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Range
The range of a skill or effect is the maximum Distance it can influence anything from its point of origin.
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Mechanics
Melee attacks have a relatively short range determined by adding weapon range to the radius of a character's hitbox (which is 2), though it can be greatly extended by utilizing certain passives and items. Maximum travel distance for projectiles is 120 units, although many projectiles in the game dissipate before reaching it, which limits their effective range.
Range of melee attacks can be improved by taking either of the Master of the Arena or Razor's Edge notables, socketing the 
Warlord's ReachWarlord's Reach
Crimson JewelLimited to: 18% increased Attack Damage
+1 to Melee Weapon and Unarmed Attack rangeA steady hand can hold back an army.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
jewel, or using 
Daresso's SaluteDaresso's Salute
Citrine AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity50% reduced maximum Energy Shield
+(30-40)% to Fire Resistance
+(30-40)% to Cold Resistance
10% increased Movement Speed when on Full Life
+2 to Melee Weapon and Unarmed Attack range
60% increased Melee Damage when on Full Life"A bit short in the arm, are you?
Then you'll be short of a head soon enough."
- Daresso the Daring
amulet. Range bonuses provided by passive tree, jewels and non-weapon equipment are global, meaning they will apply to both weapons if dual-wielding. However, range bonuses on weapons, including corrupted implicits, crafted bonuses or ones on uniques like 
WideswingWideswing
PoleaxeTwo Handed Axe
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (60-70)–(88.8-103.6)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 15Requires Level 18, 44 Str, 25 DexSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 20 Increased Area of Effect
(120-160)% increased Physical Damage
+10 to Strength
+(120-150) to Accuracy Rating
+10 Mana gained on Kill
+2 to Weapon rangeBargg Wurmkin once severed the heads
of seven men in a single cleave.
or 
Atziri's DisfavourAtziri's Disfavour
Vaal AxeTwo Handed Axe
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (358.8-376.8)–(481.2-505.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.34-1.39)
Weapon Range: 15Requires Level 75, 158 Str, 76 Dex+2 to Level of Socketed Support Gems
Adds (220-235) to (270-290) Physical Damage
(12-16)% increased Attack Speed
25% chance to cause Bleeding on Hit
+2 to Weapon range"I do not believe in disguising my disappointment."
- Atziri, Queen of the Vaal
are local and will extend the range only for the weapon they are located on, with the notable exception of 
Prismatic EclipsePrismatic Eclipse
Twilight BladeOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (108-120)–(188.4-199.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 53, 91 Str, 91 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding
Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage
25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket
12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket
0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket
+2 to Melee Weapon Range per White Socket"A raging Solaris seared and contorted the orb's surface.
A despairing Lunaris filled the scars with her tears.
Yet Viridi remained, trapped within, forever more."
- Azmerian Creation Myth
, which offers a global bonus.
Dual Wielding
When dual-wielding weapons with different range, all attacks will use the lower value except for 
CycloneCycloneAttack, AoE, Movement, Channelling, Physical, Melee
Mana Cost: 2
Attack Speed: 300% of Base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (44%-54%)Requires Level 28Channel this skill to move towards a targeted location while spinning, building up stages while constantly attacking enemies in an area around you.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (44-54)% of Base Damage
30% less Movement Speed
First Hit deals 50% less Damage
+1 to Melee range per Stage
Lose 1 Stage every 0.2 seconds while not Channelling
(10-56) to (15-85) Added Attack Physical Damage
Maximum (3-6) Stages
Modifiers to Melee Attack Range also apply to this Skill's Area radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
, which will use the higher one.
