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Active skill
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Active skills are abilities used by players and monsters. Unlike passive skills they have to be directly operated (cast or attacked) by the player or the monster.
Usually active skills are obtained by placing active skill gems into an socket, however some items (or more specifically some modifiers on items) also grant active skills.
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Obtaining active skills
Skill gems
All active skill gems grant active skills.
Items that grant unique active skills
Abberath's HoovesAbberath's Hooves
Goathide BootsQuality: +20%
Evasion: 50Requires Level 12, 26 Dex+(20-30) to Strength
15% increased Movement Speed
(6-10)% chance to Ignite
When you Kill an Ignited Enemy, inflict an equivalent Ignite on each nearby Enemy
Triggers Level 7 Abberath's Fury when Equipped
1% increased Fire Damage per 20 Strength
Burning HoofprintsThe goat king knew not of war,
of the lands and laws he trampled.
The goat king knew only joy
at turning life into ash.
Arakaali's FangArakaali's Fang
Fiend DaggerDagger
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (87-112)–(310.3-374.4)
Chaos Damage: 1–59
Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
Attacks per Second: 1.20
Weapon Range: 8Requires Level 53, 58 Dex, 123 Int40% increased Global Critical Strike Chance(170-200)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (8-13) to (20-30) Physical Damage
Adds 1 to 59 Chaos Damage
20% chance to Trigger Level 1 Raise Spiders on Kill
15% chance to Poison on HitAll children must eat.
Blood of CorruptionBlood of Corruption
Amber AmuletRequires Level 20+(20-30) to StrengthGrants Level 10 Gluttony of Elements Skill
Adds 19 to 43 Chaos Damage to Attacks
-(10-5)% to all Elemental Resistances
+(17-29)% to Chaos Resistance
CorruptedIn my dream, a voice spoke to me. It said:
'My reach knows no bounds.
All that is pure is destined to rot.
All that lives is destined to serve.'
- Doryani, Queen's Thaumaturgist
Choir of the StormChoir of the Storm
Lapis AmuletRequires Level 69+(20-30) to Intelligence(10-20)% increased maximum Mana
Critical Strike Chance is increased by Lightning Resistance
50% increased Lightning Damage
Trigger Level 20 Lightning Bolt when you deal a Critical StrikeBut the fool did not bow.
The fool stood and questioned.
And the fool was unwritten.
Doedre's SkinDoedre's Skin
Widowsilk RobeQuality: +20%
Energy Shield: (375-405)Requires Level 65, 187 Int3% reduced Movement Speed (Hidden)Socketed Curse Gems are Supported by Level 20 Blasphemy
Grants Level 20 Summon Doedre's Effigy Skill
Socketed Curse Skills are Triggered by Doedre's Effigy when Summoned
Socketed Curse Skills ignore Curse Limit
+(30-40) to Intelligence
(130-150)% increased Energy Shield
(33-25)% reduced Effect of your CursesAs she was sentenced to death, Doedre was silent.
As she was tied to the stake, Doedre was silent.
As the flames licked away her life, Doedre was silent.
But Wraeclast had not heard the last of her.
Doryani's FistDoryani's Fist
Vaal GauntletsQuality: +20%
Armour: 278
Energy Shield: 36Requires Level 63, 100 StrGrants Level 20 Doryani's Touch Skill
+30 to maximum Energy Shield
10% chance to Shock
Adds (225-335) to (785-900) Lightning Damage to Unarmed Attacks
Adds (60-90) to (210-240) Lightning Damage to Spells while Unarmed
+30 Energy Shield gained on Killing a Shocked EnemyDoryani's ingenuity raised the Vaal Empire to unprecedented heights. His curiosity reduced it to ruins and bones.
Essence of HysteriaEssence of HysteriaStack Size: 9
Essence Level: 8Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
Weapon: 10% chance to Cast Level 20 Fire Burst on Hit
Gloves: Socketed Gems deal 175 to 225 additional Fire Damage
Boots: Drops Burning Ground while moving, dealing 2500 Fire Damage per second
Body Armour: 10% increased Area of Effect
Helmet: Socketed Gems have 50% chance to Ignite
Shield: Adds 40 to 80 Fire Damage if you've Blocked Recently
Quiver: Gain 10% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage
Amulet: 40% increased Life Leeched per second
Ring: Gain 10% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage
Belt: Damage Penetrates 5% Elemental Resistances during any Flask EffectRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack.
