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Low life energy shield pool

Example of Low life / Energy shield builds. Most of the Life has been reserved by auras.

Low life is a condition that applies when life falls below 50%. Linking auras or other mana-reserving skills to Arrogance Support inventory iconArrogance SupportArrogance SupportAura, Support
Icon: B
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: (220-201)%
Cooldown Time: 0.00 sec
Requires Level 31Supports any skill with a reservation.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentSupported Skills have 0.25% increased Aura effectSupported Skills have 0.1% reduced Life ReservationSupported Skills deal 0.5% increased DamageSupported Skills have (10-19)% increased Aura effect
Supported Skills Reserve Life instead of Mana
This 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.
Arrogance Support inventory icon
which converts them into Life-reserving skills is an easy way to trigger the low life condition.

Players that use low life will typically either use energy shields (~5-9k max ES) or Petrified Blood if they're not using energy shields..

  • Such builds are commonly known as "LL/ES" builds, which stands for "Low life / Energy shield".
  • Such builds also use very high energy shield regeneration, because they are unable to heal energy shield using either life flasks or mana flasks.
  • This free ups the flask slot typically used for life/mana flasks so players can use an additional DPS or defensive flask.
  • Such builds are also highly resistant to damage over time effects such as the Sirus storms, Shaper beams and Caustic ground.

Low life is not possible if maximum life is set to 1 due to Chaos Inoculation, with the exception of using Coward's Legacy inventory iconCoward's LegacyCoward's Legacy
Chain Belt
Requires Level 52+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+(15-20) to all Attributes
(5-10)% increased Movement Speed
50% increased Effect of Curses on you
You count as on Low Life while you are Cursed with Vulnerability
You are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 80% increased Effect
Death is your most important duty.
Face it, or curse your bloodline for all eternity.
Coward's Legacy inventory icon
, where the player may simultaneously be on low life and have Chaos Inoculation.

The low life state unlocks several interesting aspects for a character, but can be difficult to maintain efficiently. See maintaining low life for more information.

Common skills[ | ]

The advantages to being low life:

  • Ability to use Pain Attunement passive skill that grants more spell damage when on low life.
  • Ability to use Bloodthirst Support for attack skills on life-based low life builds.
  • Ability to use many more auras by using Life reservation in combination with Mana reservation
  • Ability to use Chaos Inoculation passive skill to gain the benefits of both full life and low life effects. (only possible with Coward's Legacy inventory iconCoward's LegacyCoward's Legacy
    Chain Belt
    Requires Level 52+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+(15-20) to all Attributes
    (5-10)% increased Movement Speed
    50% increased Effect of Curses on you
    You count as on Low Life while you are Cursed with Vulnerability
    You are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 80% increased Effect
    Death is your most important duty.
    Face it, or curse your bloodline for all eternity.
    Coward's Legacy inventory icon
    belt)

Often used for low life builds:

  • Zealot's Oath in order for life regeneration to apply to energy shield instead. Regen effects that are based on maximum life become based on maximum ES. Life flasks will still not apply to ES.
  • Arcane Vision for light radius to be based on energy shield instead of life
  • Ghost Reaver converts life gained from life leech into energy shield.
  • Petrified Blood causes life recovery effects except life flasks to not recover past low life while turning a portion of damage taken past low life into damage over time. This skill is essential for life-based low life builds as it gives them the defenses required to survive big hits. Note that this effect is not the same as life reservation.

Common unique items[ | ]

  • Shavronne's Wrappings inventory iconShavronne's WrappingsShavronne's Wrappings
    Occultist's Vestment
    Quality: +20%
    Energy Shield: (286-351)
    Movement Speed: -3%
    Requires Level 62, 180 Int(3-10)% increased Spell Damage(100-150)% increased Energy Shield
    10% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
    +(30-40)% to Lightning Resistance
    Reflects 1 to 250 Lightning Damage to Melee Attackers
    Chaos Damage does not bypass Energy Shield
    Shavronne's apparel became ever more extravagant
    as her body and soul became ever more corrupted.
    Shavronne's Wrappings inventory icon
    is a very common choice for low-life ES builds, as it forces Chaos damage to affect energy shield instead of life. If it is not used, any Chaos damage can one-shot players if they have a very small amount of life.
    • The Ivory Tower inventory iconThe Ivory TowerThe Ivory Tower
      Saint's Hauberk
      Quality: +20%
      Armour: 531
      Energy Shield: 87
      Movement Speed: -5%
      Requires Level 67, 109 Str, 94 Int+(40-70) to Intelligence
      +30 to maximum Energy Shield per 100 Reserved Life
      +(80-100) to maximum Mana
      Regenerate 2% of Energy Shield per second
      Chaos Damage is taken from Mana before Life
      The mind is a filter through which anarchy becomes order.
      The Ivory Tower inventory icon
      is an alternative for builds that maintain high mana (i.e. Archmage Support inventory iconArchmage SupportArchmage SupportLightning, Support, Spell
      Icon: ^
      Level: (1-20)
      Requires Level 31Supports spell skills that deal damage with hits and have mana costs. Cannot support triggered skills, or skills used by totems, traps or mines. Cannot modify the skills of minions.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentSupported Skills have 0.5% increased Mana CostSupported Skills gain Added Cold Damage equal to 2% of Mana Cost, if Mana Cost is not higher than the maximum you could spend
      Supported Skills lose Added Lightning Damage equal to 2% of Mana Cost, if Mana Cost is not higher than the maximum you could spend
      Supported Skills have 1% reduced Mana Cost
      Supported Skills have (1-7) to (15-134) added Lightning Damage
      Supported Skills have base Mana Cost equal to 5% of Unreserved Maximum Mana, if that value is higher
      Supported Skills gain Added Lightning Damage equal to 75% of Mana Cost, if Mana Cost is not higher than the maximum you could spend
      This 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.
      Archmage Support inventory icon
      ).
  • Presence of Chayula inventory iconPresence of ChayulaPresence of Chayula
    Onyx Amulet
    Requires Level 60+(10-16) to all Attributes30% increased Rarity of Items found
    +60% to Chaos Resistance
    Cannot be Stunned
    20% of Maximum Life Converted to Energy Shield
    The dreamer stirs, the world trembles.
    Presence of Chayula inventory icon
    is another common choice that converts a large part of life into useful energy shield.
  • Prism Guardian inventory iconPrism GuardianPrism Guardian
    Archon Kite Shield
    Quality: +20%
    Chance to Block: 22%
    Armour: 187
    Energy Shield: 36
    Movement Speed: -3%
    Requires Level 68, 85 Str, 85 Int+12% to all Elemental Resistances+2 to Level of Socketed Aura Gems
    Socketed Gems Cost and Reserve Life instead of Mana
    Socketed Gems have 25% reduced Reservation
    +(20-30) to Dexterity
    +25% to all Elemental Resistances
    When blood is paid, the weak think twice.
    Prism Guardian inventory icon
    is often used in low-life builds to reserve auras using Life rather than Mana.

