Unarmed

Unarmed damage is a form of melee attack damage dealt by a character that does not have a weapon equipped. While it is unusual for most characters to ever use an unarmed attack, character builds based on unarmed damage can be made viable by using FacebreakerFacebreaker
Strapped MittsQuality: +20%
Evasion: 36
Energy Shield: 7Requires Level 16, 14 Dex, 14 Int+30% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
10% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold
(600-800)% more Physical Damage with Unarmed Attacks
Extra goreFly like a Storm Crow, crush like a Rhoa or 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..

Mechanics

Every character's unarmed attack has a base attack speed of about 1.2 attacks per second (0.83 second attack time) and a base critical strike chance of 0%. The range of unarmed attacks is 4 units, shorter than the range of any melee weapon. The base physical damage of an unarmed attack varies by class:

Class	Base unarmed physical damage
Witch	2–5
Shadow	2–5
Scion	2–6
Templar	2–6
Ranger	2–5
Marauder	2–8
Duelist	2–6

Unarmed damage is counted under the melee and attack keywords, but not the weapon keyword.

A character with a shield or quiver equipped can still used an unarmed attack.

Skill gems

Main page: List of skill gems usable when unarmed

Active Skill Gems that are usable with Unarmed

Skill gem
CycloneCycloneAttack, AoE, Movement, Melee Mana Cost: 12 Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (45%-56%)Requires Level 28Damage enemies around you, then perform a spinning series of attacks as you travel to a target location. Cannot be supported by Ruthless or Multistrike.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (45-56.4)% of Base Damage 50% more Attack Speed 30% less Movement Speed First Hit deals 50% less Damage +(0-3) to Melee rangePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.			N/A	28
Elemental HitElemental HitAttack, Melee, Fire, Cold, Lightning, AoE, Bow Mana Cost: (7-11) Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 12Each attack with this skill will choose an element at random, and will only be able to deal damage of that element. If the attack hits an enemy, it will also deal damage in an area around them, with the radius being larger if that enemy is suffering from an ailment of the chosen element. It will avoid choosing the same element twice in a row.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Elemental DamageAdds (23-590) to (43-1096) Fire Damage to Attacks Adds (19-483) to (35-896) Cold Damage to Attacks Adds (4-95) to (70-1802) Lightning Damage to Attacks (30-49)% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite 10% more Damage per Elemental Ailment on the Enemy 80% more Area Radius against Enemies affected by an Ailment of the chosen Element Only Deals Damage of the chosen Element Deals no Damage of other Damage TypesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A		N/A	12
FrenzyFrenzyAttack, Melee, Bow Mana Cost: 10 Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (110%-137%)Requires Level 16Performs an attack that gives the character a frenzy charge if it hits. Frenzy charges increase your attack speed.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Attack SpeedDeals (110-136.6)% of Base Damage 5% increased Physical Damage per Frenzy Charge 5% increased Attack Speed per Frenzy ChargePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.	N/A		N/A	16
RiposteRiposteTrigger, Attack, Melee Can store 1 use(s) Cooldown Time: 0.80 sec Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 4Perform a deadly counter-attack when you block. Uses both weapons while you're dual wielding.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased DamageDeals (100-138)% of Base Damage Trigger this Skill when you Block 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.	N/A		N/A	4
Vaal CycloneVaal CycloneVaal, Attack, AoE, Duration, Melee, Movement Souls Per Use: 35 (N) / Can Store 1 Use(s) Soul Gain Prevention: 5.000 sec Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (50%-61%)Requires Level 28Spin and attack in place, damaging nearby enemies and pulling others towards you. Cannot be supported by Ruthless.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (50-61.4)% of Base Damage 100% more Attack Speed Base duration is 5 seconds 50% increased Area of Effect Can't be Evaded +(0-3) to Melee range CorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.			N/A	28
Ancestral ProtectorAncestral ProtectorTotem, Attack, Melee Mana Cost: 8 Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (80%-133%)Requires Level 4Summons an Ancestor Totem which will attack enemies with melee strikes while you stand close to it. Being near it grants you more attack speed.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Totem DamageDeals (80-133.2)% of Base Damage Totem lasts 12 seconds +16 to Melee range 50% increased Totem Placement speed (10-20)% more Attack Speed while Totem is Active Summons a Totem which uses this SkillPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	N/A	4
Ancestral WarchiefAncestral WarchiefTotem, Attack, AoE, Melee Mana Cost: 10 Cast Time: 1.00 secRequires Level 28Summons an Ancestor Totem that will attack enemies with a powerful main hand slam while you stand close to it. Being near it grants you more melee damage.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Totem DamageDeals (100-122.8)% of Base Damage Totem lasts 12 seconds 50% increased Totem Placement speed (8-18)% more Melee Damage while Totem is Active 10% less Attack Speed +10 to Melee range Summons a Totem which uses this SkillPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	N/A	28
Dominating BlowDominating BlowAttack, Minion, Duration, Melee Mana Cost: (12-16) Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (125%-165%)Requires Level 28Attacks the enemy with a melee strike. If a non-unique enemy is killed shortly after being hit by Dominating Blow, that enemy is revived as a minion until the skill duration ends.Per 1% Quality: Minions deal 0.5% increased DamageDeals (125-164.9)% of Base Damage Base duration is 20 seconds Minions deal 35% less DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A		28
Ice CrashIce CrashAttack, AoE, Cold, Melee Radius: 24 Mana Cost: 8 Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (170%-208%)Requires Level 28Slam the ground with your main hand weapon, damaging enemies in an area around the impact in three stages. Enemies take slightly less damage on the second and third stage. Works with Swords, Maces, Axes, Staves and Unarmed.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased Cold DamageDeals (170-208)% of Base Damage 50% of Physical Damage Converted to Cold Damage 20% less Attack Speed Second Stage deals 10% less Damage Third Stage deals 20% less DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A		28
Infernal BlowInfernal BlowAttack, AoE, Melee, Fire, Duration Radius: 15 Mana Cost: 6 Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (100%-123%)Requires Level 12Hit the target enemy, applying a charged debuff to it, and an uncharged debuff to any other enemies hit. Upon reaching 6 charges, expiring, or the enemy's death, the charged debuff is removed, and it deals damage to that and other nearby enemies. Enemies with either debuff explode when they die, damaging other nearby enemies. Damage from this explosion cannot be reflected. Requires a Sword, Axe, Mace, Staff or Unarmed.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (100-122.8)% of Base Damage 50% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage Base duration is 0.8 seconds Explosion deals base Fire Damage equal to 6% of the corpse's maximum Life Debuff deals 66% of Damage per Charge +(0-3) to Melee rangePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	N/A	12
ReckoningReckoningTrigger, Attack, AoE, Melee Can store 1 use(s) Cooldown Time: 0.40 sec Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (70%-108%)Requires Level 4Perform a swift counter-attack against enemies in a cone shape when you block with your shield.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (70-108)% of Base Damage Trigger this Skill when you Block 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.		N/A	N/A	4
Shield ChargeShield ChargeAttack, AoE, Movement, Melee Radius: 8 / 16 Mana Cost: 8 Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (50%-61%)Requires Level 10Charges at a targeted location or enemy, pushing away enemies in your path and repeatedly dealing damage in a small area in front of you. You deal damage in a larger area when you reach the target. The further you travel, the more damage you deal, and the greater your chance of stunning enemies. Cannot be supported by Multistrike.Per 1% Quality: 1% increased DamageDeals (50-61.4)% of Base Damage 50% increased Stun Threshold reduction on enemies at Maximum charge distance 75% increased Movement Speed 200% more Damage with Hits at Maximum Charge DistancePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	N/A	10
Tectonic SlamTectonic SlamFire, Attack, AoE, Melee Mana Cost: 10 Cast Time: 1.00 sec Damage Effectiveness: (130%-160%)Requires Level 28Slam the ground with your main hand weapon, unleashing a fiery fissure in front of you, dealing area damage and releasing a random number of smaller fissures branching off from it. If you have Endurance Charges, the number of fissures will be maximised, and one Endurance Charge will be consumed. Requires a Mace, Sword, Axe, Staff, or Unarmed.Per 1% Quality: 0.5% increased Area of EffectDeals (130-160.4)% of Base Damage Deals 18% more Damage if you have an Endurance Charge 60% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.		N/A	N/A	28

