You take less damage when hit.
This page is about the buff. For the support gem, see Fortify Support.
Fortify is a buff that grants the player 20% less damage taken from hits for 4 seconds.[1] This does not apply to damage over time, since it does not hit.
Mechanics[ | ]
For more information, see Damage calculation.
#% less Damage taken modifiers are calculated after armour, resistances, and endurance charges.[2]
You can also get a Fortify buff through an amulet anointment called Hardened Scars, which grants Fortify while recovering life from any life/hybrid flask.
The effects of Fortify are affected by increased Buff Effect, which can be obtained through 
IchimonjiIchimonji
Corsair SwordOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (50-64.5) to (186-215)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.86-1.94)
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 58, 81 Str, 117 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating(80-95)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (5-10) to (13-20) Physical Damage
(20-25)% increased Attack Speed
10% increased Effect of Buffs on you
5% reduced Mana Reserved
Allies' Aura Buffs do not affect you
Your Aura Buffs do not affect alliesMaster yourself before you seek to master others.
(increased Buff Effect).
Skill gems[ | ]
Active skill gems[ | ]
The following active skill gems are related to Fortify:
| Skill gem |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dread BannerDread BannerAoE, Spell, Duration, Aura, PhysicalLevel: (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.   |  | N/A | N/A | 24 |
 Vigilant StrikeVigilant StrikeAttack, Melee, StrikeLevel: (1-20) Cost: 6 Mana Cooldown Time: 4.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Attack Speed: 85% of base Attack Damage: (222-260)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (222-260)%Attacks enemies with a powerful melee strike. You gain the Fortify buff, granting damage reduction. The cooldown can be bypassed by expending an Endurance Charge. Requires a Melee Weapon.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal2% increased Fortify duration2% increased Area of Effect3% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate1% increased DamageDeals (222-260)% of Base Attack Damage (75-170)% increased Fortify duration Grants Fortify on Melee Hit +(2-4) to Melee Strike Range Can't be EvadedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.   | | N/A | | 1 |
Support skill gems[ | ]
The following support skill gems are related to Fortify:
| Skill gem | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fortify SupportFortify SupportAttack, Support, MeleeIcon: O Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 31Supports melee attack skills that are not triggered.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentSupported Skills deal 0.5% increased Attack DamageSupported Skills have 0.5% increased Fortify DurationHits from Supported Skills Overwhelm 0.25% of Physical Damage Reduction while you have FortifySupported Skills grant Fortify on Melee hit Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Melee Damage Supported Skills have (15-34)% increased Fortify duration Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee HitsThis 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.  | | N/A | N/A | 31 |
Other skills[ | ]
Items[ | ]
Base items[ | ]
The following base items are related to Fortify:
| Item | | Stats |
|---|---|---|
Sorrow Mask Sorrow MaskArmour: 42Evasion: 42Requires Level 15, 20 Str, 20 Dex(10-15)% increased Effect of Fortify on you You are Crushed -15% additional Physical Damage Reduction (Hidden)  | 15 | (10-15)% increased Effect of Fortify on you You are Crushed -15% additional Physical Damage Reduction (Hidden) |
Atonement Mask Atonement MaskArmour: 122Evasion: 122Requires Level 45, 51 Str, 51 Dex(10–15)% increased Effect of Fortify on you You are Crushed  | 45 | (10–15)% increased Effect of Fortify on you You are Crushed |
Penitent Mask Penitent MaskArmour: 185Evasion: 185Requires Level 75, 79 Str, 79 Dex(10-15)% increased Effect of Fortify on you You are Crushed  | 75 | (10-15)% increased Effect of Fortify on you You are Crushed |
Unique Items[ | ]
The following unique items are related to Fortify:
