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Arc
An arc of [Lightning|Lightning] stretches from the caster to a targeted enemy and [Chain|Chains] on to other nearby enemies. [Consume|Consumes] a [Lightning] [ElementalInfusion|Infusion] if possible to deal more damage and [Chain] further.
Open skill guide →Skill gem · Intelligence / Grants Active Skill / SpellBall Lightning
Fire a slow-moving [Projectile] that moves through enemies. The [Projectile] itself does not [HitDamage|Hit] enemies, but repeatedly discharges bolts of [Lightning] at nearby enemies. Consumes a [Fire] [ElementalInfusion|Infusion] if possible to slow down over time, create [IgnitedGround|Ignited Ground] as it travels, and explode dealing [Fire] damage in an Area after it dissipates.
Open skill guide →Skill gem · Grants Active Skill / Spell / AreaElemental Expression
Create a fiery explosion, an arcing bolt of lightning, or an icy wave of projectiles. The chance for an explosion is proportional to your [Strength], for a bolt proportional to your [Dexterity], and for a wave proportional to your [Intelligence].
Open skill guide →Skill gem · Buff / Intelligence / Grants Active SkillGalvanic Field
Gain a [Buff] that boosts your [Shock] chance. [Shock|Shocking] an enemy consumes the [Buff] to attach an [Orb] of electricity to that enemy. The [Orb] fires bolts of electricity at nearby enemies until it expires.
Open skill guide →Skill gem · Strength / Dexterity / Grants Active SkillGalvanic Shards
[Ammunition|Load your Crossbow] with charged bolts that fragment in flight, releasing [Chain|Chaining] [Lightning] beams when they [HitDamage|Hit] enemies. These fragments can [Merging|Merge].
Open skill guide →Skill gem · Dexterity / Grants Active Skill / AttackLightning Arrow
Fire a charged arrow at the target. On hitting an enemy or wall, the arrow will fire [Chain|Chaining] [Lightning] beams at nearby enemies.
Open skill guide →Skill gem · Grants Active Skill / Spell / AreaValako's Charge
While active, taking [Lightning] damage builds up charge on you. Reaching full charge expends all charge to [Trigger] this skill, creating a [Chain|Chaining] lightning bolt that arcs to nearby enemies.
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