Impact is a rune effect in [[File:IconImpale.png|leftImpale]]''', a [[ImpaleHatred]]''' is a Hatred Spending -spending [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 1.

An This rune effect adds a good chance to stun and [[Indigo knockback]] the target. This is a very valuable rune effect for the Demon Hunter, as the stun can control an enemy during combat. Alternating this attack with others against tough [[Elite]] enemies can be very useful. The stun effect on enemies will interrupt and reset their casting animations. For instance, hitting the [[Skeleton King]] with this attack just as he's about to summon skeletons will knock him out of that animation and back to normal behavior.  ==Skill RuneEffects==See the [[Impale rune effects]] placed page for a thorough description of all five rune effects in it this skill, including screenshots, videos, and strategy tips. {{skill description header}}<skill class="DemonHunter">Impale</skill><skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Impact">Impale</skill>  ==Media== Screenshots and videos will create be added post-release.  ==Development== Prior to the February 2012 skill and rune system overview, this effect was granted by the [[Indigo Rune]], which created the following skill.effect (with a level seven rune):