Mantra of Destruction
Build Combo by successfully Striking Enemies with other skills. After reaching maximum Combo, use this skill to Empower your next Quarterstaff Attack, causing it to deal additional Chaos damage. Each kill with the Empowered Attack grants Purple Flames of Chayula for a duration.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
Gem Effects
Requires 8 Combo to use
Lose Combo if you generate no Combo for 8 seconds
Empowered Attack gains (50-69)% of Damage as Chaos
Buff duration is up to 8 seconds, or until your next Attack
Purple Flames of Chayula Duration is 20 seconds
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Mantra of Destruction
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Mantra of Destruction Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
Duration Matters
Duration scaling extends effect uptime. Less recasting = more time dealing damage. Invest in skill duration passives.
Combo System
Build Combo stacks with basic Strikes, then unleash for empowered finisher. Maintain stack count between encounters.
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 Mantra of Destruction
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
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How to Get Mantra of Destruction
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Mantra of Destruction. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.