If you've been building around raw damage, Poison might change your mind. It damage-over-time that stacks, and the 20% activation threshold is low enough that most players hit it accidentally.
20%Threshold
2Trait Ores
What the Poison Trait Does
Damage-over-time that stacks (5-15% per stack, up to 3 stacks). Activates only when Poison-carrying ores hit 20% of your total forge composition.
Best Use Cases
Bosses with high defense — bypasses armor. Beyond this, the trait shines whenever consistent activation matters more than raw multiplier.
Ores That Carry Poison
The following ores carry the Poison trait natively:
- Emerald — 2.3x mult, rare rarity, World 2
- Toxic ore variants — check the ore database for details
Best Poison Recipes
Pure Poison Stack
Recipe: Emerald + Toxic ore variants + support ore
→ Guaranteed Poison activation with maximum trait consistency
Balanced Poison Build
Recipe: Emerald + Obsidian + Mithril
→ Hits Poison activation while pairing with secondary trait carriers
Common Mistakes
Don't overload the trait ore. Once you cross the activation threshold, additional ores of the same trait provide zero benefit. Use the excess slots for secondary traits or multiplier ores.
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