Level: (1-20)
Reservation: 10% Mana
Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 24Casting once reserves mana to carry a banner which makes nearby allies inflict impale with attacks, and lessens the accuracy of nearby enemies. Gain stages by impaling enemies while carrying the banner. Casting the skill again places the banner, ending the mana reservation. Once placed, it becomes more powerful for each stage gained. You cannot have multiple banners at the same time.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent0.5% increased effect of AuraNearby Enemies deal 0.1% less Damage
3% less Skill Effect DurationYou and nearby Allies have 0.25% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with AttacksBase Duration of 10 seconds after being Placed
Nearby Enemies have (15-21)% less Accuracy Rating
You and nearby Allies have 20% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks
When placed, 8% increased Area of Effect per Stage
When placed, 1% increased Aura effect per Stage
+1 second to Base Placed Banner Duration per Stage
Gain Fortify for 0.05 seconds per Stage on Placing the Banner
2% increased Fortify effect per Stage
Gain 1 Stage when you Impale an Enemy while carrying the Banner, up to 5 per second
You and nearby Allies have (0-19)% increased Impale EffectPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.Acquisition
Area level: 24Vendor Prices
Normal | 1x Orb of Alteration |
1x Scroll FragmentMetadata
Item class: Active Skill Gems
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemDreadBanner
Dread Banner is a banner aura skill. While the banner is active, it grants the user and nearby allies a chance to impale on attack and causes nearby enemies to have decreased accuracy. When placed, the Banner provides a Fortify effect to nearby allies.
Skill functions and interactions[]
Aura Effects[]
- enemies have % less accuracy rating and % chance to impale are both aura effects that can be modified by Increased Effect of Auras.
- Aura effects are always active whether the banner is placed or not.
- Players and monsters must be inside the banners radius to receive the aura effects when the banner is placed on the ground.
- Because dread banner has an aura that affects you and allies, it can be supported by generosity support. Generosity support will increase all aura effects, including those that affect enemies like less accuracy rating.
Buff effects[]
- Fortify is a buff that can be modified by Increased Effect of fortify and Increased effect of buffs on you.
- Increased Fortify effect per Stage: The increased Fortify effect only affects the Fortify granted by the banner itself.
- Buffs are temporary effects that only occur after placing the banner with stages.
- Destroying the placed banner early by creating a new carried banner will end the Fortify buff early if it has duration remaining.
Gem level progression[]
Level | less Accuracy | Impale Effect | Exp. | Total Exp. | ||
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1 | 24 | 58 | 15% | N/A | 0 | 0 |
2 | 27 | 64 | 15% | 1% | 118383 | 118383 |
3 | 30 | 71 | 15% | 2% | 175816 | 294199 |
4 | 33 | 77 | 16% | 3% | 254061 | 548260 |
5 | 36 | 83 | 16% | 4% | 359090 | 907350 |
6 | 39 | 90 | 16% | 5% | 498508 | 1405858 |
7 | 42 | 96 | 17% | 6% | 682057 | 2087915 |
8 | 45 | 102 | 17% | 7% | 921777 | 3009692 |
9 | 48 | 109 | 17% | 8% | 1727879 | 4737571 |
10 | 50 | 113 | 18% | 9% | 1138877 | 5876448 |
11 | 52 | 117 | 18% | 10% | 1368233 | 7244681 |
12 | 54 | 121 | 18% | 11% | 1638338 | 8883019 |
13 | 56 | 125 | 19% | 12% | 1956648 | 10839667 |
14 | 58 | 130 | 19% | 13% | 3655184 | 14494851 |
15 | 60 | 134 | 19% | 14% | 3017327 | 17512178 |
16 | 62 | 138 | 20% | 15% | 7793914 | 25306092 |
17 | 64 | 142 | 20% | 16% | 15206031 | 40512123 |
18 | 66 | 146 | 20% | 17% | 26185582 | 66697705 |
19 | 68 | 151 | 21% | 18% | 62755923 | 129453628 |
20 | 70 | 155 | 21% | 19% | 211877683 | 341331311 |
21 | 72 | 159 | 21% | 20% | N/A | N/A |
22 | 74 | N/A | 22% | 21% | N/A | N/A |
23 | 76 | N/A | 22% | 22% | N/A | N/A |
24 | 78 | N/A | 22% | 23% | N/A | N/A |
25 | 80 | N/A | 23% | 24% | N/A | N/A |
26 | 82 | N/A | 23% | 25% | N/A | N/A |
27 | 84 | N/A | 23% | 26% | N/A | N/A |
28 | 86 | N/A | 24% | 27% | N/A | N/A |
29 | 88 | N/A | 24% | 28% | N/A | N/A |
30 | 90 | N/A | 24% | 29% | N/A | N/A |
31 | 91 | N/A | 25% | 30% | N/A | N/A |
32 | 92 | N/A | 25% | 31% | N/A | N/A |
33 | 93 | N/A | 25% | 32% | N/A | N/A |
34 | 94 | N/A | 26% | 33% | N/A | N/A |
35 | 95 | N/A | 26% | 34% | N/A | N/A |
36 | 96 | N/A | 26% | 35% | N/A | N/A |
37 | 97 | N/A | 27% | 36% | N/A | N/A |
38 | 98 | N/A | 27% | 37% | N/A | N/A |
39 | 99 | N/A | 27% | 38% | N/A | N/A |
40 | 100 | N/A | 28% | 39% | N/A | N/A |
Item acquisition
Upgrade paths
This item can be acquired through the following upgrade paths or vendor recipes:
Amount | Ingredient | General Notes | Type |