Essence of InsanityEssence of InsanityStack Size: 9
Essence Level: 8Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
Weapon: Triggers Level 20 Spectral Spirits when Equipped
Gloves: Socketed Gems have 16% more Attack and Cast Speed
Boots: 12% increased Movement speed while on Burning, Chilled or Shocked ground
Body Armour: Gain Onslaught for 3 seconds when Hit
Helmet: Socketed Gems gain 50% of Physical Damage as extra Lightning Damage
Shield: 10% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block
Quiver: 10% reduced Reflected Damage taken
Amulet: 10% chance to Recover 10% of Maximum Mana when you use a Skill
Ring: 10% reduced Reflected Damage taken
Belt: 10% increased Movement Speed during any Flask EffectRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack.
Ngamahu's FlameNgamahu's Flame
Abyssal AxeTwo Handed Axe
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (213.9-241.5)–(322.4-364)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.35-1.40)
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 55, 128 Str, 60 Dex(190-230)% increased Physical Damage
(8-12)% increased Attack Speed
50% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
Damage Penetrates 20% Fire Resistance
20% chance to Trigger Level 16 Molten Burst on Melee Hit"The Karui savages claim the weapon was forged by their fire god.
I'm rather inclined to believe them."
- Fairgraves, Renowned Explorer
Star of WraeclastStar of Wraeclast
Ruby AmuletRequires Level 28+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance(30-50)% increased Cold Damage
+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
60% increased Area of Effect of Curse Skills
You cannot be Cursed with Silence
Grants Level 20 Illusory Warp Skill
Corrupted"I offer to you an eternal oath
that binds your heart to mine;
a bond that not even death will break.
Will you accept?"
- Daresso, to his beloved
The Dancing DervishThe Dancing Dervish
Reaver SwordTwo Hand Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (145.6-161.2)–(240.8-266.6)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.81-1.89)
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 59, 82 Str, 119 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating(160-190)% increased Physical Damage
(25-30)% increased Attack Speed
5% increased Movement Speed
Rampage
Triggers Level 15 Manifest Dancing Dervish on Rampage
Manifested Dancing Dervish disables both weapon slots
Manifested Dancing Dervish dies when Rampage endsTake your partner by the hand,
Keep your steps in time.
Swing together, spin apart,
And dance with death sublime.
The ScourgeThe Scourge
Terror ClawClaw
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (63.6-81.6)–(205.2-235.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.30%
Attacks per Second: (1.65-1.72)
Weapon Range: 9Requires Level 70, 113 Dex, 113 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as LifeAdds (35-50) to (100-125) Physical Damage
(10-15)% increased Attack Speed
Minions have (10-15)% increased Attack Speed
10% Chance to Trigger Level 18 Summon Spectral Wolf on Kill
Increases and Reductions to Minion Damage also affect you
70% increased Minion Damage if you have Hit RecentlyWith increasing mastery over death
comes an increasing desire for it.
The Whispering IceThe Whispering Ice
Vile StaffStaff
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: 39.6–74.4
Critical Strike Chance: 6.10%
Attacks per Second: 1.25
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 33, 59 Str, 59 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff+1 to Level of Socketed Support Gems
Grants Level 1 Icestorm Skill
Plays Whispering Ice sound on killing a rare Monster (Hidden)
(8-12)% increased Cast Speed
1% increased Spell Damage per 10 Intelligence
(14-18)% increased IntelligenceGuard your darkest thoughts well, for they are
the cracks through which the Nightmare crawls.
United in DreamUnited in Dream
CutlassOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: 15.6–63.6
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.55
Weapon Range: 9Requires Level 69, 55 Str, 79 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingGrants Level 15 Envy Skill
Minions deal (30-40)% increased Damage
Minions have +29% to Chaos Resistance
Minions have 60% chance to Poison Enemies on Hit
Minions Leech 5% of Damage as Life against Poisoned EnemiesThey grow fat and ripe in slumber.
To be fed upon when he wakes.
Uul-Netol's EmbraceUul-Netol's Embrace
Vaal AxeTwo Handed Axe
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (316-347.6)–(524-576.4)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (0.84-0.90)
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 64, 158 Str, 76 Dex(280-320)% increased Physical Damage
(30-25)% reduced Attack Speed
Attacks have 25% chance to inflict Bleeding when Hitting Cursed Enemies
Trigger Level 20 Bone Nova when you Kill a Bleeding EnemyAt last she holds us,
and so we turn to dust.
Voice of the StormVoice of the Storm
Lapis AmuletRequires Level 40+(20-30) to Intelligence+(10-15) to all Attributes
(10-20)% increased maximum Mana
Critical Strike Chance is increased by Lightning Resistance
Trigger Level 12 Lightning Bolt when you deal a Critical StrikeWhen she of many mouths spoke,
we bowed in awe and were crushed.
