Temporal Chains
Curse all enemies in an area, Slowing them and making other effects on them expire more slowly.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Curse applies after 1.5 seconds delay
Curse radius is (1.5-3.1) metres
Curse Slows targets by (40-59)%
Curse duration is (6-7.4) seconds
Curse makes other effects on targets expire 25% slower
Curse does not apply to enemies above level (20-0)
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Temporal Chains
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Temporal Chains 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.
Duration Matters
Duration scaling extends effect uptime. Less recasting = more time dealing damage. Invest in skill duration passives.
Attribute Planning
Requires 157 Int at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.
Alternatives to Temporal Chains
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
Curse all targets in an area after a short delay, lowering their Lightning Resis
Curse all targets in an area after a short delay, lowering their Chaos Resistanc
Curse all targets in an area after a short delay, lowering their Elemental Resis
Curse all targets in an area after a short delay, making them deal less damage.
How to Get Temporal Chains
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Temporal Chains. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.