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VulnerabilitySpell, AoE, Duration, Curse, Physical, Hex
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (16-33) Mana
Cast Time: 0.50 sec
Radius: 22
Requires Level 24Curse all targets in an area, causing them to take increased physical damage. Attacks against the cursed enemies have a chance to inflict bleeding, and ailments inflicted on them will deal damage faster.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentAttacks Hits against Cursed Enemies have 0.5% chance to inflict Bleeding0.5% increased Effect of CurseAttack Hits have 0.5% chance to Maim Cursed Enemies for 4 secondsBase duration is (9-10.9) seconds
Cursed enemies take (30-39)% increased Physical Damage
Attacks Hits against Cursed Enemies have 20% chance to inflict Bleeding
Ailments inflicted on Cursed Enemies deal Damage 20% Faster
Curse gains 10 Doom per second if you Cast this Spell yourself
+(0-10) to radius
Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Vulnerability skill iconVulnerability inventory icon
Acquisition
Area level: 24
Vendor Prices
Normal1x Orb of Alteration
Vendor Offer
1x Scroll Fragment
Metadata
Item class: Active Skill Gems
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemNewVulnerability

Vulnerability skill screenshot


Vulnerability is a hex spell that curses all targets in an area, making them take increased physical damage and granting hits dealt on the cursed targets a chance to apply bleed. Ailments applied to cursed targets will deal its damage faster.

Skill functions and interactions[ | ]

  • Cursed enemies take increased damage: Because these modifiers are an increase to the target's damage taken, they are multiplicative with attacker's damage dealt and additive with any other effects to damage taken on the defender.[1]
  • Vulnerability can be turned into an aura by linking it with either Blasphemy Support inventory iconBlasphemy SupportBlasphemy SupportSupport, Hex, Aura
    Icon: A
    Level: (1-20)
    Cooldown Time: 1.20 sec
    Can Store 1 Use(s)
    Requires Level 31Supports hex curse skills, turning them into auras that will apply their effect to all enemies in an area around you.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent0.5% increased Effect of Supported Curses0.5% reduced Effect of Supported Curses
    Supported Skills have 2% increased Area of Effect
    Supported Skills have 0.1% reduced Mana Reserved
    Supported Skills apply their Curse as an Auras
    Supported Curse Skills also count as Aura Skills
    Using Supported Skills is Instant
    (0-76)% increased Area of Effect of Supported Curse Skills
    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.
    Blasphemy Support inventory icon
    or Awakened Blasphemy Support inventory iconAwakened Blasphemy SupportAwakened Blasphemy SupportSupport, Hex, Aura
    Icon: A
    Level: (1-5)
    Cooldown Time: 1.20 sec
    Can Store 1 Use(s)
    Requires Level 72Supports hex curse skills, turning them into auras that will apply their effect to all enemies in an area around you.Per 1% Quality:1Superior0.5% increased Effect of Supported Curses
    +0.05 to Level of Supported Curse Skill Gems
    (80-88)% increased Area of Effect of Supported Curse Skills
    Supported Skills apply their Curse as an Auras
    Supported Curse Skills also count as Aura Skills
    Using Supported Skills is Instant
    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.
    Awakened Blasphemy Support inventory icon
    .
    Vulnerability aura screenshot

    The aura version of Vulnerability

Gem level progression[ | ]

LevelRequired LevelRequired StrengthRequired IntelligenceMana
Cost
Durationincreased
Physical
Damage
RadiusExp.Total Exp.
124372516930%N/A00
2274128179.130%1118383118383
3304531189.231%1175816294199
4334934199.331%2254061548260
5365236219.432%2359090907350
6395639229.532%34985081405858
7426042239.633%36820572087915
8456445249.733%49217773009692
9486848259.834%417278794737571
10507149269.934%511388775876448
11527451261035%513682337244681
125476532710.135%616383388883019
135679552810.236%6195664810839667
145882572910.336%7365518414494851
156084592910.437%7301732717512178
166287603010.537%8779391425306092
176490623110.638%81520603140512123
186692643110.738%92618558266697705
196895663210.839%962755923129453628
207098683310.939%10211877683341331311
217210070341140%10N/AN/A
2274N/AN/A3411.140%11N/AN/A
2376N/AN/A3511.241%11N/AN/A
2478N/AN/A3611.341%12N/AN/A
2580N/AN/A3611.442%12N/AN/A
2682N/AN/A3711.542%13N/AN/A
2784N/AN/A3811.643%13N/AN/A
2886N/AN/A3911.743%14N/AN/A
2988N/AN/A3911.844%14N/AN/A
3090N/AN/A4011.944%15N/AN/A
3191N/AN/A4011.9544%15N/AN/A
3292N/AN/A411245%15N/AN/A
3393N/AN/A4112.0545%15N/AN/A
3494N/AN/A4212.145%16N/AN/A
3595N/AN/A4212.1545%16N/AN/A
3696N/AN/A4212.246%16N/AN/A
3797N/AN/A4312.2546%16N/AN/A
3898N/AN/A4312.346%17N/AN/A
3999N/AN/A4312.3546%17N/AN/A
40100N/AN/A4412.447%17N/AN/A

