Firebolt
Launch a fiery Projectile towards a target. The Projectile explodes on impact, damaging foes in a small area.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Projectile
Deals (7-290) to (10-435) Fire Damage
Explosion
Explosion radius is 0.7 metres
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Firebolt
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Firebolt 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.
Crit Viable
Base 8% crit — strong crit scaling potential. Invest in crit chance + multiplier from gear and passive tree.
Alternatives to Firebolt
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
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How to Get Firebolt
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Firebolt. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.