| Status Effect Name | Effect Description |
|---|---|
| Vulnerable | Vulnerable enemies take 20% increased damage. |
Vulnerable is a status effect in Diablo 4 that makes a target (an enemy or a player) take more damage from all sources. It increases the damage taken by 20% for a certain duration.
Vulnerable is one of the most impactful status effects in D4, because it allows players to temporarily deal more damage to enemies.
How to Apply Vulnerable
Vulnerable can be applied by both the player and the enemies. Different classes have different ways of inflicting Vulnerable on their targets. Some skills, items, and passives can cause this effect. Some Legendary Aspects can also enhance this effect, such as the 
Aspect of Biting Cold.
Here are some examples of Skills or Passives related to the Vulernable Status Effect:
How to Recognize Vulnerable
When players inflict Vulnerable on an enemy, the enemy’s health bar will glow purple, and a yellow text will appear on the screen, indicating that the enemy is now affected by the Vulnerable status.
On the other hand, if players are afflicted by Vulnerable, their health globe will display purple cracks.
Additional Information about Vulnerable
Vulnerable can be exploited by players to deal more damage to their enemies. Some skills, items, passives, and Legendary Aspects interact with Vulnerable, allowing certain builds to gain significant damage spikes when enemies are affected. Look for effects such as “Damage to Vulnerable Enemies”, Legendary Aspects that apply Vulnerable, or Tempering affixes that can trigger Vulnerable under specific conditions.
