It is a Support Gem.
Support
Fire
Tier: 3
Requires: Level 1
Support Reqirements: +5 Str
Supports Attacks, granting them extra Fire damage against Ignited enemies but making them unable to Ignite enemies themselves.
Place into a Skill’s Support Gem socket in the Skills menu to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple copies of the same Support Gem socketed at the same time.
The Immolate Support Gem is a powerful Fire damage support option in Path of Exile 2, designed to enhance attacks that deal damage against Ignited enemies. By infusing supported attacks with additional Fire damage, the Immolate gem excels in Fire-based builds where Ignition is already a key part of the strategy. While it enhances damage against Ignited enemies, it comes with the significant drawback of preventing the supported skills from Igniting enemies themselves.
The Immolate gem is designed to provide an extra layer of Fire damage to attacks, specifically against Ignited enemies. Here’s a breakdown of how it functions:
No Ignite:
One of the key characteristics of the Immolate gem is that it prevents the supported skills from Igniting enemies. This can be a downside in certain Fire DoT builds that rely on Ignites for sustained damage. However, this is compensated for by the significant damage boost it provides against already Ignited enemies.
30% of Damage as Fire Damage against Ignited Enemies:
Immolate grants 30% of your attack damage as additional Fire damage against enemies that are already Ignited. This synergizes perfectly with other Ignition effects, as you can focus on applying Ignite with other skills or sources, while your attacks benefit from the Fire damage increase. This makes the gem a powerful choice for builds that use Ignition to create a Fire DoT environment, as it allows your attacks to deal significantly more damage to those already Ignited.
Synergy with Ignition:
Since Immolate enhances damage against Ignited enemies, it pairs well with skills or setups that Ignite enemies through other means. For example, a build that uses Flameblast, Fireball, or Scorching Ray can ignite enemies and then use Immolate-supported attacks to capitalize on the extra Fire damage. The synergy between Immolate and Ignition can dramatically boost your overall Fire damage output.
Attack-Focused:
The Immolate gem is particularly valuable for attack-based Fire builds where you focus on attacks as your primary source of damage rather than spells. This makes it ideal for Fire-based melee, bow, or projectile builds that rely on attacks to deal damage while utilizing Ignition effects from other sources.
Here are some key benefits of using the Immolate Support Gem:
Fire Damage Boost:
The 30% of Damage as Fire Damage against Ignited enemies significantly boosts the damage of your attacks once your enemies are Ignited. This is especially useful for Fire-based melee or ranged builds that hit enemies frequently and deal high damage per hit.
Synergy with Ignition Effects:
The gem works incredibly well with Ignition mechanics. If you already have Ignited enemies from other sources, the Immolate gem boosts your Fire damage even further, making your attacks far more effective in dealing with those enemies.
High Damage Against Ignited Enemies:
Against enemies that are already Ignited, the Immolate gem gives a significant damage boost, meaning your Fire attacks will hit much harder. This is particularly useful when combined with Fire DoT builds that continuously Ignite enemies, as your attacks will deal extra Fire damage against already Ignited targets.
Perfect for Attack Builds:
If you’re building a Fire-focused attack character, whether melee or ranged, Immolate is a great way to ramp up the Fire damage you deal, particularly in longer encounters where enemies will be Ignited by your other Fire-based skills. It’s perfect for builds that need to focus on attacks rather than spells.
While Immolate offers significant benefits, there are a few drawbacks to consider:
Prevents Ignition:
The biggest downside of the Immolate gem is that it prevents your attacks from Igniting enemies. This means that if you’re relying on Ignites for Fire damage over time (DoT) or for applying debuffs like Fire Exposure, this gem may not be the right choice. Instead, it’s best used in builds that already have other methods for applying Ignition or those that don’t depend on Ignites.
Limited to Fire Builds:
Since Immolate focuses solely on Fire damage, it is only useful for Fire-based builds. If your character doesn’t have a focus on Fire damage or Fire-based attacks, this gem will not be effective.
Requires Synergy:
Immolate requires synergy with other sources of Ignition. If you don’t have other means of Igniting enemies, the gem may not be as beneficial. It’s best used in builds that can reliably Ignite enemies through other means, such as Fireball, Scorching Ray, or Firestorm, while your attacks deal the enhanced Fire damage.
The Immolate gem is ideal for Fire-based attack builds that want to deal more damage to Ignited enemies. Here are some examples of builds and skills that work particularly well with Immolate:
Fire Melee Builds:
For Fire melee builds (such as those using Fire Strike or Infernal Blow), Immolate can provide an extra damage boost to attacks against Ignited enemies. These builds often generate Ignites using Fire-based skills, and Immolate enhances their ability to deal significant Fire damage to already Ignited targets.
Fire Bow or Projectile Builds:
For Fire bow builds (using skills like Burning Arrow or Fireball), the Immolate gem boosts the Fire damage dealt to Ignited enemies. After Ignition has been applied to the target, your projectiles gain a substantial damage increase from Immolate.
Fire DoT Builds:
If you’re using Fire DoT skills such as Flameblast or Scorching Ray, Immolate can be a great option to further enhance your attacks against Ignited enemies. While your DoT sources apply the Ignition, Immolate ensures that your attacks take full advantage of the Fire damage boost.
The Immolate Support Gem is an exceptional choice for Fire attack builds that want to capitalize on Fire damage against Ignited enemies. With its 30% Fire damage bonus against enemies that are Ignited, it’s perfect for builds that Ignite enemies with other skills and need an extra damage boost on attacks.
However, the gem does come with the major downside of preventing your attacks from Igniting enemies, so it’s best suited for Fire builds that already have ways to Ignite their targets and focus on dealing Fire damage through their attacks.
If you’re building a Fire damage attack character and want to maximize the damage you deal to Ignited enemies, Immolate is an excellent choice for enhancing your damage output and synergizing with your Fire DoT or Ignition strategies.