Symbolic Exposure

Symbols inflict vulnerability on foes. Deal increased strike damage to vulnerable foes. — In-game description

Symbolic Exposure

Specialization

Zeal (trait list)

Tier

Master

Type

Minor

Training cost

4 Hero points

Game link

API

API

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Symbolic Exposure

Symbols inflict vulnerability on foes. Deal increased strike damage to vulnerable foes.

 Damage Increase: 5%

₂ Vulnerability (5s): +2% Incoming Damage, +2% Incoming Condition Damage

— In-game description

Related skills

Weapon skills that are improved by this trait

•   Symbol of Faith — Mace
•   Symbol of Ignition — Pistol
•   Symbol of Punishment — Scepter
•   Chains of Light — Scepter
•   Symbol of Blades — Sword
•   Symbol of Resolution — Greatsword
•   Symbol of Protection — Hammer
•   Symbol of Swiftness — Staff
•   Spear of Light — Spear
•   Symbol of Spears — Spear
•   Symbol of Luminance — Spear
•   Light Ball — Trident
•   Detonate Light — Trident
•   Judgment of Light — Trident
•   Symbol of Light — Trident
•   Symbol of Energy — Longbow
•   Symbol of Vengeance — Axe
•   Executioner's Calling — Sword

Bundle skills that are improved by this trait

•   Chapter 1: Searing Spell — Tome of Justice

Utility skills that are improved by this trait

•   Sword of Justice — Spirit Weapon
•   Light's Judgment — Trap
•   Voice of Truth — Final Charge

Downed skills that are improved by this trait

•   Symbol of Judgment

Trait skills that are improved by this trait

•   Lesser Symbol of Protection — Protector's Restoration
•   Lesser Symbol of Resolution — Zealot's Resolution

Related traits

Traits that are improved by this trait

Zeal

• Furious Focus — While you have fury, your attacks inflict vulnerability.

Dragonhunter

• Big Game Hunter — Striking an enemy tethered by your Spear of Justice inflicts vulnerability and increases strike damage dealt. Tether duration is increased.

Notes

• Symbol of Protection will apply 4 stacks the first pulse and 2 stack the following pulses, due to the hammer swing counting as a symbol hit for purposes of traits.

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.
July 16, 2019	This trait now increases damage to vulnerable foes by 5% in addition to its previous effects.
August 08, 2017	Path of Fire pre-patch: Increased the stacks of vulnerability inflicted by this trait from 1 stack to 3(2 in-game) stacks and the vulnerability duration from 3 seconds to 5 seconds.
June 23, 2015	Specialization update: Updated this trait to reflect the introduction of the specialization mechanic.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Symbolic Exposure has been added to the game.