| Item | Base Item | | Stats | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overwhelming Odds Overwhelming OddsCrimson JewelLimited to: 1 Radius: Medium(10-15)% increased Global Physical Damage With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Cleave grants Fortify on Hit With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Cleave has +1 to Radius per Nearby Enemy, up to +10Even as the tide turned, and victory swiftly became impossible, The legionnaires of Lioneye's Watch stood their ground and fought on, Every last man dying a brutal but honourable death.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.  | Crimson Jewel | 1 | (10-15)% increased Global Physical Damage With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Cleave grants Fortify on Hit With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Cleave has +1 to Radius per Nearby Enemy, up to +10 | ||
The Vigil The VigilCrimson JewelLimited to: 1 Radius: Medium(10-15)% increased Armour With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Vigilant Strike Fortifies you and Nearby Allies for 8 secondsWhen Voll took the throne, He swore to care for the empire with eyes open. And so he looked to the salvation of his people, Blind to the damnation in his hands.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.  | Crimson Jewel | 1 | (10-15)% increased Armour With at least 40 Strength in Radius, Vigilant Strike Fortifies you and Nearby Allies for 8 seconds | ||
Advancing Fortress Advancing FortressGut RipperClaw Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (44-48) to (116.6-127.2) Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.50 Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 46, 80 Dex, 80 Int+44 Life gained for each Enemy hit by AttacksSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 12 Fortify 15% Chance to Block Attack Damage (100-120)% increased Physical Damage +110 to Evasion Rating +35 to maximum Energy Shield +(30-50) to maximum Life Reflects (71-90) Physical Damage to Melee Attackers"A man cowers behind his walls. A woman carries her fortress with her. In heart, in mind, in hand." - Sekhema Deshret  | Gut Ripper | 46 | +44 Life gained for each Enemy hit by AttacksSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 12 Fortify 15% Chance to Block Attack Damage (100-120)% increased Physical Damage +110 to Evasion Rating +35 to maximum Energy Shield +(30-50) to maximum Life Reflects (71-90) Physical Damage to Melee Attackers | ||
Willowgift WillowgiftJade AmuletRequires Level 52+(20-30) to Dexterity10% reduced Strength 15% increased Dexterity -(30-20)% to Fire Resistance +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance Fortify Buffs you create instead grant 30% more Evasion Rating (15-25)% increased Attack and Cast Speed while you have FortifyThe storm cannot break that which bends.  | Jade Amulet | 52 | +(20-30) to Dexterity10% reduced Strength 15% increased Dexterity -(30-20)% to Fire Resistance +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance Fortify Buffs you create instead grant 30% more Evasion Rating (15-25)% increased Attack and Cast Speed while you have Fortify | ||
Kingmaker KingmakerDespot AxeTwo Handed Axe Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (261-288) to (353.8-390.4) Critical Strike Chance: (6.50%-7.00%) Attacks per Second: (1.50-1.57) Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 66, 140 Str, 86 Dex(170-200)% increased Physical Damage (7-12)% increased Attack Speed (30-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance Nearby Allies have 30% increased Item Rarity Nearby Allies have Culling Strike Insufficient Mana doesn't prevent your Melee Attacks Nearby Allies have +50% to Critical Strike Multiplier Nearby Allies have FortifyA King and his people are linked together like a soul and a beating heart. Both can be severed by a same edge, then forged anew.  | Despot Axe | 66 | (170-200)% increased Physical Damage (7-12)% increased Attack Speed (30-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance Nearby Allies have 30% increased Item Rarity Nearby Allies have Culling Strike Insufficient Mana doesn't prevent your Melee Attacks Nearby Allies have +50% to Critical Strike Multiplier Nearby Allies have Fortify | ||
Perfidy PerfidyGlorious 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 | ||
