Load Stormblast Bolts
Load your Crossbow with charged bolts that land around the target location and explode if hit by a Detonator Skill. Using this Skill again reloads the clip.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
Gem Effects
Ammunition
5 Bolts loaded per clip
Stormblast Bolts
Impact
Attack Damage: (20–72)% of base
Aims skyward and fires charged bolts that land around the target location, dealing damage and lodging in the ground for a duration. Detonator Skills will cause these bolts to explode. Can fire a limited number of bolts before needing to reload.
Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage
Maximum of 30 active Bolts
Impact radius is 0.8 metres
Fires 3 Bolts
Charged Bolt duration is 10 seconds
Explosion
Attack Damage: (115–470)% of base
Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage
Maximum of 30 active Bolts
Explosion radius is 1.6 metres
Requirements
How to Use Load Stormblast Bolts Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
Gem Level Priority
Level this gem to 20 ASAP — base damage scales significantly with gem level. Every level matters.
How to Get Load Stormblast Bolts
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Load Stormblast Bolts. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.