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'''Impale''' is a Hatred Spending Secondary [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 2, which impales enemies by throwing knives at them.

Originally a single target, huge damage bow skill, this one changed to a thrown dagger, Hatred Spending throwing skill during beta testing.

The following is a very quick listsummary. See the [[Impale rune effects]] page for a more thorough summary description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.

{{Active skills header}}{{Demon Hunter Skill <skill class="DemonHunter">Impale}}{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Grievous Wounds}}{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Overpenetration}}{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Recoil}}{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Impact}}{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Liquid Flame}}{{center|Note: Information is based on a level 60 character and rank 7 runestones.}}</skill>

There are no current synergies for Impale. The skill does work nicely with Dual-wielding [[Shadow PowerHand Crossbows]], which increases the Demon Hunter's attack speed for a short time. Since each shot of Impale generates some Hatred, the faster the Demon Hunter can shoot, the more Hatred will refill.  Dual-wielding pistol crossbows works well with Impale for the same reason, as Impale can be thrown much more quickly with two bows than with one.

This skill changed drastically during the beta test. In patch 5 it switched from a 40 cost Hatred Spender bow skill to a level 2 Hatred Generating knife throwing skill. Later in the beta it was changed back to Hatred Spending skill but kept its throwing knife aspect. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], and Impale was classified as a Secondary skill (but still level 2).