Chain

Chain

Tooltip

Effects that Chain are redirected to another target after hitting an enemy. ProjectilesA Projectile is a moving Attack or Spell that usually impacts with targets when it hits them.

When a group of multiple Projectiles is fired from the same source at the same time, only one Projectile in the group can hit each target unless otherwise specified. cannot Chain from enemies they PierceProjectiles that Pierce can pass through a target while still damaging them. or ForkProjectiles that Fork split into two the first time they hit an enemy and do not Pierce it. from.
Projectiles have a base chaining distance of 6 metres whereas other effects have a chaining distance of 4 metres. Enemies cannot be HitAny damage that isn't damage over time is Hit damage.

Damaging Ailments which result from a Hit will calculate their damage from that Hit, and will not subsequently have Damage modifiers applied directly to them. As a result of this, raising Hit Damage will result in more powerful Damaging Ailments innately. more than once in the same Chain.

Chain is a property that skills, often projectiles, can have, allowing it to redirect towards nearby targets. Chaining is applied last, after any piercing or forking is exhausted.

Chain can be divided into two categories, chain from enemies and chain from terrain.

Mechanics

Because only one projectile behaviour can occur per collision, a projectile will not chain from enemies if the projectile is also able to pierce or fork. But a projectile can chain from terrain after piercing or forking an enemy.

Projectiles can only chain from terrain once unless otherwise specified. The chance to chain from terrain stacks additively.

Related skills

The following skills have the Chaining gem tag:

