Ancestral Cry
Perform a Warcry using Glory gained by Igniting enemies to turn you into an embodiment of Kaom. While embodying Kaom, you Trigger Volcanic Steps while travelling, Melee Strikes and Slams are Ancestrally Boosted, and your Melee Strikes Trigger Volcanic Eruption.
Gem Effects
Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip
Generates 100% of Monster Power as Glory for
this Skill on Igniting an enemy
Requires 100 Glory to use
Warcry radius is 4 metres
Knocks back and interrupts enemies in a smaller area
Warcry duration is 8 seconds
Consumes all Endurance Charges to increase Warcry duration by 50% per charge
Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire damage with Boosted Attacks
Trigger Volcanic Steps every 1.2 metres travelled
Requirements
Weapon Type
Key Mechanics
Game terms referenced by this gem
Glory
Resource generated by specific actions (e.g. Igniting). Required to activate powerful Warcry transformations.
Warcry
A shout that buffs you and/or debuffs nearby enemies. Often scales with nearby enemy Power.
Recommended Builds
Build archetypes where Ancestral Cry can shine
Fire / Ignite Build
Scale Fire damage and Ignite magnitude. Pair with Fire Penetration or Immolate supports.
Physical / Bleed Build
Raw Physical hits with Bleed potential. Heavy Swing and Brutality supports maximise damage.
Warcry / Glory Build
Generate Glory through combat actions, then unleash powerful Warcry transformations.
Mace / Staff Warrior
Melee Slam playstyle using heavy weapons. Armour Break and Aftershock supports enhance area damage.
Suggested Support Gems
Supports that pair well with Ancestral Cry based on shared mechanics
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