Attack Range and Area of Effect Radius
Attack skills that create an AoE anchored on your character, like 
CleaveCleaveAttack, AoE, Physical, Melee
Radius: 20
Mana Cost: 6
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (125%-170%)The character swings their weapon (or both weapons if dual wielding) in an arc, damaging monsters in an area in front of them. Only works with Axes and Swords.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Attack SpeedDeals (125-170)% of Base Damage
When Dual Wielding, Deals 60% Damage from each Weapon combined
(2-75) to (3-113) Added Attack Physical Damage
+(0-6) to radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
, 
SweepSweepAttack, AoE, Physical, Melee
Radius: 26
Mana Cost: 8
Cast Time: 1.15 sec
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (170%-225%)Requires Level 12Swings a two handed melee weapon in a circle, knocking back monsters around the character.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (170-225)% of Base Damage
(5-75) to (8-113) Added Attack Physical Damage
Knocks Enemies Back on Hit
+(0-4) to radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
or 
Ground SlamGround SlamAttack, AoE, Physical, Melee
Radius: 35
Mana Cost: 6
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (95%-125%)The character slams the ground in front of them with a Staff, Axe or Mace, creating a wave that travels forward and damages enemies with an increased chance to stun. The wave deals more damage to closer enemies.Per 1% Quality:
1% increased Stun Duration on enemies
0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (95-125)% of Base Damage
25% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold
Deals up to (40-49)% more Damage to closer targets
(2-75) to (3-113) Added Attack Physical Damage
+(0-6) to radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
are completely unaffected by attack range, except for a few skills specifically basing their AoE radius on it, namely CycloneCycloneAttack, AoE, Movement, Channelling, Physical, Melee
Mana Cost: 2
Attack Speed: 300% of Base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (44%-54%)Requires Level 28Channel this skill to move towards a targeted location while spinning, building up stages while constantly attacking enemies in an area around you.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (44-54)% of Base Damage
30% less Movement Speed
First Hit deals 50% less Damage
+1 to Melee range per Stage
Lose 1 Stage every 0.2 seconds while not Channelling
(10-56) to (15-85) Added Attack Physical Damage
Maximum (3-6) Stages
Modifiers to Melee Attack Range also apply to this Skill's Area radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. and 
VengeanceVengeanceTrigger, Attack, AoE, Physical, Melee
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cooldown Time: 1.20 sec
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (135%-203%)Requires Level 24Chance to perform a swift counter-attack against all enemies around you when you are hit. Weapon range increases the area of this attack. Requires a Melee Weapon.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% chance to Trigger this Skill when HitDeals (135.4-203)% of Base Damage
30% chance to Trigger this Skill when Hit
(25-169) to (37-254) Added Attack Physical Damage
You cannot use this Attack directlyPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
. Radius of skills that create an area of effect on the point of impact, like 
Molten StrikeMolten StrikeAttack, Projectile, AoE, Melee, Strike, Fire
Mana Cost: 6
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (120%-130%)
Projectile Speed: 750Attacks enemies with physical and fire damage, causing 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:
1% increased Fire DamageDeals (120-130)% of Base Damage
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
Fires 2 additional Projectiles
Projectiles deal 50% less Damage
Damage over time caused by Projectiles deals 50% less Damage
+(2-6) to Melee range
(2-75) to (3-113) Added Attack Fire DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
or single target skills supported by 
Melee Splash SupportMelee Splash SupportSupport, Melee, Attack, Strike, AoE
Icon: S
Radius: 14
Mana Multiplier: 140%Requires Level 8Supports melee strike skills, causing their melee strike to deal splash damage around each target hit.Per 1% Quality:
Supported Skills have 0.5% increased Area of EffectSupported Skills deal (50-41)% less Damage to surrounding targets
Supported Skills deal Splash Damage to surrounding targets
Supported Skills have (0-57)% more Melee Splash Area of EffectThis 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.
is also unaffected by attack range, however it does allow you to attack from a greater distance, pushing the AoE further from you, potentially affecting more enemies.
Theoretical Maximum Melee Weapon Range
The maximum default attack range with a melee weapon is 28 units, achieved with:
- Two Prismatic EclipsePrismatic Eclipse
Twilight BladeOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (108-120)–(188.4-199.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 53, 91 Str, 91 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding
Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage
25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket
12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket
0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket
+2 to Melee Weapon Range per White Socket"A raging Solaris seared and contorted the orb's surface.
A despairing Lunaris filled the scars with her tears.
Yet Viridi remained, trapped within, forever more."
- Azmerian Creation Myth swords with three white sockets. We'll name these "White Prismatic EclipsePrismatic Eclipse
Twilight BladeOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (108-120)–(188.4-199.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 53, 91 Str, 91 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding
Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage
25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket
12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket
0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket
+2 to Melee Weapon Range per White Socket"A raging Solaris seared and contorted the orb's surface.
A despairing Lunaris filled the scars with her tears.
Yet Viridi remained, trapped within, forever more."
- Azmerian Creation Myth" for simplicity. - Master of the Arena (+2), Razor's Edge (+1).
