Primal Strikes
Perform a Lightning-charged stab that can be chained into a combination of up to three attacks. The first two attacks conjure a charging Wildwood spirit if they Hit a Shocked enemy and refresh Shock duration. The third attack is a large swipe that inflicts Elemental Exposure, and can Consume Shock to conjure a stampede of spirits.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
Gem Effects
Converts 40% of Physical damage to Lightning damage
+5 to Melee Strike Range
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Primal Strikes
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Primal Strikes Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
AoE Clearing
Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.
Shock Amplification
Lightning Shock increases damage taken by enemies. High hit damage = stronger Shock effect. Synergizes with crit builds.
Attribute Planning
Requires 157 Dex at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.
Alternatives to Primal Strikes
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
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Plunge your Spear into the ground to emit a pulse that Consumes Freeze, Shock an
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How to Get Primal Strikes
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Primal Strikes. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.