|gem_description = Perform a [[Lightning]]-charged stab that can be chained into a combination of up to three attacks. The first two attacks conjure a charging Wildwood spirit if they [[Hit]] a [[Shock]]ed enemy and refresh [[Shock]] duration. The third attack is a large swipe that inflicts [[Lightning]] [[Exposure]], and can [[Consume]] [[Shock]] to conjure a stampede of spirits.
|active_skill_name = Primal Strikes
|active_skill_name = Primal Strikes
|skill_id = PrimalStrikesPlayer
|gem_tier = 7
|item_class_id_restriction = Spear
|item_class_id_restriction = Spear
|gem_description = Perform a [[Lightning]]-charged stab that can be chained into a combination of up to three attacks. The first two attacks conjure a charging Wildwood spirit if they [[Hit]] a [[Shocked]] enemy and refresh [[Shock]] duration. The third attack is a large swipe that inflicts [[Lightning]] [[Exposure]], and can [[Consume]] [[Shock]] to conjure a stampede of spirits.
|item_class_id_restriction_text = Spears
|cast_time = 1.0
|static_cost_types = Mana
|static_cost_types = Mana
|cast_time = 1
|cost_types = Mana
|quality_type1_weight = 1
|quality_type1_stat_text = (0.5-10)% more [[Attack]] Speed
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Primal StrikesAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike, Lightning, Payoff Tier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-41) Mana Attack Speed: 80% of base Attack Damage: (80-250)% of basePerform a Lightning-charged stab that can be chained into a combination of up to three attacks. The first two attacks conjure a charging Wildwood spirit if they Hit a Shocked enemy and refresh Shock duration. The third attack is a large swipe that inflicts LightningExposure, and can ConsumeShock to conjure a stampede of spirits.Converts 40% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage +5 to MeleeStrike Range
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% more Attack SpeedSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
Acquisition Drop restricted It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem.Metadata Item class: Skill Gem Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gem/SkillGemPrimalStrikes
The following support gems are recommendations by GGG as listed in-game, and do not necessarily reflect optimal combinations or the views of the wiki.
Gem tier
Support gems
I
Crescendo ICrescendo ISupport, Attack, Melee, Strike Category: Crescendo Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Strikes that perform a Final Strike at the end of a combination of attacks, allowing you to use the Final Strike twice in succession.Final Strike of Supported Skills can be performed twice in successionPlace 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.
Lightning AttunementLightning AttunementSupport, Attack, Lightning Category: Lightning Attunement Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to GainLightning Damage but deal less Cold and Fire Damage.Supported AttacksGain 25% of Damage as extra Lightning Damage Supported Attacks deal 50% less Cold and Fire DamagePlace 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.
Rapid Attacks IRapid Attacks ISupport, Attack Category: Rapid Attacks Tier: 1Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to Attack faster.Supported Skills have 15% increased Attack SpeedPlace 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.
II
Behead IBehead ISupport, Attack, Melee, Strike Category: Behead Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Strike skills, causing them to steal a Modifier from Rare monsters they kill.Killing Blows from Supported Strike Skills against Rare monsters grant one of their Modifiers for 20 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.
CadenceCadenceSupport, Attack Category: Cadence Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks you use yourself. Supported Skills gain more Attack speed each time you use them, but will become unusable if used too frequently in a short time frame.Supported Skills have 8% more Attack speed for each time they've been used Recently Supported Skills are unusable for 10 seconds after being used 6 or more times within four 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.
Potent ExposurePotent ExposureSupport, Spell Category: Potent Exposure Tier: 2Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Skills which apply Exposure to Enemies, increasing the effect of applied Exposure.Exposure applied by Supported Skills has 20% increased effectPlace 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.
III
Close Combat IClose Combat ISupport, Attack Category: Close Combat Tier: 3 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to deal more damage to enemies based on how close they are to you.Supported Skills deal 20% more Attack Damage to enemies within 1 metre of you, scaling down to no bonus at 3.5 metres or furtherPlace 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.
Stoicism IStoicism ISupport Category: Stoicism Tier: 3Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Attack Skills you use yourself. Supported Skills steadily gain more Damage, up to a cap. This Damage bonus is reset if you Dodge Roll or use a Travel Skill.Supported Skills gain 1% more Damage every second, up to 20% This Damage Bonus resets if you Dodge Roll or use a Travel SkillPlace 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.
IV
Ancestral Call IAncestral Call ISupport, Attack, Melee, Strike Category: Ancestral Call Tier: 4 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Strikes you use yourself, providing a powerful Ancestral Boost every few seconds. Cannot Support Channelled Skills and does not modify Skills used by Minions.Supported Strike Skills are Ancestrally Boosted once every 5 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.
Crescendo IICrescendo IISupport, Attack, Melee, Strike Category: Crescendo Tier: 4 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Strikes that perform a Final Strike at the end of a combination of attacks, allowing you to use the Final Strike twice in succession, and causing Non-Final StrikeAttacks to be faster.Final Strike of Supported Skills can be performed twice in succession Attacks with Supported Skills that are not Final Strikes have 15% more Attack SpeedPlace 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.
OverchargeOverchargeSupport, Lightning Category: Overcharge Tier: 4Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports any skill that Hits enemies, making its Shocks more effective but reflecting them back to you as well.50% increased Magnitude of Shocks inflicted with Supported Skills Shocks caused by Supported Skills are reflected back to youPlace 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.
V
Ancestral Call IIAncestral Call IISupport, Attack, Melee, Strike Category: Ancestral Call Tier: 5 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Strikes you use yourself, providing a powerful Ancestral Boost every few seconds. Cannot Support Channelled Skills and does not modify Skills used by Minions.Supported Strike Skills are Ancestrally Boosted once every 3 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.
Close Combat IIClose Combat IISupport, Attack Category: Close Combat Tier: 5 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Attacks, causing them to deal more damage to enemies based on how close they are to you.Supported Skills deal 30% more Attack Damage to enemies within 1 metre of you, scaling down to no bonus at 3.5 metres or furtherPlace 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.
Crescendo IIICrescendo IIISupport, Attack, Melee, Strike Category: Crescendo Tier: 5 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Support Requirements: +5 DexSupports Strikes that perform a Final Strike at the end of a combination of attacks, causing the Final Strike to be Ancestrally Boosted.Final Strike of Supported Skill is Ancestrally BoostedPlace 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.
Item acquisition
Primal Strikes has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
Crescendo ICrescendo ISupport, Attack, Melee, Strike
Lightning AttunementLightning AttunementSupport, Attack, Lightning
Rapid Attacks IRapid Attacks ISupport, Attack
Behead IBehead ISupport, Attack, Melee, Strike
CadenceCadenceSupport, Attack
Potent ExposurePotent ExposureSupport, Spell
Close Combat IClose Combat ISupport, Attack
Stoicism IStoicism ISupport
Ancestral Call IAncestral Call ISupport, Attack, Melee, Strike
OverchargeOverchargeSupport, Lightning
