Lightning

Lightning Damage

Tooltip

Lightning damage is one of the five Damage Types. It is reduced by Lightning Resistance. Lightning hits have a chance to Shock based on how much Lightning damage is dealt.

Lightning damage is one of the five damage types, and one of the three types of elemental damage. It can be mitigated by lightning resistance. Lightning damage can inflict shock and can be made to inflict electrocute buildup.

Lightning is not usually associated with damage over time.

Mechanics

Lightning damage modifiers usually have an extreme range, with the minimum damage often in the one or two-digit range, but the maximum damage significantly higher than all other damage types. This makes it use the lucky mechanic most effectively.

Lightning damage inherently can inflict shock, which increases damage taken, and can also be made to inflict electrocute buildup, a crowd control effect.

Gems

A list of gems with the gem tag: Category:Lightning (gem tag)

Skill gems

Gem	Tier
Greater Lightning BoltGreater Lightning BoltSpell, AoE, Lightning Level: 1 Cast Time: 0.85 sec Critical Strike Chance: 10.00%Call down a Shocking bolt of Lightning to strike enemies in a small area.Deals (3-69) to (48-1307) Lightning Damage 100% more chance to shock Impact Radius is 0.5 metresSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.File:Greater Lightning Bolt skill icon.png	0
Lightning BoltLightning BoltSpell, AoE, Lightning Level: 1 Cast Time: 0.85 sec Critical Strike Chance: 10.00%Call down a Shocking bolt of Lightning to strike enemies in a small area.Deals (1-20) to (14-373) Lightning Damage 100% more chance to shock Impact Radius is 0.5 metresSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.File:Lightning Bolt skill icon.png	0
Skeletal Storm MageSkeletal Storm MageMinion, Persistent, Lightning Tier: 11 Level: 1 Cooldown Time: 5.00 sec Critical Strike Chance: 10.00%Summons Reviving Skeletal Storm Mages that can call down a lightning storm on dead Skeletons on Command. Lightning bolts strike all fallen Skeletons in the area, creating Shocked Ground around them.Deals 8 to 44 Lightning Damage Bolt explosion radius is 1.8 metres Shocked Ground radius is 1.8 metres Shocked Ground duration is 6 secondsPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	11
SparkSparkSpell, Projectile, Lightning, Duration Tier: 1 Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-64) Mana Cast Time: 0.70 sec Critical Strike Chance: 9.00%Launches a spray of sparking Projectiles that travel erratically along the ground until they hit an enemy or expire.Deals (1–12) to (8–229) Lightning Damage (0–19)% increased Projectile Speed Fires (6–13) Projectiles Projectile duration is 2 seconds Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Fires (0–4) ProjectilesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1
Falling ThunderFalling ThunderAttack, AoE, 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
Lightning ArrowLightning ArrowAttack, Projectile, Lightning, Bow Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost: 5 Mana Attack Speed: 90% of base Attack Damage: 70% of baseFires a charged arrow at the target. On hitting an enemy or wall, the arrow will fire beams at nearby enemies, Chaining from them.Converts 40% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage Hits up to 2 additional enemies near the targetPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skill Gem panel.	1
Tempest FlurryTempest FlurryAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike, Lightning Tier: 5 Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-49) Mana Attack Speed: 140% of base Attack Damage: (60-187)% of basePerform a series of aggressive Strikes. When used in quick succession, the third use Strikes three times, and the fourth use performs a Final Strike that calls down a powerful Shocking bolt.Normal Strikes Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage +4 to Melee Strike Range Third Strike 35% less Attack Speed Converts 60% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage +4 to Melee Strike Range Fourth Strike Attack Damage: (150–468)% 45% less Attack Speed Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage +6 to Melee Strike Range 100% more chance to Shock Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0-4) to Melee Strike RangePlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. These are found in the Skill Gems panel.	5

Spirit gems

Gem	Tier
Herald of ThunderHerald of ThunderBuff, Attack, Persistent, AoE, Lightning, Herald, Payoff Tier: 4 Level: (1-20) Cost: 30 SpiritWhile active, killing Shocked enemies with Attack damage, will cause subsequent Attack hits to release lightning bolts which deals Attack damage to all surrounding enemies.Buff Lightning Bolts strike the targets of your next (2–3) Attack Hits after Killing a Shocked] Enemy with Attack Damage Bolt Attack Damage: (70–286)% Supported Skills Cannot inflict Shock Bolt impact radius is 1.6 metres 100% of Bolt Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Lightning Bolts strike the targets of your next (0–2) Attack Hits after Killing a Shocked Enemy with Attack DamagePlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	4