Related items[ | ]

Essence modifiers[ | ]

Essence of Hysteria adds the following suffix modifier to a helmet: Socketed gems deal 30% more damage while on low life

Unique items[ | ]

The list below displays unique items related to Low Life:

ItemLvl.Stats
Araku TikiAraku Tiki inventory iconAraku Tiki
Coral Amulet
Regenerate (2-4) Life per second+100 to Evasion Rating while on Low Life
+(30-50) to maximum Life
+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance
Regenerate 1% of Life per second while on Low Life
It is said to make you invisible when the Great
Spirit comes to take you on your final journey.
Araku Tiki inventory icon
1Regenerate (2-4) Life per second+100 to Evasion Rating while on Low Life
+(30-50) to maximum Life
+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance
Regenerate 1% of Life per second while on Low Life
Crown of ThornsCrown of Thorns inventory iconCrown of Thorns
Vine Circlet
Quality: +20%
Energy Shield: (79-103)
+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
Pain Attunement
Lift it lightly, don it slow.
The spikes point out and in, you know.
Crown of Thorns inventory icon
1+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
Pain Attunement
Last ResortLast Resort inventory iconLast Resort
Nailed Fist
Claw
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (12-13.2) to (42-46.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.20%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 11
+3 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks25% increased Attack Speed when on Low Life
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 2 to 10 Physical Damage
100% increased Claw Physical Damage when on Low Life
100% increased Accuracy Rating when on Low Life
Desperate times demand desperate measures.
Last Resort inventory icon
1+3 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks25% increased Attack Speed when on Low Life
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 2 to 10 Physical Damage
100% increased Claw Physical Damage when on Low Life
100% increased Accuracy Rating when on Low Life
MegalomaniacMegalomaniac inventory iconMegalomaniac
Medium Cluster Jewel
Adds 4 Passive Skills
Added Small Passive Skills grant Nothing
<3 Random notable mods>
Corrupted
If you're going to act like you're better than everyone else, make sure you are.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Megalomaniac inventory icon
1Adds 4 Passive Skills
Added Small Passive Skills grant Nothing
<3 Random notable mods>
1 Added Passive Skill is Adrenaline
1 Added Passive Skill is Advance Guard
1 Added Passive Skill is Aerialist
1 Added Passive Skill is Aerodynamics
1 Added Passive Skill is Agent of Destruction
1 Added Passive Skill is Alchemist
1 Added Passive Skill is Ancestral Echo
1 Added Passive Skill is Ancestral Guidance
1 Added Passive Skill is Ancestral Inspiration
1 Added Passive Skill is Ancestral Might
1 Added Passive Skill is Ancestral Preservation
1 Added Passive Skill is Ancestral Reach
1 Added Passive Skill is Antifreeze
1 Added Passive Skill is Antivenom
1 Added Passive Skill is Arcane Adept
1 Added Passive Skill is Arcane Heroism
1 Added Passive Skill is Arcane Pyrotechnics
1 Added Passive Skill is Arcing Shot
1 Added Passive Skill is Assert Dominance
1 Added Passive Skill is Astonishing Affliction
1 Added Passive Skill is Basics of Pain
1 Added Passive Skill is Battlefield Dominator
1 Added Passive Skill is Battle-Hardened
1 Added Passive Skill is Blacksmith
1 Added Passive Skill is Blanketed Snow
1 Added Passive Skill is Blast-Freeze
1 Added Passive Skill is Blessed
1 Added Passive Skill is Blessed Rebirth
1 Added Passive Skill is Blizzard Caller
1 Added Passive Skill is Bloodscent
1 Added Passive Skill is Blowback
1 Added Passive Skill is Bodyguards
1 Added Passive Skill is Born of Chaos
1 Added Passive Skill is Brand Loyalty
1 Added Passive Skill is Brewed for Potency
1 Added Passive Skill is Broadside
1 Added Passive Skill is Brush with Death
1 Added Passive Skill is Brutal Infamy
1 Added Passive Skill is Burden Projection
1 Added Passive Skill is Burning Bright
1 Added Passive Skill is Calamitous
1 Added Passive Skill is Call to the Slaughter
1 Added Passive Skill is Capacitor
1 Added Passive Skill is Careful Handling
1 Added Passive Skill is Chilling Presence
1 Added Passive Skill is Chip Away
1 Added Passive Skill is Circling Oblivion
1 Added Passive Skill is Clarity of Purpose
1 Added Passive Skill is Cold-Blooded Killer
1 Added Passive Skill is Cold Conduction
1 Added Passive Skill is Cold to the Core
1 Added Passive Skill is Combat Rhythm
1 Added Passive Skill is Compound Injury
1 Added Passive Skill is Conjured Wall
1 Added Passive Skill is Conservation of Energy
1 Added Passive Skill is Cooked Alive
1 Added Passive Skill is Corrosive Elements
1 Added Passive Skill is Cremator
1 Added Passive Skill is Cry Wolf
1 Added Passive Skill is Cult-Leader
1 Added Passive Skill is Daring Ideas
1 Added Passive Skill is Dark Discourse
1 Added Passive Skill is Dark Ideation
1 Added Passive Skill is Dark Messenger
1 Added Passive Skill is Darting Movements
1 Added Passive Skill is Deadly Repartee
1 Added Passive Skill is Deep Chill
1 Added Passive Skill is Devastator
1 Added Passive Skill is Disciples
1 Added Passive Skill is Disease Vector
1 Added Passive Skill is Disorienting Display
1 Added Passive Skill is Disorienting Wounds
1 Added Passive Skill is Distilled Perfection
1 Added Passive Skill is Doryani's Lesson
1 Added Passive Skill is Dragon Hunter
1 Added Passive Skill is Dread March
1 Added Passive Skill is Drive the Destruction
1 Added Passive Skill is Eldritch Inspiration
1 Added Passive Skill is Elegant Form
1 Added Passive Skill is Empowered Envoy
1 Added Passive Skill is Endbringer
1 Added Passive Skill is Enduring Composure
1 Added Passive Skill is Enduring Focus
1 Added Passive Skill is Enduring Ward
1 Added Passive Skill is Energy From Naught
1 Added Passive Skill is Essence Rush
1 Added Passive Skill is Eternal Suffering
1 Added Passive Skill is Evil Eye
1 Added Passive Skill is Expansive Might
1 Added Passive Skill is Expendability
1 Added Passive Skill is Expert Sabotage
1 Added Passive Skill is Exploit Weakness
1 Added Passive Skill is Explosive Force
1 Added Passive Skill is Exposure Therapy
1 Added Passive Skill is Eye of the Storm
1 Added Passive Skill is Eye to Eye
1 Added Passive Skill is Fan of Blades
1 Added Passive Skill is Fan the Flames
1 Added Passive Skill is Fasting
1 Added Passive Skill is Fearsome Warrior
1 Added Passive Skill is Feasting Fiends
1 Added Passive Skill is Feast of Flesh
1 Added Passive Skill is Feed the Fury
1 Added Passive Skill is Fettle
1 Added Passive Skill is Fire Attunement
1 Added Passive Skill is First Among Equals
1 Added Passive Skill is Flexible Sentry
1 Added Passive Skill is Flow of Life
1 Added Passive Skill is Follow-Through
1 Added Passive Skill is Force Multiplier
1 Added Passive Skill is Fuel the Fight
1 Added Passive Skill is Furious Assault
