Herald is a gem tag associated with active gems which grant the user a damage buff and a special effect upon killing an enemy under certain conditions. Each Herald has a mana reservation cost of 25%.
List of herald skills[ | ]
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 Herald of AgonyHerald of AgonySpell, Herald, Minion, Chaos, PhysicalLevel: (1-20) Reservation: 25% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 16Grants a buff giving more poison damage and a chance to inflict poison. When you poison an enemy while you have this buff, you gain Virulence, and summon an Agony Crawler minion that uses projectile and area attacks. You will lose Virulence over time, at a rate which increases the more Virulence you have. The minion will die when you have no Virulence.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent1% increased Minion Movement SpeedMinions deal 2% less Damage Agony Crawler has 1% chance to inflict Withered for 2 seconds on HitGrants 1% chance to Poison on HitGrants 20% chance to Poison on Hit Grants 10% more Poison Damage Agony Crawler deals (5-9)% increased Physical Damage per Virulence you have Agony Crawler has (2-3)% increased Attack Speed per Virulence you have Agony Crawler has (1-45) to (3-84) Added Physical Damage per Virulence you have Maximum 1 Summoned Agony Crawler Maximum 40 Virulence Grants Virulence when you Poison an Enemy Minions cannot Taunt EnemiesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.   | N/A |  | N/A | 16 |
 Herald of IceHerald of IceSpell, AoE, Cold, HeraldLevel: (1-20) Reservation: 25% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: Instant Effectiveness of Added Damage: 80%Requires Level 16Grants a buff adding cold damage to spells and attacks. If you shatter an enemy, this skill will cause them to explode and deal AoE cold damage to enemies near them. This damage is not affected by modifiers to spell damage.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentBuff grants 0.75% increased Cold Damage0.5% increased Area of EffectBuff grants 0.5% chance to FreezeAdds (4-38) to (5-56) Cold Damage to Spells Adds (4-38) to (5-56) Cold Damage to Attacks Deals (18-308) to (26-462) Cold Damage Damage cannot be ReflectedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.   | N/A | | | 16 |
 Herald of ThunderHerald of ThunderSpell, AoE, Duration, Lightning, HeraldLevel: (1-20) Reservation: 25% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: Instant Radius: 32Requires Level 16Grants a buff which adds lightning damage to spells and attacks. If you kill a shocked enemy, this skill will create a storm, causing lightning bolts to strike enemies around you for a duration. The damage inflicted by this skill is not affected by modifiers to spell damage.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentBuff grants 0.75% increased Lightning Damage1% increased Skill Effect DurationBuff grants 1.5% increased Damage Buff grants 0.5% increased Damage takenBuff grants (2-19) to (7-76) Added Spell Lightning Damage Buff grants (2-19) to (7-76) Added Attack Lightning Damage Deals (1-23) to (31-1108) Lightning Damage Base duration is 6 seconds Storm Hits an Enemy every 0.25 Seconds Cannot inflict Shock Creates a storm when you Kill a Shocked EnemyPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.   | N/A | N/A | | 16 |
 Herald of AshHerald of AshSpell, AoE, Fire, Herald, DurationLevel: (1-20) Reservation: 25% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: Instant Radius: 10Requires Level 16Grants a buff providing fire damage based on your physical damage. While you have this buff, if you kill an enemy, other enemies near them will be burned based on the overkill damage. The burn inflicted by this skill can only be affected by modifiers to damage over time (burning damage is damage over time).Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentBuff grants 0.75% increased Fire Damage1% reduced Area of Effect 3% increased Burning Damage1% increased Area of EffectGain 15% of your Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage Base duration is 4 seconds Base Burning Damage is 25% of Overkill Damage (9-12)% more Spell Fire Damage (0-38)% more Burning DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.   | | N/A | | 16 |
 Herald of PurityHerald of PuritySpell, Herald, Minion, Duration, PhysicalLevel: (1-20) Reservation: 25% Mana Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 16Grants a buff which lets you deal more physical damage. When you kill an enemy while you have this buff, this skill will summon a Sentinel of Purity, or refresh the duration and life of an existing one instead if you have the maximum number of them. The Sentinels of Purity have a single-target melee attack and an area melee attack.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent1% increased Minion Movement SpeedMinions have 0.5% chance to Taunt on HitSummoned Sentinels have 1% increased Cooldown Recovery RateBase duration is 12 seconds Maximum 4 Summoned Sentinels of Purity 20% chance to Summon a Sentinel of Purity when you Hit a Rare or Unique Enemy Grants (9-12)% more Physical Damage Summon a Sentinel of Purity when you Kill an Enemy Minions deal (0-95)% more Physical Damage Minions have (0-38)% more LifePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.   | | N/A | | 16 |
Unique Items[ | ]
This is a list of unique items that are related to Herald skills.
