Poison Chance is a World // Zero weapon perk that gives attacks a chance to apply the Poison status effect. It is a status-focused perk that adds damage over time when it activates.
This guide explains how Poison Chance works, its listed World 8 availability, weapon range, perfect roll value, Poison effect, and whether it is worth using.
Quick Answer
Effect: All attacks have a chance to inflict Poison.
Availability: Poison Chance is listed as World 8 only.
Gear type: Weapons.
Range: 2% - 15%.
Perfect roll: 15% Poison Chance.
Poison effect: Deals 2% HP per second for 3 seconds.
Poison Chance Perk Effect
Poison Chance gives all attacks a chance to inflict the Poison status effect. When Poison is applied, it lasts for 3 seconds and deals 2% HP per second.
The perk value controls the chance to apply Poison. A higher Poison Chance roll gives a better chance to apply the status effect than a lower roll.
Poison Chance Availability and Range
Poison Chance is listed as a World 8 only weapon perk. The supplied perk range data lists Poison Chance with a 2% - 15% weapon range.
Perk | Availability | Range |
|---|---|---|
Poison Chance | World 8 Weapons | 2% - 15% |
Perfect Poison Chance Roll
A perfect Poison Chance roll is 15%. This is the highest listed value for the perk and gives the strongest listed chance to apply Poison.
Poison Chance Roll Type | Value |
|---|---|
Minimum Listed Roll | 2% |
Perfect Roll | 15% |
Poison Status Effect
Poison is the status effect applied by Poison Chance. It deals damage over time for a short duration.
Poison Detail | Value |
|---|---|
Status Duration | 3 seconds |
Damage Over Time | 2% HP per second |
Perfect Application Chance | 15% |
Poison Chance Compared to Other Status Perks
Poison Chance is one of several status-style weapon perks in the supplied data. Burn Chance applies Burn, Frost Chance applies Super Frost, and Poison Chance applies Poison. Poison Chance has the lowest listed damage per second among these three, but it still adds damage over time when it activates.
Perk | Status Effect | Listed Effect |
|---|---|---|
Burn Chance | Burn | Deals 5% HP per second for 3 seconds. |
Frost Chance | Super Frost | Deals 3% HP per second and slows mobs by 90% for 3 seconds. |
Poison Chance | Poison | Deals 2% HP per second for 3 seconds. |
Drop Rate Notes
The supplied perfect perk drop rate tables list several perfect weapon perks, including Burn Chance and Crit Stack, but Poison Chance is not shown with a specific perfect drop rate in the supplied perfect perk tables. Because of that, this page does not list a specific average or chance for perfect Poison Chance.
Players should treat the listed 15% value as the perfect Poison Chance roll, while avoiding assumptions about its exact perfect drop rate unless updated data is provided.
Poison Chance Strengths
Poison Chance applies Poison, which deals damage over time.
The perfect roll is easy to identify at 15%.
It can add extra damage through repeated attack attempts.
Poison Chance Weaknesses
Poison Chance depends on the status effect activating.
It is listed as World 8 only in the supplied data.
The supplied perfect perk tables do not provide a specific Poison Chance drop rate.
Is Poison Chance Worth It?
Poison Chance can be worth using when a player wants a status perk that adds damage over time. It is straightforward, with a listed 3-second Poison effect that deals 2% HP per second.
Players who want stronger listed status damage may compare it with Burn Chance, while players who want status utility may compare it with Frost Chance. Poison Chance is best evaluated as a World 8 weapon status perk rather than a general direct damage perk.
FAQ
What does Poison Chance do in World // Zero?
Poison Chance gives attacks a chance to inflict Poison for 3 seconds.
How much damage does Poison deal?
Poison deals 2% HP per second during its listed effect.
How long does Poison last?
Poison lasts for 3 seconds in the supplied perk data.
What is the Poison Chance range?
Poison Chance is listed with a weapon range of 2% - 15%.
What is the perfect Poison Chance roll?
The perfect Poison Chance roll is 15%.
Is Poison Chance World 8 only?
Yes. The supplied perk data lists Poison Chance as World 8 only.
Can pets get Poison Chance?
The supplied perk range data lists Poison Chance as a weapon perk, not as a pet perk.
Does Poison Chance have a listed perfect drop rate?
The supplied perfect perk drop rate tables do not show a specific Poison Chance perfect drop rate.
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Notes: Values, requirements, drop rates, locations, and mechanics may change in future World // Zero updates.