- Elder-influenced Gloves with the +1 range modifier, Warlord's ReachWarlord's Reach
Crimson JewelLimited to: 18% increased Attack Damage
+1 to Melee Weapon and Unarmed Attack rangeA steady hand can hold back an army.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. and Daresso's SaluteDaresso's Salute
Citrine AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity50% reduced maximum Energy Shield
+(30-40)% to Fire Resistance
+(30-40)% to Cold Resistance
10% increased Movement Speed when on Full Life
+2 to Melee Weapon and Unarmed Attack range
60% increased Melee Damage when on Full Life"A bit short in the arm, are you?
Then you'll be short of a head soon enough."
- Daresso the Daring.
Total: (9+2x3x2)+(2+1)+(1+1+2) = 28.
Using a level 21+ 
Frost BladesFrost BladesAttack, Projectile, Melee, Strike, Cold, Physical
Mana Cost: 6
Projectile Speed: 2250Attack enemies with increased range, releasing icy blades from the first enemy hit which fly at other enemies. Requires a Melee Weapon.Per 1% Quality:
1% increased Damage
1% increased Projectile SpeedDeals (100-140)% of Base Damage
Fires (4-7) additional Projectiles
+(18-21) to Melee Weapon Range
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage
(2-75) to (3-113) Added Attack Cold Damage
(0-19)% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
adds another 22 units for a total of 50.
When dual wielding with CycloneCycloneAttack, AoE, Movement, Channelling, Physical, Melee
Mana Cost: 2
Attack Speed: 300% of Base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (44%-54%)Requires Level 28Channel this skill to move towards a targeted location while spinning, building up stages while constantly attacking enemies in an area around you.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (44-54)% of Base Damage
30% less Movement Speed
First Hit deals 50% less Damage
+1 to Melee range per Stage
Lose 1 Stage every 0.2 seconds while not Channelling
(10-56) to (15-85) Added Attack Physical Damage
Maximum (3-6) Stages
Modifiers to Melee Attack Range also apply to this Skill's Area radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., range is computed using the longest of the two weapons instead of the shortest. By using a 
Deafening Essence of DreadDeafening Essence of DreadStack Size: 9
Essence Level: 7Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
Melee Weapon: +3 to Weapon range
Wand: (47-52)% increased Projectile Speed
Bow: +2 to Level of Socketed Bow Gems
Body Armour: +(401-440) to Armour
Helmet: +(139-180) to Armour
Shield: +(401-440) to Armour
Other Armour: +(61-75) to Armour
Quiver: (47-52)% increased Projectile Speed
Amulet: (23-24)% increased Armour
Ring: +(201-300) to Armour
Belt: +(420-480) to ArmourRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack.
on Thrusting One Hand Swords (Base range: 12) and wielding a white Prismatic EclipsePrismatic Eclipse
Twilight BladeOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (108-120)–(188.4-199.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 53, 91 Str, 91 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding
Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage
25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket
12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket
0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket
+2 to Melee Weapon Range per White Socket"A raging Solaris seared and contorted the orb's surface.
A despairing Lunaris filled the scars with her tears.
Yet Viridi remained, trapped within, forever more."
- Azmerian Creation Myth, the same base range than when wielding two white Prismatic EclipsePrismatic Eclipse
Twilight BladeOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (108-120)–(188.4-199.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 53, 91 Str, 91 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding
Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage
25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket
12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket
0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket
+2 to Melee Weapon Range per White Socket"A raging Solaris seared and contorted the orb's surface.
A despairing Lunaris filled the scars with her tears.
Yet Viridi remained, trapped within, forever more."
- Azmerian Creation Myth is achieved (hopefully with a much higher damage output). A level 26 CycloneCycloneAttack, AoE, Movement, Channelling, Physical, Melee
Mana Cost: 2
Attack Speed: 300% of Base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (44%-54%)Requires Level 28Channel this skill to move towards a targeted location while spinning, building up stages while constantly attacking enemies in an area around you.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (44-54)% of Base Damage
30% less Movement Speed
First Hit deals 50% less Damage
+1 to Melee range per Stage
Lose 1 Stage every 0.2 seconds while not Channelling
(10-56) to (15-85) Added Attack Physical Damage
Maximum (3-6) Stages
Modifiers to Melee Attack Range also apply to this Skill's Area radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. would then add 5 units to this range for a total of 33, and can be achieved by socketing a level 21 CycloneCycloneAttack, AoE, Movement, Channelling, Physical, Melee
Mana Cost: 2
Attack Speed: 300% of Base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (44%-54%)Requires Level 28Channel this skill to move towards a targeted location while spinning, building up stages while constantly attacking enemies in an area around you.Per 1% Quality:
0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (44-54)% of Base Damage
30% less Movement Speed
First Hit deals 50% less Damage
+1 to Melee range per Stage
Lose 1 Stage every 0.2 seconds while not Channelling
(10-56) to (15-85) Added Attack Physical Damage
Maximum (3-6) Stages
Modifiers to Melee Attack Range also apply to this Skill's Area radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. in 
Bronn's LitheBronn's Lithe
Cutthroat's GarbQuality: +20%
Evasion: (1696-1961)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 53, 144 Dex+2 to Level of Socketed Movement Gems
10% increased Attack Speed
(35-50)% increased Damage with Movement Skills
(200-250)% increased Evasion Rating
10% increased Movement Speed
15% increased Attack and Cast Speed if you've used a Movement Skill RecentlyForget your kite shield. Just put the biggest man
in the field between you and the archers.
