Fortification
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Fortification is a stackable buff that grants the player 1% less damage taken from hits. By default, it has a maximum of 20 stacks and lasts 5 seconds. The amount of stacks gained depends on a combination of the strength of the hit and the enemy's ailment threshold. This does not apply to damage over time, since it does not hit.
Sources of Fortification
Fortification can be gained by multiples sources which split into two categories, those that goes through regular rules of fortification (Hit) and those that works as buff with a limited amount of Fortification. The sources are the following:
The Hits:
- Fortify SupportFortify SupportAttack, Support, Melee
Icon: O
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 31Supports melee attack skills that are not triggered.Melee Hits from Supported Skills Fortify
Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits
Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Melee Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills have (1-20)% increased Fortification DurationThis 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 Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. is the most simple sources, having no drawback. Advancing FortressAdvancing Fortress
Gut RipperClaw
Physical Damage: (40-44) to (106-116.6)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.30%
Attacks per Second: 1.50
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 46, 80 Dex, 80 IntGrants 44 Life per Enemy HitSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 12 Fortify
15% Chance to Block Attack Damage
(100-120)% increased Physical Damage
+110 to Evasion Rating
+35 to maximum Energy Shield
+(30-50) to maximum Life
Reflects (71-90) Physical Damage to Melee Attackers"A man cowers behind his walls.
A woman carries her fortress with her.
In heart, in mind, in hand."
- Sekhema Deshret supports the skill gems with it - The Fortify Mastery can also gives you Melee Hits Fortify but at the cost of -3 Maximum Fortification
- The Ascendant's Champion ascendancy passive skill gives Melee Hits have 50% chance to Fortify making it harder to keep the Fortification at its maximum
- PerseverancePerseverance
Vanguard BeltRequires Level 78+(260-320) to Armour and Evasion Rating(4-8)% increased maximum Life
+(20-40)% to Cold Resistance
1% increased Attack Damage per 200 of the lowest of Armour and Evasion Rating
Melee Hits which Stun Fortify
You have Onslaught while Fortified"Some blows must be evaded. Some blows must be endured.
The trick is to tell them apart."
- Daresso, the Sword King gives Melee Hits which stuns Fortify making hard to keep the Fortification on bosses and impossible if they're immune to stun
The Buffs
- The Champions's Fortitude ascendancy passive skill grants 20 Fortification.
- KingmakerKingmaker
Despot AxeTwo Handed Axe
Physical Damage: (360-414) to (488-561.2)
Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.00)%
Attacks per Second: (1.50-1.57)
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 66, 140 Str, 86 Dex(300-360)% increased Physical Damage
(7-12)% increased Attack Speed
(30-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance
Nearby Allies have 30% increased Item Rarity
Nearby Allies have Culling Strike
Insufficient Mana doesn't prevent your Melee Attacks
Nearby Allies have +50% to Critical Strike Multiplier
Nearby Allies have +10 FortificationA King and his people are linked together
like a soul and a beating heart.
Both can be severed by a same edge,
then forged anew. grants +10 Fortification to nearby allies.
