| Status Effect Name | Effect Description |
|---|---|
| Fortify | Acts as a secondary Life pool that slowly heals you over time and enables bonuses while Fortified. |
Fortify is a Status Effect that stores extra Life equal to up to your Maximum Life, which is then consumed to heal you over time.
Players are considered Fortified as long as they have any amount of Fortify.
Fortify decreases when it is converted into healing.
How to Apply Fortify
Fortify can be applied by both the player and enemies. Different classes have different ways of gaining Fortify. Some skills, items, and passives can cause this effect. Some Legendary Aspects can also enhance this effect, such as the 
Aspect of Numbing Wrath.
Here are some examples of Skills or Passives related to the Fortify Status Effect:
| Class | Skill | Passive |
|---|---|---|
| Barbarian |  Mighty War Cry |  Thick Skin |
| Druid |  Preserving Earthen Bulwark |  Safeguard |
| Necromancer |  Initiate’s Hemorrhage |  Drain Vitality |
How to Recognize Fortify
Fortify is displayed as a red shield that overlaps the players health orb.
Additional Information About Fortify
- A Health Potion restores only your Life, never your Fortify.
- Fortify does not reduce incoming damage by itself. Damage is mitigated by Armor, Resistances, and specific affixes such as Damage Reduction while Fortified.
Fortify Behavior Summary
- Functions as an extra Life reservoir, up to your Maximum Life
- Converts into healing over time when you are missing Life
- You are Fortified at any amount of Fortify
- Provides no baseline damage reduction
- Enables certain passives, skills, and affixes that trigger “while Fortified”