| Item | Base Item | | Stats | ||
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Megalomaniac MegalomaniacMedium Cluster JewelAdds 4 Passive Skills Added Small Passive Skills grant Nothing <3 Random notable mods> CorruptedIf 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.  | Medium Cluster Jewel | 1 | Adds 4 Passive Skills Added Small Passive Skills grant Nothing
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Fidelitas' Spike Fidelitas' SpikeJagged FoilOne Handed Sword Quality: +20% Elemental Damage: 1 to (40-50) Critical Strike Chance: 5.50% Attacks per Second: (2.00-2.08) Weapon Range: 14Requires Level 22, 77 Dex+25% to Global Critical Strike MultiplierNo Physical Damage Adds 1 to (40-50) Lightning Damage (25-30)% increased Attack Speed +2 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks (15-20)% chance to Shock Herald of Thunder has 50% increased Buff EffectMaligaro was transformed by Raulo's love. Thaumaturgy allowed Maligaro to return the favour.  | Jagged Foil | 22 | +25% to Global Critical Strike MultiplierNo Physical Damage Adds 1 to (40-50) Lightning Damage (25-30)% increased Attack Speed +2 Life gained for each Enemy hit by Attacks (15-20)% chance to Shock Herald of Thunder has 50% increased Buff Effect | ||
Southbound SouthboundSoldier GlovesQuality: +20% Armour: 110 Energy Shield: 21Requires Level 51, 40 Str, 40 IntAdds (30-36) to (44-50) Cold Damage to Attacks (12-16)% increased maximum Life +(40-50)% to Cold Resistance 25% increased Freeze Duration on Enemies Your Hits can only Kill Frozen Enemies 50% increased Herald of Ice DamageFar south, the winter crawls under the skin. Below the snow, adrift wanderers sleep.  | Soldier Gloves | 51 | Adds (30-36) to (44-50) Cold Damage to Attacks (12-16)% increased maximum Life +(40-50)% to Cold Resistance 25% increased Freeze Duration on Enemies Your Hits can only Kill Frozen Enemies 50% increased Herald of Ice Damage | ||
Circle of Anguish Circle of AnguishRuby RingRequires Level 52<One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(20-30) to Strength Adds (20-25) to (26-35) Fire Damage +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance <Two Random Herald of Ash modifier>I condemned an innocent man to the pyres, but to admit this mistake is to condemn myself. My only choice is to strive harder.  | Ruby Ring | 52 | <One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(20-30) to Strength Adds (20-25) to (26-35) Fire Damage +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance
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Circle of Fear Circle of FearSapphire RingRequires Level 52<One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(20-30) to Dexterity Adds (20-25) to (26-35) Cold Damage +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance <Two Random Herald of Ice modifiers>My subordinates circled me eternally, attuned to the slightest weakness, ready to tear me apart for their own gains.  | Sapphire Ring | 52 | <One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(20-30) to Dexterity Adds (20-25) to (26-35) Cold Damage +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance
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Circle of Guilt Circle of GuiltIron RingRequires Level 52<One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(10-20) to all Attributes Adds (8-10) to (13-15) Physical Damage +(350-400) to Armour <Two Random Herald of Purity modifiers>I feel the moral weight of what I must to do to protect Wraeclast. I accept my guilt without shame. It is my gift to humanity.  | Iron Ring | 52 | <One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(10-20) to all Attributes Adds (8-10) to (13-15) Physical Damage +(350-400) to Armour