Beacon of Madness Beacon of MadnessTwo-Toned BootsQuality: +20% Armour: (340-529) Evasion: (340-529)Requires Level 70, 62 Str, 62 Dex+(8-12)% to Fire and Cold ResistancesGrants Level 1 Embrace Madness Skill (150-300)% increased Armour and Evasion 30% increased Movement Speed 20% chance to deal Double Damage while affected by Glorious Madness 60% increased Effect of Fortify on you while affected by Glorious MadnessNothing spreads as quickly as an idea.  | Two-Toned Boots | 70 | +(8-12)% to Fire and Cold ResistancesGrants Level 1 Embrace Madness Skill (150-300)% increased Armour and Evasion 30% increased Movement Speed 20% chance to deal Double Damage while affected by Glorious Madness 60% increased Effect of Fortify on you while affected by Glorious Madness | ||
The Hungry Loop The Hungry LoopUnset RingRequires Level 70Has 1 SocketConsumes Socketed Uncorrupted Support Gems when they reach Maximum Level Can Consume 4 Uncorrupted Support Gems Has not Consumed any Gems <Consumed support gem modifier>Be careful where you put your finger.  | Unset Ring | 70 | Has 1 SocketConsumes Socketed Uncorrupted Support Gems when they reach Maximum Level Can Consume 4 Uncorrupted Support Gems Has not Consumed any Gems
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Perseverance PerseveranceVanguard BeltRequires Level 78+(260-320) to Armour and Evasion Rating(4-8)% increased maximum Life +(20-40)% to Cold Resistance 1% increased Attack Damage per 200 of the lowest of Armour and Evasion Rating (14-20)% chance to gain Fortify when you Stun an Enemy with Melee Damage You have Onslaught while you have Fortify"Some blows must be evaded. Some blows must be endured. The trick is to tell them apart." - Daresso, the Sword King  | Vanguard Belt | 78 | +(260-320) to Armour and Evasion Rating(4-8)% increased maximum Life +(20-40)% to Cold Resistance 1% increased Attack Damage per 200 of the lowest of Armour and Evasion Rating (14-20)% chance to gain Fortify when you Stun an Enemy with Melee Damage You have Onslaught while you have Fortify |
Passive skills[ | ]
There are passive skills that grant bonuses to Fortify:
Passive skills only available from anointments[ | ]
Base passives[ | ]
| Name | Stats |
|---|---|
Attack Damage and Speed while Fortified | 12% increased Attack Damage while you have Fortify 4% increased Attack Speed while you have Fortify [1] 10% increased Attack Damage while you have Fortify 3% increased Attack Speed while you have Fortify [2] |
| Fortify Effect and Armour | 10% increased Effect of Fortify on you 15% increased Armour while you have Fortify [1] |
| Fortify Effect and Duration | 10% increased Effect of Fortify on you 25% increased Fortify Duration [1] |
| Fortify Effect and Melee Damage | 5% increased Effect of Fortify on you 12% increased Melee Physical Damage while you have Fortify Attacks with Melee Weapons deal 12% increased Damage with Ailments [1] 5% increased Effect of Fortify on you 14% increased Melee Physical Damage while you have Fortify Attacks with Melee Weapons deal 14% increased Damage with Ailments [2] |
Rampart | 10% increased Effect of Fortify on you 5% increased Movement Speed while you have Fortify 20% increased Attack Damage while you have Fortify 8% increased Attack Speed while you have Fortify [1] |
Steadfast | 10% increased Effect of Fortify on you 10% increased Effect of Fortify on you while Stationary 30% increased Armour while you have Fortify [1] |
Ascendancy passives[ | ]
| Ascendancy Class | Name | Stats |
|---|---|---|
Ascendant | Champion | Your Hits permanently Intimidate Enemies that are on Full Life 100% chance to Taunt on Hit Enemies Taunted by you take 10% increased Damage 50% chance to Fortify on Melee hit 15% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your Skills [1] |
Champion | Armour and Evasion, Fortify Effect | 15% increased Evasion Rating and Armour 10% increased Attack Damage while you have Fortify [1] [2] |
| Champion | Fortitude | You have Fortify [1] |
Version history[ | ]
| Version | Changes |
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| 3.9.0 |
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| 2.0.0 |
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References[ | ]
- ↑ Chris (July 10, 2015). "Path of Exile 2.0.0: The Awakening Patch Notes". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (February 11, 2014). "When is Abyssus' damage factored in". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved November 21, 2015.