Valako's Charge
While active, taking Lightning damage builds up charge on you. Reaching full charge expends all charge to Trigger this skill, creating a Chaining lightning bolt that arcs to nearby enemies.
Top-tier — strong mechanics, versatile, and highly efficient in the current meta.
Gem Effects
Triggers after you take a total of (17-628) Lightning Hit Damage
Can target Enemies within 3 metres
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Valako's Charge
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Valako's Charge 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.
Chain Scaling
Each chain hit deals full damage — more chains = exponentially better clearing. Stacking chain sources is top priority.
Shock Amplification
Lightning Shock increases damage taken by enemies. High hit damage = stronger Shock effect. Synergizes with crit builds.
Crit Viable
Base 9% crit — strong crit scaling potential. Invest in crit chance + multiplier from gear and passive tree.
Alternatives to Valako's Charge
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
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How to Get Valako's Charge
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Valako's Charge. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.