Gem	Tier
Galvanic FieldGalvanic FieldBuff, Spell, AoE, Sustained, Lightning, Duration, Chaining, Orb Level: (1-20) Cast Time: 0.65 secGain a Buff that boosts your Shock chance. 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.Buff grants 30% more Chance to Shock Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Chains +(0.1-2) additional timesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
Elemental ExpressionElemental ExpressionSpell, AoE, Projectile, Trigger, Lightning, Cold, Fire, Chaining Level: (1-20) Cost: (3-39) Mana Cooldown Time: 0.25 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: InstantCreate 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.Triggers Fiery Explosion, Arcing Bolt, or Icy Wave on Melee Critical Hit Fiery Explosion Critical Hit Chance: 7.00% Deals (5–152) to (8–228) Fire Damage Icy Wave Critical Hit Chance: 12.00% Pierces all Targets Fires 3 Projectiles Deals (4–125) to (7–187) Cold Damage Arcing Bolt Critical Hit Chance: 9.00% Chains 7 Times Deals (2–53) to (11–298) Lightning Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Cooldown Recovery RateSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
Valako's ChargeValako's ChargeSpell, AoE, Trigger, Lightning, Chaining Level: (1-20) Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Cast Time: Instant Critical Strike Chance: 9.00%While active, taking Lightning damage builds up charge on you. Reaching full charge expends all charge to Trigger this skill, creating a Chaining lightning bolt that arcs to nearby enemies.Triggers after you take a total of (17-628) Lightning Hit Damage Can target Enemies within 3 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Chains +(0.1-2) additional timesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
Lightning ArrowLightning ArrowAttack, AoE, Projectile, Lightning, Chaining, Barrageable Tier: 1 Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-40) Mana Attack Speed: 90% of base Attack Damage: (80-250)% of baseRequires: BowFire a charged arrow at the target. On hitting an enemy or wall, the arrow will fire Chaining Lightning beams at nearby enemies.Converts 80% of Physical damage to Lightning damage Cannot Chain Beam targeting radius is 3.2 metres Fires beams at up to (2-4) additional Enemies near the target Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% more chance to ShockSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1
Orb of StormsOrb of StormsSpell, AoE, Sustained, Lightning, Duration, Chaining, Orb, Remnant Tier: 3 Level: (1-20) Cost: (12-129) Mana Cast Time: 0.80 sec Critical Strike Chance: 10.00%Create an Orb of electricity that fires Chaining Lightning bolts at nearby enemies. The Orb leaves behind a Lightning Infusion Remnant when it expires.Deals (1-14) to (8-260) Lightning Damage Chains (3-5) times Fires a bolt every 4 seconds, and when you cast a Spell near the Orb Orb radius is 3.6 metres Orb duration is 12 seconds Limit 1 Orb of Storms Orb expires after firing 6 bolts Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Chains +(0.15-3) additional timesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	3
ArcArcSpell, Projectile, Lightning, Chaining Tier: 5 Level: (1-20) Cost: (8-81) Mana Cast Time: 1.10 sec Critical Strike Chance: 9.00%An arc of Lightning stretches from the caster to a targeted enemy and Chains on to other nearby enemies. Consumes a Lightning Infusion if possible to deal more damage and Chain further.Deals (1-20) to (13-386) Lightning Damage Chains (5-9) times Chains 6 additional times when Lightning Infused 200% more damage when Lightning Infused 50% increased Magnitude of Shock inflicted Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Chains +(0.1-2) additional timesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	5
Galvanic ShardsGalvanic ShardsAttack, Ammunition, Projectile, Lightning, Chaining, Merging Tier: 5 Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-44) ManaRequires: CrossbowLoad your Crossbow with charged bolts that fragment in flight, releasing Chaining Lightning beams when they Hit enemies. These fragments can Merge.Ammunition 1 Bolt loaded per clip Projectile Rapidly fire charged bolts that fragment in flight, releasing Chaining Lightning beams when they Hit enemies. Can fire a limited number of bursts before needing to reload. Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Knocks Back Enemies Cannot Chain Fires 6 fragments per shot Multiple fragments can Hit the same target Multiple Fragments hitting a target simultaneously will combine their damage into a single Hit Beam Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Beam Chains to 1 enemySkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	5
Shockchain ArrowShockchain ArrowAttack, AoE, Projectile, Lightning, Chaining, Payoff, Barrageable Tier: 11 Level: (1-20) Cost: (10-68) Mana Attack Speed: 70% of base Attack Damage: (70-218)% of baseRequires: BowFire a Lightning-charged arrow that homes in on enemies afflicted by Lightning Ailments. Hitting such an enemy will cause your arrow to release a damaging shockwave and Chain towards nearby targets, with those Chaining Hits also releasing a shockwave. After the final Chain, the arrow lodges into the ground as a Lightning Rod. Consumes Shock from enemies it Hits, but not Electrocution.Projectile Converts 80% of Physical damage to Lightning damage Projectile Chains 3 additional times on first hitting a Shocked or Electrocuted enemy, releasing a Shockwave on each Hit Arrow duration is 20 seconds Arrow disappears after being Chained to 8 times Maximum 10 active Arrows Cannot Shock Shockwave Attack Damage: (140-507)% of base Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Shockwave radious is 2.5 meters Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% more Lightning DamageSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	11
Ball LightningBall LightningSpell, AoE, Projectile, Sustained, Lightning, Duration, Chaining Tier: 11 Level: (1-20) Cost: (9-96) Mana Cast Time: 1.00 sec Critical Strike Chance: 9.00%Fire a slow-moving Projectile that moves through enemies. The Projectile itself does not Hit enemies, but repeatedly discharges bolts of Lightning at nearby enemies. Consumes a Fire Infusion if possible to slow down over time, create Ignited Ground as it travels, and explode dealing Fire damage in an Area after it dissipates.Deals (1-6) to (4-105) Lightning Damage Hits enemies in range every 0.2 seconds 375% more chance to Shock Bolts target enemies within 1.8 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Bolts target enemies within +(0.02-0.4) metresSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	11

