Ball Lightning
Fire a slow-moving Projectile that moves through enemies. The Projectile itself does not Hit enemies, but repeatedly discharges bolts of Lightning at nearby enemies. Consumes a Fire Infusion if possible to slow down over time, create Ignited Ground as it travels, and explode dealing Fire damage in an Area after it dissipates.
Top-tier — strong mechanics, versatile, and highly efficient in the current meta.
Gem Effects
Deals (1-6) to (4-105) Lightning Damage
Hits enemies in range every 0.2 seconds
375% more chance to Shock
Bolts target enemies within 1.8 metres
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Ball Lightning
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Ball Lightning Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
AoE Clearing
Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.
Projectile Scaling
Extra projectiles (GMP) and Pierce/Chain/Fork dramatically multiply your clear. Choose based on mob density.
Chain Scaling
Each chain hit deals full damage — more chains = exponentially better clearing. Stacking chain sources is top priority.
Shock Amplification
Lightning Shock increases damage taken by enemies. High hit damage = stronger Shock effect. Synergizes with crit builds.
Alternatives to Ball Lightning
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
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How to Get Ball Lightning
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Ball Lightning. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.