Support gems

Gem	Tier
ConductionConductionLightning Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies, making it more likely to ShockSupported Skills have 100% more chance to ShockPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	1
Coursing CurrentCoursing CurrentAoE, Lightning Tier: 2 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies, giving it a chance to also Shock nearby enemies when you Shock an enemy.Shocking Hits from Supported Skills have a 50% chance to also Shock enemies in a 2.5 metre radiusPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	2
ElectrocuteElectrocuteLightning Tier: 2 Level: 1Supports any Skill which can deal Damage. Lightning Damage from Supported Skills can inflict Electrocute.Lightning Damage from Supported Skills Contributes to Electrocution BuildupPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	2
Elemental DischargeElemental DischargeSpell, Lightning, Cold, Fire, Payoff Tier: 3 Level: 1 Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec Cast Time: 1.00 sec Critical Strike Chance: 10.00%Supports any Spell that Hits enemies, causing it to consume Elemental Ailments on hit to trigger an Elemental Discharge. Cannot support the skills of Minions.Supported Skills Cannot inflict Freeze, Shock or Ignite Supported Skills Consume Freeze, Shock and Ignite on hit to trigger Elemental Discharge Consuming Ignite deals 35% to 55% of your Intelligence as Fire Damage Consuming Freeze deals 30% to 50% of your Intelligence as Cold Damage Consuming Shock deals 1% to 80% of your Intelligence as Lightning DamagePlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	3
InnervateInnervateAttack, Lightning, Duration Tier: 1 Level: 1Supports Attacks you use yourself. Killing a Shocked enemy with supported skills infuses all of your Attacks with Lightning damage for a short time.Attacks gain 35% of Damage as Lightning Damage for 3 seconds on killing a Shocked enemy with Supported SkillsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	1
Lasting ShockLasting ShockLightning Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies or inflicts Shock, causing its Shocks to be inflicted less often but last longer.Supported Skills have 100% increased Shock Duration Supported Skills have 25% less chance to ShockPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	1
Lightning ExposureLightning ExposureLightning, Duration Tier: 3 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to inflict Lightning Exposure when it Shocks an enemy.Supported Skills inflict Lightning Exposure for 8 seconds on Shocking an EnemyPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	3
Lightning InfusionLightning InfusionAttack, Lightning Tier: 1 Level: 1Supports Attacks, causing them to Gain Cold Damage but deal less Fire and Lightning DamageSupported Attacks Gain 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 copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	1
Lightning MasteryLightning MasteryLightning Tier: 3 Level: 1Supports Lightning skills, granting them an additional level.+1 to Level of Supported Lightning SkillsPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	3
Lightning PenetrationLightning PenetrationLightning Tier: 2 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies, making those Hits Penetrate enemy Lightning resistance.Supported Skills Penetrate 30% Lightning ResistancePlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	2
Neural OverloadNeural OverloadLightning Tier: 3 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies. Nearby enemies are marked when they are Primed for Electrocution, and hitting a marked enemy with a supported skill will Electrocute them.Supported Skills Electrocute Primed enemies on HitPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	3
OverchargeOverchargeLightning Tier: 3 Level: 1Supports any skill that Hits enemies, making its Shocks more effective but last for a shorter duration.75% increased Magnitude of Shocks inflicted with Supported Skills Supported Skills have 50% less Shock DurationPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	3
Shock SiphonShock SiphonLightning Tier: 2 Level: 1 Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill that Hits enemies, causing you to recover Energy Shield when it kills a Shocked enemy.Recover 4% of Energy Shield when a Supported Skill deals a Killing Blow to a Shocked EnemyPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	2
StormfireStormfireLightning, Fire Tier: 3 Level: 1Supports any skill that Hits enemies, prolonging Shocks they inflict on Ignited enemies.Shocks from Supported Skills do not expire on Ignited enemiesPlace into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.	3

Base items

The following base items are related to lightning damage:

Item		Stats
Topaz CharmTopaz CharmLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes 40 of 80 Charges on use +25% to Lightning ResistanceRequires Level 5Used when you take Lightning Damage from a HitUsed automatically when condition is met. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refill at Wells or by killing monsters.	5	Used when you take Lightning Damage from a Hit

Unique items

The following unique items are related to lightning damage:

Item	Stats
EarthboundEarthbound Voltaic StaffStaffGrants Skill: Level (1-20) Lightning Bolt Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Spark(80-120)% increased Lightning Damage (10-20)% increased Cast Speed (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Trigger Spark Skill on killing a Shocked EnemyAn ancient Azmeri staff, overgrown by roots...	Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Lightning Bolt Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Spark(80-120)% increased Lightning Damage (10-20)% increased Cast Speed (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Trigger Spark Skill on killing a Shocked Enemy
Painter's ServantPainter's Servant Torn GlovesEnergy Shield: 933% of Elemental Damage Converted to Cold Damage 33% of Elemental Damage Converted to Fire Damage 33% of Elemental Damage Converted to Lightning Damage Gain (5-10)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Cold Damage Gain (5-10)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Fire Damage Gain (5-10)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Lightning DamageBloodshed on the crimson shores, longing for the endless sea. Treasures, life, I'd give it all just to capture thee.	33% of Elemental Damage Converted to Cold Damage 33% of Elemental Damage Converted to Fire Damage 33% of Elemental Damage Converted to Lightning Damage Gain (5-10)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Cold Damage Gain (5-10)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Fire Damage Gain (5-10)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Lightning Damage
SkysliverSkysliver Winged SpearSpear Physical Damage: 17-26 Critical Strike Chance: 5.50% Attacks per Second: 1.25Requires Level 15, 71 DexAdds 1 to (60-80) Lightning Damage (5-10)% increased Attack Speed +(10-20) to Dexterity (50-100)% increased chance to ShockHeads fall to the sand, just as the star fell from the sky	Adds 1 to (60-80) Lightning Damage (5-10)% increased Attack Speed +(10-20) to Dexterity (50-100)% increased chance to Shock
Brain RattlerBrain Rattler Studded GreatclubTwo Hand Mace Physical Damage: 32-48 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.10Requires Level 16, 38 StrAdds (18-22) to (24-28) Physical Damage Adds 1 to (50-55) Lightning Damage (10-15)% increased Attack Speed All damage with this Weapon causes Electrocution buildupThe mind may have no limits, but the skull sure does.	Adds (18-22) to (24-28) Physical Damage Adds 1 to (50-55) Lightning Damage (10-15)% increased Attack Speed All damage with this Weapon causes Electrocution buildup
Wake of DestructionWake of Destruction Secured LeggingsArmour: 33 Energy Shield: 14Requires Level 16, 17 Str, 17 Int10% increased Movement Speed (30-60)% increased Armour and Energy Shield Adds 1 to (30-50) Lightning damage to Attacks Drop Shocked Ground while moving, lasting 8 secondsTempest's power given form, Flee before the walking storm.	10% increased Movement Speed (30-60)% increased Armour and Energy Shield Adds 1 to (30-50) Lightning damage to Attacks Drop Shocked Ground while moving, lasting 8 seconds
MatsyaMatsya Crescent QuarterstaffQuartertaff Physical Damage: 19-39 Elemental Damage: 6-15, 1-29 Critical Strike Chance: 10.00% Attacks per Second: 1.50Requires Level 20, 37 Dex, 16 IntAdds (6-9) to (10-15) Cold Damage Adds 1 to (19-29) Lightning Damage +(3–5)% to Critical Hit Chance (15-20)% increased Attack Speed (25-40)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Skills reserve 50% less SpiritIn our tales, and in our hearts, the rivers still flow.	Adds (6-9) to (10-15) Cold Damage Adds 1 to (19-29) Lightning Damage +(3–5)% to Critical Hit Chance (15-20)% increased Attack Speed (25-40)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Skills reserve 50% less Spirit
Guiding PalmGuiding Palm Shrine SceptreSceptre Spirit: 100Requires Level 26, 18 Str, 41 IntGrants Skill: Level (7-20) Purity of LightningAllies in your Presence deal 1 to (10-15) additional Attack Lightning Damage +(5-10) to all Attributes 25% increased Light Radius 50% of your Life Regeneration is granted to Allies in your PresenceThe stories we tell serve to unite us.	Grants Skill: Level (7-20) Purity of LightningAllies in your Presence deal 1 to (10-15) additional Attack Lightning Damage +(5-10) to all Attributes 25% increased Light Radius 50% of your Life Regeneration is granted to Allies in your Presence
Seeing StarsSeeing Stars Plated MaceOne Hand Mace Physical Damage: 18-38 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.40Requires Level 26, 61 StrAdds (12-16) to (22-25) Cold Damage Adds 1 to (40-45) Lightning Damage (10–20)% increased Attack Speed Energy Generation is doubledWithin lies a window.	Adds (12-16) to (22-25) Cold Damage Adds 1 to (40-45) Lightning Damage (10–20)% increased Attack Speed Energy Generation is doubled