Item acquisition
Questionmark

Upgrade paths

This item can be acquired through the following upgrade paths or vendor recipes:

AmountIngredientGeneral
Notes
Type
8Divination card inventory iconDying AnguishDying Anguish card artDivination card frameDying 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.
Divination card inventory icon
random level 19 gem with 19% alternative qualityAutomatic
1Gemcutter's Incubator inventory iconGemcutter's IncubatorGemcutter's IncubatorAdds an incubated Quality Gem item to an equippable item
Item drops after killing # monsters
Quality GemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.
Gemcutter's Incubator inventory icon
random superior gemAutomatic
6Divination card inventory iconThe FoxThe Fox card artDivination card frameThe Fox6Level 20 Gem"Masters of wit, strength and cunning. To survive the harsh winters, you must be like the fox."
- Ezomyte Proverb
Divination card inventory icon
random level 20 gemAutomatic
13Divination card inventory iconThe CataclysmThe Cataclysm card artDivination card frameThe Cataclysm13Level 21 Spell Gem
Corrupted
The mighty warriors traded in blows, the nimble archers in arrows, yet it was the brazen thaumaturgists who would bring catastrophe to all.
Divination card inventory icon
random corrupted level 21 Spell gemAutomatic
3Divination card inventory iconGemcutter's PromiseGemcutter's Promise card artDivination card frameGemcutter'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
Divination card inventory icon
random superior gem with 20% qualityAutomatic
1Divination card inventory iconThe VoidThe Void card artDivination card frameThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.Divination card inventory iconrandom divination card set exchangeAutomatic

Quest reward

This item is given as a quest reward for the following quests:

Class →WitchShadowRangerDuelistMarauderTemplarScion
Quest ↓
Lost in Love
Act 3

Vendor reward

This item can be bought at the listed NPC vendors, after completing the following quests:

Class →WitchShadowRangerDuelistMarauderTemplarScion
Quest ↓
Lost in Love
Act 3
Clarissa
A Fixture of Fate
Act 3
Siosa
Fallen from Grace
Act 6
Lilly Roth

Related modifiers[ | ]

NameGeneration TypeGroupFor generated item/monster modifiers the minimum item/monster level respectively. Some generation types may not require this condition to be met, however item level restrictions may be raised to 80% of this value.StatsSpawn Weighting
V2CurseOnHitVulnerabilityCorruptedCorruptedCurseOnHitLevelVulnerability30Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit, with (40-48)% increased Effectgloves 1000
default 0
of the ConquestSuffixCurseOnHitLevel75Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit, with 20% increased Effectring_adjudicator 200
default 0
of the ConquestSuffixCurseOnHitLevel80Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit, with 32% increased Effectring_adjudicator 200
default 0

Delve Drop-only modifiers

NameGeneration TypeGroupFor generated item/monster modifiers the minimum item/monster level respectively. Some generation types may not require this condition to be met, however item level restrictions may be raised to 80% of this value.Stats
of the UndergroundSuffixCurseOnHitLevel60Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit, with 20% increased Effect

Synthesis implicit[ | ]

NameGroupFor generated item/monster modifiers the minimum item/monster level respectively. Some generation types may not require this condition to be met, however item level restrictions may be raised to 80% of this value.Stats
SynthesisImplicitCurseOnHitVulnerability1CurseOnHitLevelVulnerability45Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit, with 20% increased Effect
SynthesisImplicitCurseOnHitVulnerability2CurseOnHitLevelVulnerability56Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit, with 32% increased Effect
SynthesisImplicitCurseEffectVulnerability1_CurseEffectiveness55(20-30)% increased Vulnerability Curse Effect

