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Lunar Assault

Shapeshift into a Werewolf and swipe with your claws, projecting an arc of moonlight and ice forward in a crescent.

AttackShapeshiftWerewolfAoEMeleeStrikeCold
Tier
A

Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.

Cost
6 mana
Cast Time
1s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Converts 80% of Physical damage to Cold damage

(240-506)% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted

(240-506)% more Freeze Buildup

Requirements

Weapons:Talisman
At Level 20:86 Strength86 Intelligence

Best Support Gems for Lunar Assault

Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage

How to Use Lunar Assault 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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Freeze Defense

Cold damage can Freeze enemies, providing excellent defensive utility. Higher hits = longer freeze duration.

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Attribute Planning

Requires 86 Int at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.

Alternatives to Lunar Assault

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Lunar Assault

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

Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Lunar Assault. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.