Power charge
Power charges are a resource that players can gain and generate in various ways. They are used to empower skills by being consumed by them.
Related skills gems
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.
Charged StaffCharged StaffAttack, Buff, AoE, Duration
Tier: 9
Level: 1
Cost: 15 Mana
Attack Damage: 40% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 40%Consume all power charges to infuse your Quarterstaff with electricity, adding Lightning damage and a Lightning shockwave to your Quarterstaff Attacks. Reusing this skill while the Buff is active adds to the Buff's duration and damage.Buff grants 1 to (2–22) Added Quarterstaff Attack Lightning damage per power charge Consumed, up to your maximum power charges
Buff duration is 6 seconds per power charge Consumed
Shockwave
Converts 80% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Wave length is 5 metres
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0–20)% increased Skill Effect DurationPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill.
Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.
Flicker StrikeFlicker StrikeAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike
Tier: 13
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (12-85) Mana
Attack Speed: 50% of base
Attack Damage: (80-327)% of baseRequires: QuarterstaffTeleport to a enemy and Strike them. Consumes Power Charges to perform additional teleporting Strikes on nearby enemies.Teleports and Strikes 2 additional times per Power Charge, with 285% more Attack Speed
You cannot gain Power Charges while using this Skill
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(1-20)% more Critical Hit ChanceSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
Related support gems
PotentialPotentialSupport
Category: PotentialSupport Requirements: +5 IntSupports Skills that you use yourself. Supported Skills will consume a Power Charge on use if possible, and will be much more likely to Critically Hit if they do. Supported Skills cannot generate Power Charges.Supported Skills cannot generate Power Charges
Supported Skills will consume a Power Charge on use if possible
Supported Skills have 40% more chance to Critically Hit when consuming Power ChargesPlace 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.
Related unique items
| Item | Base item | Item class |  | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Breath of the Mountains Breath of the MountainsSapphire CharmLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes 20 of 40 Charges on use +25% to Cold ResistanceRequires Level 5Used when you take Cold Damage from a Hit(10–15)% reduced Charges per use Grants a Power Charge on use"To scrape the sky, to touch the clouds themselves, is to know true freedom." - Mutewind sayingUsed automatically when condition is met. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refill at Wells or by killing monsters.  | Sapphire Charm | Charm | 5 | Used when you take Cold Damage from a Hit(10–15)% reduced Charges per use Grants a Power Charge on use |
Powertread PowertreadHunting ShoesEvasion: 50 Energy Shield: 21Requires Level 33, 32 Dex, 32 Int(10–15)% increased Movement Speed (60–80)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(10–20) to Intelligence +1 to Maximum Power Charges 12% increased Critical Damage Bonus per Power ChargeThe combat stance used by Vaal nobles was as elegant as it was deadly.  | Hunting Shoes | Boots | 33 | (10–15)% increased Movement Speed (60–80)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(10–20) to Intelligence +1 to Maximum Power Charges 12% increased Critical Damage Bonus per Power Charge |
Redflare Conduit Redflare ConduitAnchorite GarbEvasion: 101 Energy Shield: 43 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 33, 39 Dex, 39 Int+(50-70) to maximum Mana +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance 20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit Lose all Power Charges on reaching maximum Power Charges Shocks you when you reach maximum Power ChargesIn all things, control.  | Anchorite Garb | Body Armour | 33 | +(50-70) to maximum Mana +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance 20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit Lose all Power Charges on reaching maximum Power Charges Shocks you when you reach maximum Power Charges |
Voll's Protector Voll's ProtectorIronclad VestmentsArmour: 114 Energy Shield: 43 Movement Speed: -4.0%Requires Level 33, 39 Str, 39 Int(100-150)% increased Armour and Energy Shield 25% reduced maximum Mana +(13-17)% to Chaos Resistance 25% chance to gain a Power Charge on Critical HitAlthough a great leader during the war, Voll proved disastrous in times of peace.  | Ironclad Vestments | Body Armour | 33 | (100-150)% increased Armour and Energy Shield 25% reduced maximum Mana +(13-17)% to Chaos Resistance 25% chance to gain a Power Charge on Critical Hit |
Adonia's Ego Adonia's EgoSiphoning WandWandRequires Level 66Grants Skill: Level (16-20)  Power SiphonGrants Skill: Level 20  Pinnacle of Power+(100-150) to maximum Mana+3 to Level of all Spell Skills (15-30)% increased Cast Speed -10% to all Elemental Resistances per Power Charge -1 to Maximum Power ChargesAdonia rose with eyes afire, emanating a ghastly aura, and broke off a carving from the wall of the Throne Room. "You think me powerless without my wand? Insult me again!"  | Siphoning Wand | Wand | 66 | Grants Skill: Level (16-20) Power Siphon Grants Skill: Level 20 Pinnacle of Power+(100-150) to maximum Mana+3 to Level of all Spell Skills (15-30)% increased Cast Speed -10% to all Elemental Resistances per Power Charge -1 to Maximum Power Charges |