Maximum Fortification stacks
Increasing the maximum Fortification by 80 stacks will provide 100% less damage taken from hits. Up to 63 stacks can be attained by combining all of the following:
- +15 stacks from Beacon of MadnessBeacon of Madness
Two-Toned BootsArmour: (315-580)
Evasion: (315-580)Requires Level 70, 62 Str, 62 Dex+(8-12)% to Fire and Cold ResistancesGrants Level 1 Embrace Madness Skill
(150-300)% increased Armour and Evasion
30% increased Movement Speed
20% chance to deal Double Damage while affected by Glorious Madness
+15 to maximum Fortification while affected by Glorious MadnessNothing spreads as quickly as an idea., but only while affected by Glorious Madness - +10 stacks from the master crafted mod +10 to maximum Fortification while Focused, but only while you have Focus
- +10 stacks from a nearby Dread BannerDread BannerAoE, Spell, Duration, Aura, Physical
Level: (1-20)
Reservation: 10% Mana
Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 24Casting once reserves mana to carry a banner which makes nearby allies inflict impale with attacks, and lessens the accuracy of nearby enemies. Gain stages by impaling enemies while carrying the banner. Casting the skill again places the banner, ending the mana reservation. Once placed, it becomes more powerful for each stage gained. You cannot have multiple banners at the same time.Nearby Enemies have (15-21)% less Accuracy Rating
Gain 1 Stage when you Impale an Enemy while carrying the Banner, up to 5 per second
Gain +10 to maximum Fortification for 0.05 seconds per Stage on Placing the Banner
Base Duration of 10.00 seconds after being Placed
+1 second to Base Placed Banner Duration per Stage
When placed, 8% increased Area of Effect per Stage
You and nearby Allies have 20% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks
When placed, 1% increased Aura effect per Stage
You and nearby Allies have (0-19)% increased Impale Effect
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased effect of AuraPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., but only for a limited amount of time scalable with PerfidyPerfidy
Glorious PlateArmour: (776-892)Requires Level 68, 191 Str(25-40)% increased Melee Damage
+(60-90) to maximum Life
You can have two different Banners at the same time
Banners you are carrying gain 1 Stage on Melee Hit, up to 5 per second
<Two random Banner buff mods>The Trickster God turned the very Day and Night against each other.
What hope have you? and increased duration - +6 stacks from 3 skill tree nodes including Steadfast, and 2 small skill nodes
- +3 stacks from the Fortify Mastery
- +3 stacks from a Penitent MaskPenitent MaskArmour: (185-212)
Evasion: (185-212)Requires Level 75, 79 Str, 79 Dex+(2-3) to maximum Fortification
You are Crushed helmet base type - +2 stacks from dual-wielded IchimonjiIchimonji
Corsair SwordOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (45-58.5) to (167.4-195)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.86-1.94)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 58, 81 Str, 117 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating(80-95)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (5-10) to (13-20) Physical Damage
(20-25)% increased Attack Speed
10% increased Effect of Buffs on you
10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills
Allies' Aura Buffs do not affect you
Your Aura Buffs do not affect alliesMaster yourself before you seek to master others. coupled with Dread BannerDread BannerAoE, Spell, Duration, Aura, Physical
Level: (1-20)
Reservation: 10% Mana
Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 24Casting once reserves mana to carry a banner which makes nearby allies inflict impale with attacks, and lessens the accuracy of nearby enemies. Gain stages by impaling enemies while carrying the banner. Casting the skill again places the banner, ending the mana reservation. Once placed, it becomes more powerful for each stage gained. You cannot have multiple banners at the same time.Nearby Enemies have (15-21)% less Accuracy Rating
Gain 1 Stage when you Impale an Enemy while carrying the Banner, up to 5 per second
Gain +10 to maximum Fortification for 0.05 seconds per Stage on Placing the Banner
Base Duration of 10.00 seconds after being Placed
+1 second to Base Placed Banner Duration per Stage
When placed, 8% increased Area of Effect per Stage
You and nearby Allies have 20% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks
When placed, 1% increased Aura effect per Stage
You and nearby Allies have (0-19)% increased Impale Effect
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased effect of AuraPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. - Up to 14 stacks added to passives by the best known roll of Lethal PrideLethal Pride
Timeless JewelLimited to: 1 Historic
Radius: LargeCommanded leadership over (10000-18000) warriors under (Akoya-Kaom-Rakiata)
Passives in radius are Conquered by the Karui
HistoricThey believed themselves the greatest warriors, but that savagery turned upon their own.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. (need proof)
It's possible to reach 80 in standard thanks to legacy items
Mechanics
#% less Damage taken modifiers are calculated after armour, resistances, and endurance charges.[1]
The effects of Fortification are not affected by increased Buff Effect, which can be obtained through IchimonjiIchimonji
Corsair SwordOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (45-58.5) to (167.4-195)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.86-1.94)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 58, 81 Str, 117 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating(80-95)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (5-10) to (13-20) Physical Damage
(20-25)% increased Attack Speed
10% increased Effect of Buffs on you
10% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills
Allies' Aura Buffs do not affect you
Your Aura Buffs do not affect alliesMaster yourself before you seek to master others., but the buff gained by Dread BannerDread BannerAoE, Spell, Duration, Aura, Physical
Level: (1-20)
Reservation: 10% Mana
Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 24Casting once reserves mana to carry a banner which makes nearby allies inflict impale with attacks, and lessens the accuracy of nearby enemies. Gain stages by impaling enemies while carrying the banner. Casting the skill again places the banner, ending the mana reservation. Once placed, it becomes more powerful for each stage gained. You cannot have multiple banners at the same time.Nearby Enemies have (15-21)% less Accuracy Rating
Gain 1 Stage when you Impale an Enemy while carrying the Banner, up to 5 per second
Gain +10 to maximum Fortification for 0.05 seconds per Stage on Placing the Banner
Base Duration of 10.00 seconds after being Placed
+1 second to Base Placed Banner Duration per Stage
When placed, 8% increased Area of Effect per Stage
You and nearby Allies have 20% chance to Impale Enemies on Hit with Attacks
When placed, 1% increased Aura effect per Stage
You and nearby Allies have (0-19)% increased Impale Effect
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased effect of AuraPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. is.
