Point Blank
Point Blank is a keystone passive skill that scales the damage of projectile attacks with respect to the distance the projectile has travelled, increasing damage initially then reducing damage after covering a long distance.
Mechanics
The projectile has a maximum damage increase of 30% more near the start of its travel (up to 10 units), then linearly scales down to no damage change at 35 units, then linearly scales down again to the maximum damage penalty of 30% less at 120 units.[1][2][3]
It is important to note that damage scaling is done with respect to the total distance the projectile has travelled, not its current distance from the point of origin.[4] If the projectile changes direction—as is the case with 
Spectral ThrowSpectral ThrowAttack, Projectile
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-8) Mana
Attack Speed: 110% of base
Attack Damage: (80-125)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (80-125)%
Projectile Speed: 1000Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. It flies out and then returns to you, in a spinning attack that damages enemies in its path.
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Projectiles that have Pierced deal (0.5-10)% more DamagePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
—distance travelled continues to increase as the projectile returns to its point of origin. Projectiles that travel in multiple segments (such as Arrow Nova Support) include the payload distance in the damage penalty.[5]
| Distance | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1.3 |
| 10 | 1.3 |
| 35 | 1 |
| 120+ | 0.7 |
Interactions
Skill gem and passive skill
Point Blank SupportPoint Blank SupportProjectile, Attack, Support
Icon: b
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Requires Level 18Supports projectile skills.Supported Skills' Projectile Attack Hits deal up to 30% more Damage to targets at the start of their movement, dealing less Damage to targets as the projectile travels farther
Supported Skills deal (0-38)% increased Projectile Damage
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Projectile DamageThis 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.
does not stack with the passive skill. A skill either has Point Blank or does not.[6]
Attacks only
The Point Blank effect only works with attack projectiles.This includes projectile portions of melee weapon attacks such as 
Lightning StrikeLightning StrikeAttack, Projectile, Melee, Strike, Lightning
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 6 Mana
Attack Damage: (135-225)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (135-225)%Requires Level 12Infuses your melee weapon with electrical energies as you swing. In addition to converting some of your physical damage to lightning damage, the stored energy is released from the weapon as projectiles as you strike, flying out to hit farther-away enemies. The projectiles cannot miss if the melee attack hit a target.50% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage
(1-9) to (13-179) Added Lightning Damage
Fires 3 Projectiles
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Fires +(0.05-1) ProjectilesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
's and 
Molten StrikeMolten StrikeAttack, Projectile, AoE, Melee, Strike, Fire
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 6 Mana
Attack Damage: (110-185)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (110-185)%
Projectile Speed: 750Infuses your melee weapon with molten energies to attack with physical and fire damage. This attack causes balls of molten magma to launch forth from the enemies you hit, divided amongst all enemies hit by the strike. These will deal area attack damage to enemies where they land.(2-75) to (3-113) Added Fire Damage
Fires 4 Projectiles
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
+(0.2-0.6) metres to Melee Strike Range
Projectiles deal 50% less Damage with Hits and Ailments
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Projectiles deal (0.5-10)% more Damage with Hits and AilmentsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
's projectiles. It does not affect spells.
Fork, pierce and chain
A projectile which pierces, chains or forks is still considered the same projectile, and its total travel distance is used.[7]
At Close Range
Chin SolChin Sol
Assassin BowBow
Physical Damage: (86-103.2) to (260-312)
Elemental Damage: 25-50
Critical Strike Chance: 6.70%
Attacks per Second: (1.38-1.43)Requires Level 62, 212 Dex+(15-25)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+(10-20) to Dexterity
(100-140)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 25 to 50 Fire Damage
(10-14)% increased Attack Speed
50% more Damage with Arrow Hits at Close Range
Bow Knockback at Close RangeAs a soldier you want to get close to enemy archers.
That is not the case when fighting the Maraketh.
's more damage at close range is not Point Blank and thus stack multiplicatively.
Projectile attacks with AoE
Point blank bonuses are calculated based on the distance from where it was fired to the enemy hit.[8][9][10]
Projectile speed
Projectile speed has no impact on the distances at which Point Blank's multipliers affect damage.
Far Shot
Point Blank and Far Shot are multiplicative with each other and can make damage more consistent by counteracting each others' damage penalties.
Location
Point Blank is located in the southeast edge of the tree.
| Class | Distance from start |
|---|---|
| Scion | 8 |
| Ranger | 10 |
| Shadow | 10 |
| Witch | 14 |
| Duelist | 14 |
| Templar | 18 |
| Marauder | 18 |
Related unique items
| Item | Base Item |  | Stats | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skin of the Lords Skin of the LordsSimple RobeMovement Speed: -3%Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden) Sockets cannot be modified +2 to Level of Socketed Gems 100% increased Global Defences You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden) <Random Keystone>CorruptedThe Lords are chosen so carefully. Only they may grace His flesh.  | Simple Robe | 1 | Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden) Sockets cannot be modified +2 to Level of Socketed Gems 100% increased Global Defences You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden)
| ||
Grelwood Shank Grelwood ShankEternal SwordOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (116.85-129.15) to (193.8-214.2) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.72-1.80) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 66, 104 Str, 122 Dex+475 to Accuracy Rating(185-215)% increased Physical Damage (15-20)% increased Attack Speed 80% increased Armour while stationary Skills fire 2 additional Projectiles if you've been Hit Recently Point Blank Iron Reflexes while stationaryThrough countless seasons they stand, stoic, Each season leaving its mark; a memory written in fibrous flesh.  | Eternal Sword | 66 | +475 to Accuracy Rating(185-215)% increased Physical Damage (15-20)% increased Attack Speed 80% increased Armour while stationary Skills fire 2 additional Projectiles if you've been Hit Recently Point Blank Iron Reflexes while stationary | ||
The Hungry Loop The Hungry LoopUnset 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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Version history
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 3.9.0 |
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| 2.1.0 |
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| 0.9.6 |
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References
- ↑ Chris (December 9, 2015). "Content Update 2.1.0 Patch Notes". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (February 12, 2012). "Point Blank Archer Keystone". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ↑ https://discord.com/channels/174993814845521922/174994219390337024/986425582579490906
- ↑ Mark_GGG (May 7, 2014). "Molten Strike & Point Blank interaction". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ↑ https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2688019/page/1#p22595920
- ↑ Mark_GGG (July 24, 2013). "Point Blank". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (February 12, 2012). "some questions about point blank - maybe ggg staff can answer?". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (October 8, 2013). "Rain of Arrows". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ↑ Daniel_GGG (January 6, 2014). "Rain of Arrows and Point Blank". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Rory_Rackham (December 22, 2015). "Rory Just confirmed that Point Blank Does Not Provide it's full damage bonus for the entire AoE of Rain of Arrows / Blast Rain as previously thought". Path of Exile subreddit. Retrieved December 22, 2015.