Sorcery Ward
Passively manifests a protective barrier which takes Elemental Damage from Hits for you until depleted. The barrier instantly recharges to its full value a short time after it stops taking damage or is fully depleted.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
Gem Effects
Barrier recharges after (8-6.1) seconds
Elemental Damage from Hits is taken from the Barrier before your Life, Mana or Energy Shield
Barrier can take Elemental Damage up to 30% of your Armour and Evasion Rating
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Sorcery Ward
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Sorcery Ward Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
Ignite Potential
Fire skills can inflict Ignite for sustained DoT. Invest in Ignite Duration and Fire DoT multiplier for maximum burn damage.
Freeze Defense
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Shock Amplification
Lightning Shock increases damage taken by enemies. High hit damage = stronger Shock effect. Synergizes with crit builds.
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How to Get Sorcery Ward
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Sorcery Ward. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.