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8 | Dying AnguishDying Anguish8Level 19 Gem Alternative Quality: +19%Moribund, he gazed upon the journey taken as blood trickled down his chin. His eye closed on the city ahead that he would never call home. | random level 19 gem with 19% alternative quality | Automatic |
1 | Gemcutter's IncubatorGemcutter's IncubatorAdds an incubated Quality Gem item to an equippable item Item drops after killing # monstersQuality GemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters. | random superior gem | Automatic |
7 | The Wilted RoseThe Wilted Rose7Level 21 Aura Gem CorruptedThough the path to divinity is fraught with peril, hope may bloom from within. | random corrupted level 21 Aura gem | Automatic |
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 | Automatic |
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 | Automatic |
3 | Gemcutter's PromiseGemcutter's Promise3Superior Gem 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 superior gem with 20% quality | Automatic |
1 | The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize. | random divination card set exchange | Automatic |
Quest reward
This item is given as a quest reward for the following quests:
Class → | Witch | Shadow | Ranger | Duelist | Marauder | Templar | Scion |
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Quest ↓ | |||||||
Lost in Love Act 3 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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 ↓ | |||||||
Lost in Love Act 3 Clarissa | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
A Fixture of Fate Act 3 Siosa | ✓ | ||||||
Fallen from Grace Act 6 Lilly Roth | ✓ |
Effect of gem level and quality on Impale bonuses[]
The bonuses to chance and effect of Impale granted by raising the quality of Dread Banner are a little counterintuitive due to the aggressive rounding which isn't immediately obvious from the gem description. The table below is intended to help understanding the value of various combinations of gem level and quality and figuring out what combination to aim for.
Chance to Impale | Gem quality breakpoint |
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20% | 0% |
21% | 10% |
22% | 20% |
23% | 30% |
24% | 40% |
25% | 50% |
26% | 60% |
27% | 70% |
Increased Impale Effect | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 20 | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 21 | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 22 | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 23 | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 24 | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 25 | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 26 | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 27 | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 28 | Gem quality breakpoint @ level 29 |
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19% | 0% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
20% | 12% | 0% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
21% | 22% | 10% | 0% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
22% | 32% | 20% | 10% | 0% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
23% | 44% | 30% | 20% | 10% | 0% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
24% | 54% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% | 0% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
25% | 64% | 50% | 40% | 28% | 18% | 10% | 0% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
26% | n/a | 60% | 48% | 38% | 28% | 18% | 8% | 0% | n/a | n/a |
27% | n/a | 70% | 58% | 46% | 36% | 26% | 16% | 8% | 0% | n/a |
28% | n/a | n/a | 68% | 56% | 44% | 34% | 24% | 16% | 8% | 0% |
29% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 64% | 54% | 42% | 32% | 24% | 16% | 8% |
30% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 62% | 50% | 40% | 32% | 24% | 16% |
31% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 70% | 60% | 48% | 40% | 30% | 22% |
32% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 68% | 56% | 48% | 38% | 30% |
33% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 64% | 54% | 46% | 36% |
34% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 72% | 62% | 52% | 44% |
35% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 60% | 50% |
36% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 58% |
Notes and explanations
- The values provided for gem level and quality are theoretical, with some only achievable using highly impractical or exquisitely rare gear, and are only there for reference. For most intents and purposes the practical values are limited to gem level 26 and quality 54%. Higher values can still be achieved using corrupted Dialla's MalefactionDialla's Malefaction
Sage's RobeQuality: +20%
Energy Shield: 88
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 37Gems can be Socketed in this Item ignoring Socket Colour
Gems Socketed in Red Sockets have +1 to Level
Gems Socketed in Green Sockets have +10% to Quality
Gems Socketed in Blue Sockets gain 25% increased Experience
Has no Attribute RequirementsHe took me by my hand, promised me power beyond compare.