Call of the BrotherhoodCall of the Brotherhood Topaz RingRequires Level 32+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance+(10-20) to Intelligence (25-35%) increased Mana Regeneration Rate (20-30%) increased Freeze Buildup 100% of Lightning Damage Converted to Cold DamageForged by three brothers so that they may recognize each other across any distance of time or travel.	+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance+(10-20) to Intelligence (25-35%) increased Mana Regeneration Rate (20-30%) increased Freeze Buildup 100% of Lightning Damage Converted to Cold Damage
The BurrowerThe Burrower Topaz RingRequires Level 32+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance-10% to Cold Resistance +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance (30-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Lightning Damage of Enemies Hitting you is UnluckyIt coils deeper and deeper It slithers between thoughts It lies beneath the valley It lies in our minds	+(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance-10% to Cold Resistance +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance (30-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Lightning Damage of Enemies Hitting you is Unlucky
Whisper of the BrotherhoodWhisper of the Brotherhood Sapphire RingRequires Level 32+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance(5-10)% increased Skill Speed +(10-20) to Dexterity (25-35)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 100% of Cold Damage Converted to Lightning DamageForged by the last remaining brother to return all that was once given.	+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance(5-10)% increased Skill Speed +(10-20) to Dexterity (25-35)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 100% of Cold Damage Converted to Lightning Damage
Doryani's PrototypeDoryani's Prototype Scale MailArmour: 125 Evasion: 112Requires Level 37, 43 Str, 43 Dex(50–100)% increased Armour and Evasion +(60-100) to maximum Life Armour also applies to Lightning damage taken from Hits Enemies in your Presence have Lightning Resistance equal to yours Lightning Resistance does not affect Lightning damage taken"This was the first step in some grand design, lost to the ages, now ours to decipher." - Dominus, High Templar	(50–100)% increased Armour and Evasion +(60-100) to maximum Life Armour also applies to Lightning damage taken from Hits Enemies in your Presence have Lightning Resistance equal to yours Lightning Resistance does not affect Lightning damage taken
The Three DragonsThe Three Dragons Solid MaskEvasion: 87 Energy Shield: 35Requires Level 45, 46 Dex, 46 Int(40-60)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Fire Damage from Hits Contributes to Shock Chance instead of Ignite Chance and Magnitude Cold Damage from Hits Contributes to Ignite Chance and Magnitude instead of Chill Magnitude Lightning Damage from Hits Contributes to Freeze Buildup instead of Shock Chance"The ice seared his naked feet As the lightning stilled his heart, But it was the flames upon his lover's face That roused him to vengeance." - From 'The Three Dragons' by Victario of Sarn	(40-60)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances Fire Damage from Hits Contributes to Shock Chance instead of Ignite Chance and Magnitude Cold Damage from Hits Contributes to Ignite Chance and Magnitude instead of Chill Magnitude Lightning Damage from Hits Contributes to Freeze Buildup instead of Shock Chance
Hand of Wisdom and ActionHand of Wisdom and Action Furtive WrapsEvasion: 50 Energy Shield: 19Requires Level 52, 46 Dex, 46 Int+(15-25) to Dexterity +(15-25) to Intelligence 3% increased Attack Speed per 25 Dexterity Adds 1 to 10 Lightning Damage to Attacks per 10 IntelligenceShe thinks and we act. She acts and we think. Fragments of the whole that washes clean the skies.	+(15-25) to Dexterity +(15-25) to Intelligence 3% increased Attack Speed per 25 Dexterity Adds 1 to 10 Lightning Damage to Attacks per 10 Intelligence
OlrovasaraOlrovasara Torment ClubOne Hand Mace Physical Damage: 44-73 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.45Requires Level 65, 148 StrAdds 1 to (60-80) Lightning Damage +(300-400) to Accuracy Rating (5-30)% increased Attack Speed On Hitting an enemy, gains maximum added Lightning damage equal to the enemy's Power for 6 seconds, up to a total of 500True heroes grow stronger in the face of adversity." - Fourth Tenet of the Knights of the Sun	Adds 1 to (60-80) Lightning Damage +(300-400) to Accuracy Rating (5-30)% increased Attack Speed On Hitting an enemy, gains maximum added Lightning damage equal to the enemy's Power for 6 seconds, up to a total of 500

Passive skills

Base passive skills

The following passive skills are related to lightning damage:

Keystone passive skills

The following keystone passive skills are related to lightning damage:

Ascendancy passive skills

The following Ascendancy passive skills are related to lightning damage:

Version history

Version	Changes
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.