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.
Gem Effects
Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip
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
Key Mechanics
Game terms referenced by this gem
Infusion
A stacking buff that empowers the next cast. Consuming it usually triggers a stronger effect.
Shock
A Lightning ailment that increases damage taken by the enemy. Magnitude scales with hit damage.
Recommended Builds
Build archetypes where Ball Lightning can shine
Fire / Ignite Build
Scale Fire damage and Ignite magnitude. Pair with Fire Penetration or Immolate supports.
Lightning / Shock Build
Stack Lightning damage and Shock effect. Innervate and Lightning Penetration supports work well.
Suggested Support Gems
Supports that pair well with Ball Lightning based on shared mechanics
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