active

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.

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Tier
S

Top-tier — strong mechanics, versatile, and highly efficient in the current meta.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
0s
Crit Chance
9%
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Triggers after you take a total of (17-628) Lightning Hit Damage

Can target Enemies within 3 metres

Requirements

At Level 20:86 Strength86 Dexterity

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

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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.

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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?

How to Get Valako's Charge

Source
Uncut Skill Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
20
Resource
mana

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.