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Circle of Nostalgia Circle of NostalgiaAmethyst RingRequires Level 52<One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(10-20) to all Attributes Adds (15-20) to (21-30) Chaos Damage +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance <Two Random Herald of Agony modifiers>I was a happy child, before the cruel truth was revealed to me. I fight so that the children may remain ignorant.  | Amethyst Ring | 52 | <One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(10-20) to all Attributes Adds (15-20) to (21-30) Chaos Damage +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance
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Circle of Regret Circle of RegretTopaz RingRequires Level 52<One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(20-30) to Intelligence Adds 1 to (48-60) Lightning Damage +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance <Two Random Herald of Thunder modifiers>I sacrificed a life of love for one of responsibility, so that she, and others like her, might be kept safe.Combine this item with two Rare Fractured items of the same item class at the Synthesiser in the Memory Nexus  | Topaz Ring | 52 | <One to three random Synthesis implicit modifiers>+(20-30) to Intelligence Adds 1 to (48-60) Lightning Damage +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance
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The Coming Calamity The Coming CalamityDestroyer RegaliaQuality: +20% Energy Shield: (208-228) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 53, 144 Int+2 to Level of Socketed Herald Gems (80-100)% increased Energy Shield 35% chance to avoid being Stunned for each Herald Buff affecting you Mana Reservation of Herald Skills is always 45%Whiff of cold, tiny spark, faintest flicker in the dark. Embers swirl, ice takes form, sky exposed - Death's perfect storm. Frost and thunder, flames shine bright, ruin walks the land tonight. By your hand they dance and bend, wield them and brook no end.  | Destroyer Regalia | 53 | +2 to Level of Socketed Herald Gems (80-100)% increased Energy Shield 35% chance to avoid being Stunned for each Herald Buff affecting you Mana Reservation of Herald Skills is always 45% | ||
Storm Secret Storm SecretTopaz RingRequires Level 56+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance+(20-30) to Intelligence (20-30)% increased Lightning Damage (10-15)% chance to Shock Herald of Thunder also creates a storm when you Shock an Enemy Herald of Thunder's Storms Hit Enemies with (30-50)% increased Frequency Take 250 Lightning Damage when Herald of Thunder Hits an EnemyLightning lives in an endless circle.  | Topaz Ring | 56 | +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance+(20-30) to Intelligence (20-30)% increased Lightning Damage (10-15)% chance to Shock Herald of Thunder also creates a storm when you Shock an Enemy Herald of Thunder's Storms Hit Enemies with (30-50)% increased Frequency Take 250 Lightning Damage when Herald of Thunder Hits an Enemy | ||
Replica Alpha's Howl Replica Alpha's HowlSinner TricorneQuality: +20% Evasion: (738-811)Requires Level 64, 138 Dex+4 to Level of Socketed Herald Gems (80-100)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to Chaos Resistance 25% chance to Avoid being Poisoned 8% reduced Mana Reserved You cannot be Hindered"Test subject walked right through the poison gas defenses, and attempts to slow her failed. Suppression troop six, the 'Furious Flagellants,' have been sent to intervene."  | Sinner Tricorne | 64 | +4 to Level of Socketed Herald Gems (80-100)% increased Evasion Rating +(20-30)% to Chaos Resistance 25% chance to Avoid being Poisoned 8% reduced Mana Reserved You cannot be Hindered |
Passive skills[ | ]
Base passive skills[ | ]
The following passive skills affect Herald skills:
| Name | Stats |
|---|---|
Damage while you have a Herald | 10% increased Damage while affected by a Herald [1] |
| Herald Buff Effect | 10% increased Effect of Herald Buffs on you [1] [2] |
