Flame Breath
Shapeshift into a Wyvern and take to the skies, immolating enemies with a jet of fire. Channelling ends after a short amount of time but can be prolonged by spending Rage. Consumes a Power Charge if possible to Empower the Skill, Gaining extra Lightning damage and spending Rage more slowly.
Gem Effects
Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip
Converts 100% of Physical damage to Fire damage
Ignites from a single use of this Skill Compound
Inflicts 200% more Flammability Magnitude
60% less Ignite Magnitude
Rage cost is ignored for first 4 seconds of Channelling
Immolation radius is 2 metres
Empowered Flame Breath Gains 50% of
damage as Lightning damage
Empowered Flame Breath costs 50% less Rage per second
Cannot gain Rage while using this Skill
Requirements
Weapon Type
Key Mechanics
Game terms referenced by this gem
Ignite
A Fire ailment that deals burning damage over time. Stronger hits cause higher-damage Ignites.
Empower
An enhanced state that makes the next use of a skill significantly more powerful.
Power Charge
Offensive charge that increases Critical Strike Chance. Max 3 by default.
Channelling
Skills that are held down, continuously dealing damage or accumulating power over time.
Recommended Builds
Build archetypes where Flame Breath can shine
Fire / Ignite Build
Scale Fire damage and Ignite magnitude. Pair with Fire Penetration or Immolate supports.
Lightning / Shock Build
Stack Lightning damage and Shock effect. Innervate and Lightning Penetration supports work well.
Physical / Bleed Build
Raw Physical hits with Bleed potential. Heavy Swing and Brutality supports maximise damage.
Suggested Support Gems
Supports that pair well with Flame Breath based on shared mechanics
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