Support
Fortify Support
Overview
Supports melee attack skills that are not triggered.
Properties
- Gem type
- Support
- Colour
- Red
- Attribute
- Strength
- Drop level
- 31
Quest reward sources
These are reward options. Availability can depend on your class and quest choices. A blank class restriction remains unspecified.
| Quest | Classes | Amount | Reward item level |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Fixture of Fate | Templar | 1 | 1 |
| A Fixture of Fate | Marauder | 1 | 1 |
| A Fixture of Fate | Duelist | 1 | 1 |
| A Fixture of Fate | Ranger | 1 | 1 |
| A Fixture of Fate | Scion | 1 | 1 |
Compare gem levels and variants
Choose levels and quality to see which recorded properties and effects change. Additional skill effects remain in their separate progression tables.
Mechanics at a glance
- Melee Hits Fortify
- Supported Skills deal 10% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits
- Supported Skills deal 10% more Melee Damage
At 20% quality
20% increased Fortification Duration
Acquisition
Compatibility rules
- Allowed skill types
- Melee
- Excluded skill types
- Triggered
A skill must satisfy the allowed expression and must not satisfy the excluded expression. The check uses both the skill’s own and its granted minion skill types.
Active gems this can support 137
Compatibility is derived from the game skill-type constraints.
Leap SlamLeap Slam of Groundbreaking
Charged DashCharged Dash of Projection
Blade FlurryBlade Flurry of Incision
Holy SweepHoly Sweep of Hammerfalls
Ground SlamGround Slam of Earthshaking
Vaal Ground Slam
CleaveCleave of Rage
Shield Charge
Double StrikeDouble Strike of ImpalingDouble Strike of Momentum
Vaal Double Strike
LacerateLacerate of ButcheringLacerate of Haemorrhage
Elemental Hit
Dual StrikeDual Strike of Ambidexterity
Whirling Blades
Frenzy of Onslaught
Raise ZombieRaise Zombie of SlammingRaise Zombie of Falling
Flicker StrikeFlicker Strike of Power
Vaal Flicker Strike
Raise SpectreRaise Spectre of Transience
Infernal BlowInfernal Blow of Immolation
Glacial HammerGlacial Hammer of Shattering
Viper StrikeViper Strike of the Mamba
Summon Skeletons
Vaal Summon Skeletons
Heavy StrikeHeavy Strike of Trarthus
Dominating BlowDominating Blow of Inspiring
Lightning StrikeLightning Strike of Arcing
Vaal Lightning Strike
Puncture of Shanking
CycloneCyclone of Tumult
Vaal Cyclone
ReaveReave of Refraction
Vaal Reave
Animate GuardianAnimate Guardian of Smiting
Animate WeaponAnimate Weapon of Self ReflectionAnimate Weapon of Ranged Arms
Summon Raging SpiritSummon Raging Spirit of Enormity
Molten StrikeMolten Strike of the Zenith
Herald of Purity
Glacial Shield Swipe
Swordstorm
Eviscerate
Static StrikeStatic Strike of Gathering Lightning
Crushing Fist
Summon Chaos GolemSummon Chaos Golem of HordesSummon Chaos Golem of the Maelström
Summon Ice GolemSummon Ice Golem of HordesSummon Ice Golem of Shattering
Ice CrashIce Crash of Cadence
Vigilant Strike
Frost BladesFrost Blades of Katabasis
Wild StrikeWild Strike of Extremes
Summon Stone GolemSummon Stone Golem of HordesSummon Stone Golem of Safeguarding
EarthquakeEarthquake of Amplification
SunderSunder of EarthbreakingSunder of Trarthus
Tectonic SlamTectonic Slam of Cataclysm
Vaal Earthquake
Consecrated PathConsecrated Path of Endurance
SmiteSmite of Divine Judgement
BladestormBladestorm of Uncertainty
PerforatePerforate of DualityPerforate of Bloodshed
Chain HookChain Hook of AnglingChain Hook of Trarthus
Summon Carrion GolemSummon Carrion Golem of HordesSummon Carrion Golem of Scavenging
Pestilent Strike
EarthshatterEarthshatter of FragilityEarthshatter of Prominence
Rage VortexRage Vortex of Berserking
Shield CrushShield Crush of the Chieftain
Summon ReaperSummon Reaper of RevenantsSummon Reaper of Eviscerating
BoneshatterBoneshatter of Complex TraumaBoneshatter of Carnage
Volcanic FissureVolcanic Fissure of Snaking
Vaal Volcanic Fissure
Vaal Cleave
Vaal Molten Strike
Vaal Smite
Vaal Blade Flurry
Vaal Animate Weapon
Holy HammersHoly Hammers of Spirals
Shield of Light
Holy StrikeGem progression 20 standard levels
The multiplier applies to supported skills: 130% means 1.3× the cost or reservation before other modifiers.
