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Boon·Ares

Grievous Blow

Foes with Wounds may suffer 200% damage when struck.

Given by
Ares
Supporting BoonsEarth elementBGeneral value

Why it is rated B

B

Grievous Blow is a normal Boon from Ares. The effect offers useful general value once the run's main damage and resource loop function.

Use it when
Take it when its effect strengthens the established build without delaying a missing main Boon slots.
Limit
Its exact value depends on the current aspect, route, and acquired prerequisites.
If it is absent
Prioritize core damage, Magick recovery, or survival according to the run's current weakness.

What it needs

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Pom scaling

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Ares Curse Duration
3
Ares Curse Power Bonus
50 base
Chance by Pom level and rarity
Pom levelCommonRareEpicHeroic
Level 110% before Luck13% before Luck16% before Luck19% before Luck
Level 213% before Luck16% before Luck19% before Luck22% before Luck
Level 315% before Luck18% before Luck21% before Luck24% before Luck
Level 417% before Luck20% before Luck23% before Luck26% before Luck
Level 518% before Luck21% before Luck24% before Luck27% before Luck

Rarity multipliers

Common
×1
Rare
×1.3
Epic
×1.6
Heroic
×1.9

Related to Grievous Blow

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