|gem_description = While active, enemies you sufficiently [[Overkill]] with attacks will cause an explosion that [[Ignite]]s nearby enemies based on the [[Overkill]] damage dealt.
|gem_tier = 4
|skill_icon = Herald of Ash
|skill_id = HeraldOfAshPlayer
|skill_id = Herald of Ash
|gem_description = While active, enemies you sufficiently [[Overkill]] with non-[[Herald]] [[Attack]]s will cause an explosion that [[Ignite]]s nearby enemies based on the [[Overkill]] damage dealt.
|required_level = 1
|active_skill_name = Herald of Ash
|item_class_id_restriction = One Hand Sword, Two Hand Sword, One Hand Axe, Two Hand Axe, One Hand Mace, Two Hand Mace, Warstaff, Claw, Dagger, Spear, Bow, Flail, Crossbow, Talisman
|equipment_requirement = Any [[Martial Weapon]]
|cast_time = 0.0
|quality_type1_weight = 1
|quality_type1_stat_text = An additional +(0.25-5)% of [[Overkill]] damage contributes to base [[Ignite]] damage
|stat_text = <big>{{c|gem|Buff}}</big><br>[[Ignite]] surrounding enemies if Overkill damage is at least 20% of enemy's maximum Life.<br><br><big>{{c|gem|Explosion}}</big><br>Explosion radius is 1 metre<br>Ignite duration is 3 seconds<br>Base Ignite damage is (16.67–23)% of Overkill damage
* Herald of Ash's Explosion Radius is now 1.2 metres (previously 1).
* Herald of Ash's Explosion Radius is now 1.2 metres (previously 1).
* Herald of Ash quality now provides "An additional +0-5% of Overkill damage contributes to base Ignite Damage", instead of the previous "Ignite surrounding enemies if Overkill damage is at least 0-2% of Enemy's Maximum Life" benefit that was actively detrimental.
* Herald of Ash quality now provides "An additional +0-5% of Overkill damage contributes to base Ignite Damage", instead of the previous "Ignite surrounding enemies if Overkill damage is at least 0-2% of Enemy's Maximum Life" benefit that was actively detrimental.
* The on-kill effects of Herald skills can no longer trigger from kills caused by Herald skills.
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{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
Latest revision as of 19:28, 16 December 2025
Herald of AshBuff, Persistent, AoE, Fire, Duration, Herald Tier: 4 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 30 SpiritRequires: Any Martial WeaponWhile active, enemies you sufficiently Overkill with non-HeraldAttacks will cause an explosion that Ignites nearby enemies based on the Overkill damage dealt.Ignite surrounding enemies if Overkill damage is at least 20% of enemy's maximum Life
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: An additional +(0.25-5)% of Overkill damage contributes to base Ignite damageSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
Acquisition Drop restricted It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Spirit Gem.Metadata Item class: Skill Gem Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemHeraldOfAsh
Herald of Ash is a persistentheraldbuffskill. Whenever you sufficiently overkill an enemy with an attack, it creates a fiery explosion that ignites nearby enemies, deal damage over time based on the overkill damage.
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
Magnified Area IMagnified Area ISupport, AoE Category: Increased Area of Effect Tier: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Supported Skills have 35% increased Area of 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.
Precision IPrecision ISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Precision Tier: 1 Additional Reservation: 10 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 DexSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to gain increased Accuracy while the Skill is active.30% Increased Accuracy Rating while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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
Direstrike IDirestrike ISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Direstrike Tier: 2 Additional Reservation: 20 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 StrSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to deal increased Attack Damage while on Low Life while the Supported Skill is active.Deal 50% increased Attack Damage while on Low Life while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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.
Herbalism IHerbalism ISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Herbalism Tier: 2 Additional Reservation: 15 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 StrSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to gain increased Life recovery from Flasks while the Skill is active.30% Increased Recovery from Life Flasks while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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
Cannibalism ICannibalism ISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Cannibalism Tier: 3 Additional Reservation: 15 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 StrSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to recover Life on kill while the Skill is active.2% of maximum Life recovered on kill while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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.
Deadly HeraldDeadly HeraldSupport, Herald Category: Deadly Heralds Tier: 3 Additional Reservation: 20 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 DexSupports Herald Skills, making their triggered effects deal more damage at the expense of higher Spirit cost.Supported Skills deal 30% more 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.
IV
Direstrike IIDirestrike IISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Direstrike Tier: 4 Additional Reservation: 40 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 StrSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to deal increased Attack Damage while on Low Life while the Supported Skill is active.Deal 70% increased Attack Damage while on Low Life while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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.
Herbalism IIHerbalism IISupport, Buff, Persistent Category: Herbalism Tier: 4 Additional Reservation: 30 SpiritSupport Requirements: +5 StrSupports PersistentBuff Skills, causing you to gain increased Life recovery from Flasks while the Skill is active.50% Increased Recovery from Life Flasks while a Supported Skill is activePlace 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
Fire MasteryFire MasterySupport, Fire Category: Mastery Tier: 5Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Fire skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.+1 to Level of Supported Fire 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.
Item acquisition
Herald of Ash has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
Herald of Ash's Explosion Radius is now 1.2 metres (previously 1).
Herald of Ash quality now provides "An additional +0-5% of Overkill damage contributes to base Ignite Damage", instead of the previous "Ignite surrounding enemies if Overkill damage is at least 0-2% of Enemy's Maximum Life" benefit that was actively detrimental.
The on-kill effects of Herald skills can no longer trigger from kills caused by Herald skills.