support

Static Shocks

Supports Skills which can Hit enemies. Shocking an enemy with Supported Skills Triggers Static Shocks, causing that enemy to become a source of Lightning damage sending pulses towards nearby enemies.

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Tier
B

Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.

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

Gem Effects

Supported Skills Trigger Static Shocks when Shocking an enemy

Requirements

Primary:intelligence
Attribute scaling:intelligence-based (scales with gem level)

Best Active Skills for Static Shocks

Active gems that benefit most from this support

How to Use Static Shocks Effectively

Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip

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Spell Support

Designed for spellcasters. The damage bonus scales with gem level — prioritize leveling this support.

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Elemental Specialization

Only benefits lightning skills. Worthless for other elements — make sure your main skill matches.

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Gem Level Priority

Support gem level often provides bigger DPS gains than you'd expect. +1 gem level gear is excellent value.

Alternatives to Static Shocks

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Static Shocks

Source
Uncut Support Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
1
Resource
mana

Use an Uncut Support Gem to obtain Static Shocks. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.