Skill Gemactive

Load Incendiary Shot

Load your Crossbow with flaming bolts that fragment in flight, damaging and Igniting enemies on hit and in a small cone behind their final target. These fragments can Merge.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
0.8s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip

+1 Bolt loaded per clip

Converts 80% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage

Knocks Back enemies

Ignites you inflict with this skill deal Damage 200% faster

Inflicts 300% more Flammability Magnitude

Consumes 30 Heat if possible to gain 50% more Ignite Magnitude

Bolts shatter on impact, dealing Damage in a 1.9 metre cone

Fires 10 fragments per shot

30% increased Ignite duration for each Fragment in a single hit

Multiple fragments can Hit the same target

Multiple Fragments hitting a target simultaneously will combine their damage into a single Hit

Requirements

Weapon Type

Crossbow

Key Mechanics

Game terms referenced by this gem

Ignite

A Fire ailment that deals burning damage over time. Stronger hits cause higher-damage Ignites.

Recommended Builds

Build archetypes where Load Incendiary Shot can shine

Fire / Ignite Build

Scale Fire damage and Ignite magnitude. Pair with Fire Penetration or Immolate supports.

Physical / Bleed Build

Raw Physical hits with Bleed potential. Heavy Swing and Brutality supports maximise damage.

Bow Ranger

A Bow-based setup focusing on Projectile damage and speed. Multishot or Pierce supports add clear.

Crossbow Engineer

Ammunition-based gameplay with reloading mechanics. Ammo Conservation and Fresh Clip supports are useful.

Suggested Support Gems

Supports that pair well with Load Incendiary Shot based on shared mechanics

Related Gems

Gems with similar mechanics or damage types