| Reduced Mana Reservation of Heralds | 5% reduced Mana Reservation of Herald Skills [1] [2] |
Discord Artisan | 15% increased Damage for each Herald affecting you Herald Skills have 20% increased Area of Effect 10% reduced Mana Reservation of Herald Skills [1] |
Cluster Jewel passive skills[ | ]
The following Cluster Jewel passive skills affect Herald skills:
| Name | Stats |
|---|---|
Damage while you have a Herald | 10% increased Damage while affected by a Herald [1] |
Minion Damage while you have a Herald | Minions deal 10% increased Damage while you are affected by a Herald [1] |
Agent of Destruction | 25% increased Elemental Damage while affected by a Herald 10% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite while affected by a Herald [1] |
| Cult-Leader | Minions deal 35% increased Damage while you are affected by a Herald [1] |
| Dark Messenger | Herald Skills deal 20% increased Damage Herald Skills have 25% increased Area of Effect [1] |
Disciples | Minions deal 20% increased Damage while you are affected by a Herald Summoned Sentinels have 25% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate [1] |
| Empowered Envoy | Herald Skills deal 40% increased Damage 20% increased Effect of Herald Buffs on you [1] |
| Endbringer | 20% increased Damage while affected by a Herald 5% increased Damage for each Herald affecting you [1] |
| Heraldry | Nearby Enemies have Fire Exposure while you are affected by Herald of Ash Nearby Enemies have Cold Exposure while you are affected by Herald of Ice Nearby Enemies have Lightning Exposure while you are affected by Herald of Thunder [1] |
| Invigorating Portents | Minions deal 20% increased Damage while you are affected by a Herald Minions have 10% increased Movement Speed for each Herald affecting you [1] |
| Lasting Impression | Herald Skills deal 50% increased Damage over Time 30% increased Damage over Time while affected by a Herald [1] |
| Pure Agony | Minions deal 20% increased Damage while you are affected by a Herald +5 to Maximum Virulence [1] |
Purposeful Harbinger | Aura Buffs from Skills have 8% increased Effect on you for each Herald affecting you, up to 40% [1] |
| Self-Fulfilling Prophecy | +15% to Critical Strike Multiplier if you dealt a Critical Strike with a Herald Skill Recently +1% to Critical Strike Chance of Herald Skills [1] |
Cluster Jewel keystone passive skills[ | ]
The following Cluster Jewel keystone passive skills affect Herald skills:
| Name | Stats |
|---|---|
Lone Messenger | You can only have one Herald 50% more Effect of Herald Buffs on you 100% more Damage with Hits from Herald Skills 50% more Damage Over Time with Herald Skills Minions from Herald Skills deal 25% more Damage Your Aura Skills are Disabled [1] |
Ascendancy passive skills[ | ]
The following Ascendancy passive skills affect Herald skills: No results found for the given query.
History[ | ]
During an interview in Episode 15 of the State of Exile podcast, GGG-Developers Carl and Rory mentioned that three more Heralds other than the then-released Herald of Ash and Ice were in the works. The names given were Herald of Thunder (Lightning), Herald of Stone (likely Physical) and Herald of Anarchy (likely Chaos).
Upon release of the next major patch after this interview, which introduced the Herald of Thunder as seen above, GGG stated that the other two Heralds were not ready and were put on an indefinite hold, as they were either not interesting enough or did not fit into the game for another reason.
In Version 3.4.0, more than three years later, two new physical and chaos-themed Herald skills added: Herald of Purity and Herald of Agony.
Version history[ | ]
| Version | Changes |
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| 3.11.0 |
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| 3.0.0 |
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