Skill gems
Active skill gems
The following active skill gems are related to Fortify:
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Support skill gems
The following support skill gems are related to Fortify:
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Other skills
Items
Base items
The following base items are related to Fortify:
Item | Stats | |
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Vigilant StrikeVigilant StrikeAttack, Melee, Strike Level: (1-20) Cost: 6 Mana Cooldown Time: 4.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Attack Speed: 85% of base Attack Damage: (230-350)% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: (230-350)%Requires Level 4Attacks enemies with a powerful melee strike which grants Fortification, reducing damage you take from hits. The cooldown can be bypassed by expending an Endurance Charge. Requires a Melee Weapon.+0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range Melee Hits Fortify for 8 seconds Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.2-4)% more Attack Damage per Endurance ChargePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 4 | +0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range Melee Hits Fortify for 8 seconds |
Fortify SupportFortify SupportAttack, Support, Melee Icon: O Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 31Supports melee attack skills that are not triggered.Melee Hits from Supported Skills Fortify Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Melee Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills have (1-20)% increased Fortification DurationThis 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 Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. | 31 | Melee Hits from Supported Skills Fortify Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Melee Damage |
Unique Items
The following unique items are related to Fortify:
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TombfistTombfist Steelscale GauntletsArmour: (65-75) Evasion: (65-75)Requires Level 36, 29 Str, 29 DexHas 1 Abyssal Socket (5-10)% increased Attack Speed <2 random Abyss Jewel-dependent modifiers>"Ever watched a man crush another man's skull? Hard to feel hope after that." | Steelscale Gauntlets | 36 | Has 1 Abyssal Socket (5-10)% increased Attack Speed
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TombfistTombfist Steelscale GauntletsArmour: (65-75) Evasion: (65-75)Requires Level 36, 29 Str, 29 DexHas 2 Abyssal Sockets (5-10)% increased Attack Speed <2 random Abyss Jewel-dependent modifiers>"Ever watched a man crush another man's skull? Hard to feel hope after that." | Steelscale Gauntlets | 36 | Has 2 Abyssal Sockets (5-10)% increased Attack Speed
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Advancing FortressAdvancing Fortress Gut RipperClaw Physical Damage: (40-44) to (106-116.6) Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.50 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 46, 80 Dex, 80 IntGrants 44 Life per Enemy HitSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 12 Fortify 15% Chance to Block Attack Damage (100-120)% increased Physical Damage +110 to Evasion Rating +35 to maximum Energy Shield +(30-50) to maximum Life Reflects (71-90) Physical Damage to Melee Attackers"A man cowers behind his walls. A woman carries her fortress with her. In heart, in mind, in hand." - Sekhema Deshret | Gut Ripper | 46 | Grants 44 Life per Enemy HitSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 12 Fortify 15% Chance to Block Attack Damage (100-120)% increased Physical Damage +110 to Evasion Rating +35 to maximum Energy Shield +(30-50) to maximum Life Reflects (71-90) Physical Damage to Melee Attackers | ||
WillowgiftWillowgift Jade AmuletRequires Level 52+(20-30) to Dexterity10% reduced Strength 15% increased Dexterity -(30-20)% to Fire Resistance +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance You do not inherently take less Damage for having Fortification +4% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Fortification (15-25)% increased Attack and Cast Speed while at maximum FortificationThe storm cannot break that which bends. | Jade Amulet | 52 | +(20-30) to Dexterity10% reduced Strength 15% increased Dexterity -(30-20)% to Fire Resistance +(30-40)% to Cold Resistance You do not inherently take less Damage for having Fortification +4% chance to Suppress Spell Damage per Fortification (15-25)% increased Attack and Cast Speed while at maximum Fortification | ||
