

It is the only Legendary gem with a much higher popularity in hardcore than in softcore.

With the current bug for the gem preventing it from activating off of item procs, it has almost no usage among Monks. The high usage among Demon Hunters helps boost its popularity. Bane of the Trapped is second in popularity among the top 25% of softcore players, although it is a little less popular among other groups.It provides a solid damage boost, especially in elite-heavy sections of the game like Nephalem Rifts and Greater Rifts.

Bane of the Powerful takes the top spot for the most popular Legendary gem among for all the classes combined.
