A focus (plural foci) is an item class of intelligence-aligned off-hand equipment that provides energy shield and can roll caster modifiers. Foci are not cons
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A focus (plural foci) is an item class of intelligence-aligned off-hand equipment that provides energy shield and can roll caster modifiers. Foci are not considered shields. Unlike shields, they do not have a chance to block.
List of foci
Item
ES
Stats
Twig FocusTwig FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 12
1
0
12
—
Woven FocusWoven FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 15Requires Level 6, 11 Int
6
11
15
—
Antler FocusAntler FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 18Requires Level 10, 17 Int
10
17
18
—
Engraved FocusEngraved FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 22Requires Level 16, 25 Int
16
25
22
—
Tonal FocusTonal FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 26Requires Level 22, 33 Int
22
33
26
—
Crystal FocusCrystal FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 29Requires Level 26, 38 Int
26
38
29
—
Voodoo FocusVoodoo FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 34Requires Level 33, 48 Int
33
48
34
—
Plumed FocusPlumed FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 36Requires Level 36, 52 Int
36
52
36
—
Runed FocusRuned FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 42Requires Level 45, 64 Int
45
64
42
—
Whorl FocusWhorl FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 47Requires Level 51, 73 Int
51
73
47
—
Arrayed FocusArrayed FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 49Requires Level 54, 77 Int
54
77
49
—
Unique foci
Item
ES
Stats
DeathrattleDeathrattleTwig FocusFocusEnergy Shield: (22-32)+(10-20) to maximum Energy Shield(20-40)% increased Spell Damage+(5-10) to Intelligence20% chance for Energy Shield Recharge to start when yo
1
0
(22-32)
+(10-20) to maximum Energy Shield(20-40)% increased Spell Damage+(5-10) to Intelligence20% chance for Energy Shield Recharge to start when you Kill an Enemy
(50-70)% increased Energy Shield(30-40)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate20% increased Light Radius(8-12)% increased Spell Damage per 10 Spirit
Effigy of CrueltyEffigy of CrueltyAntler FocusFocusEnergy Shield: (37-47)Requires Level 10, 17 Int+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield(40-50)% increased Spell Damage+10 to Intelligence+(7-13)% to Chaos R
10
17
(37-47)
+(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield(40-50)% increased Spell Damage+10 to Intelligence+(7-13)% to Chaos ResistanceCritical Hits with Spells apply (1-3) Stacks of Critical Weakness
Carrion CallCarrion CallEngraved FocusFocusEnergy Shield: (51-61)Requires Level 16, 25 Int+(30-40) to maximum Energy ShieldMinions have (20-30)% increased maximum Life(20-30)% increased Mana Regenerat
16
25
(51-61)
+(30-40) to maximum Energy ShieldMinions have (20-30)% increased maximum Life(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateMinions deal (20-30)% increased DamageMinions' Resistances are equal to yours
Serpent's LessonSerpent's LessonTonal FocusFocusEnergy Shield: 25Requires Level 22, 33 Int+(60-100) to maximum Life+(60-100) to maximum ManaYou count as on Low Life while at 35% of maximum Mana or bel
22
33
25
+(60-100) to maximum Life+(60-100) to maximum ManaYou count as on Low Life while at 35% of maximum Mana or belowYou count as on Low Mana while at 35% of maximum Life or below
The Eternal SparkThe Eternal SparkCrystal FocusFocusEnergy Shield: (42-47)Requires Level 26, 38 Int(50-70)% increased Energy Shield+5% to Maximum Lightning Resistance+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance4
26
38
(42-47)
(50-70)% increased Energy Shield+5% to Maximum Lightning Resistance+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance40% increased Mana Regeneration Rate40% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while stationary
Apep's SupremacyApep's SupremacyVoodoo FocusFocusEnergy Shield: (64-96)Requires Level 33, 48 Int(100-200)% increased Energy Shield(30-50)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate20% of Elemental damage
33
48
(64-96)
(100-200)% increased Energy Shield(30-50)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate20% of Elemental damage from Hits taken as Chaos damage+25% chance to be Poisoned100% chance to Poison on Hit with Spell
Rathpith GlobeRathpith GlobeSacred FocusFocusEnergy Shield: (129-162)Requires Level 75, 107 Int(60-100)% increased Energy Shield+(60-100) to maximum LifeNon-Channelling Spells cost an additional 6% of
75
107
(129-162)
(60-100)% increased Energy Shield+(60-100) to maximum LifeNon-Channelling Spells cost an additional 6% of your maximum LifeNon-Channelling Spells have 3% increased Critical Hit Chance per 100 maximum
Related passive skills
Name
Stats
Focus Energy Shield
40% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Focus
Dreamcatcher
75% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Focus25% increased Spell Damage while on Full Energy Shield
Warding Fetish
60% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Focus30% reduced effect of Curses on you30% increased Damage per Curse on you
Ascendancy passive skills
AscendancyClass
Name
Stats
Disciple of Varashta
Instruments of Power
You can equip a Focus while wielding a Staff50% reduced bonuses gained from Equipped Focus
Disciple of Varashta
Tale Woman's Attunement
50% increased bonuses gained from Equipped Focus
Martial ArtistFile:Martial Artist avatar.png
Hollow Focus Technique
Grants Skill: Hollow Focus
Version history
Version
Changes
0.4.0
Foci can no longer roll the top 2 tiers of spell damage and specific damage modifiers. The 'of the Mage' modifier (+1 to all Spell Skill levels) on Focus and Amulet now has a level requirement of 10 (
0.2.0
Wands, Sceptres, Staves, and Focii can now only roll up to +150-164 to Maximum Mana.