Legacy mods[ | ]

NameGeneration TypeGroupFor generated item/monster modifiers the minimum item/monster level respectively. Some generation types may not require this condition to be met, however item level restrictions may be raised to 80% of this value.StatsSpawn Weighting
CurseOnHitVulnerabilityCorruptionCorruptedCurseOnHitLevelVulnerability30Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit, with (40-48)% increased Effectgloves 0
default 0

Related helmet enchantments

The following helmet enchantments affect Vulnerability.

NameFor generated item/monster modifiers the minimum item/monster level respectively. Some generation types may not require this condition to be met, however item level restrictions may be raised to 80% of this value.StatsSpawn Weighting
Enchantment Vulnerability Curse Effect 16620% increased Vulnerability Curse Effecthelmet 100
default 0
Enchantment Vulnerability Curse Effect 27530% increased Vulnerability Curse Effecthelmet 100
default 0
Enchantment Vulnerability Duration 16630% increased Vulnerability Durationhelmet 100
default 0
Enchantment Vulnerability Duration 27545% increased Vulnerability Durationhelmet 100
default 0

Related unique items[ | ]

ItemLvl.Stats
The Blood ThornThe Blood Thorn inventory iconThe Blood Thorn
Gnarled Branch
Staff
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: 19.8-41.8
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.37-1.43)
Weapon Range: 13
+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+12% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
100% increased Physical Damage
(5-10)% increased Attack Speed
Reflects (22-44) Physical Damage to Attackers on Block
Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Block, with 20% increased Effect
Level Requirement reduced by 100 (Hidden)
Touch not the thorn, for only blood and pain await.
The Blood Thorn inventory icon
1+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+12% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
100% increased Physical Damage
(5-10)% increased Attack Speed
Reflects (22-44) Physical Damage to Attackers on Block
Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Block, with 20% increased Effect
Level Requirement reduced by 100 (Hidden)
The Putrid CloisterThe Putrid Cloister inventory iconThe Putrid Cloister
Museum Map
Map Level: 78
Map Tier: 11
Guild Character: Õ
Item Quantity: +90%
Item Rarity: +45%
Players are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 60% increased Effect
Players are Cursed with Conductivity, with 60% increased Effect
Players are Cursed with Flammability, with 60% increased Effect
Players are Cursed with Frostbite, with 60% increased Effect
Players are Cursed with Despair, with 60% increased Effect
Unique Boss drops divination cards
Please take out your blades,
your whips, and your spikes.
Class is now in session.
Travel to this Map by using it in the Templar Laboratory or a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
The Putrid Cloister inventory icon
1Players are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 60% increased Effect
Players are Cursed with Conductivity, with 60% increased Effect
Players are Cursed with Flammability, with 60% increased Effect
Players are Cursed with Frostbite, with 60% increased Effect
Players are Cursed with Despair, with 60% increased Effect
Unique Boss drops divination cards
Watcher's EyeWatcher's Eye inventory iconWatcher's Eye
Prismatic Jewel
Limited to: 1(4-6)% increased maximum Energy Shield
(4-6)% increased maximum Life
(4-6)% increased maximum Mana
<Two or Three random aura modifiers>
One by one, they stood their ground against a creature
they had no hope of understanding, let alone defeating,
and one by one, they became a part of it.
Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Watcher's Eye inventory icon
1(4-6)% increased maximum Energy Shield
(4-6)% increased maximum Life
(4-6)% increased maximum Mana
<Two or Three random aura modifiers>
(1-1.5)% of Fire Damage Leeched as Life while affected by Anger
Damage Penetrates (10-15)% Fire Resistance while affected by Anger
+(30-50)% to Critical Strike Multiplier while affected by Anger
(40-60)% increased Fire Damage while affected by Anger
Gain (15-25)% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage while affected by Anger
(25-40)% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage while affected by Anger
(6-10)% of Damage taken from Mana before Life while affected by Clarity
(15-20)% of Damage taken gained as Mana over 4 seconds when Hit while affected by Clarity
Gain (6-10)% of Maximum Mana as Extra Maximum Energy Shield while affected by Clarity
(10-15)% increased Mana Recovery Rate while affected by Clarity
(10-15)% chance to Recover 10% of Mana when you use a Skill while affected by Clarity
Non-Channelling Skills have -(10-5) to Total Mana Cost while affected by Clarity
+(600-1000) to Armour while affected by Determination
+(5-8)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while affected by Determination
(5-8)% additional Physical Damage Reduction while affected by Determination
You take (60-40)% reduced Extra Damage from Critical Strikes while affected by Determination
(50-40)% reduced Reflected Physical Damage taken while affected by Determination
Unaffected by Vulnerability while affected by Determination
+(5-8)% Chance to Block Spell Damage while affected by Discipline
+(20-30) Energy Shield gained for each Enemy Hit while affected by Discipline
(10-15)% increased Energy Shield Recovery Rate while affected by Discipline
Regenerate (1.5-2.5)% of Energy Shield per Second while affected by Discipline
(30-40)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge while affected by Discipline
+(5-8)% chance to Evade Attack Hits while affected by Grace
(30-50)% chance to Blind Enemies which Hit you while affected by Grace
(6-10)% chance to Dodge Attack Hits while affected by Grace
(10-15)% increased Movement Speed while affected by Grace
