Thorns
PATCH 20261030.22026-11-01T03:04:00+09:00Monsters that strike you in melee take back 60% of the blow.
These are base learned-level effects, not final character-sheet damage. Account for equipment bonuses, synergies, modifiers and enemy resistances.
Effects by level
| Level | Effect | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monsters that strike you in melee take back 60% of the blow. | |
| 2 | Monsters that strike you in melee take back 100% of the blow. | |
| 3 | Monsters that strike you in melee take back 140% of the blow. | |
| 4 | Monsters that strike you in melee take back 180% of the blow. | |
| 5 | Monsters that strike you in melee take back 220% of the blow. |
Evolution requirements
Synergies and practical checks
- Only melee blows that land are given back: not missiles, and not blows you block or avoid.
- It gives back its share of the blow as the monster swung it, before your Defense and Damage Reduced cut it.
- Your physical damage bonus raises it: Strength, Might, Concentration and Fanaticism. It never critically strikes.
Skill modifiers
- Bramble —
- Spite —
- Duel —
View in a class guide: Paladin
Observed version history
| Patch | Observed at | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 20261101.1 | 2026-11-02T07:17:50.548Z | Verified |
| 20261030.2 | 2026-11-01T03:04:00+09:00 | Verified |