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Pounce

Shapeshift into a Werewolf and leap to a target location, damaging enemies in an area around where you land. Predator's Mark will be Triggered targeting the highest Rarity enemy Hit, or if a Mark gem is socketed into this Skill, that Mark will be Triggered instead. Using this Skill allows any Wolf Minions you have to leap immediately.

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Tier
B

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

Cost
12 mana
Cast Time
1s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
5s

Gem Effects

+0.2 seconds to Total Attack Time

Impact radius is 2 metres

Requirements

Weapons:Talisman
At Level 20:86 Strength86 Intelligence

Best Support Gems for Pounce

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

How to Use Pounce 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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Minion Scaling

Minions scale from specific gem/gear sources, not your own damage. Stack minion damage, life, and speed.

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Cooldown Management

5s cooldown — weave with other skills. Cooldown Recovery Speed gear reduces the downtime significantly.

Duration Matters

Duration scaling extends effect uptime. Less recasting = more time dealing damage. Invest in skill duration passives.

Alternatives to Pounce

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Pounce

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

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