Editor's TakeMedium71/100
Everything you need on Damage in one scan: core mechanics, priority actions, and common mistakes to skip.
Best for: Builders optimizing damage, defense, or clear speed
⚡ Pro Tips
- ▸Link your main damage skill first — a 2-link beats two unlinked 1-links.
- ▸Spirit costs gate your aura count; check the spirit bar before adding buffs.
✓ Quick Checklist
- ☐Review the core damage mechanics in this guide
- ☐Check requirements for your current character level
- ☐Apply one upgrade before your next boss or map push
- ☐Explore related guides in the same category
Damage is the process by which a player or monster's life or energy shield is reduced.
Damage is always one of 5 damage types: physical, chaos, fire, cold or lightning.
Damage can be mitigated or prevented by various defences.
Damage can have various keywords which affect its calculation.