PoE Shockwave Support 3.25 – Path of Exile: Settlers of Kalguur

The Shockwave Support gem in Path of Exile 3.25 enhances melee attack skills by adding a powerful shockwave effect, dealing significant area damage on melee hits. This article delves into the mechanics, benefits, and optimal usage of the Shockwave Support gem, helping players maximize its potential in their melee builds.

Key Mechanics

Shockwave Support

• Type: Support, Melee, Attack, AoE
• Level: 20 (Max)
• Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 140%
• Quality: +20%
• Requirements: Level 70, 111 Str

Skill Mechanics:

• Melee Damage Boost: Supported skills deal 10% increased melee damage.
• Shockwave Trigger: Supported skills will trigger a shockwave on melee hit.
• Weapon Restriction: Supported skills can only be used with maces, sceptres, or staves.

Shockwave

• Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec (4 uses)
• Attack Damage: 336% of base
• Effectiveness of Added Damage: 336%
• Area Damage: Deals attack damage in an area.
• Increased Melee Damage: 10%
• Radius: +0.3 metres
• Cooldown Recovery Rate: 38% increased

Benefits of Shockwave Support

Enhanced Area Damage: The shockwave effect significantly increases area damage, making it highly effective for clearing groups of enemies.

Cooldown Efficiency: With a low cooldown time and increased cooldown recovery rate, the shockwave can be triggered frequently, ensuring consistent damage output.

Damage Boost: The inherent melee damage increase from both the support and shockwave effects provides a substantial boost to overall damage.

Optimal Usage

To fully leverage the power of Shockwave Support, consider the following recommendations for skills, links, and gear:

Recommended Skills:

1. Earthquake: The delayed explosion of Earthquake synergizes well with the shockwave effect, maximizing area damage.
2. Ground Slam: With its wide attack arc, Ground Slam benefits greatly from the additional shockwave damage.
3. Tectonic Slam: The fiery fissures created by Tectonic Slam are complemented by the shockwave’s area damage, enhancing its effectiveness.
4. Heavy Strike: While typically a single-target skill, Heavy Strike gains significant area damage potential with Shockwave Support.

Recommended Links:

1. Melee Physical Damage Support: Further increases the physical damage of your attacks.
2. Brutality Support: Adds a significant damage boost by removing elemental damage.
3. Fortify Support: Provides defensive benefits by granting fortification on hit.
4. Pulverise Support: Increases area of effect and damage, enhancing the shockwave’s reach and impact.

Recommended Gear:

• Weapons: Prioritize maces, sceptres, or staves with high base damage and attack speed.
• Armor: Focus on gear that boosts physical damage, melee damage, and area of effect.
• Jewelry: Rings and amulets with added physical damage and critical strike chance/multiplier are ideal.

Example Setup

Earthquake Setup:

• Earthquake – Shockwave Support, Melee Physical Damage Support, Brutality Support, Fortify Support, Pulverise Support.

Ground Slam Setup:

• Ground Slam – Shockwave Support, Melee Physical Damage Support, Brutality Support, Fortify Support, Increased Area of Effect Support.

Defensive Setup:

• Cast when Damage Taken Support – Immortal Call, Increased Duration Support.

Conclusion

Shockwave Support is a powerful gem for enhancing melee attack skills in Path of Exile 3.25. By adding a shockwave effect that deals significant area damage, it ensures that your melee attacks are more effective in clearing groups of enemies. Experiment with different skills, support gems, and gear combinations to find the perfect setup that maximizes the potential of Shockwave Support in your Path of Exile journey.