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VIEWING SKILL FORPath of Exile 2The new campaign
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Skill gem · Intelligence / Grants Active Skill / Spell

Ball 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.

ACQUISITIONSkill gem
SKILL TYPEIntelligence / Grants Active Skill / Spell
REVIEWEDAug 12, 2026
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How this skill fits a character

Projectile speed and pathing affect how long each orb can interact with a target, so tooltip damage alone cannot describe practical performance.

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