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.
Gem Effects
Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip
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
Recommended Builds
Build archetypes where Volt can shine
Melee / Attack Builds
Socket alongside Strike or Slam skills that benefit from the supported mechanic.
Ranged Projectile Builds
Works well with Bow or Crossbow skills that fire multiple projectiles.
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