Skill Gemsupport

Retreat I

Supports Skills which create Projectiles. Supported Skills deal more damage with Projectiles if you have struck with a Melee Hit in the last eight seconds, but cannot themselves deal Melee Damage.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
Instant
Crit Chance
Max Level
1
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip

Supported Skills deal no Melee damage

Supported Skills deal 20% more Projectile Damage if you have Damaged an Enemy with a Melee Hit in the last eight seconds

Recommended Builds

Build archetypes where Retreat I can shine

Melee / Attack Builds

Socket alongside Strike or Slam skills that benefit from the supported mechanic.

Ranged Projectile Builds

Works well with Bow or Crossbow skills that fire multiple projectiles.

Related Gems

Gems with similar mechanics or damage types