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Behead Gem Effects and How to Get

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Behead is a Support Gem in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Continue reading to learn about why Behead is not working, its effects, modifiers, how to obtain it, its requirements, and other gems you can pair with it.

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Why is Behead Not Working?

Killing Blow Should Be From the Strike

To activate the Behead support gem and gain a modifier from Rare enemies, the killing blow should be from the Strike itself, not necessarily effects inflicted by the Strike. This entails that effects such as the Bleeds and Explosions inflicted by the strike does not activate Behead even after killing the Rare enemy.

Additionally, you can see the duration of the modifier you have gained at the top left section of your screen alongside other buffs you have activate. However, do keep in mind that the current version of the game does not allow you to see the modifier you have gained!

Glossary and Basic Game Mechanics

Behead Gem Overview

Behead Stats and Requirements

Behead ImageBehead
Type Support
Tier 3
Tags
Melee, Strike, Attack
Requirements
Level None Dex None
Str 5 Int None
Description
Supports Strike skills, causing them to steal modifiers from Rare monsters they kill.

All Behead Gem Effects

Effects
・Killing Blows from Supported Strike Skills against Rare Monsters grant one of their Modifiers for 20 Seconds.

Compatible Gems

Mace Strike ImageMace Strike Killing Palm ImageKilling Palm Boneshatter ImageBoneshatter
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Primal Strikes ImagePrimal Strikes Rhoa Mount ImageRhoa Mount Cull the Weak ImageCull the Weak

Compatible Ascendancy Skills

Ancestral Spirits ImageAncestral Spirits Summon Infernal Hound ImageSummon Infernal Hound Manifest Weapon ImageManifest Weapon

Compatible Weapon Skills

Skeletal Warrior Minion ImageSkeletal Warrior Minion Mace Strike ImageMace Strike Quarterstaff Strike ImageQuarterstaff Strike
Spear Stab ImageSpear Stab

How to Get Behead

Unlock Behead Using an Uncut Support Gem

You can unlock the Behead Support Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 3 or higher Uncut Support Gem.

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1 Anonymous3 months

I couldn't figure out a way to find which mod is awarded when using this gem.

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