The Celestial BraceThe Celestial Brace Goliath GauntletsArmour: (313-440)Requires Level 53, 77 Str(80-120)% increased Armour 1% increased Attack Speed per Fortification +(1-10) to maximum Fortification Melee Hits from Strike Skills FortifyForged from the heart of the densest star, your courage will fail long before it does. | Goliath Gauntlets | 53 | (80-120)% increased Armour 1% increased Attack Speed per Fortification +(1-10) to maximum Fortification Melee Hits from Strike Skills Fortify | ||
KingmakerKingmaker Despot AxeTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (360-414) to (488-561.2) Critical Strike Chance: (6.50-7.00)% Attacks per Second: (1.50-1.57) Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 66, 140 Str, 86 Dex(300-360)% increased Physical Damage (7-12)% increased Attack Speed (30-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance Nearby Allies have 30% increased Item Rarity Nearby Allies have Culling Strike Insufficient Mana doesn't prevent your Melee Attacks Nearby Allies have +50% to Critical Strike Multiplier Nearby Allies have +10 FortificationA King and his people are linked together like a soul and a beating heart. Both can be severed by a same edge, then forged anew. | Despot Axe | 66 | (300-360)% increased Physical Damage (7-12)% increased Attack Speed (30-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance Nearby Allies have 30% increased Item Rarity Nearby Allies have Culling Strike Insufficient Mana doesn't prevent your Melee Attacks Nearby Allies have +50% to Critical Strike Multiplier Nearby Allies have +10 Fortification | ||
The Hungry LoopThe Hungry Loop Unset RingRequires Level 70Has 1 SocketConsumes Socketed Uncorrupted Support Gems when they reach Maximum Level Can Consume 4 Uncorrupted Support Gems Has not Consumed any Gems <Consumed support gem modifier>Be careful where you put your finger. | Unset Ring | 70 | Has 1 SocketConsumes Socketed Uncorrupted Support Gems when they reach Maximum Level Can Consume 4 Uncorrupted Support Gems Has not Consumed any Gems
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PerseverancePerseverance Vanguard BeltRequires Level 78+(260-320) to Armour and Evasion Rating(4-8)% increased maximum Life +(20-40)% to Cold Resistance 1% increased Attack Damage per 200 of the lowest of Armour and Evasion Rating Melee Hits which Stun Fortify You have Onslaught while Fortified"Some blows must be evaded. Some blows must be endured. The trick is to tell them apart." - Daresso, the Sword King | Vanguard Belt | 78 | +(260-320) to Armour and Evasion Rating(4-8)% increased maximum Life +(20-40)% to Cold Resistance 1% increased Attack Damage per 200 of the lowest of Armour and Evasion Rating Melee Hits which Stun Fortify You have Onslaught while Fortified |
Passive skills
There are passive skills that grant bonuses to Fortify:
Passive skills only available from anointments
Base passives
Name | Stats |
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Fortification Duration | 40% increased Fortification Duration [1] [2] |
Fortify on Melee Stun | Melee Hits which Stun have 10% chance to Fortify [1] [2] |
Ascendancy passives
Ascendancy Class | Name | Stats |
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Ascendant | Champion | Your Hits permanently Intimidate Enemies that are on Full Life 100% chance to Taunt on Hit Enemies Taunted by you take 10% increased Damage Melee Hits have 50% chance to Fortify 15% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your Skills [1] |
Champion | Armour and Evasion, Attack Damage while Fortified | 15% increased Evasion Rating and Armour 10% increased Damage with Attack Skills while Fortified [1] [2] |
Version history
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References
- ↑ Mark_GGG (February 11, 2014). "When is Abyssus' damage factored in". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved November 21, 2015.