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Cast on Shock

While active, gains Energy when you Shock enemies and triggers socketed spells on reaching maximum Energy.

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Tier
A

Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
0s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Gains 1 Energy per Power of enemies you Shock with

Hits from Skills

(0-57)% increased Energy gained

Triggers all Socketed Spells and loses all Energy on reaching maximum Energy

Requirements

Primary:intelligence
At Level 20:157 Intelligence

Best Support Gems for Cast on Shock

Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage

How to Use Cast on Shock Effectively

Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip

Shock Amplification

Lightning Shock increases damage taken by enemies. High hit damage = stronger Shock effect. Synergizes with crit builds.

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Trigger Conditions

Activates automatically when conditions are met. Focus on reliably meeting the trigger requirement.

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Attribute Planning

Requires 157 Int at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.

Alternatives to Cast on Shock

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Cast on Shock

Source
Uncut Skill Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
20
Resource
mana

Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Cast on Shock. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.