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Skill gem · Attack / RangedAttack / MirageArcherCanUse

Lightning Arrow

Fires a charged arrow which damages enemies by causing them to be struck by a bolt of lightning, which also damages a number of surrounding enemies.

ACQUISITIONSkill gem
SKILL TYPEAttack / RangedAttack / MirageArcherCanUse
REVIEWEDAug 12, 2026
IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

How this skill fits a character

Use it as a fast clearing skill when a bow character can support projectile attacks, elemental damage, and a separate plan for durable targets.

GAME-DATA TAGS
AttackRangedAttackMirageArcherCanUseAreaProjectileProjectilesFromUserTotemableTrappableMineableLightningTriggerable
SOURCE-BACKED SUPPORT MATCHES

Supports that fit this skill

Eligible means the support's allowed and excluded game-data types passed PoExplorer's conservative compatibility check. Recommended appears only when the source explicitly recommends it.

Added Lightning Damage Support · eligibleBallista Totem Support · eligibleBrutality Support · eligibleBurning Damage Support · eligibleCast when Damage Taken Support · eligibleConcentrated Effect Support · eligibleControlled Destruction Support · eligibleCulling Strike Support · eligibleEarthbreaker Support · eligibleEfficacy Support · eligibleElemental Focus Support · eligibleEnergy Leech Support · eligible
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WEAPON RESTRICTIONS

What can use it

Bow