support

Controlled Destruction

Supports Spells that Hit enemies, boosting their damage but preventing them from dealing Critical Hits.

SupportSpell
Tier
A

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

Cost
mana
Cast Time
Instant
Crit Chance
Max Level
1
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Supported Spells deal 25% more Hit Damage

Supported Skills cannot deal Critical Hits

Requirements

Primary:intelligence
Attribute scaling:intelligence-based (scales with gem level)

Best Active Skills for Controlled Destruction

Active gems that benefit most from this support

How to Use Controlled Destruction Effectively

Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip

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More Multiplier

This support provides a 'More' multiplier — multiplicative with other damage sources. One of the highest priority supports for DPS.

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Spell Support

Designed for spellcasters. The damage bonus scales with gem level — prioritize leveling this support.

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Gem Level Priority

Support gem level often provides bigger DPS gains than you'd expect. +1 gem level gear is excellent value.

How to Get Controlled Destruction

Source
Uncut Support Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
1
Resource
mana

Use an Uncut Support Gem to obtain Controlled Destruction. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.