1 Added Passive Skill is Genius
1 Added Passive Skill is Gladiator's Fortitude
1 Added Passive Skill is Graceful Execution
1 Added Passive Skill is Grand Design
1 Added Passive Skill is Grim Oath
1 Added Passive Skill is Grounded Commander
1 Added Passive Skill is Guerilla Tactics
1 Added Passive Skill is Haemorrhage
1 Added Passive Skill is Haunting Shout
1 Added Passive Skill is Heart of Iron
1 Added Passive Skill is Heavy Hitter
1 Added Passive Skill is Heraldry
1 Added Passive Skill is Hex Breaker
1 Added Passive Skill is Hibernator
1 Added Passive Skill is Hit and Run
1 Added Passive Skill is Holistic Health
1 Added Passive Skill is Holy Conquest
1 Added Passive Skill is Hulking Corpses
1 Added Passive Skill is Improvisor
1 Added Passive Skill is Insatiable Killer
1 Added Passive Skill is Inspired Oppression
1 Added Passive Skill is Insulated
1 Added Passive Skill is Invigorating Portents
1 Added Passive Skill is Iron Breaker
1 Added Passive Skill is Lasting Impression
1 Added Passive Skill is Lead By Example
1 Added Passive Skill is Life from Death
1 Added Passive Skill is Liquid Inspiration
1 Added Passive Skill is Lord of Drought
1 Added Passive Skill is Low Tolerance
1 Added Passive Skill is Mage Bane
1 Added Passive Skill is Mage Hunter
1 Added Passive Skill is Magnifier
1 Added Passive Skill is Martial Mastery
1 Added Passive Skill is Martial Momentum
1 Added Passive Skill is Martial Prowess
1 Added Passive Skill is Master of Command
1 Added Passive Skill is Master of Fear
1 Added Passive Skill is Master of Fire
1 Added Passive Skill is Master the Fundamentals
1 Added Passive Skill is Mender's Wellspring
1 Added Passive Skill is Militarism
1 Added Passive Skill is Mindfulness
1 Added Passive Skill is Misery Everlasting
1 Added Passive Skill is Mob Mentality
1 Added Passive Skill is Molten One's Mark
1 Added Passive Skill is Mystical Ward
1 Added Passive Skill is Natural Vigour
1 Added Passive Skill is Non-Flammable
1 Added Passive Skill is Numbing Elixir
1 Added Passive Skill is One with the Shield
1 Added Passive Skill is Openness
1 Added Passive Skill is Opportunistic Fusilade
1 Added Passive Skill is Overlord
1 Added Passive Skill is Overshock
1 Added Passive Skill is Overwhelming Malice
1 Added Passive Skill is Paralysis
1 Added Passive Skill is Peace Amidst Chaos
1 Added Passive Skill is Peak Vigour
1 Added Passive Skill is Powerful Assault
1 Added Passive Skill is Powerful Ward
1 Added Passive Skill is Practiced Caster
1 Added Passive Skill is Precise Commander
1 Added Passive Skill is Precise Focus
1 Added Passive Skill is Precise Retaliation
1 Added Passive Skill is Pressure Points
1 Added Passive Skill is Primordial Bond
1 Added Passive Skill is Prismatic Carapace
1 Added Passive Skill is Prismatic Dance
1 Added Passive Skill is Prismatic Heart
1 Added Passive Skill is Prodigious Defence
1 Added Passive Skill is Provocateur
1 Added Passive Skill is Pure Agony
1 Added Passive Skill is Pure Aptitude
1 Added Passive Skill is Pure Commander
1 Added Passive Skill is Pure Guile
1 Added Passive Skill is Pure Might
1 Added Passive Skill is Purposeful Harbinger
1 Added Passive Skill is Quick and Deadly
1 Added Passive Skill is Quick Getaway
1 Added Passive Skill is Rapid Infusion
1 Added Passive Skill is Rattling Bellow
1 Added Passive Skill is Raze and Pillage
1 Added Passive Skill is Readiness
1 Added Passive Skill is Remarkable
1 Added Passive Skill is Rend
1 Added Passive Skill is Renewal
1 Added Passive Skill is Repeater
1 Added Passive Skill is Replenishing Presence
1 Added Passive Skill is Riot Queller
1 Added Passive Skill is Rote Reinforcement
1 Added Passive Skill is Rot-Resistant
1 Added Passive Skill is Rotten Claws
1 Added Passive Skill is Run Through
1 Added Passive Skill is Sadist
1 Added Passive Skill is Sage
1 Added Passive Skill is Sap Psyche
1 Added Passive Skill is Savage Response
1 Added Passive Skill is Savour the Moment
1 Added Passive Skill is Scintillating Idea
1 Added Passive Skill is Seal Mender
1 Added Passive Skill is Second Skin
1 Added Passive Skill is Seeker Runes
1 Added Passive Skill is Self-Control
1 Added Passive Skill is Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
1 Added Passive Skill is Septic Spells
1 Added Passive Skill is Set and Forget
1 Added Passive Skill is Shifting Shadow
1 Added Passive Skill is Shrieking Bolts
1 Added Passive Skill is Skeletal Atrophy
1 Added Passive Skill is Skullbreaker
1 Added Passive Skill is Sleepless Sentries
1 Added Passive Skill is Smite the Weak
1 Added Passive Skill is Smoking Remains
1 Added Passive Skill is Snaring Spirits
1 Added Passive Skill is Snowstorm
1 Added Passive Skill is Special Reserve
1 Added Passive Skill is Spiked Concoction
1 Added Passive Skill is Spring Back
1 Added Passive Skill is Stalwart Commander
1 Added Passive Skill is Steady Torment
1 Added Passive Skill is Stoic Focus
1 Added Passive Skill is Storm Drinker
1 Added Passive Skill is Stormrider
1 Added Passive Skill is Storm's Hand
1 Added Passive Skill is Streamlined
1 Added Passive Skill is Strike Leader
1 Added Passive Skill is Stubborn Student
1 Added Passive Skill is Student of Decay
1 Added Passive Skill is Sublime Form
1 Added Passive Skill is Sublime Sensation
1 Added Passive Skill is Summer Commander
1 Added Passive Skill is Supercharge
1 Added Passive Skill is Surefooted Striker
1 Added Passive Skill is Surging Vitality
1 Added Passive Skill is Surprise Sabotage
1 Added Passive Skill is Tempered Arrowheads
1 Added Passive Skill is Tempt the Storm
1 Added Passive Skill is Thaumophage
1 Added Passive Skill is Thunderstruck
1 Added Passive Skill is Titanic Swings
1 Added Passive Skill is Touch of Cruelty
1 Added Passive Skill is Towering Threat
1 Added Passive Skill is Uncompromising
1 Added Passive Skill is Unholy Grace
1 Added Passive Skill is Unspeakable Gifts
1 Added Passive Skill is Untouchable
1 Added Passive Skill is Unwavering Focus
1 Added Passive Skill is Unwaveringly Evil
1 Added Passive Skill is Vast Power
1 Added Passive Skill is Vengeful Commander
1 Added Passive Skill is Veteran Defender
1 Added Passive Skill is Vicious Bite
1 Added Passive Skill is Vicious Guard
1 Added Passive Skill is Vicious Skewering
1 Added Passive Skill is Victim Maker
1 Added Passive Skill is Vile Reinvigoration
1 Added Passive Skill is Vital Focus
1 Added Passive Skill is Vivid Hues
1 Added Passive Skill is Wall of Muscle
1 Added Passive Skill is Forbidden Words
1 Added Passive Skill is Warning Call
1 Added Passive Skill is Wasting Affliction
1 Added Passive Skill is Weight Advantage
1 Added Passive Skill is Whispers of Death
1 Added Passive Skill is Wicked Pall
1 Added Passive Skill is Widespread Destruction
1 Added Passive Skill is Will Shaper
1 Added Passive Skill is Wind-up
1 Added Passive Skill is Winter Commander
1 Added Passive Skill is Winter Prowler
1 Added Passive Skill is Wish for Death
1 Added Passive Skill is Wizardry
1 Added Passive Skill is Wound Aggravation
1 Added Passive Skill is Wrapped in Flame

