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Contagion Gem Effects and How to Get

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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
Chaos, Duration, AoE
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

Latest Patch Update

  • Contagion: Quality now provides Contagion targets 0-2 additional Enemies when Cast, instead of +0-100% to Maximum Debuff Damage bonus from spreading.

0.3.0 Patch Notes

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How to Get Contagion

Unlock Contagion Using an Uncut Skill Gem

You can unlock the Contagion Skill Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 1 or higher Uncut Skill Gem.

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