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.
Gem Effects
Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip
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
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.
Power Charge
Offensive charge that increases Critical Strike Chance. Max 3 by default.
Strike
A targeted melee hit. Strikes can be Ancestrally Boosted for extra damage and range.
Recommended Builds
Build archetypes where Siphoning Strike 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.
Mace / Staff Warrior
Melee Slam playstyle using heavy weapons. Armour Break and Aftershock supports enhance area damage.
Suggested Support Gems
Supports that pair well with Siphoning Strike based on shared mechanics
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