Detonating Arrow
Channel to charge up before firing off a burning arrow. At maximum stages, the arrow will create a Detonating explosion at the end of its flight.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Modifers to Attack speed also affect this skill's cost
Gain 120% of Damage as extra Fire Damage per Stage
Maximum 4 Stages
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Detonating Arrow
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Detonating Arrow Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
AoE Clearing
Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.
Projectile Scaling
Extra projectiles (GMP) and Pierce/Chain/Fork dramatically multiply your clear. Choose based on mob density.
Ignite Potential
Fire skills can inflict Ignite for sustained DoT. Invest in Ignite Duration and Fire DoT multiplier for maximum burn damage.
Attribute Planning
Requires 157 Dex at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.
Alternatives to Detonating Arrow
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
Hurl a single payload Spear that pierces through enemies and lodges in terrain w
Fire a bouncing Grenade that unleashes a devastating fiery blast when its fuse e
Shapeshift into a Wyvern and take to the skies, immolating enemies with a jet of
Fire a noxious arrow at the ground, creating a cloud of flammable poisonous gas
How to Get Detonating Arrow
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Detonating Arrow. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.