Point Blank is a keystone passive skill that scales the damage of projectile attacks with respect to the distance the projectile has travelled, dealing more damage initially then much less damage after covering a long distance.
Mechanics[]
The projectile deals the greatest amount when initially released, the attack damage will continue decreasing until the maximum projectile distance according to the table below.[1][2] It is important to note that damage scaling is done with respect to the total distance the projectile has travelled, not its current distance from the point of origin.[3] If the projectile changes direction—as is the case with 
Spectral ThrowSpectral ThrowAttack, Projectile
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (7-9) Mana
Attack Speed: 110% of base
Projectile Speed: 1000Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. It flies out and then returns to you, in a spinning attack that damages enemies in its path.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent0.5% increased Attack Speed1% increased Projectile Speed0.5% reduced Projectile Speed
Fires an additional ProjectileDeals (80-100)% of Base Attack DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
—distance travelled continues to increase as the projectile returns to its point of origin. Projectiles that travel in multiple segments (such as Arrow Nova Support) include the payload distance in the damage penalty.[4]
| Distance | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1.3 |
| 10 | 1.3 |
| 35 | 1 |
| 150 | 0.7 |
For reference, melee weapons distance range is 5 for one-handed and 6 for two-handed weapons, cold snap has an area of effect radius of 15.[2]
Interactions[]
Skill gem and passive skill[]
Point Blank SupportPoint Blank SupportProjectile, Attack, Support
Icon: b
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Requires Level 18Supports projectile skills.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentSupported Skills deal 0.5% increased Projectile DamageSupported Skills have 2% chance to Knock Enemies Back with Hits at Close RangeProjectiles from Supported Skills Pierce all Targets within 1 unitsSupported Skills' Projectile Attack Hits deal up to 30% more Damage to targets at the start of their movement, dealing less Damage to targets as the projectile travels farther
Supported Skills deal (0-38)% increased Projectile DamageThis 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.
does not stack with the passive skill. A skill either has Point Blank or does not.[5]
Attacks only[]
The Point Blank effect only works with projectile attacks, such as those made with a bow or wand. It does apply to 
Lightning StrikeLightning StrikeAttack, Projectile, Melee, Strike, Lightning
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 6 Mana
Attack Damage: (135-225)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (135-225)%Requires Level 12Infuses your melee weapon with electrical energies as you swing. In addition to converting some of your physical damage to lightning damage, the stored energy is released from the weapon as projectiles as you strike, flying out to hit farther-away enemies. The projectiles cannot miss if the melee attack hits a target.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal1% increased Damage
1% increased Projectile SpeedProjectiles Pierce 0.1 additional TargetsFires 0.1 additional Projectiles1% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning DamageDeals (135-225)% of Base Attack Damage
50% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage
Fires (4-7) additional Projectiles
(1-9) to (13-179) Added Lightning DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
's and 
Molten StrikeMolten StrikeAttack, Projectile, AoE, Melee, Strike, Fire
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 6 Mana
Attack Damage: (110-148)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (110-148)%
Projectile Speed: 750Infuses your melee weapon with molten energies to attack with physical and fire damage. This attack causes balls of molten magma to launch forth from the enemies you hit, divided amongst all enemies hit by the strike. These will explode, causing AoE attack damage to enemies where they land.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal1% increased Fire Damage1% increased Projectile Speed+0.1 to Melee Strike Range2% increased Damage over TimeDeals (110-148)% of Base Attack Damage
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
Fires 3 additional Projectiles
Projectiles deal 50% less Damage
Damage Over Time caused by Projectiles deals 50% less Damage
+(2-6) to Melee Strike Range
(2-75) to (3-113) Added Fire DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
's projectiles, but won't work on spells like 
Ethereal KnivesEthereal KnivesSpell, Projectile, Physical, Duration
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-20) Mana
Cast Time: 0.60 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 120%
Projectile Speed: 1300Fires an arc of knives in front of the caster which deals physical damage.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent1% increased Projectile SpeedFires 0.1 additional Projectiles0.5% chance to Impale on Spell HitBase duration is 6 seconds
Deals (7-633) to (10-949) Physical Damage
Fires 9 additional Projectiles
Maximum 40 Lingering Blades can be left in the ground at a time
Leaves a Lingering Blade in the ground for every 3 Projectiles fired
Leaves 50% fewer Lingering Blades in the ground if you don't Cast this Spell yourself
(0-19)% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
and 
Freezing PulseFreezing PulseSpell, Projectile, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-21) Mana
Cast Time: 0.65 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 200%
Projectile Speed: 1800An icy projectile which has a chance to freeze enemies it passes through. The projectile fades quickly, reducing damage and freezing chance until it dissipates.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent2% increased Projectile SpeedProjectiles gain Damage over time, dealing up to 3% more Damage by the time they dissipate
Deals 99% of DamageCannot Pierce EnemiesDeals (8-888) to (12-1332) Cold Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Projectiles lose Damage over time, dealing up to 50% less Damage by the time they dissipate
Projectiles have 25% chance to Freeze, which is lost over the first quarter of their flight
(0-19)% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
.
