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Contagion is a Skill gem in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Continue reading to learn about its effects, modifiers, how to obtain it, its requirements, and other gems you can pair with it.

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Contagion Gem Overview

Contagion Stats and Requirements

Contagion ImageContagion
Type Skill
Tier 1
Tags AoE, Chaos, Duration
Cast Time 1.00s
Requirements
Level 1 Dex None
Str None Int None
Description
Afflicts a single enemy with a Debuff that deals Chaos Damage over time. If the enemy dies while affected by contagion, it and all other Chaos Damage over time Debuffs spread to other enemies and refresh their durations. Reanimating or detonating a corpse affected by contagion will cause the Minion or explosion to spread Contagion on hit.

All Contagion Gem Effects

Effects
・Deals 1.8 Base Chaos Damage per second
・Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to debuff's damage over time
・Debuff deals 100% more damage for each time it has spread, up to 300%
・Spread radius is 1.7 metres
・Debuff duration is 5 seconds

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How to Get Contagion

Unlock Contagion Using an Uncut Support Gem

Path of Exile 2 - Uncut Support Gem
You can unlock the Contagion Skill Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 1 or higher Uncut Support Gem.

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