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.
Gem Effects
Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip
Converts 40% of Physical damage to Lightning damage
+5 to Melee Strike Range
Requirements
Weapon Type
Key Mechanics
Game terms referenced by this gem
Shock
A Lightning ailment that increases damage taken by the enemy. Magnitude scales with hit damage.
Strike
A targeted melee hit. Strikes can be Ancestrally Boosted for extra damage and range.
Exposure
A debuff that lowers enemy Elemental Resistances for a duration.
Recommended Builds
Build archetypes where Primal Strikes can shine
Lightning / Shock Build
Stack Lightning damage and Shock effect. Innervate and Lightning Penetration supports work well.
Physical / Bleed Build
Raw Physical hits with Bleed potential. Heavy Swing and Brutality supports maximise damage.
Summoner Build
Focus on Minion Life, damage, and gem levels. Feeding Frenzy and Minion Mastery are key supports.
Suggested Support Gems
Supports that pair well with Primal Strikes based on shared mechanics
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Gems with similar mechanics or damage types
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