Corrupted
RedbeakRedbeak inventory iconRedbeak
Rusted Sword
One Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: 10.2-25.5
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.71
Weapon Range: 11
40% increased Global Accuracy Rating100% increased Damage when on Low Life
50% increased Physical Damage
Adds 2 to 6 Physical Damage
10% increased Attack Speed
+(20-30) to maximum Life
+2 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks
As battle calms, blood turns to rust.
Redbeak inventory icon
140% increased Global Accuracy Rating100% increased Damage when on Low Life
50% increased Physical Damage
Adds 2 to 6 Physical Damage
10% increased Attack Speed
+(20-30) to maximum Life
+2 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks
Replica Last ResortReplica Last Resort inventory iconReplica Last Resort
Nailed Fist
Claw
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (8-8.8) to (22-24.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.20%
Attacks per Second: 1.60
Weapon Range: 11
+3 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks50% increased Attack Speed when on Low Life
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
100% increased Accuracy Rating when on Low Life
200% increased Damage with Claws while on Low Life
Deal no Damage when not on Low Life
"An absurdly vicious weapon in the hands of our test subjects. It seems to
channel the desperate will to live. Intriguing."
- Researcher Olesya
Replica Last Resort inventory icon
1+3 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks50% increased Attack Speed when on Low Life
(80-100)% increased Physical Damage
100% increased Accuracy Rating when on Low Life
200% increased Damage with Claws while on Low Life
Deal no Damage when not on Low Life
Skin of the LordsSkin of the Lords inventory iconSkin of the Lords
Simple Robe
Quality: +20%
Movement Speed: -3%
Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden)
Sockets cannot be modified
+1 to Level of Socketed Gems
100% increased Global Defences
You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item
Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden)
<Random Keystone>
Corrupted
The Lords are chosen so carefully.
Only they may grace His flesh.
Skin of the Lords inventory icon
1Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden)
Sockets cannot be modified
+1 to Level of Socketed Gems
100% increased Global Defences
You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item
Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden)
<Random Keystone>
Acrobatics
Ancestral Bond
Arrow Dancing
Avatar of Fire
Blood Magic
Call to Arms
Conduit
Corrupted Soul
Crimson Dance
Doomsday
Eldritch Battery
Elemental Equilibrium
Elemental Equilibrium
Elemental Overload
Elemental Overload
Eternal Youth
Ghost Reaver
Glancing Blows
Hollow Palm Technique
Iron Grip
Iron Reflexes
Mind Over Matter
Minion Instability
Mortal Conviction
Pain Attunement
Perfect Agony
Phase Acrobatics
Point Blank
Resolute Technique
Runebinder
Imbalanced Guard
Supreme Ego
The Agnostic
The Impaler
Unwavering Stance
Vaal Pact
Wicked Ward
Wind Dancer
Zealot's Oath

