Piercing Shriek Vampire ability
VampireNightQuest unlock
- Charge cost
- 1
- Cooldown
- 30 s
- Targeting
- Area
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Stuns all enemies in front of you, Weakens their Defence and Attack Damage.
Piercing Shriek levels
| Level | Charge cost | Cooldown | Radius | Health cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / 4 | 1 | 30 s | 10 m | 20% |
| 2 / 4 | 1 | 30 s | 10 m | 20% |
| 3 / 4 | 1 | 30 s | 10 m | 20% |
| 4 / 4 | 1 | 30 s | 10 m | 20% |
Night Piercing Shriek can be used: Night. A dash means the ability has no cost, cooldown, radius or health cost at that level.
Piercing Shriek effects by level
Level 1
- Stun Duration ?s. · Does not apply: Can't be stunned.Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- +15% Damage to targets and -15% Damage dealt by targets. Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Block reflects 10% of Damage back to target. Perfect Block reflects ?%. Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
Level 2
- Stun Duration ?s. · Does not apply: Can't be stunned.Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- +20% Damage to targets and -20% Damage dealt by targets. Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Block reflects 15% of Damage back to target. Perfect Block reflects ?%. Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
Level 3
- Stun Duration ?s. · Does not apply: Can't be stunned.Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- +25% Damage to targets and -25% Damage dealt by targets. Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Block reflects 20% of Damage back to target. Perfect Block reflects ?%. Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
Level 4
- Stun Duration ?s. · Does not apply: Can't be stunned.Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- +30% Damage to targets and -30% Damage dealt by targets. Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Block reflects 25% of Damage back to target. Perfect Block reflects ?%. Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Extend Duration of effects on the targets by ?%. Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
- Works on bosses Affects: Human, BloodGuard, Undead, Zombie, ZombieNun, Mori, Kobold, KoboldMutant, Uriash, Gargoyle, Muron, Tatzelwurm, Miniwurm, Boar, Wolf, Bear, Vampire
How to unlock Piercing Shriek
Piercing Shriek is unlocked by progressing a quest rather than by reading a manual.
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Piercing Shriek is a Vampire Focus ability in The Blood of Dawnwalker, usable Night, with 4 levels. It costs 1 Focus charges with a cooldown of 30 s and targets: Area. Using Piercing Shriek also costs up to 20% of your health. Piercing Shriek is unlocked through a quest. Other Vampire abilities include Blood Surge, Crimson Rush, Death from Above, Mesmerise, Moth Swarm, Scarlet Shield.
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Piercing Shriek FAQ
What does Piercing Shriek cost to use?
Piercing Shriek costs 1 Focus charges and has a cooldown of 30 s (level 1 → level 4 where they differ).
Which tree is Piercing Shriek from and when can I use it?
Piercing Shriek is a Vampire ability. It can be used: Night.
How do I unlock Piercing Shriek?
Piercing Shriek is unlocked by progressing a quest, not by reading a manual.