Wither EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Wither becomes a Project Effect.	Your Wither becomes a Project Effect.
Scientist Wither EffectScientist Wither EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Wither becomes a Scientist Effect.	Your Wither becomes a Scientist Effect.
Sunprism Wither EffectSunprism Wither EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Wither becomes a Sunprism Effect.	Your Wither becomes a Sunprism Effect.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.6.0	Mana Cost at gem level 1 is now 3 (was 4) Mana Cost at gem level 20 is now 9 (was 10)
3.4.0	The debuff applied by the skill Wither has been assigned the name "Withered".
3.1.0	Now max stacks 15, was 20. Now 6% increased Chaos Damage taken, was 7%.
2.4.0	Added a channelled skill system. IncinerateIncinerateSpell, Fire, Channelling, AoE Level: (1-20) Cost: (2-4) Mana Cast Time: 0.20 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 50%Requires Level 12Continuously launches a torrent of fire from your hand, repeatedly damaging enemies. As you channel this spell longer, the flames spread wider close to you and spread longer directly in front of you. When you stop channelling you release a wave of fire damage over a wide and long area that will apply a powerful Ignite.Deals (3-207) to (5-311) Fire Damage 25% more Damage with Hits and Ailments for each stage 100% increased angle per stage, up to 300% Final wave always Ignites 8 maximum Stages +(0.4-0.5) metres to radius per stage, up to a maximum of +(1.5-1.9) metres Final wave deals 500% more Damage with Hits Final wave deals 250% more Damage with Ignite Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.1-2) to maximum StagesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., FlameblastFlameblastSpell, AoE, Fire, Channelling Level: (1-20) Cost: (4-7) Mana Cast Time: 0.20 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Effectiveness of Added Damage: 90%Requires Level 28Channels to build up a large explosion, which is released when you stop using the skill. The longer you channel, the larger the area of effect and damage of the explosion.Deals (31-405) to (46-608) Fire Damage 50% chance to Ignite enemies 165% more Spell Damage for each stage 60% more Damage with Ailments for each stage 10 maximum Stages +0.3 metres to radius per Stage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.05-1) to maximum StagesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. and Wither are now channelled skills. Unlike other skills, which are used once and quickly finish, when you use a channelled skill, it doesn't finish until you release the relevant button/key. You continue performing the same skill. You need to pay mana repeatedly to keep the skill going. The channelled skill's mana cost must be paid again to maintain it with a frequency determined by the cast time. If you can't pay, the skill will end, just as if you'd lifted the button. Dying, being stunned, and other game mechanics that interrupt the use of skills will cause channelling to end as well. Effects which trigger when you use a skill will only trigger when you initially start channelling - regardless of how long you maintain a channelled skill, it's still the same use of the skill. You need to stop channelling if you want to use it again.
2.1.0	Added to the game.