along with a level 4 
Empower SupportEmpower SupportSupport
Icon: +
Mana Multiplier: 125%Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the level of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don't come from gems.Per 1% Quality:
This Gem gains 5% increased Experience+(0-2) to Level of Supported Active Skill GemsThis 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.
.
Note that the sword corruption "+1-2 to weapon range" cannot be used to reach this maximum as it is more beneficial to corrupt Prismatic EclipsePrismatic Eclipse
Twilight BladeOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (108-120)–(188.4-199.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 53, 91 Str, 91 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding
Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage
25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket
12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket
0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket
+2 to Melee Weapon Range per White Socket"A raging Solaris seared and contorted the orb's surface.
A despairing Lunaris filled the scars with her tears.
Yet Viridi remained, trapped within, forever more."
- Azmerian Creation Myth into white ones and Thrusting One Hand Swords cannot have this corruption.
Weapon Range
Weapons have the following base ranges:
| Item class | weapon range |
|---|---|
| Daggers | 10 |
| One Hand Swords | 11 |
| One Hand Axes | 11 |
| Claws | 11 |
| Sceptres | 11 |
| One Hand Maces | 11 |
| Two Hand Axes | 13 |
| Two Hand Swords | 13 |
| Fishing Rods | 13 |
| Two Hand Maces | 13 |
| Staves | 13 |
| Thrusting One Hand Swords | 14 |
| Wands | 120 |
| Bows | 120 |
Passives
| Name | Stats |
|---|---|
Brand Damage and Range | 12% increased Damage with Brand Skills 10% increased Brand Attachment range [1] [2] |
Totem Life and Elemental Resistances, Brand Range | 15% increased Totem Life Totems gain +10% to all Elemental Resistances 10% increased Brand Attachment range [1] |
Totem Placement Speed and Brand Range | 15% increased Totem Placement speed 10% increased Brand Attachment range [1] |
Blade Master | 20% increased Physical Damage with Swords 8% increased Attack Speed with Swords +200 to Accuracy Rating with Swords 20% increased Damage with Ailments from Attack Skills while wielding a Sword +1 to Melee range with Swords [1] |
Bladedancer | 24% increased Damage with Swords 24% increased Damage with Ailments from Attack Skills while wielding a Sword +1 to Melee range with Swords 6% increased Attack Speed with Swords [1] |
Bone Breaker | 30% increased Physical Damage with Maces 12% increased Area of Effect 30% increased Damage with Ailments from Attack Skills while wielding a Mace +1 to Melee range with Maces [1] |
Brinkmanship | Melee Skills have 10% increased Area of Effect 10% increased Area of Effect if you have Stunned an Enemy Recently 5% reduced Area Damage taken from Hits +1 to Melee Weapon and Unarmed Attack range [1] |
Explosive Runes | You can Cast an additional Brand 20% increased Damage with Brand Skills 10% increased Brand Attachment range [1] |
Master of the Arena | +20 to Strength +1 to Melee Weapon and Unarmed Attack range 8% increased Melee Physical Damage 1% of Life Regenerated per second [1] |
Smashing Strikes | 30% increased Damage with Staves 10% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Melee Critical Strike 30% increased Damage with Ailments from Attack Skills while wielding a Staff 30% increased Critical Strike Chance with Staves +1 to Melee range with Staves [1] |
Splitting Strikes | 26% increased Physical Damage with Axes 6% increased Attack Speed with Axes 26% increased Damage with Ailments from Attack Skills while wielding an Axe +1 to Melee range with Axes [1] |
