Fortifying Cry
Perform a Warcry that grants Guard and Triggers Shield Wave when subsequent Shield Attacks deal damage. This Skill's cooldown can be bypassed by expending an Endurance Charge.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
Gem Effects
Warcry radius is 4 metres
Guard duration is 4 seconds
Can Trigger Shield Wave once per 5 enemy Power in
range, counting up to 50 Power
Grants (2-92) Guard for every 5 enemy Power in
range, counting up to 20 Power
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Fortifying Cry
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Fortifying Cry 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.
Glory Mechanic
Generate Glory by meeting specific conditions, then transform with devastating power. Maximise Glory gain per activation.
Duration Matters
Duration scaling extends effect uptime. Less recasting = more time dealing damage. Invest in skill duration passives.
Trigger Conditions
Activates automatically when conditions are met. Focus on reliably meeting the trigger requirement.
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How to Get Fortifying Cry
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Fortifying Cry. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.