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Illuminate Your Foes with the Spark Skill Gem's Lightning Fury

Illuminate Your Foes with the Spark Skill Gem's Lightning Fury

Get ready to light up your enemies with the electrifying chaos of Spark! ⚡ Unleash erratic projectiles that dance across the battlefield, all while you control the storm!

Introduction to Spark

Spark is a lightning-infused skill gem that launches a spray of erratic projectiles, zipping across the ground with the grace of a cat on a hot tin roof. Unlike your typical spells, these little zappers will continue to bounce around until they either hit an enemy or just give up and expire. If you like your damage unpredictable and a little chaotic, this gem is your new best friend. It’s perfect for players who thrive on dynamic gameplay and enjoy watching their foes get shocked in the most stylish of ways.

Builds Featuring Spark

Spark is a staple for many builds focused on the Stormweaver ascendancy class, especially those looking to harness the full power of lightning damage. Expect to see it in various configurations, from league starters to endgame monsters. These builds typically combine Spark with other supportive spells and mechanics, enabling you to control the battlefield with a flurry of electric projectiles that just won’t stay still.

You can find more builds here.

Most Commonly Used Passives with Spark

Discover more about passives here.

How to Maximize Spark's Potential

To truly harness the chaos of Spark, you need to prioritize support gems that enhance its erratic behavior and damage potential. Consider using:

  • Acceleration Support: Speed is key! This gem helps your projectiles zoom faster, increasing the chance to hit enemies.
  • Lightning Exposure Support: Lower your enemies' resistance to lightning, meaning they get zapped even harder!
  • Controlled Destruction: If you can handle the risk, this gem boosts your damage while lowering chance to crit, which can be worth it in the right setups.

Synergies with Other Skills

Spark doesn’t work alone. Pair it with skills like Orb of Storms to create zones of electrical mayhem, or Manatempest to continually replenish your resources while dishing out damage. Skills like Conductivity can amplify your Spark’s effectiveness, ensuring that your enemies are left stunned and vulnerable. Don’t forget to weave in mobility skills such as Lightning Warp to keep you safe while you rain down chaos from a distance.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

While Spark is all about unpredictability, don’t let this lead you into chaos. Here are some traps you might fall into:

  • Overextending: Just because you’re launching projectiles everywhere doesn’t mean you should charge headfirst into a pack of mobs. Stay aware of your surroundings!
  • Ignoring Duration: Spark’s effectiveness can drop off without proper duration management. Include support gems that reap the benefits of your skill's persistence.

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