Items

The following items specifically mention the Unarmed keyword:

Equipment

• 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
• 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.
• FacebreakerFacebreaker
  Strapped MittsQuality: +20%
  Evasion: 36
  Energy Shield: 7Requires Level 16, 14 Dex, 14 Int+30% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
  10% reduced Enemy Stun Threshold
  (600-800)% more Physical Damage with Unarmed Attacks
  Extra goreFly like a Storm Crow, crush like a Rhoa
• Rigwald's CurseRigwald's Curse
  Wereclaw TalismanTalisman Tier: 2Requires Level 28+(24-36)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+7% to Unarmed Attack Critical Strike Chance
  Modifiers to Claw Damage also apply to Unarmed Attack Damage
  Modifiers to Claw Attack Speed also apply to Unarmed Attack Speed
  Modifiers to Claw Critical Strike Chance also apply to Unarmed Attack Critical Strike Chance
  CorruptedI once thought the First Ones were just
  stories made to scare children.
  But I've seen what they can do. I've felt it.
  And now I must live with that terrible knowledge.

Jewels

• Martial ArtistryMartial Artistry
  Crimson JewelLimited to: 1(10-15)% increased Area of Effect while UnarmedA gentle hand rarely leaves a mark on the world.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• PugilistPugilist
  Viridian JewelRadius: Large (1500)1% increased Evasion Rating per 3 Dexterity Allocated in Radius
  1% increased Claw Physical Damage per 3 Dexterity Allocated in Radius
  1% increased Melee Physical Damage with Unarmed Attacks per 3 Dexterity Allocated in RadiusThe best dancers often make the best fighters.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
• 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.

Passives

There are passive skill nodes that provide bonuses to Unarmed.

Name	Stats
Master of the Arena	+20 to Strength +2 to Melee Weapon and Unarmed Attack range 8% increased Melee Physical Damage 1% of Life Regenerated per second [1]
Razor's Edge	30% increased Physical Damage with Swords Attacks have 15% chance to cause Bleeding +1 to Melee Weapon and Unarmed Attack range 30% increased Damage with Ailments from Attack Skills while wielding a Sword [1]