Corrupted
Ondar's ClaspOndar's Clasp inventory iconOndar's Clasp
Wrapped Mitts
Quality: +20%
Evasion: 13
Energy Shield: 3
Requires Level 530% increased Attack Speed when on Full Life
Adds 1 to 13 Lightning Damage to Attacks
+(50-80) to Accuracy Rating
20% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
A single lightning strike fells a man.
A single knife stroke fells an empire.
Ondar's Clasp inventory icon
530% increased Attack Speed when on Full Life
Adds 1 to 13 Lightning Damage to Attacks
+(50-80) to Accuracy Rating
20% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
SpringleafSpringleaf inventory iconSpringleaf
Plank Kite Shield
Quality: +20%
Chance to Block: 22%
Armour: (36-43)
Energy Shield: (8-9)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 7+4% to all Elemental Resistances(80-120)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
50% reduced Freeze Duration on you
Regenerate 3% of Life per second
Regenerate 3% of Life per second while on Low Life
From death springs life.
Springleaf inventory icon
7+4% to all Elemental Resistances(80-120)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
50% reduced Freeze Duration on you
Regenerate 3% of Life per second
Regenerate 3% of Life per second while on Low Life
The Goddess BoundThe Goddess Bound inventory iconThe Goddess Bound
Whalebone Rapier
One Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (14.8-16.8) to (62.9-71.4)
Elemental Damage: 3-7
Critical Strike Chance: 5.50%
Attacks per Second: 1.92
Weapon Range: 14
Requires Level 7, 32 Dex+25% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+1 to Level of Socketed Melee Gems
Uses both hand slots
(250-300)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 3 to 7 Fire Damage
20% increased Attack Speed
30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
+(20-40) to Evasion Rating
20% reduced Rarity of Items found
30% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
She paints her offer in wicked hues
An off-white grin, an elegant bruise.
To the nascent scourge she sings the ruse:
"With me in hand, what else need you use?"
The Goddess Bound inventory icon
7+25% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+1 to Level of Socketed Melee Gems
Uses both hand slots
(250-300)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 3 to 7 Fire Damage
20% increased Attack Speed
30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
+(20-40) to Evasion Rating
20% reduced Rarity of Items found
30% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
WondertrapWondertrap inventory iconWondertrap
Velvet Slippers
Quality: +20%
Energy Shield: (21-28)
Requires Level 9, 21 Int+(5-10) to Strength
+(5-10) to Dexterity
+(5-10) to Intelligence
+(10-16) to maximum Energy Shield
100% increased Rarity of Items found when on Low Life
10% increased Movement Speed
Wonders abound at death's door.
Wondertrap inventory icon
9+(5-10) to Strength
+(5-10) to Dexterity
+(5-10) to Intelligence
+(10-16) to maximum Energy Shield
100% increased Rarity of Items found when on Low Life
10% increased Movement Speed
Relic of the PactRelic of the Pact inventory iconRelic of the Pact
Spiraled Wand
Wand
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: 14.4-44.4
Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 120
Requires Level 24, 83 Int(15-19)% increased Spell DamageGrants Level 1 Blood Sacrament Skill
Your Critical Strike Chance is Lucky while on Low Life
Crush your enemies with your essence, so that you may drink of theirs.
Relic of the Pact inventory icon
24(15-19)% increased Spell DamageGrants Level 1 Blood Sacrament Skill
Your Critical Strike Chance is Lucky while on Low Life
Lioneye's PawsLioneye's Paws inventory iconLioneye's Paws
Bronzescale Boots
Quality: +20%
Armour: 66
Evasion: 66
Requires Level 30, 30 Str, 30 DexTrigger Level 5 Rain of Arrows when you Attack with a Bow
+(40-60) to Strength
+(40-60) to Dexterity
Adds 12 to 24 Fire Damage to Attacks
20% increased Movement Speed
40% reduced Movement Speed when on Low Life
Stand and lead the righteous pride,
Fight till death, never hide.
Lioneye's Paws inventory icon
30Trigger Level 5 Rain of Arrows when you Attack with a Bow
+(40-60) to Strength
+(40-60) to Dexterity
Adds 12 to 24 Fire Damage to Attacks
20% increased Movement Speed
40% reduced Movement Speed when on Low Life
Lori's LanternLori's Lantern inventory iconLori's Lantern
Prismatic Ring
Requires Level 30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances+10% to all Elemental Resistances
(6-8)% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
31% increased Light Radius
+(20-25)% to Chaos Resistance when on Low Life
Damage from Enemies Hitting you is Unlucky while you are on Low Life
By its light, Lori led her young charges to safety
and bound up their wounds.
Her sword arm was iron, yet her heart gentle
and proof against hate.
Lori's Lantern inventory icon
30+(8-10)% to all Elemental Resistances+10% to all Elemental Resistances
(6-8)% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
31% increased Light Radius
+(20-25)% to Chaos Resistance when on Low Life
Damage from Enemies Hitting you is Unlucky while you are on Low Life
Replica Lioneye's PawsReplica Lioneye's Paws inventory iconReplica Lioneye's Paws
Bronzescale Boots
Quality: +20%
Armour: 66
Evasion: 66
Requires Level 30, 30 Str, 30 DexTrigger Level 5 Toxic Rain when you Attack with a Bow
+(40-60) to Strength
+(40-60) to Dexterity
Adds 12 to 24 Chaos Damage to Attacks
20% increased Movement Speed
40% reduced Movement Speed when on Low Life
"Twelve dead, and the seventh lab cannot be entered for several years.
Prototype #12 is a 'success,' if we can ever reach it."
