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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.

BuffPersistentAoEFireDurationHerald
Tier
B

Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
0s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Ignite surrounding enemies if Overkill damage is at least 20% of enemy's maximum Life

Requirements

Primary:strength
Weapons:One Hand SwordTwo Hand SwordOne Hand AxeTwo Hand AxeOne Hand MaceTwo Hand MaceQuarterstaffClawDaggerSpearBowFlailCrossbowTalisman
At Level 20:157 Strength

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

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AoE Clearing

Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.

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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.

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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?

How to Get Herald of Ash

Source
Uncut Skill Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
20
Resource
mana

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.