Affliction
Affliction is associated with Ritualist and increases status effect duration. It is relevant to setups that apply status effects.
How it works
The trait list associates Affliction with Ritualist and describes its status duration effect. The source says an equipped Archetype automatically receives points in its trait as it levels; at level 10, that trait unlocks for allocation in other builds.
When it helps
Consider Affliction if status effect duration suits your setup and you are using or leveling Ritualist. For use with another Archetype, the source says Ritualist must reach level 10 first.
The tradeoff
Using the trait outside Ritualist requires allocating trait points. The supplied page labels it as requiring The Awakened King DLC; that requirement is not independently verified as current.
Your next step
Check Ritualist's level and the Affliction tooltip; confirm the source-listed DLC requirement before planning around it.
Read the supporting references
Check the edition and source version for patch-specific details. Guide methodology.