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"Aftershock" redirects here. For the support gem, see Aftershock I. For the related passive notable, see Aftershocks (passive skill).
Aftershocks
Tooltip
Aftershocks are bursts of area damage that occur after the initial impact of the skill causing them. If not otherwise specified, the Aftershock will deal the same damage as the initial impact, in the same area.
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Aftershocks are bursts of area damage that occur after the initial impact of the slam skill causing them. If not otherwise specified, the Aftershock will deal the same damage as the initial impact, in the same area.

Related skills

GemTierGem requires strengthGem requires dexterityGem requires intelligence
EarthquakeEarthquakeAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Duration
Tier: 1
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (8-61) Mana
Attack Speed: 75% of base
Attack Damage: (40-125)% of base
Smash 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 patches
Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
1YesNoNo
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 base
Requires: 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 Aftershock
Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
7YesNoNo
Forge HammerForge HammerAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Sustained, Fire, Duration
Tier: 9
Level: 1
Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec
Attack Speed: 70% of base
Hurl 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.
9YesNoNo
Supercharged SlamSupercharged SlamAttack, AoE, Melee, Slam, Channelling, Staged
Tier: 11
Level: 1
Channel 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.
11YesYesNo
Seismic CrySeismic CryWarcry, AoE, Physical, Nova
Tier: 11
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (19-85) Mana
Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Use Time: 0.80 sec
Perform a damaging Warcry, Knocking Back nearby enemies and Heavy Stunning enemies that are Primed for Stun. If an enemy is Heavy Stunned or a currently Heavy Stunned enemy is Hit, this Skill Empowers subsequent Slams to perform an additional Aftershock. This Skill's cooldown can be bypassed by expending an Endurance Charge.Deals (7-223) to (10-335) Physical Damage
Warcry radius is 4 metres
Empowers one Slam per 10 enemy Power in
range, counting up to 50 Power
Knocks Back Enemies

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Empowered Attack Aftershocks deal (0.5-10)% more damage
Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
11YesNoNo

Persistent skills

GemTierGem requires strengthGem requires dexterityGem requires intelligence

Support gems

GemTierGem requires strengthGem requires dexterityGem requires intelligence
Impact ShockwaveImpact ShockwaveSupport, Attack, AoE, Melee, Strike
Category: Impact Shockwave
Tier: 1
Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Melee Strike skills, causing them to create an Aftershock that damages enemies around the target when they Heavy Stun an enemy.Supported Skills cause an Aftershock when they Heavy Stun an Enemy, dealing the same damage to enemies within 1.5 metresPlace 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.
1YesNoNo
Aftershock IAftershock ISupport, Attack, Melee, Slam
Category: Aftershock
Tier: 2
Support 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.
2YesNoNo
Aftershock IIAftershock IISupport, Attack, Melee, Slam
Category: Aftershock
Tier: 4
Support 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.
4YesNoNo
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.
5YesNoNo

Unique items

ItemBase itemItem classRequired levelStats
Hrimnor's HymnHrimnor's Hymn
Oak Greathammer
Two Hand Mace
Physical Damage: 14-26
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.05
Requires 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 GreathammerTwo Hand Mace4Causes (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


Version history

Version Changes
0.2.0
  • Fixed a bug where Aftershocks caused by Slam Skills you use with Maces through the Split the Earth Notable Passive Skill were not scaling with area modifiers.
0.1.0
  • Introduced to the game.