Herald of Plague is a Chaos-based Herald buff skill in Path of Exile 2 that spreads Poison from slain enemies to nearby foes, with a chance to Hinder them.
"While active, killing a Poisoned enemy spreads its most damaging Poison to nearby enemies and may Hinder them."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Herald of Plague gem with 5 Support Sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Herald of Plague Features
Item Type: Buff, Persistent, Chaos, Herald
Tier: 8 | Level Range: 1–20
Attributes Required: 2–205 Dexterity
Weapon Requirement: Any Martial Weapon
Effect:
While active, killing a Poisoned enemy spreads its most damaging Poison to nearby enemies
Spread radius: 1.5–1.8 metres
10–29% chance to Hinder affected enemies
Quality bonus: Up to 20% increased chance to Hinder on Poison spread
Herald of Plague Mechanics & Behavior
Poison Spread: Only the most damaging Poison on a slain enemy is transferred to nearby targets
Hinder Chance: Each enemy affected by the spread has a chance to be Hindered, reducing their movement speed
Chaos Scaling: Spread Poison retains original damage scaling, benefiting from Chaos and Damage over Time modifiers
Synergy: Works well with Poison-stacking builds and Chaos-based melee or ranged attacks
How to Get Herald of Plague in Path of Exile 2
Herald of Plague can be acquired via:
Engraving starting with Uncut Spirit Gem Tier 8
Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Herald of Plague gem
Level 21 Herald of Plague Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Herald of Plague Build Synergy & Use
Poison Proliferation Builds: Ideal for builds that rapidly apply Poison and benefit from spreading it on kill
Chaos DoT Builds: Pairs well with Chaos Mastery and damage over time multipliers
Martial Weapon Builds: Compatible with both melee and ranged Martial Weapon attacks
Recommended Support Gems
Tier 1: Precision I, Vitality I
Tier 2: Herbalism I, Direstrike I
Tier 3: Cannibalism I, Warm Blooded
Tier 4: Precision II, Direstrike II
Tier 5: Chaos Mastery
Path of Exile 2 Herald of Plague Mechanic FAQs
How is the "most damaging Poison" determined for spreading?
The skill selects the single highest DPS Poison on the slain enemy at the moment of death and applies that instance to nearby enemies.
Can Herald of Plague spread multiple Poisons at once?
No. Only the most damaging Poison instance is spread per kill, not the full stack or multiple sources.
Does the spread Poison retain its original duration and scaling?
Yes. The spread Poison keeps the same duration and damage scaling as the original instance, including any modifiers from gear or passives.
Does the Hinder effect stack or refresh?
Hinder does not stack but can be refreshed. Each successful spread has a chance to reapply or refresh the Hinder duration.
Can this skill trigger on Poison kills from traps, totems, or minions?
No. Only Poisons applied by your own non-Herald attacks will trigger the spread effect. Minion or trap kills do not count.
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