Gathering Storm
Flip backward and Channel to charge your Quarterstaff with Lightning. Releasing dashes towards the target location, damaging enemies along the way. Releasing with Perfect Timing performs a Lightning-assisted dash that releases shockwaves from enemies you dash through and leaves a trail of Shocked Ground in your wake. This skill cannot be Ancestrally Boosted.
Gem Effects
Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip
Converts 20% of Physical damage to Lightning damage
+0.8 seconds to Total Attack Time
+10 to Melee Strike Range
Requirements
Weapon Type
Key Mechanics
Game terms referenced by this gem
Strike
A targeted melee hit. Strikes can be Ancestrally Boosted for extra damage and range.
Recommended Builds
Build archetypes where Gathering Storm can shine
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.
Mace / Staff Warrior
Melee Slam playstyle using heavy weapons. Armour Break and Aftershock supports enhance area damage.
Suggested Support Gems
Supports that pair well with Gathering Storm based on shared mechanics
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