Replica Lioneye's Paws inventory icon
30Trigger Level 5 Toxic Rain when you Attack with a Bow
+(40-60) to Strength
+(40-60) to Dexterity
Adds 12 to 24 Chaos Damage to Attacks
20% increased Movement Speed
40% reduced Movement Speed when on Low Life
DeidbellDeidbell inventory iconDeidbell
Gilded Sallet
Quality: +20%
Armour: (348-468)
Evasion: 108
Requires Level 33, 38 Str, 38 Dex+(20-30) to Strength
+(20-30) to Dexterity
Adds 10 to 20 Physical Damage to Attacks
+(200-300) to Armour
20% increased Melee Damage
Cannot Leech when on Low Life
May you never hear it toll.
Deidbell inventory icon
33+(20-30) to Strength
+(20-30) to Dexterity
Adds 10 to 20 Physical Damage to Attacks
+(200-300) to Armour
20% increased Melee Damage
Cannot Leech when on Low Life
DeidbellowDeidbell inventory iconDeidbellow
Gilded Sallet
Quality: +20%
Armour: (348-468)
Evasion: 108
Requires Level 33, 38 Str, 38 Dex+(20-30) to Strength
+(20-30) to Dexterity
Adds 10 to 20 Physical Damage to Attacks
+(200-300) to Armour
20% increased Melee Damage
Cannot Leech when on Low Life
If you've Warcried Recently, you and nearby allies have 20% increased Attack, Cast and Movement Speed
May it echo through the halls.
Deidbell inventory icon
33+(20-30) to Strength
+(20-30) to Dexterity
Adds 10 to 20 Physical Damage to Attacks
+(200-300) to Armour
20% increased Melee Damage
Cannot Leech when on Low Life
If you've Warcried Recently, you and nearby allies have 20% increased Attack, Cast and Movement Speed
Ngamahu TikiAraku Tiki inventory iconNgamahu Tiki
Coral Amulet
Requires Level 36Regenerate (2-4) Life per second(50-70)% increased Fire Damage
+100 to Evasion Rating while on Low Life
+(30-50) to maximum Life
+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance
Regenerate 1% of Life per second while on Low Life
Flames to guide the Great Spirit to the site of the dead,
and smoke to carry them into the sky.
Araku Tiki inventory icon
36Regenerate (2-4) Life per second(50-70)% increased Fire Damage
+100 to Evasion Rating while on Low Life
+(30-50) to maximum Life
+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance
Regenerate 1% of Life per second while on Low Life
The OakSpringleaf inventory iconThe Oak
Plank Kite Shield
Quality: +20%
Chance to Block: 22%
Armour: (36-43)
Energy Shield: (8-9)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 40+4% to all Elemental Resistances(80-120)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(100-150) to maximum Life
50% reduced Freeze Duration on you
Regenerate 3% of Life per second
Regenerate 3% of Life per second while on Low Life
Even the mightiest tree was once just a sapling.
Springleaf inventory icon
40+4% to all Elemental Resistances(80-120)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(100-150) to maximum Life
50% reduced Freeze Duration on you
Regenerate 3% of Life per second
Regenerate 3% of Life per second while on Low Life
The Blood DanceThe Blood Dance inventory iconThe Blood Dance
Sharkskin Boots
Quality: +20%
Evasion: 174
Requires Level 44, 79 Dex+(30-40) to Dexterity
20% increased Movement Speed
2% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge
4% reduced Attack and Cast Speed per Frenzy Charge
Regenerate 0.8% of Life per second per Frenzy Charge
(20-30)% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill
(20-30)% increased Damage per Frenzy Charge with Hits against Enemies on Low Life
Gore Footprints
"Sharks thrash and swirl
To the pounding drum of their frenzied hearts
As they dance in the waters red."
-Lavianga, Guardian of the Karui Way
The Blood Dance inventory icon
44+(30-40) to Dexterity
20% increased Movement Speed
2% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge
4% reduced Attack and Cast Speed per Frenzy Charge
Regenerate 0.8% of Life per second per Frenzy Charge
(20-30)% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill
(20-30)% increased Damage per Frenzy Charge with Hits against Enemies on Low Life
Gore Footprints
Coward's LegacyCoward's Legacy inventory iconCoward's Legacy
Chain Belt
Requires Level 52+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+(15-20) to all Attributes
(5-10)% increased Movement Speed
50% increased Effect of Curses on you
You count as on Low Life while you are Cursed with Vulnerability
You are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 80% increased Effect
Death is your most important duty.
Face it, or curse your bloodline for all eternity.
Coward's Legacy inventory icon
52+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+(15-20) to all Attributes
(5-10)% increased Movement Speed
50% increased Effect of Curses on you
You count as on Low Life while you are Cursed with Vulnerability
You are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 80% increased Effect
GreedtrapWondertrap inventory iconGreedtrap
Velvet Slippers
Quality: +20%
Energy Shield: (117-141)
Requires Level 52, 21 Int+(5-10) to Strength
+(5-10) to Dexterity
+(5-10) to Intelligence
+(90-110) to maximum Energy Shield
(10-16)% increased Quantity of Items found when on Low Life
20% increased Movement Speed
A single taste leaves you wanting more.
Wondertrap inventory icon
52+(5-10) to Strength
+(5-10) to Dexterity
+(5-10) to Intelligence
+(90-110) to maximum Energy Shield
(10-16)% increased Quantity of Items found when on Low Life
20% increased Movement Speed
Martyr's CrownCrown of Thorns inventory iconMartyr's Crown
Vine Circlet
Quality: +20%
Energy Shield: (211-259)
Requires Level 52+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield
+(110-130) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
Pain Attunement
Let it pierce you, let blood flow.
Make more room for the soul to grow.
