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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.

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Tier
B

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

Cost
mana
Cast Time
0.6s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

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

Weapons:Quarterstaff
At Level 20:86 Dexterity86 Intelligence

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.

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Combo System

Build Combo stacks with basic Strikes, then unleash for empowered finisher. Maintain stack count between encounters.

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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 Mantra of Destruction

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Mantra of Destruction

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

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.