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When a hero is reduced to 0 HP, they fall into Death's Door.

While in this state, they will suffer severe stat penalties, plus the hero has to pass a Death Blow resistance test if they take any further damage. The unmodified base chance of dying from further damage is 33% (due to 67% basic Death Blow resist without any special quirks or trinkets). Failing this resistance test results in Death.

Resistance to Death Blow is limited to a maximum of 85%. Even if a hero has trinkets or quirks that provide an additional 30% Death Blow resistance, resulting in an expected resist of 95% (67% + 30%), it is still capped at 85%.

A hero will no longer be at Death's Door if they receive at least 1 HP of healing (so that they are no longer at 0 HP). When they are healed above 0 HP, the severe Death's Door stat penalties are removed, but they will still suffer from (less severe) Death's Door Recovery penalties; these penalties typically last until the quest is completed, but can be eliminated by using certain camping skills that remove mortality debuffs.

If a character gets pushed to 200 Stress, they receive a Heart attack. This forces them to go to Death's Door immediately. If they are already at Death's Door, they are killed immediately.

Effects[ | ]

  • DeathsdoorAt Death's Door Penalties: -10 ACC, -25% DMG, -5 SPD, +33% Stress (for duration of Death's Door)
  • DeathavoidedDeath's Door Recovery Penalties: -2 ACC, -5% DMG, -1 SPD, +10% Stress (until the end of the quest)
  • DeathavoidedHeart Attack Recovery Penalties: -3 ACC, -10% DMG, -2 SPD, +15% Stress (until the end of the quest)

Flagellant is the only hero who has a higher base Death Blow resistance of 73% and receives unique Death's Door buffs:

  • DeathsdoorAt Death's Door: +5 ACC, +20% DMG, +2 SPD, +20% Stun resist, +20% Blight resist, +20% Bleed resist, +20% Debuff resist

He's also immune to Death's Door Recovery debuffs, but will receive Heart Attack Recovery debuffs if he survives a heart attack.

Quirks that Affect Death Blow Resistance[ | ]

  • Unyielding: +10% Death Blow resist
  • Weak Grip on Life: -10% Death Blow resist

Trinkets that Affect Death Blow Resistance[ | ]

Generic Trinkets[ | ]

Trinket Image Trinket Name Rarity Origin Dungeon Effect Additional Notes
Inv trinket-book of holiness
Book of Holiness Uncommon
  • -20% Stress
  • -10% Death Blow Resist


Inv trinket-gamblers charm
Gambler's Charm Uncommon
  • +15% MAX HP
  • -10% Death Blow Resist


Inv trinket-tenacity ring
Tenacity Ring Uncommon Ruins
  • +10% Death Blow Resist
  • +5 DODGE
  • -5% CRIT


Inv trinket-martyrs seal
Martyr's Seal Very Rare
  • +60% DMG at Death's Door
  • +14% CRIT at Death's Door
  • +12% Death Blow Resist
  • +15% MAX HP


Ancestor Idol
Ancestor's Tentacle Idol Ancestral
  • +20% Virtue Chance
  • +8% Death Blow Resist
Can only be dropped by a Shambler.


Hero Trinkets[ | ]

Trinket Image Trinket Name Rarity Class Restriction Origin Dungeon Effect Additional Notes
Inv trinket-holy orders
Holy Orders Very Rare Crusader
  • +15% Virtue Chance
  • -20% Stress
  • +12% Death Blow Resist
  • -20% Blight Resist
  • -20% Bleed Resist


Eternity's Collar
Eternity's CollarThe Crimson Court DLC Very Rare Flagellant
  • +10% Death Blow Resist
  • +20 DODGE at Death's Door
  • +20% DMG if Stress above 85


Inv trinket-dark tambourine
Dark Tambourine Very Rare Jester
  • +12% Death Blow Resist
  • -25% Stress if Torch below 26
  • +10% Virtue Chance if Torch below 26


Trinket Sets[ | ]

Trinket Image Trinket Name Class Restriction Effect Set Effect Quote Additional Notes
Inv trinket-cc set flag chipped tooth Chipped ToothThe Crimson Court DLC Flagellant
  • +20% MAX HP
  • +35% Move Resist
  • +10% Death Blow Resist
  • +10% Death Blow Resist
"We're all falling apart..."
Inv trinket-cc set flag shard of glass Shard of GlassThe Crimson Court DLC
  • +35% Bleed Skill Chance
  • -20% Bleed Resist
Inv trinket-cc set hel lioness warpaint Lioness WarpaintThe Crimson Court DLC Hellion
  • +20% DMG if HP below 75%
  • +20% DMG if HP below 50%
  • +20% DMG if HP below 25%
  • +10% Stress
  • +7 ACC
  • +7 DODGE
"Outcast. Alone. Shamed."
Inv trinket-cc set hel mark of the outcast Mark of the OutcastThe Crimson Court DLC
  • +2 SPD
  • +35% Bleed Skill Chance
  • +15% Death Blow Resist
  • -15% Healing Received
Inv trinket-cc set lep last will and testament Last Will and TestamentThe Crimson Court DLC Leper
  • +15% PROT
  • +15% MAX HP
  • -10% Death Blow Resist
  • +15 ACC if HP above 60%
"The last treasures of a King."
Inv trinket-cc set lep tin flute Tin FluteThe Crimson Court DLC
  • -20% Stress
  • +33% Stress Skills while Camping
Inv trinket-cc set maa old unit banner Old Unit StandardThe Crimson Court DLC Man-at-Arms
  • +15% Stun Skill Chance
  • +20% Debuff Skill Chance
  • +15% Death Blow Resist
  • +10% Stress
  • Riposte: +25% DMG
  • Riposte: +10 ACC
"Glory days? Hmph."
Inv trinket-cc set maa toy soldier Toy SoldierThe Crimson Court DLC
  • +10% PROT
  • +5% CRIT

