Slam

Slam is a gem tag and a subset of melee and attack skills, and are mutually exclusive with the Strike tag. Slams always have the AoE gem tag.

Gems

Skill gems

There are 15 skill gems with the Slam gem tag:

Gem	Tier
Thunderous LeapThunderous LeapAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Lightning, Detonator, Travel Tier: 9 Level: (1-20) Cost: (11-76) Mana Attack Damage: (110-449)% of baseRequires: SpearLeap into the air and plunge your Spear into the ground at the target location, emitting a Lightning-charged shockwave.Converts 70% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage +1.1 seconds to Total Attack Time Shockwave radius is 2.5 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1.5-30)% chance to leave Shocked Ground when Detonating SpearsSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	9
Falling ThunderFalling ThunderAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Projectile, Lightning Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost: 11 Mana Attack Speed: 60% of base Attack Damage: 140% of base Effectiveness of Added Damage: 140%Infuse a Quarterstaff with electrical energies, then Slam the ground to deal damage in a large area in front of you. Consumes your power charges to fire Lightning Projectiles forwards from the impact.Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Cone length is 4 metres Projectile Projectiles Pierce all Targets Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage 25% more Damage per power charge Consumed 100% more Damage if a power charge was Consumed Fires 3 Projectiles per power charge Consumed Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0–10)% Chance to not remove Charges on usePlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	1
StampedeStampedeAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Duration, Travel Tier: 11 Level: 1Charges forward, cracking the earth and leaving a patch of Jagged Ground with every footstep. At the end of your charge, a massive leaping Slam damages enemies and causes all nearby patches of Jagged Ground to explode, damaging enemies standing on them.Place into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. These are found in the Skill Gems panel.	11
SunderSunderAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Payoff Tier: 9 Level: 1Slam the ground, creating a roiling fissure that damages enemies in a sequence of areas in front of you. A number of enemies hit by the wave will release a shockwave, damaging other enemies.Place into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. These are found in the Skill Gems panel.	9
Supercharged SlamSupercharged SlamAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Channelling, Staged Tier: 11 Level: 1Channel to charge up a heavy swing, drawing earth from the ground to enlarge your mace. Release to Slam the ground, dealing damage in an area around the impact, followed by Aftershocks dealing damage in a larger area.Place into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. These are found in the Skill Gems panel.	11
Vaulting ImpactVaulting ImpactAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Travel Tier: 1 Level: (1-40) Cost: (12-1065) Mana Attack Damage: (130-1076)% of baseLeaps forward and Slams the ground, sending out a Stunning shockwave that is especially potent against Dazed enemies.+1 Second to Total Attack Time 30% More Stun Buildup Consumes Stun on Enemies to cause 300% more Stun Buildup Impact Radius is 2.4 Meters Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0-20)% Chance to cause an AftershockPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1
Ancestral CryAncestral CryWarcry, Buff, AoE, Melee, Slam, Projectile, Trigger, Fire, Duration, Nova, Conditional Tier: 13 Level: 1 Use Time: 0.80 secPerform a Warcry using Glory gained by Igniting enemies to turn you into an embodiment of Kaom. While embodying Kaom, your footsteps Trigger Volcanic Steps, Melee Strikes and Slams are Ancestrally Boosted, and your Melee Strikes Trigger Volcanic Eruption.Warcry Requires 100 Glory to use Warcry radious is 4 meters Warcry duration is 8 seconds Knocks back and interrupts enemies in a smaller area Consumes all Endurance Charges to increase Warcry duration by 50% per charge Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage with Boosted Attacks Volcanic Steps Slam radius is 1.2 metres Converts 100% of Physical damage to Fire damage Volcanic Eruption Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Impact Radius is 0.8 metres Fires 3 Molten ProjectilesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	13
EarthquakeEarthquakeAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Duration Tier: 1 Level: (1-20) Cost: (8-61) Mana Attack Speed: 75% of base Attack Damage: (40-125)% of baseSmash the ground, dealing damage in an area and leaving behind Jagged Ground that slows enemies. The Jagged Ground erupts in a powerful Aftershock after a duration. Cannot create Jagged Ground on top of an existing patch, or if you already have the maximum number of active patches.Impact 100% increased Magnitude of Jagged Ground you create While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less damage Impact radius is 1.8 metres Jagged Ground radius is 2.2 metres Maximum (2-4) Jagged Ground patches Jagged Ground duration is 4 seconds Aftershock Attack Damage: (130–405)% 100% increased Magnitude of Jagged Ground you create While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less damage Aftershock radius is 3.4 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.1-2) maximum Jagged Ground patchesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1
EarthshatterEarthshatterAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Duration Tier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-55) Mana Attack Speed: 80% of base Attack Damage: (45-140)% of baseSlam the ground, sending out a fissure that deals area damage to enemies it passes under and thrusts a spike from the ground when it ends. Warcries performed near the spike will cause it to shatter, damaging surrounding enemies.While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less attack speed Deals damage along the fissure's path and in a 1 metre radius around the emerging spike Spike duration is 6 seconds Maximum 6 Spikes Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.15-3) maximum SpikesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	7
Forge HammerForge HammerAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Sustained, Fire, Duration Tier: 9 Level: 1 Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec Attack Speed: 70% of baseHurl a fiery hammer that Slams into the ground and lodges there. While the hammer is lodged in the ground, reusing this Skill recalls the hammer and resets the Skill's cooldown. Alternatively, using a Warcry near the lodged hammer causes it to shatter, releasing a number of molten fissures in a spiral. While the fissures persist, using a Slam and them will cause an Aftershock which spreads to all connected fissures.Impact Converts 30% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less damage Impact radius is 1.8 meters Hammer duration is 12 seconds Cooldown does not recover while the hammer is lodged Fissures Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	9
Hammer of the GodsHammer of the GodsAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Duration, Conditional Tier: 13 Level: (1-20) Cost: (10-73) Mana Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (580-1529)% of baseRequires: One Hand Mace, Two Hand MaceBuild Glory by Heavy Stunning enemies. When you have maximum Glory you may entreat the Ancestors to crush your enemies, manifesting a massive hammer that falls from the sky onto your target, Slamming into the ground after a short duration and dealing immense damage based on your weapon.Requires 20 Glory to use Generates 100% of Monster Power as Glory for this Skill on Heavy Stunning an enemy Can't be Evaded While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less damage Impact radius is 2.4 metres Hammerfall duration is 2.5 seconds Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.02-0.4) metres to impact radiusSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	13
Leap SlamLeap SlamAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Travel, Payoff Tier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-97) Mana Attack Damage: (110-449)% of baseRequires: One Hand Mace, Two Hand MaceJump into the air, damaging and Knocking Back enemies with your mace where you land. Enemies you would land on are pushed out of the way.+0.65 seconds to Total Attack Time, plus up to +0.5 seconds based on distance travelled While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less damage (50-88)% more Stun buildup Impact radius is 2.5 metres Consumes Fully Broken Armour on enemies to cause 500% more Stun buildup Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% more Damage with Hits against Enemies with Fully Broken ArmourSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	7
Rolling SlamRolling SlamAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam Tier: 1 Level: (1-40) Cost: (14-1236) ManaSlam the ground to Stun enemies and knock them away, then continue forward and perform a devastating second Slam. Holding down the skill input allows you to change direction as you move.+1.5 seconds to Total Attack Time While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less damage First Slam Attack Damage: (80-327)% +1.5 seconds to Total Attack Time While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less damage 50% more Stun buildup Impact radius is 1.4 metres Second Slam Attack Damage: (160-653)% +1.5 seconds to Total Attack Time While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less damage 50% more Damage against Heavy Stunned Enemies Impact radius is 1.8 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Causes Daze buildup equal to (0-50)% of Physical damage dealtPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. These are found in the Skill Gems panel.	1
Shockwave TotemShockwave TotemAttack, Totem, AoE, Melee, Slam, Duration, Nova Tier: 3 Level: (1-20) Cost: (15-103) ManaRequires: Any Martial WeaponRaise a Totem that Slams the ground around it, repeatedly damaging nearby enemies. Jagged Ground erupts when hit by this Slam, damaging enemies standing on it. The Totem cannot create Jagged Ground.Totem Totem duration is 12 seconds Limit 1 Totem Totem gains +(0-75)% to all Elemental Resistances Totem gains +(0-35)% to Chaos Resistance Slam Attack Speed: 50% of base Attack Damage: (25-66)% Shockwave radius is 3 metres Jagged Ground Eruption Attack Damage: (108-237)% Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.2-4) seconds to Totem durationSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	3
Volcanic FissureVolcanic FissureAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Sustained, Fire, Duration Tier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-41) Mana Attack Speed: 80% of base Attack Damage: (55-145)% of baseRequires: One Hand Mace, Two Hand MaceSlam the ground, creating a branching Molten Fissure that deals damage as it travels and remains for a duration. Using a different Slam on a Molten Fissure creates a spreading Aftershock.Converts 80% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Limit 8 Fissures While Dual Wielding, both weapons hit with 30% less attack speed Fissure duration is 12 seconds Fissures branch 2 times Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% chance to cause an AftershockSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	7