Unaffected by Enfeeble while affected by Grace
(5-8)% chance to Dodge Spell Hits while affected by Haste
(30-50)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate of Movement Skills used while affected by Haste
Debuffs on you expire (20-15)% faster while affected by Haste
You gain Onslaught for 4 seconds on Kill while affected by Haste
You have Phasing while affected by Haste
Unaffected by Temporal Chains while affected by Haste
Adds (58-70) to (88-104) Cold Damage while affected by Hatred
+(1.2-1.8)% to Critical Strike Chance while affected by Hatred
Damage Penetrates (10-15)% Cold Resistance while affected by Hatred
(40-60)% increased Cold Damage while affected by Hatred
(25-40)% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage while affected by Hatred
+(18-22)% to Damage over Time Multiplier while affected by Malevolence
(8-12)% increased Recovery rate of Life and Energy Shield while affected by Malevolence
Unaffected by Bleeding while affected by Malevolence
Unaffected by Poison while affected by Malevolence
Damaging Ailments you inflict deal Damage (10-15)% faster while affected by Malevolence
Cannot be Blinded while affected by Precision
Gain a Flask Charge when you deal a Critical Strike while affected by Precision
(40-60)% increased Attack Damage while affected by Precision
(10-15)% increased Attack Speed while affected by Precision
+(20-30)% to Critical Strike Multiplier while affected by Precision
(8-12)% chance to deal Double Damage while using Pride
25% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks while using Pride
Impales you inflict last 2 additional Hits while using Pride
(40-60)% increased Attack Physical Damage while using Pride
Your Hits Intimidate Enemies for 4 seconds while you are using Pride
+(30-50)% to Chaos Resistance while affected by Purity of Elements
(50-40)% reduced Reflected Elemental Damage taken while affected by Purity of Elements
(8-12)% of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Cold Damage while affected by Purity of Elements
(8-12)% of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Fire Damage while affected by Purity of Elements
(8-12)% of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Lightning Damage while affected by Purity of Elements
Unaffected by Elemental Weakness while affected by Purity of Elements
Immune to Ignite while affected by Purity of Fire
(6-10)% of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Fire Damage while affected by Purity of Fire
Unaffected by Burning Ground while affected by Purity of Fire
Unaffected by Flammability while affected by Purity of Fire
Immune to Freeze while affected by Purity of Ice
(6-10)% of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Cold Damage while affected by Purity of Ice
Unaffected by Chilled Ground while affected by Purity of Ice
Unaffected by Frostbite while affected by Purity of Ice
Immune to Shock while affected by Purity of Lightning
(6-10)% of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Lightning Damage while affected by Purity of Lightning
Unaffected by Conductivity while affected by Purity of Lightning
Unaffected by Shocked Ground while affected by Purity of Lightning
(0.8-1.2)% of Damage leeched as Life while affected by Vitality
+(20-30) Life gained for each Enemy Hit while affected by Vitality
(50-70)% increased Life Recovery from Flasks while affected by Vitality
(10-15)% increased Life Recovery Rate while affected by Vitality
Regenerate (1-1.5)% of Life per second while while affected by Vitality
(70-100)% increased Critical Strike Chance while affected by Wrath
(40-60)% increased Lightning Damage while affected by Wrath
(1-1.5)% of Lightning Damage is Leeched as Energy Shield while affected by Wrath
Damage Penetrates (10-15)% Lightning Resistance while affected by Wrath
Gain (15-25)% of Physical Damage as Extra Lightning Damage while affected by Wrath
(25-40)% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage while affected by Wrath
(10-15)% increased Cast Speed while affected by Zealotry
Effects of Consecrated Ground you create while affected by Zealotry Linger for 2 seconds
Consecrated Ground you create while affected by Zealotry causes enemies to take (8-10)% increased Damage
(100-120)% increased Critical Strike Chance against Enemies on Consecrated Ground while affected by Zealotry
Critical Strikes Penetrate (8-10)% of Enemy Elemental Resistances while affected by Zealotry
Gain Arcane Surge for 4 seconds when you create Consecrated Ground while affected by Zealotry
30% increased Maximum total Recovery per second from Energy Shield Leech while affected by Zealotry
The Deep One's HideThe Deep One's Hide inventory iconThe Deep One's Hide
Studded Round Shield
Quality: +20%
Chance to Block: 26%
Armour: (96-115)
Evasion: (96-115)
Movement Speed: -3%
Requires Level 20, 28 Str, 28 Dex60% increased Block RecoveryAdds 4 to 8 Physical Damage to Attacks
Adds 12 to 15 Cold Damage to Attacks
(90-130)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(30-50)% to Fire Resistance
Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Block, with 20% increased Effect
The thicker the shell,
the greater the beast that hunts it.
The Deep One's Hide inventory icon
2060% increased Block RecoveryAdds 4 to 8 Physical Damage to Attacks
Adds 12 to 15 Cold Damage to Attacks
(90-130)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(30-50)% to Fire Resistance
Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Block, with 20% increased Effect
Coward's ChainsCoward's Chains inventory iconCoward's Chains
Chain Belt
Requires Level 22+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+(10-15) to all Attributes
(5-10)% increased Movement Speed
Damage from Enemies Hitting you is Unlucky while you are Cursed with Vulnerability
You count as on Full Life while you are Cursed with Vulnerability
You are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 40% increased Effect
As a gift or as punishment,
the Empire will have your blood.