Persistent skills

Gem	Tier

Related support gems

Gem	Tier
Dominus' GraspDominus' GraspSupport, Lineage, Projectile, Chaining Category: Dominus' GraspRequires Level 65 Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Projectile skills and any other skills that Chain, causing them to Chain more times.Supported Skills Chain 100% more timesThe High Templar needed thousands of prisoners if his and Piety's experiments were to succeed. Conspiring on the matter, they decided to revive an age old tradition... exile.Place into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	0
Chain IChain ISupport, Projectile, Chaining Category: Chain Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Projectile skills and any other skills that Chain, causing them to Chain additional times.Supported Skills Chain +1 times Supported Skills deal 30% less Damage with HitsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	1
Coursing CurrentCoursing CurrentSupport, Spell, Projectile, Trigger, Lightning, Chaining Category: Coursing Current Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Skills which Hit enemies. Shocking an enemy with Supported Skills Triggers Coursing Current, which sends Chaining Lightning Projectiles to nearby Drenched enemies.Trigger Coursing Current when a Hit from Supported Skills ShocksPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	1
Chain IIChain IISupport, Projectile, Chaining Category: Chain Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Projectile skills and any other skills that Chain, causing them to Chain additional times.Supported Skills Chain +2 times Supported Skills deal 50% less Damage with HitsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	2
VoltVoltSupport, Attack, Projectile, Lightning, Chaining Category: Volt Tier: 2 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports 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.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 consumedPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	2
Chain IIIChain IIISupport, Projectile, Chaining Category: Chain Tier: 5Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Projectile skills and any other skills that Chain, causing them to Chain additional times.Supported Skills Chain +2 times Supported Skills deal 40% less Damage with HitsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.	5