Support gems

There are 9 support gems with the Slam gem tag:

Gem	Tier
BrambleslamBrambleslamSupport, Attack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Physical, Hazard Category: Brambleslam Tier: 5Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Slam Skills. Supported Skills create Hazardous Brambles on the ground that activate after a duration. Enemies which come in contact with these thorns take damage and are Maimed. A maximum of 20 Brambles are allowed at one time. Does not modify Skills used by Minions or Totems.Supported Slams create 3 Brambles Brambles Cooldown Time: 0.15 s Hazardous thorns damage and Maim enemies with which they come in contact. Attack Damage of this skill is 35% of Default Attack Damage Increases and reductions to Thorns Damage apply to Hit Damage with this skill Maim on Hit 80% less damage if destroyed within 0.5 seconds by something other than you Bramble radius is 1 metre Bramble duration is 8 secondsPlace 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
Aftershock IAftershock ISupport, Attack, Melee, Slam Category: Aftershock Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Slams you use yourself, giving them a chance to create an Aftershock.Supported skills have 25% chance to cause an AftershockPlace 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
Aftershock IIAftershock IISupport, Attack, Melee, Slam Category: Aftershock Tier: 4Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Slams you use yourself, giving them a chance to create an Aftershock.Supported skills have 35% chance to cause an AftershockPlace 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.	4
Fist of War IFist of War ISupport, Attack, Melee, Slam Category: Fist of War Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 150%Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Slams you use yourself, providing a powerful Ancestral Boost every few seconds.Attacks with Supported Skill are Ancestrally Boosted, no more than once every 6 secondsPlace 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
Fist of War IIFist of War IISupport, Attack, Melee, Slam Category: Fist of War Tier: 3 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 150%Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Slams you use yourself, providing a powerful Ancestral Boost every few seconds.Attacks with Supported Skill are Ancestrally Boosted, no more than once every 4 secondsPlace 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.	3
Fist of War IIIFist of War IIISupport, Attack, Melee, Slam Category: Fist of War Tier: 5 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 200%Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Slams you use yourself, providing a very powerful Ancestral Boost infrequently.Attacks with Supported Skill are Ancestrally Boosted, no more than once every 14 seconds Ancestral Boost has double effect on Supported SkillsPlace 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
Jagged Ground IJagged Ground ISupport, Attack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Duration Category: Jagged Ground Tier: 2 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Slam skills. Supported Skills will consume Endurance Charges on use to create Jagged Ground.Supported Skills consume an Endurance Charge on Use Supported Skills create Jagged Ground when consuming an Endurance Charge Jagged Ground lasts 4 secondsPlace 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
Jagged Ground IIJagged Ground IISupport, Attack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Duration Category: Jagged Ground Tier: 5 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Slam skills. Aftershocks caused by Supported Slam Skills always create patches of Jagged Ground.Aftershocks caused by Supported Skills create Jagged GroundPlace 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
SyzygySyzygySupport, Attack, Melee, Slam, Fire Category: Syzygy Tier: 4Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Slam Skills you use yourself. Hits from Supported Skills are considered Crushing Blows against Enemies which are both Ignited and Fully Armour Broken. Hits with Supported Skills that Heavily Stun Ignited and Fully Armour Broken Enemies will Intimidate them.Hits from Supported Skills are considered Crushing Blows against Ignited and Fully Armour Broken Enemies Heavily Stunning Enemies which are Ignited and Fully Armour Broken with Supported Skills will permanently Intimidate themPlace 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.	4

Related unique items

The following unique items are related to Slam skills:

Item	Base item		Stats
Hrimnor's HymnHrimnor's Hymn Oak GreathammerTwo Hand Mace Physical Damage: 14-26 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.05Requires Level 4, 11 StrCauses (30–50)% increased Stun Buildup(80–120)% increased Physical Damage +(10–15) to Strength Gain (10–20) Life per Enemy Killed Slam Skills you use yourself cause Aftershocks"The crack of bone, the spray of blood. Is there sweeter music?" - Hrimnor of the Ezomytes.	Oak Greathammer	4	Causes (30–50)% increased Stun Buildup(80–120)% increased Physical Damage +(10–15) to Strength Gain (10–20) Life per Enemy Killed Slam Skills you use yourself cause Aftershocks

Related passive skills

Passive skills

The following passive skills are related to Slam:

Ascendancy passive skills

The following Ascendancy passive skills are related to slam:

Version history

Version	Changes
Unknown	Introduced to the game.