This item can be transformed on the Altar of Sacrifice along with Vial of Consequence
Coward's Chains inventory icon
22+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield+(10-15) to all Attributes
(5-10)% increased Movement Speed
Damage from Enemies Hitting you is Unlucky while you are Cursed with Vulnerability
You count as on Full Life while you are Cursed with Vulnerability
You are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 40% increased Effect
Uul-Netol's KissUul-Netol's Kiss inventory iconUul-Netol's Kiss
Labrys
Two Handed Axe
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (192.4-214.6) to (319.8-356.7)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.02
Weapon Range: 13
Requires Level 49, 122 Str, 53 Dex(140-170)% increased Physical Damage
15% reduced Attack Speed
25% chance to Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit, with 40% increased Effect
Attacks have 25% chance to inflict Bleeding when Hitting Cursed Enemies
We feel the mother's love
And beg to return to her womb.

This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Uul-Netol
Uul-Netol's Kiss inventory icon
49(140-170)% increased Physical Damage
15% reduced Attack Speed
25% chance to Curse Enemies with Vulnerability on Hit, with 40% increased Effect
Attacks have 25% chance to inflict Bleeding when Hitting Cursed Enemies
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
ImpresenceImpresence (Physical) inventory iconImpresence
Onyx Amulet
Requires Level 64+(10-16) to all AttributesAdds (12-16) to (20-25) Physical Damage
+(400-500) to Armour
+(50-70) to maximum Life
(30-40)% increased Stun and Block Recovery
Vulnerability has 100% reduced Mana Reservation if Cast as an Aura
Gain Maddening Presence for 10 seconds when you Kill a Rare or Unique Enemy
Though its body was locked in stone,
its essence wandered the infinite,
learning, and preparing.
Impresence (Physical) inventory icon
64+(10-16) to all AttributesAdds (12-16) to (20-25) Physical Damage
+(400-500) to Armour
+(50-70) to maximum Life
(30-40)% increased Stun and Block Recovery
Vulnerability has 100% reduced Mana Reservation if Cast as an Aura
Gain Maddening Presence for 10 seconds when you Kill a Rare or Unique Enemy