Crown of Thorns inventory icon
52+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield
+(110-130) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
Pain Attunement
Daresso's CourageDaresso's Courage inventory iconDaresso's Courage
Baroque Round Shield
Quality: +20%
Chance to Block: (27%-30%)
Armour: (268-292)
Evasion: (268-292)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 54, 70 Str, 70 Dex120% increased Block Recovery+30% Chance to Block Spell Damage while on Low Life
20% increased Global Physical Damage
(100-120)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
+(3-6)% Chance to Block
+20% Chance to Block Attack Damage if you have Blocked Spell Damage Recently
+20% chance to Block Spell Damage if you have Blocked Attack Damage Recently
By tourney's end, Daresso bled and shivered.
Yet even accursed treachery failed to steal the champion's victory.
Daresso's Courage inventory icon
54120% increased Block Recovery+30% Chance to Block Spell Damage while on Low Life
20% increased Global Physical Damage
(100-120)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
+(3-6)% Chance to Block
+20% Chance to Block Attack Damage if you have Blocked Spell Damage Recently
+20% chance to Block Spell Damage if you have Blocked Attack Damage Recently
Starkonja's HeadStarkonja's Head inventory iconStarkonja's Head
Silken Hood
Quality: +20%
Evasion: (761-865)
Requires Level 60, 138 Dex+(50-70) to Dexterity
50% reduced Damage when on Low Life
10% increased Attack Speed
25% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
(100-130)% increased Evasion Rating
+(80-100) to maximum Life
150% increased Global Evasion Rating when on Low Life
There was no hero made out of Starkonja's death,
but merely a long sleep made eternal.
Starkonja's Head inventory icon
60+(50-70) to Dexterity
50% reduced Damage when on Low Life
10% increased Attack Speed
25% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
(100-130)% increased Evasion Rating
+(80-100) to maximum Life
150% increased Global Evasion Rating when on Low Life
DreadbeakRedbeak inventory iconDreadbeak
Rusted Sword
One Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (147.9-161.5) to (224.4-236.3)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.71
Weapon Range: 11
Requires Level 6140% increased Global Accuracy Rating100% increased Damage when on Low Life
50% increased Physical Damage
Adds (83-91) to (123-130) Physical Damage
10% increased Attack Speed
+(20-30) to maximum Life
+2 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks
You have Onslaught while on Low Life
As death arrives, so too does instinct.
Redbeak inventory icon
6140% increased Global Accuracy Rating100% increased Damage when on Low Life
50% increased Physical Damage
Adds (83-91) to (123-130) Physical Damage
10% increased Attack Speed
+(20-30) to maximum Life
+2 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks
You have Onslaught while on Low Life
Esh's VisageEsh's Visage inventory iconEsh's Visage
Vaal Spirit Shield
Quality: +20%
Chance to Block: 24%
Energy Shield: (190-201)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 62, 159 Int(5-10)% increased Spell Damage(240-260)% increased Energy Shield
+(40-70) to maximum Life
+(30-40)% to Lightning Resistance
+(17-29)% to Chaos Resistance
Chaos Damage does not bypass Energy Shield while not on Low Life or Low Mana
Reflect Shocks applied to you to all Nearby Enemies
She could see what she was not;
a silhouette wreathed in light.
And she was still.
Esh's Visage inventory icon
62(5-10)% increased Spell Damage(240-260)% increased Energy Shield
+(40-70) to maximum Life
+(30-40)% to Lightning Resistance
+(17-29)% to Chaos Resistance
Chaos Damage does not bypass Energy Shield while not on Low Life or Low Mana
Reflect Shocks applied to you to all Nearby Enemies
The Broken CrownThe Broken Crown inventory iconThe Broken Crown
Prophet Crown
Quality: +20%
Armour: (403-492)
Energy Shield: (144-220)
Requires Level 63, 85 Str, 62 IntSocketed Gems are supported by Level 20 Cast on Death
+(10-15) to all Attributes
20% increased Damage when on Low Life
(60-100)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(50-70) to maximum Energy Shield
20% reduced Mana Regeneration Rate
+(43-61)% to Chaos Resistance
Every rule has an exception.
The Broken Crown inventory icon
63Socketed Gems are supported by Level 20 Cast on Death
+(10-15) to all Attributes
20% increased Damage when on Low Life
(60-100)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(50-70) to maximum Energy Shield
20% reduced Mana Regeneration Rate
+(43-61)% to Chaos Resistance
Rise of the PhoenixRise of the Phoenix inventory iconRise of the Phoenix
Mosaic Kite Shield
Quality: +20%
Chance to Block: 24%
Armour: (294-323)
Energy Shield: (56-61)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 65, 85 Str, 85 Int+8% to all Elemental Resistances(80-100)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(40-60) to maximum Life
Regenerate (15-20) Life per second
+5% to maximum Fire Resistance
+(20-25)% to Fire Resistance
+25% to Fire Resistance while on Low Life
10% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
Cannot be Ignited while on Low Life
My bearer shall be guarded by flame,
for I am the phoenix, forever radiant in glory.
Rise of the Phoenix inventory icon
65+8% to all Elemental Resistances(80-100)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(40-60) to maximum Life
Regenerate (15-20) Life per second
+5% to maximum Fire Resistance
+(20-25)% to Fire Resistance
+25% to Fire Resistance while on Low Life
10% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
Cannot be Ignited while on Low Life