Related unique items

Item	Base item	Item class		Stats
Grip of KulemakGrip of Kulemak Abyssal SignetInflict Abyssal Wasting on Hit(30-20)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (30-20)% reduced Light Radius <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)Drink deeply of the Well. Let the Abyss coil within.	Abyssal Signet	Ring	1	Inflict Abyssal Wasting on Hit(30-20)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (30-20)% reduced Light Radius <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden) (60-100)% increased Magnitude of Abyssal Wasting you inflict Abyssal Wasting you inflict has Infinite Duration Abyssal Wasting also applies -(8-6)% to Fire Resistance +(20-30)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage Gain (8-12)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage (20-10)% faster Curse Activation +(20-25) to Spirit while you have at least 200 Strength (20-30)% increased Ignite Magnitude (30-40)% increased Armour (15-25)% increased Area of Effect of Curses Debuffs you inflict have (12-20)% increased Slow Magnitude (6-10)% increased Spirit (4-6)% increased Strength +1 to Maximum Endurance Charges Hits against you have (20-30)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus (20-10)% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You (10-16)% increased Skill Effect Duration (6-10)% increased Spirit Reservation Efficiency of Skills (30-50)% increased Thorns damage if you've consumed an Endurance Charge Recently You and Allies in your Presence have +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance You and Allies in your Presence have (10-14)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (30-40)% increased Accuracy Rating against Enemies affected by Abyssal Wasting (20-30)% of Mana Leeched from targets affected by Abyssal Wasting is Instant Abyssal Wasting also applies -(8-6)% to Cold Resistance (20-30)% increased Magnitude of Chill you inflict (25-40)% increased Critical Hit Chance Gain (8-12)% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage (10-14)% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life Recover (3-5)% of your maximum Mana when an Enemy dies in your Presence (15-25)% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge +(20-25) to Spirit while you have at least 200 Intelligence Gain Arcane Surge when a Minion Dies (30-40)% increased maximum Energy Shield (4-6)% increased Intelligence Spell Skills have (9-18)% increased Area of Effect (40-60)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Surrounded (5-10)% increased maximum Mana +1 to Maximum Power Charges Meta Skills gain (10-16)% increased Energy 2% increased Cast Speed per 20 Spirit (10-20)% increased Cost Efficiency of Skills if you've consumed a Power Charge Recently Triggered Spells deal (25-40)% increased Spell Damage You and Allies in your Presence have (11-16)% increased Cast Speed (30-40)% increased chance to inflict Ailments against Enemies affected by Abyssal Wasting (20-30)% of Life Leeched from targets affected by Abyssal Wasting is Instant Abyssal Wasting also applies -(8-6)% to Lightning Resistance Projectiles have (40-50)% chance for an additional Projectile when Forking (15-25)% increased Critical Damage Bonus Gain (8-12)% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage Recover (2-3)% of your maximum Life when an Enemy dies in your Presence Gain Deflection Rating equal to (10-20)% of Evasion Rating +(20-25) to Spirit while you have at least 200 Dexterity Gain Onslaught for 4 seconds when a Minion Dies (9-18)% increased Area of Effect for Attacks (4-6)% increased Dexterity (30-40)% increased Evasion Rating (20-30)% increased amount of Life Leeched if you've consumed a Frenzy Charge Recently (30-40)% increased Life Regeneration rate while Surrounded +1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges (5-10)% increased maximum Life 1% increased Attack Speed per 20 Spirit Projectiles have (10-16)% chance to Chain an additional time from terrain (15-25)% increased Magnitude of Shock you inflict You and Allies in your Presence have (20-28)% increased Accuracy Rating You and Allies in your Presence have (7-12)% increased Attack Speed
Mist WhisperMist Whisper Makeshift CrossbowCrossbow Physical Damage: 7-12 Elemental Damage: (8-10) to (13-15) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.60 Reload Time: 0.80Adds (8-10) to (13-15) Cold Damage Gain 5 Mana per Enemy Killed (30-50)% increased Freeze Buildup 30% increased Chill Duration on Enemies Attacks Chain 2 additional timesSibilant promises surrounded them in the night. All the travelers had to give him was their devotion...	Makeshift Crossbow	Crossbow	1	Adds (8-10) to (13-15) Cold Damage Gain 5 Mana per Enemy Killed (30-50)% increased Freeze Buildup 30% increased Chill Duration on Enemies Attacks Chain 2 additional times
SnakepitSnakepit Pearl RingRequires Level 32(7-10)% increased Cast Speed(20-30)% increased Spell Damage (10-15)% increased Cast Speed Left ring slot: Projectiles from Spells cannot Chain Left ring slot: Projectiles from Spells Fork Right ring slot: Projectiles from Spells Chain +1 times Right ring slot: Projectiles from Spells cannot Fork Projectiles from Spells cannot PierceThey wrap around you until your blood turns as cold as theirs.	Pearl Ring	Ring	32	(7-10)% increased Cast Speed(20-30)% increased Spell Damage (10-15)% increased Cast Speed Left ring slot: Projectiles from Spells cannot Chain Left ring slot: Projectiles from Spells Fork Right ring slot: Projectiles from Spells Chain +1 times Right ring slot: Projectiles from Spells cannot Fork Projectiles from Spells cannot Pierce
CursecarverCursecarver Acrid WandWandRequires Level 33Grants Skill: Level (9-20) Decompose(80-100)% increased Spell Damage (10-20)% increased Cast Speed Lose 10 Life per Enemy Killed (30-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate +4 to Level of <Random Curse> SkillsLost in the Black Fen, Erian hoped that dawn would save him. He had no idea how far away the light truly was.	Acrid Wand	Wand	33	(80-100)% increased Spell Damage (10-20)% increased Cast Speed Lose 10 Life per Enemy Killed (30-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate +4 to Level of <Random Curse> Skills +4 to Level of Despair Skills +4 to Level of Elemental Weakness Skills +4 to Level of Enfeeble Skills +4 to Level of Temporal Chains Skills +4 to Level of Vulnerability Skills
Cadiro's GambitCadiro's Gambit Primed QuiverRequires Level 66(7-10)% increased Attack SpeedEach Arrow fired is a Crescendo, Splinter, Reversing, Diamond, Covetous, or Blunt Arrow"One can never fully eliminate Chance, but with the right machinations, all the outcomes may be turned in your favour..." - Cadiro Perandus"Can only be equipped if you are wielding a Bow.	Primed Quiver	Quiver	66	(7-10)% increased Attack SpeedEach Arrow fired is a Crescendo, Splinter, Reversing, Diamond, Covetous, or Blunt Arrow

Related passive skills

The following passive skills are related to chain:

Name	Stats
Chaining Projectiles	Projectiles have 5% chance to Chain an additional time from terrain [1] [2] [3]
Lightning Skill Chain Chance	20% chance for Lightning Skills to Chain an additional time [1] [2]
Branching Bolts	60% chance for Lightning Skills to Chain an additional time [1]
Ricochet File:ChainingProjectiles passive skill icon.png	15% increased Projectile Damage Projectiles have 10% chance to Chain an additional time from terrain [1]
Shrapnel	30% chance to Pierce an Enemy Projectiles have 10% chance to Chain an additional time from terrain [1]
Trick Shot	Projectiles have 15% chance to Chain an additional time from terrain [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
0.2.0	Fixed a bug where projectiles that cannot chain, such as Lightning arrow, were chaning off of terrain.
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.