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Deep Wounds Deep Wounds

Warrior · Arms · Row 3 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic Requires Improved Rend

Deep Wounds sits in row 3 of the Warrior Arms tree, and you will need Improved Rend maxed first. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Deep Wounds does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Your critical strikes cause your opponent to Bleed, dealing 20% of your melee weapon's average damage over 12 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Your critical strikes cause your opponent to Bleed, dealing 40% of your melee weapon's average damage over 12 sec.
  3. Rank 3: Your critical strikes cause your opponent to Bleed, dealing 60% of your melee weapon's average damage over 12 sec.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Arms rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Deep Wounds, and you will need Improved Rend maxed first.

Is Deep Wounds worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build, or when you need it maxed to open the talents below. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

What it unlocks

Once Deep Wounds is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Impale.

Starter Warrior builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Deep Wounds. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Deep Wounds in the Warrior calculator

FAQ

How many points does Deep Wounds cost?

Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Deep Wounds in, and how do I open that row?

Row 3 of the Arms tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Deep Wounds need another talent first?

Yes. Improved Rend has to be maxed first.

What does Deep Wounds unlock?

Maxing it opens Impale deeper in the Arms tree.

Did Deep Wounds change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Arms talents

More talents in the Arms tree: