Volt
Supports Projectile Attack Skills you use yourself. Supported Skills gain Voltaic Charge as you move, up to a maximum. When used, Supported Skills expend that Charge to gain extra Lightning Damage.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Supported Skills gain 3 Voltaic Charge per Metre travelled
Supported Skills have 30 maximum Voltaic Charge
Supported Skills consume all Voltaic Charge on use
Supported Skills gain 5% of Damage as extra Lightning Damage per ten Voltaic Charge consumed
Requirements
Best Active Skills for Volt
Active gems that benefit most from this support
How to Use Volt Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
Attack Support
Best paired with attack-based skills. Your weapon's base damage directly scales the benefit of this support.
Elemental Specialization
Only benefits lightning skills. Worthless for other elements — make sure your main skill matches.
Charge Dependency
Requires reliable charge generation. Build Frenzy/Power/Endurance charge sustain through gear or ascendancy.
Gem Level Priority
Support gem level often provides bigger DPS gains than you'd expect. +1 gem level gear is excellent value.
Alternatives to Volt
Similar skills — which one fits your build better?
Supports Skills which Hit enemies. Shocking an enemy with Supported Skills Trigg
Supports Bow Attacks. Supported Skills indicate one of four directions, changing
Supports Ranged Spear Attacks. Supported Skills create Caltrops when Projectiles
Supports Projectile skills and any other skills that Chain, causing them to Chai
How to Get Volt
Use an Uncut Support Gem to obtain Volt. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.