Herald of Ash
While active, enemies you sufficiently Overkill with non-Herald Attacks will cause an explosion that Ignites nearby enemies based on the Overkill damage dealt.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
Gem Effects
Ignite surrounding enemies if Overkill damage is at least 20% of enemy's maximum Life
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Herald of Ash
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Herald of Ash 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.
Ignite Potential
Fire skills can inflict Ignite for sustained DoT. Invest in Ignite Duration and Fire DoT multiplier for maximum burn damage.
Duration Matters
Duration scaling extends effect uptime. Less recasting = more time dealing damage. Invest in skill duration passives.
Attribute Planning
Requires 157 Str at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.
Alternatives to Herald of Ash
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
Perform a Warcry using Glory gained by Igniting enemies to turn you into an embo
Build Glory by Hitting enemies with Elemental damage. When you have maximum Glor
Replaces your dodge roll with an explosive-assisted leap, firing off a round fro
Enemies in your Presence accumulate blood boils periodically. When they die, the
How to Get Herald of Ash
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Herald of Ash. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.