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Dread Banner Gem Effects and How to Get

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Dread Banner is a Spirit 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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Dread Banner Gem Overview

Dread Banner Stats and Requirements

Dread Banner ImageDread Banner
Type Spirit
Tier 14
Tags
Duration, Persistent, AoE
Reservation 30 Spirit
Requirements
Level 58 Dex 73
Str 73 Int None
Description
While active, killing enemies with Attacks or standing near a Unique enemy generates Valour. using this skill consumes its Valour to place an Inspiring Banner with an Aura that grants you and nearby allies Stun Threshold, Elemental Ailment Threshold, and Flask charges while the Banner lasts. The Banner cannot gain Valour while placed, and you cannot place a Banner while you already have a banner placed.

All Dread Banner Gem Effects

Effects
・10% more Aura per Valour
・Banner Aura radius is 4 meters
・Banner duration is 6.65s, or until you leave the Aura
・Aura grants 0.17 Flask charges per second
・Aura grants 14% more Stun Threshold and Elemental Ailment Threshold

Latest Patch Update

  • Dread Banner: Aura now grants 0.5 Flask charges per second (previously 0.17), 60% more Elemental Ailment Threshold (previously 12-15%), and also now grants +4% to all Maximum Elemental Resistance. It no longer provides 12-15% more Stun Threshold. Now has a duration of 8.6-9.8 seconds at Gem levels 14-20 (previously 6.65-6.9 seconds), and Banner is no longer removed when you leave the Aura. Quality now provides 0-10% increased Reservation Efficiency (previously +0-2% more Aura Magnitudes per Valour).

0.3.0 Patch Notes

Compatible Gems

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Prolonged Duration I ImageProlonged Duration I Vitality I ImageVitality I Compressed Duration I ImageCompressed Duration I
Precision I ImagePrecision I Cannibalism I ImageCannibalism I Herbalism I ImageHerbalism I
Direstrike I ImageDirestrike I Thornskin I ImageThornskin I Coolheaded ImageCoolheaded
Refraction I ImageRefraction I Warm Blooded ImageWarm Blooded Mysticism I ImageMysticism I
Upwelling I ImageUpwelling I Strong Hearted ImageStrong Hearted

How to Get Dread Banner

Unlock Dread Banner Using an Uncut Spirit Gem

You can unlock the Dread Banner Spirit Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 14 or higher Uncut Spirit Gem.

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