Desperation
Supports Melee Attack Skills you use yourself. Insufficient Mana doesn't prevent Supported Skills from being used while Surrounded.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
Gem Effects
Insufficient Mana doesn't prevent the use of Supported Skills while Surrounded
Requirements
Best Active Skills for Desperation
Active gems that benefit most from this support
How to Use Desperation Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
Melee Attack Support
Optimized for melee builds. Pair with Strike or Slam skills for best results. Ensure your weapon base has good physical damage.
Gem Level Priority
Support gem level often provides bigger DPS gains than you'd expect. +1 gem level gear is excellent value.
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How to Get Desperation
Use an Uncut Support Gem to obtain Desperation. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.