Last Epoch Damned ailment, explained

Knowing about the Damned status ailment in Last Epoch is a must, especially if you are playing through the game with an Acolyte character.

We have you covered with everything you need to know about Damned in Last Epoch, including its effects and how to use it.

What does Damned do in Last Epoch?

The Last Epoch Damned status ailment in-game description is as follows: “deals necrotic damage over time and also reduces health regeneration. It can stack an unlimited number of times.”

When players inflict Damned, each stack deals 35 Necrotic damage over a 2.5-second duration. It also applies a 20% reduced health regeneration modifier. In other words, Damned is a great way to deal passive damage while also preventing your enemies from healing themselves.

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How to use Damned in Last Epoch

Damned is a helpful way for Acolytes to inflict damage over time. That said, before you use it to your advantage, you must first learn how to use it. There are a few ways to channel Damned in Last Epoch, and we will discuss the main ways.

Players can inflict Damned by using spells and items that cause it (mentioned in their description) or modifying gear at the forge. When modifying at the forge, using Baneful and Acolyte Prefixes gives a chance for the gear to add on the Damned effect. You will know when an “apply Damned on hit” message pops up.

The best way to describe Damned in Last Epoch is that it’s similar to Poison in Diablo 4. Damned is a great addition to any build, leading to one that can quickly eliminate smaller-sized enemies, helping with crowd control, and one of the best ways to use Necrotic damage in the game.

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