Barrier Invocation
While active, gains Energy when your Energy Shield is damaged by Enemy Hits. Using the Invocation once sufficient Energy is gathered will consume the Energy to trigger socketed Spells, and can trigger them multiple times if it has enough Energy.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
When Hit by an Enemy, gain 1 Energy for each 10 Energy Shield lost to damage taken
(0-57)% increased Energy gained
Maximum Energy is 500
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Barrier Invocation
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Barrier Invocation Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
Trigger Conditions
Activates automatically when conditions are met. Focus on reliably meeting the trigger requirement.
Attribute Planning
Requires 86 Int at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.
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How to Get Barrier Invocation
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Barrier Invocation. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.