Related passive skill[ | ]

Base and notable passives[ | ]

NameStats
Executioner
Reaver passive skill icon
24% increased Physical Damage with Two Handed Melee Weapons
50% increased Damage with Hits against Enemies that are on Low Life
Attacks with Two Handed Melee Weapons deal 24% increased Damage with Ailments
12% increased Area of Effect if you've Killed Recently [1]

Cluster jewel passives[ | ]

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Keystone passives[ | ]

NameStats
Minion Instability
KeystoneMinionInstability passive skill icon
Minions Explode when reduced to Low Life, dealing 33% of their Life as Fire Damage to surrounding Enemies [1]
Pain Attunement
KeystonePainAttunement passive skill icon
30% more Spell Damage when on Low Life [1]

Ascendancy passive skills[ | ]

Ascendancy
Class
NameStats
Assassin
Assassin avatar
Ambush and Assassinate
Ambush (Assassin) passive skill icon
25% more Damage with Hits and Ailments against Enemies that are on Low Life
+40% to Critical Strike Multiplier against Enemies that are on Full Life
100% more Critical Strike Chance against Enemies that are on Full Life
Critical Strikes have Culling Strike
100% more Critical Strike Chance against Enemies that are on Low Life [1]
Champion
Champion avatar
First to Strike, Last to Fall
FirstStrikeLastFall (Champion) passive skill icon
Your Hits permanently Intimidate Enemies that are on Full Life
Gain Adrenaline for 20 seconds when you reach Low Life if you
do not have Adrenaline
Recover 25% of Life when you gain Adrenaline
Remove all Ailments and Burning when you gain Adrenaline [1]

Miscellaneous low life benefits[ | ]

Flask prefixes CautiousCautious
Prefix
100% increased Recovery when on Low Life
and PanickedPanicked
Prefix
Instant Recovery when on Low Life
25% reduced Amount Recovered
.

Upgraded Soul of Ryslatha Pantheon power.

IconNameEffect(s)Upgrade
Soul of RyslathaSoul of RyslathaLife Flasks gain 3 Charges every 3 seconds if you haven't used a Life Flask Recently
Capture Gorulis, Will-Thief in Infested Valley Map
60% increased Life Recovery from Flasks used when on Low Life

Trivia[ | ]

Since version 0.9.6, the player light changes to noticeably reddish over the 33% - 37% range[confirmation needed because of 3.14 change] to make it easier to judge when the condition applies.

Version history[ | ]

Version Changes
3.14.0
  • The Low threshold for Life, Mana and Energy Shield is now 50% or below (previously below 35%). This means that a single 50% reservation will now put you into a Low state. Light radius has been adjusted accordingly.
0.9.6
  • The light radius reduction that occurs when on low life indoors has been changed so that it is more appropriate for players who care about the "when on low life" abilities.
Before 0.9.6
  • Introduced to the game.

See also[ | ]

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