Siphoning Strike
Dash to a target and Strike them with your Quarterstaff. If the target is Shocked, Consume their Shock to release a Lightning shockwave around the target and grant you a Power Charge. This skill cannot be Ancestrally Boosted.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Dash
+6 to Melee Strike Range
50% more Stun buildup
Knocks Back Enemies
Shockwave
Attack Damage: (200–624)% of base
Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage
50% more Stun buildup
Cannot Shock
Shockwave radius is 3 metres
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Siphoning Strike
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Siphoning Strike 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 86 Int at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.
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How to Get Siphoning Strike
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Siphoning Strike. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.