But i did not do it for power.
I did it for love.
And I'd do it again in an instant. or a specifically crafted and double-corrupted pair of gloves in conjunction with level 4 Empower SupportEmpower SupportSupport
Icon: +
Level: (1-3)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 140%Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the level of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don't come from gems.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2AnomalousThis Gem gains 5% increased Experience3% reduced Strength Requirement+(0-2) to Level of Supported Active Skill GemsThis 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 Active Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. and Enhance SupportEnhance SupportSupport
Icon: +
Level: (1-3)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the quality of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don't come from gems.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2AnomalousThis Gem gains 5% increased Experience3% reduced Dexterity Requirement+(0-16)% to Quality of Supported Active Skill GemsThis 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 Active Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. gems. Bold font indicates that the quality breakpoint can be achieved using only the gem's own quality bonus. - Assuming there are no other sources of aura effect on the passive tree and gear, a corrupted Dread Banner at level 20 with 22–23% quality will always outperform the gem at level 21 with sub-20% quality. The reason for this is that both round down to 21% increased Impale effect while 20% quality also provides an extra percent point of chance to Impale. Having a level 21 gem with 20% quality is, of course, superior to both, as it hits the breakpoints for both the chance and effect of Impale.
- In terms of a DPS increase, hitting the next breakpoint on the chance to Impale is generally more worthwhile than Impale effect. Thus, since the chance is flat at all levels and is only raised by gem quality, it's more practical to support Dread Banner with Enhance rather than with Empower if given an opportunity, unless the latter can serve a double purpose by supporting another DPS-increasing gem. A level 21 Dread Banner with 20% quality supported by a level 4 Enhance will be able to reach a 24% increase on both chance and effect of Impale; whereas if supported by level 4 Empower it would only have 22% increased chance and 25% increased effect, which works out to a significantly lower DPS increase as well as increased mana reservation due to Empower's higher mana multiplier.
Threshold jewels
The following threshold jewels augment Dread Banner:
Item | Limit | Radius | Stats |
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Related helmet enchantments
The following helmet enchantments affect Dread Banner.
Name | Stats | Spawn Weighting | |
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Enchantment Dread Banner Effect 1 | 66 | Dread Banner has 25% increased Aura Effect | helmet 100 default 0 |
Enchantment Dread Banner Effect 2 | 75 | Dread Banner has 40% increased Aura Effect | helmet 100 default 0 |
Related unique items[]
The following unique items are related to Dread Banner:
Item | Base Item | Stats | |
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PerfidyPerfidy Glorious PlateQuality: +20% Armour: 931Requires Level 68, 191 Str(25-40)% increased Melee Damage +(60-90) to maximum Life You can have two different Banners at the same time Banners you are carrying gain 1 Stage on Melee Hit, up to 5 per second War Banner has (100-200)% increased Adrenaline duration Dread Banner has (100-200)% increased Fortify durationThe Trickster God turned the very Day and Night against each other. What hope have you? | Glorious Plate | 68 | (25-40)% increased Melee Damage +(60-90) to maximum Life You can have two different Banners at the same time Banners you are carrying gain 1 Stage on Melee Hit, up to 5 per second War Banner has (100-200)% increased Adrenaline duration Dread Banner has (100-200)% increased Fortify duration |
Version history[]
Version | Changes |
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3.5.0 |
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