| Gem level | Required level | Cost & Reservation Multiplier | Effects | Exp. to next | Total exp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 10% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 10% more Melee Damage | 285,815 | 0 |
| 2 | 34 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 10% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 10% more Melee Damage | 252,595 | 285,815 |
| 3 | 36 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 11% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 11% more Melee Damage | 314,394 | 538,410 |
| 4 | 38 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 11% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 11% more Melee Damage | 388,734 | 852,804 |
| 5 | 40 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 12% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 12% more Melee Damage | 477,437 | 1,241,538 |
| 6 | 42 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 12% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 12% more Melee Damage | 583,786 | 1,718,975 |
| 7 | 44 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 13% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 13% more Melee Damage | 710,359 | 2,302,761 |
| 8 | 46 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 13% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 13% more Melee Damage | 1,355,511 | 3,013,120 |
| 9 | 48 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 14% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 14% more Melee Damage | 1,138,877 | 4,368,631 |
| 10 | 50 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 14% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 14% more Melee Damage | 1,368,233 | 5,507,508 |
| 11 | 52 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 15% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 15% more Melee Damage | 1,638,338 | 6,875,741 |
| 12 | 54 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 15% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 15% more Melee Damage | 1,956,648 | 8,514,079 |
| 13 | 56 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 16% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 16% more Melee Damage | 3,655,184 | 10,470,727 |
| 14 | 58 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 16% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 16% more Melee Damage | 3,017,327 | 14,125,911 |
| 15 | 60 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 17% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 17% more Melee Damage | 7,720,126 | 17,143,238 |
| 16 | 62 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 17% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 17% more Melee Damage | 15,058,455 | 24,863,364 |
| 17 | 64 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 18% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 18% more Melee Damage | 25,964,218 | 39,921,819 |
| 18 | 66 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 18% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 18% more Melee Damage | 62,460,771 | 65,886,037 |
| 19 | 68 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 19% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 19% more Melee Damage | 211,508,743 | 128,346,808 |
| 20 | 70 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 19% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 19% more Melee Damage | — | 339,855,551 |
Show extended levels 21–40
| Gem level | Required level | Cost & Reservation Multiplier | Effects | Exp. to next | Total exp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 72 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 20% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 20% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 22 | 74 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 20% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 20% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 23 | 76 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 21% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 21% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 24 | 78 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 21% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 21% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 25 | 80 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 22% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 22% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 26 | 82 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 22% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 22% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 27 | 84 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 23% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 23% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 28 | 86 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 23% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 23% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 29 | 88 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 24% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 24% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 30 | 90 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 24% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 24% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 31 | 91 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 24% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 24% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 32 | 92 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 25% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 25% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 33 | 93 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 25% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 25% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 34 | 94 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 25% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 25% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 35 | 95 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 25% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 25% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 36 | 96 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 26% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 26% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 37 | 97 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 26% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 26% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 38 | 98 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 26% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 26% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 39 | 99 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 26% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 26% more Melee Damage | — | — |
| 40 | 100 | 130% | Supported Skills deal 27% more Damage with Ailments caused by Melee Hits Supported Skills deal 27% more Melee Damage | — | — |
Quality progression
Quality bonuses are separate from level progression. Values above 20 require a way to reach that quality.
| Quality | Effects |
|---|---|
| 0% | No quality bonus |
| 5% | 5% increased Fortification Duration |
| 10% | 10% increased Fortification Duration |
| 15% | 15% increased Fortification Duration |
| 20% | 20% increased Fortification Duration |
| 23% | 23% increased Fortification Duration |
| 30% | 30% increased Fortification Duration |