Related passive skills[ | ]

The following passive skills are related to Vulnerability:

NameStats
Exploit Weakness
CurseEffectNotable passive skill icon
25% increased Vulnerability Curse Effect
15% increased Physical Damage [1]

Vulnerability in maps[ | ]

Vulnerability is one of the curses that can be rolled on maps and vaal side area (known as "secret_area" in spawn weight table), the curses affect the entire area and cannot be removed. The level of the curses is fixed (level 1)

NameGeneration TypeFor generated item/monster modifiers the minimum item/monster level respectively. Some generation types may not require this condition to be met, however item level restrictions may be raised to 80% of this value.StatsSpawn Weighting
of VulnerabilitySuffix113% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area
8% increased Rarity of Items found in this Area
+5% Monster pack size
Players are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 40% increased Effect
mid_tier_map 850
default 0
of VulnerabilitySuffix113% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area
8% increased Rarity of Items found in this Area
+5% Monster pack size
Players are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 60% increased Effect
top_tier_map 1000
default 0
of VulnerabilitySuffix6915% increased Quantity of Items found in this Area
Found Items have a (1-3)% chance to drop Corrupted in Area
Area contains 1 additional pack of Corrupted Vaal Monsters
Players are Cursed with Vulnerability, with 40% increased Effect
secret_area 800
default 0

Version history[ | ]

Version Changes
3.15.0f
  • Map Curse modifiers no longer have increased effect.
3.12.0
  • No longer causes attack hits to have a chance to Maim cursed enemies.
  • No longer causes cursed enemies to take increased physical damage from damage over time.
  • Curses applied by casting this spell now gain 10 Doom per second.
  • Now causes ailments inflicted on cursed enemies to deal damage 20% faster.
3.6.0
  • Mana Cost at gem level 1 is now 16 (was 24)
  • Mana Cost at gem level 20 is now 33 (was 50)
3.1.0
  • Vulnerability has been split into two skill gems - Vulnerability and Despair inventory iconDespairDespairSpell, AoE, Duration, Chaos, Curse, Hex
    Level: (1-20)
    Cost: (16-33) Mana
    Cast Time: 0.50 sec
    Radius: 22
    Requires Level 24Curses all targets in an area, lowering their chaos resistance and increasing damage over time they take. All hits will deal added chaos damage to the cursed enemies.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentCursed enemies take 0.5% increased Damage from Damage Over Time effects0.5% increased Effect of CurseSpell Hits have 0.5% chance to Hinder Cursed Enemies with 30% reduced Movement Speed for 4 secondsBase duration is (9-10.9) seconds
    Cursed enemies have -(20-29)% to Chaos Resistance
    Cursed enemies take (15-25)% increased Damage from Damage Over Time effects
    Adds (9-46) to (12-57) Chaos Damage to Hits against Cursed Enemies
    Curse gains 10 Doom per second if you Cast this Spell yourself
    +(0-10) to radius
    Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
    Despair skill icon
    Despair inventory icon
    . Vulnerability is now a Strength gem, focused on Physical Damage, Bleed and Maim.
2.6.0
  • Increased Area of Effect mod and its progression per level doubled.
2.0.0
  • Mana cost reduced at all levels. Area of effect increases per gem level reduced, but the base area of effect has been increased by 37.5% (from 16 to 22). Normalised the increased duration per gem level.
1.2.0
  • In addition to the general curse reduction, Vulnerability no longer affects Energy Shield. The Energy Shield Recharge Delay Increase and Energy Shield Recharge Rate Reduction stats have been removed. In addition, the Increased Chance to be Stunned and Reduced Enemy Stun Recovery stats have been removed as well. Vulnerability now only increases physical damage and degeneration damage.
1.1.0
  • Undocumented Change: Physical damage taken changed from "more" to "increased".
0.9.13b
  • The additional chance to be stunned now works correctly.
0.9.5g
  • Fixed Vulnerability not being affected by the Hex Master keystone passive.
0.9.2
  • Vulnerability has been added to the game.

References[ | ]

  1. Mark_GGG (April 16, 2014). "Vulnerability Quality". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
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