Pierce Damage
From Titan Quest 2 Wiki
Pierce Damage | |
|---|---|
| Type | Physical Damage |
| Related Attribute |  Fitness
|
| Ailment | Can apply Bleeding |
| Resistance | Pierce Resistance |
| Common Sources |  Warfare Mastery
, Hunting Mastery
, |
Pierce Damage is a Damage Type in Titan Quest 2 (TQ2) that represents penetration-based physical attacks, such as thrusts, stabs, and projectiles. It is one half of Physical Damage, alongside Strike Damage, and can trigger the Bleeding Ailment on hit.
Pierce Damage Guide for TQ2
How Pierce Damage Works
Pierce Damage bypasses surface-level armor by focusing all force into a narrow point, making it ideal against high-armor enemies. It is mitigated by Pierce Resistance and scales with Fitness
. It is frequently used in ranged attacks, spears, and thrusting melee skills.
Associated Masteries
- Warfare Mastery
contains direct Pierce skills through thrust-based melee strikes such as
Sweeping Strike
. - Hunting Mastery features many ranged skills and passives that enhance Pierce Damage, especially when using bows and spears.
Earth Mastery
enhances Pierce Damage indirectly through 
Concussive Force
, which passively boosts both Strike and Pierce Damage.
Tips and Synergies
- Stack Pierce Damage with Bleed modifiers to maximize DoT potential.
- Pierce synergizes well with Crit builds due to its burst-oriented nature.
- Enemies with high Armor but low Pierce Resistance are prime targets for this type.
Notes
- Pierce is considered a Physical subtype, and is one half of Physical Damage.
- Most bow and spear attacks deal Pierce Damage as their base component.
- Can be paired with Strike Damage for hybrid builds using both melee and ranged techniques.
Ailments
