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Power Siphon

Attempt to rip the lifeforce from an enemy. Enemies within Culling range will be highlighted and instantly killed on Hit, granting a Power Charge. Can only target Enemies in Culling range.

SpellPhysical
Tier
A

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

Cost
mana
Cast Time
0.7s
Crit Chance
15%
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Deals (3-109) to (5-202) Physical Damage

(0-76)% chance to grant an additional Power Charge on Cull

Requirements

Primary:intelligence
At Level 20:157 Intelligence

Best Support Gems for Power Siphon

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

How to Use Power Siphon Effectively

Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip

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Crit Viable

Base 15% crit — strong crit scaling potential. Invest in crit chance + multiplier from gear and passive tree.

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Crit Priority

15% base crit is exceptional. This skill is designed for crit builds — stack crit multiplier for huge damage spikes.

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Attribute Planning

Requires 157 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 Power Siphon

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Power Siphon

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

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