'''Fortify''' is a [[buff]] that grants the player 20% less [[damage taken]] from [[hit]]s for 4 seconds.<ref name="AwakeningPatchNotes" /> This does not apply to [[damage over time]], since it does not hit.
==Maximum fortify effect==
Increasing fortify effect by 400% will provide 100% less damage taken from hits. Up to 504% increased fortify effect can be attained by combining all of the following:
* 120% from the [[master]] crafted mod {{c|mod|120% increased Effect of Fortify on you while Focussed}}, but only while you have {{sl|Focus}}
* 100% from a nearby {{il|Dread Banner}} placed while at maximum stages (or more, depending on how increased [[aura]] effect interacts with the fortify effect provided by this skill)
* 60% increased effect from 8 skill tree nodes including [[Rampart]], [[Steadfast]], and 4 [[Fortify#Passive skills|small skill nodes]]
* 60% from {{il|page=Beacon of Madness (Fire and Cold Resistance)}}, while affected by {{stl|Glorious Madness}}
* 25% from the {{c|mod|25% increased Effect of Fortify on you}} [[List of crusader modifiers|Crusader mod]] on a [[helmet]]
* 25% from a {{il|Penitent Mask}} helmet base type
* 20% from dual-wielded {{il|Ichimonji}} (may be incompatible with {{il|Dread Banner}}<ref>https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2265364#p16059082</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/a1mh0t/forum_announcements_skill_reveal_war_banner_and/eb189y4/?context=3</ref>)
* 15% from the mod {{c|mod|15% increased Effect of Fortify on you}} obtained using {{il|Essence of Horror}} crafting on an [[amulet]]
* 10% from 2 small skill nodes in the [[Champion]] ascendancy
* 4% from a 20% [[quality]] anomalous {{il|Fortify Support}}
* Up to 70% added to passives by the best known roll of {{il|Lethal Pride}}
==Mechanics==
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