This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Esh
Cameria's AvariceCameria's Avarice
GavelOne Handed Mace
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (169-204)–(306.8-366)
Critical Strike Chance: (5.75%-7.00%)
Attacks per Second: 1.15
Weapon Range: 9Requires Level 60, 212 Str15% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold(140-180)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (11-14) to (17-21) Physical Damage
(15-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance
40% increased Rarity of Items Dropped by Frozen Enemies
(30-40)% increased Cold Damage with Attack Skills
Trigger Level 20 Icicle Burst when you Kill a Frozen Enemy"Please, take whatever you want. Just don't kill me"
"But then I wouldn't have everything I want, would I?"
Items that grant skills from active skill gems
BalefireBalefire
Opal SceptreOne Handed Mace
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: 58.8–87.6
Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
Attacks per Second: 1.25
Weapon Range: 9Requires Level 60, 95 Str, 131 Int40% increased Elemental DamageGrants Level 25 Scorching Ray Skill
(12-20)% increased Cast Speed
Recover (1-3)% of Maximum Life on Kill
Recover (1-3)% of Maximum Mana on Kill
10% increased Scorching Ray beam lengthAfter the fires swept down from the sky and swallowed the city,
all that lingered, as if locked in time,
was a memory of that which was gone, a whisper of deeds undone.
ClayshaperClayshaper
Rock BreakerOne Handed Mace
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (73.2-80.4)–(123.6-130.8)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.24-1.26)
Weapon Range: 9Requires Level 41, 134 Str15% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdAdds (24-30) to (34-40) Physical Damage
(8-10)% increased Attack Speed
Minions have (20-30)% increased maximum Life
Minions' Attacks deal (5-8) to (12-16) additional Physical Damage
Can Summon up to 1 additional Golem at a time
Grants Level 12 Summon Stone GolemThere is nothing, flesh, spirit, or stone
Free from our hunger for dominion.
Jaws of AgonyJaws of Agony
Supreme Spiked ShieldQuality: +20%
Chance to Block: 24%
Evasion: 290
Energy Shield: 56Requires Level 70, 85 Dex, 85 Int4% chance to Dodge Spell Hits
3% reduced Movement Speed (Hidden)(18-28)% increased Trap Damage
(15-25)% increased Global Physical Damage
+(60-80) to maximum Life
-(18-14) Physical Damage taken from Attacks
25% chance to gain a Power Charge on Throwing a Trap
Grants Level 20 Bear Trap SkillOne wrong step triggers destruction.
Agony slowly dominates the will to live.
Moonbender's WingMoonbender's Wing
TomahawkOne Handed Axe
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (57-71.4)–(112.1-132.3)
Critical Strike Chance: (6.50%-7.50%)
Attacks per Second: 1.50
Weapon Range: 9Requires Level 39, 81 Str, 56 Dex(70-90)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (5-9) to (13-17) Physical Damage
(30-50)% increased Critical Strike Chance
25% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage
25% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage
Grants Level 1 Lightning Warp SkillBeneath the cold light of the moon,
the wing moves faster than the eye.
Tear of PurityTear of Purity
Lapis AmuletRequires Level 20+(20-30) to IntelligenceGrants Level 10 Purity of Elements Skill
+(5-10) to all Attributes
+(20-40) to maximum Life
5% chance to Avoid Elemental AilmentsA shimmering symbol of Purity, clear as water,
but I know better than most how quickly
Purity can succumb to Corruption.
How quickly water turns to blood.
- Victario, the People's Poet
The SurrenderThe Surrender
Ezomyte Tower ShieldQuality: +20%
Chance to Block: 30%
Armour: (1305-1513)Requires Level 64, 159 Str+(30-40) to maximum Life
3% reduced Movement Speed (Hidden)Grants Level 30 Reckoning Skill
(130-170)% increased Armour
+(65-80) to maximum Life
Recover 250 Life when you Block
+6% Chance to Block
+1500 Armour if you've Blocked RecentlyOur hearts cry out
but are silenced by our flesh
and so we give up our flesh.
Enchantments that grant unique active skills
Glove Enchantments grant unique skills.
Corrupted mods that grant skills
Using a 
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 10Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.
Shift click to unstack.
it is possible to receive the following active skills:
See also
- Skill gems - overview of skill gems in general
- Active skill gems
- Support skill gems
- Skill bar
- List of skill gems
- List of modifiers affecting socketed skill gems
