Close to Death

Deal increased strike damage to enemies below the health threshold. — In-game description

Close to Death

Specialization

Spite (trait list)

Tier

Grandmaster

Type

Major

Training cost

8 Hero points

Game link

API

API

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Close to Death

Deal increased strike damage to enemies below the health threshold.

 Damage Increase: 20%

 Health Threshold: 50%

— In-game description

Version history

For a detailed trait history, see here.

Patch	Changes
May 11, 2021	Text on many damage-increasing profession traits, runes, and sigils has been clarified to indicate whether they increase outgoing strike damage, condition damage, or all damage, as appropriate.
June 23, 2015	Specialization update: Updated this trait to reflect the introduction of the specialization mechanic.
March 16, 2015	This trait will now remain active when the necromancer enters the downed state.
September 25, 2012	This trait has been updated to provide its listed 20% boost instead of the previous (unlisted) 10% boost.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Close to Death has been added to the game.

See also

•  Swift Termination — Deal increased strike damage to foes below the health threshold.
•  Executioner — Deal increased strike damage when your target is below the health threshold.
•  Bolt to the Heart — Deal increased strike damage to enemies below the health threshold.