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Volcanic Fissure

Slam the ground, creating a branching Molten Fissure that deals damage as it travels and remains for a duration. Using a different Slam on a Molten Fissure creates a spreading Aftershock.

AttackAoEMeleeSlamSustainedFireDuration
Tier
B

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

Cost
6 mana
Cast Time
1s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Converts 80% of Physical damage to Fire damage

While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with

30% less attack speed

Fissure duration is 12 seconds

Limit 8 Fissures

Fissures branch 2 times

Requirements

Primary:strength
Weapons:One Hand MaceTwo Hand Mace
At Level 20:157 Strength

Best Support Gems for Volcanic Fissure

Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage

How to Use Volcanic Fissure 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.

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Ignite Potential

Fire skills can inflict Ignite for sustained DoT. Invest in Ignite Duration and Fire DoT multiplier for maximum burn damage.

Duration Matters

Duration scaling extends effect uptime. Less recasting = more time dealing damage. Invest in skill duration passives.

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Attribute Planning

Requires 157 Str at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.

Alternatives to Volcanic Fissure

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Volcanic Fissure

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

Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Volcanic Fissure. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.