Camping skills that Affect Death's Door[ | ]

Butcher's Circus[ | ]

In this PVP game mode, all combatants will fall to Death's Door when they hit 0 HP. Bleed and Blight will not trigger Deathblow checks so you have to deliver the finishing blow yourself. Every attack has a base 100% chance of inflicting a Deathblow, and certain effects or Trinkets can raise that chance. All heroes start with a base 75% Deathblow resistance (excluding the Flagellant at 80%) and this can now be increased past the usual 87% cap in the main game. After a hero falls to Death's Door, every attack on them that fails to get a Deathblow will lower their Deathblow resistance by 15%, and this lasts until the character is healed off Death's Door or they are finally killed.

If one side is reduced to a single living hero, they get a Last Man Standing bonus of +10% DMG, +10 ACC and +10% Deathblow resist for a greater opportunity to turn the tides and kill off the opposition.

The Jester's Finale skill has an ability to bypass Death's Door checks. If it hits an enemy and reduces them to negative HP, it's an immediate Deathblow. However, if it reduces them to exactly 0 HP, they fall to Death's Door like normal.

Ringmaster Death's Door/Deathblow Trinkets[ | ]

Trinket Image Trinket Name Rarity Class
Restriction
Prestige Level Unlocked Effect Additional Notes
Inv trinket ankh of life
Ankh of Life Ringmaster None Default
Prestige Level 16
  • +8% Death Blow Resist
  • +10 DODGE at Death's Door


Inv trinket bloodstained gambeson
Bloodstained Gambeson Ringmaster None Default
Prestige Level 4
  • +8 MAX HP
  • +4% Death Blow Resist


Inv trinket sanity bane
Sanity's Bane Ringmaster None Default
Prestige Level 20
  • +15% DMG vs Afflicted
  • +10 ACC vs Afflicted
  • +25% Death Blow Dealt Chance vs Afflicted
  • +25% Stun/Daze Skill Chance vs Afflicted


Inv trinket the finisher
The Finisher Ringmaster None Default
Prestige Level 18
  • +25% Death Blow Dealt Chance
  • +20 ACC vs HP below 40%


Inv trinket heartseeker
Heart Seeker Ringmaster Bounty Hunter Prestige Level 43
  • +25% DMG Melee Skills
  • +10% Death Blow Dealt Chance


Inv trinket writ of execution
Writ of Execution Ringmaster Crusader Prestige Level 18
  • +10% DMG
  • +8 ACC
  • +15% Stress Dealt
  • +10% Death Blow Dealt Chance


Inv trinket battle scarred helm
Battle Scarred Helm Ringmaster Crusader Prestige Level 57
  • +5% PROT
  • +15% MAX HP
  • +8% Death Blow Resist


Inv trinket last breath collar
Last Breath Collar Ringmaster Flagellant Prestige Level 66
  • +12% Death Blow Resist
  • +20 DODGE at Death's Door
  • +30% Healing Received if HP below 20%


Inv trinket well balanced stiletto
Well Balanced Stiletto Ringmaster Grave Robber Prestige Level 16
  • +15% DMG
  • On Melee Attack Hit: Self Buff: +20% DMG Ranged Skills
  • On Melee Attack Hit: Self Buff: +6% Crit Ranged Skills
  • On Ranged Attack Hit: Self Buff: +15 ACC Melee Skills
  • On Ranged Attack Hit: Self Buff: +20% Death Blow Dealt Chance Melee Skills


Inv trinket cloak and dagger
Cloak and Dagger Ringmaster Grave Robber Prestige Level 32
  • +15% DMG Melee Skills
  • +10% Death Blow Dealt Chance Melee Skills
  • +20 DODGE while Stealthed
  • Bypass Guard while Stealthed


Inv trinket bone vest
Bone Vest Ringmaster Hellion Prestige Level 32
  • +15% PROT
  • +8% Death Blow Resist
  • +20% Stress Dealt
  • +10% Stress


Inv trinket executioner halberd
Executioner Halberd Ringmaster Hellion Prestige Level 59
  • +15% DMG
  • +3% CRIT
  • +10% Death Blow Dealt Chance


Inv trinket invigorating balm
Invigorating Balm Ringmaster Leper Prestige Level 44
  • +20% Healing Received
  • +20% Bleed Resist
  • +20% Blight Resist
  • +8% Death Blow Resist


Inv trinket bleeding skull
Bleeding Skull Ringmaster Occultist Prestige Level 55
  • +15% MAX HP
  • +4 additional HP Healed
  • On Heal Debuff Target: -10% Death Blow Resist


Inv trinket sacrificial kris
Sacrificial Kris Ringmaster Occultist Prestige Level 67
  • +20% DMG Melee Skills
  • +10 ACC Melee Skills
  • +25% Stress Dealt vs vs Marked
  • +10% Death Blow Dealt Chance vs Marked
  • On Melee Attack Hit: Mark Target (4 rds)


Inv trinket scaled shoulder
Scaled Shoulder Ringmaster Shieldbreaker Prestige Level 45
  • +5% PROT
  • +10% MAX HP
  • +12% Death Blow Resist


Inv trinket gleaming breastplate
Gleaming Breastplate Ringmaster Vestal Prestige Level 38
  • +15% PROT
  • +8% Death Blow Resist
  • Crits Received Chance: -4%


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