Fork, pierce and chain[]
A projectile which pierces, chains or forks is still considered the same projectile, and its total travel distance is used.[6]
At Close Range[]
Chin SolChin Sol
Assassin BowBow
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (96-114) to (284.8-338.2)
Elemental Damage: 25-50
Critical Strike Chance: 6.70%
Attacks per Second: (1.38-1.43)
Weapon Range: 120Requires Level 62, 212 Dex+(15-25)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+(10-20) to Dexterity
(200-260)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 25 to 50 Fire Damage
(10-14)% increased Attack Speed
50% More Damage with Arrow Hits at Close Range
Bow Knockback at Close RangeAs a soldier you want to get close to enemy archers.
That is not the case when fighting the Maraketh.
's more damage at close range is not Point Blank and thus stack multiplicatively.
Projectile attacks with AoE[]
Point blank bonuses are calculated based on the distance from where it was fired to the enemy hit.[7][8][9]
Rain of Arrows affected by Point Blank. The attack was targeting in the top right corner in this example.[9]
Projectile speed[]
Projectile speed does not modify the scaling of point blank at all.
Far Shot[]
Point Blank and Far shot are multiplied together, and thus helps counteract the damage falloff at distance.
The Purple Graph shows the Damage scaling Interaction between Point Blank and Far Shot.
Location[]
Point Blank is located in the southeast edge of the tree.
| Class | Distance from start |
|---|---|
| Ranger | 9 |
| Duelist | 10 |
| Scion | 14 |
| Shadow | 16 |
| Marauder | 18 |
| Witch | 24 |
| Templar | 24 |
Related unique items[]
| Item | Base Item |  | Stats | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skin of the Lords Skin of the LordsSimple RobeQuality: +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> CorruptedThe Lords are chosen so carefully. Only they may grace His flesh.  | Simple Robe | 1 | 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)
Corrupted | ||
Grelwood Shank Grelwood ShankEternal SwordOne Handed Sword Quality: +20% Physical Damage: (125.05-137.35) to (207.4-227.8) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.72-1.80) Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 66, 104 Str, 122 Dex+475 to Accuracy Rating(185-215)% increased Physical Damage (15-20)% increased Attack Speed 80% increased Armour while stationary Skills fire 2 additional Projectiles if you've been Hit Recently Point Blank Iron Reflexes while stationaryThrough countless seasons they stand, stoic, Each season leaving its mark; a memory written in fibrous flesh.  | Eternal Sword | 66 | +475 to Accuracy Rating(185-215)% increased Physical Damage (15-20)% increased Attack Speed 80% increased Armour while stationary Skills fire 2 additional Projectiles if you've been Hit Recently Point Blank Iron Reflexes while stationary | ||
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
|
Version history[]
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 3.9.0 |
|
| 2.1.0 |
|
| 0.9.6 |
|
References[]
- ↑ Chris (December 9, 2015). "Content Update 2.1.0 Patch Notes". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mark_GGG (February 12, 2012). "Point Blank Archer Keystone". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (May 7, 2014). "Molten Strike & Point Blank interaction". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ↑ https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2688019/page/1#p22595920
- ↑ Mark_GGG. "Point Blank". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (February 12, 2012). "some questions about point blank - maybe ggg staff can answer?". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (October 8, 2013). "Rain of Arrows". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ↑ Daniel_GGG (January 6, 2014). "Rain of Arrows and Point Blank". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Rory_Rackham (December 22, 2015). "Rory Just confirmed that Point Blank Does Not Provide it's full damage bonus for the entire AoE of Rain of Arrows / Blast Rain as previously thought". Path of Exile subreddit. Retrieved December 22, 2015.